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  1. Consider the following statements:
    1. Gondwana coal is a laminated, bituminous coal.
    2. Gondwana coal is completely free from moisture, sulphur and phosphorus.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    2. A.

     1 only
    B.

     2 only
    C.

     Both 1 and 2
    D.

     Neither 1 nor 2

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    Gondwana coal is a laminated, bituminous coal. The Gondwana coal is a laminated bituminous coal within which dull and bright layers alternate. This coal is almost free from moisture but it contains variable quantities of sulphur and phosphorous. In general, Gondwana coal is good steam or gas coal. This is also known as metallurgical coal.

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