Which is the most abundantly available fossil fuel in India? What are its three major forms?

  1. Which is the most abundantly available fossil fuel in India?
  2. What are its three major forms?
  3. Write one main feature of each form.
  1. Coal is the most abundantly found fossil fuel in India.
  2. Its three major forms are Anthracite, Bituminous and Lignite.
  3. Characteristic of each of the forms are
  • Anthracite: It is the highest quality of coal as it is hard in nature.
  • Lignite: It is a low grade coal. It is soft with high moisture content.
  • Bituminous: It is popularly used in various industries. High grade bituminous coal is used in blast furnaces for smelting iron.