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What is chiefly found at Jharia in Bihar, India?

  1. Coal

  2. Silk

  3. Gold

  4. Thorium
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Jharia, located in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand (formerly part of Bihar), is famous for its rich coal reserves. The Jharia coalfield is one of India's largest coal-producing areas and is known for its underground coal mining operations. Unfortunately, the area has also been plagued by underground coal fires that have been burning for over a century, posing environmental and safety challenges.

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