Multiple choice In coal mining, the correct sequence in descending order of the given states is West Bengal, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal Bihar, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and West Bangal Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation In the historical context (pre-2000, before Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh were formed), Bihar was the leading coal producer in India, followed by Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. This sequence reflects the major Gondwana coal fields of that era.