In which year the production of coal has declined as compared to previous year in Chhattisgarh during the period 2012-13 to 2015-

2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16 E. None of these

The correct answer is C. 2014-15.

The production of coal in Chhattisgarh increased from 102.2 million tonnes in 2012-13 to 107.3 million tonnes in 2013-14. However, it declined to 106.2 million tonnes in 2014-15. This decline was mainly due to the closure of some mines due to safety reasons.

Option A is incorrect because the production of coal increased in 2012-13 as compared to the previous year.

Option B is incorrect because the production of coal increased in 2013-14 as compared to the previous year.

Option D is incorrect because the production of coal increased in 2015-16 as compared to the previous year.

Option E is incorrect because the production of coal declined in 2014-15 as compared to the previous year.