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    Question

    The Ministry of Coal has set a 1-billion tonne (bt) coal

    production target by the end of the current fiscal year out of which   Coal India (CIL) will produce _____ , while privately owned captive and commercial mines will contribute 162 mt.
    A 654 million tonnes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 690 million tonnes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 730 million tonnes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 780 million tonnes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Ministry of Coal has set a 1-billion tonne (bt) coal production target by the end of the current fiscal year, on the back of enhanced private coal mining. Of the targeted 1 bn tonne, national miner Coal India (CIL) will produce 780 million tonnes (mt), while privately owned captive and commercial mines will contribute 162 mt.   To date, 133 coal mines with a peak-rated capacity of 515 mt have been awarded since 2015 to private companies. Of these, 27 have commenced production.

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