What is the rank of Jharkhand in coal production in India?

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The correct answer is A. 1.

Jharkhand is the largest producer of coal in India, accounting for 28.4% of the country’s total production in 2020-21. The state has 80% of India’s coal reserves, and its coal production has been increasing steadily in recent years. The main coal-producing districts in Jharkhand are Dhanbad, Bokaro, and Ramgarh.

The other options are incorrect. Option B is incorrect because Chhattisgarh is the second largest producer of coal in India, accounting for 19.6% of the country’s total production in 2020-21. Option C is incorrect because West Bengal is the third largest producer of coal in India, accounting for 14.8% of the country’s total production in 2020-21. Option D is incorrect because Odisha is the fourth largest producer of coal in India, accounting for 12.1% of the country’s total production in 2020-21.