Consider the following problems being faced by the Indian coal industry — I. Poor quality of coal and bottlenecks in the coal movement. II. Low utilisation capacity of washeries. III. Growing dependence on the import of coking coal. IV. Administered prices. Which of the above are correct?
- AII, III and IV
- BI, II, III and IV
- CI, III and IV
- DI, II and III
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Correct answer: (b) I, II, III and IV
Explanation
At present, the Indian coal industry is facing several problems, such as low-grade coal, reduced capacity utilisation of washing plants, increasing imports of coking coal, obstacles in coal transportation, and high operational costs.