The correct answer is A) Coal.
The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) is a government-owned coal mining company in India. It is the largest coal mining company in India and the eighth largest in the world. SCCL is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana.
SCCL was founded in 1956 by the Government of India. The company’s main objective is to produce coal for the Indian power sector. SCCL has a total coal reserve of 7.1 billion tonnes. The company produces about 60 million tonnes of coal per year.
SCCL has a network of 18 mines in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The company’s mines are located in the Godavari basin and the Krishna basin. SCCL also has a coal washery and a coal beneficiation plant.
SCCL is a major employer in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The company has a total workforce of about 80,000 people. SCCL is a major contributor to the economy of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Bauxite is a mineral that is used to produce aluminum.
- Manganese is a mineral that is used to produce steel.
- Gold is a precious metal.