Which of the following countries has the largest reserve of coal deposits?
- AUnited States of America
- BChina
- CSouth Africa
- DIndia
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (a) United States of America
Explanation
The largest proven reserves of coal (in 2023) are held by the United States of America. After this, Russia, China, Australia, and India have the highest coal reserves, respectively. It may be noted that, at the global level, India ranks 5th in proven coal reserves. According to World Mineral Production 2019–2023, in 2023 the leading coal-producing countries are, respectively, China, India, Indonesia, and the United States of America.