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Mineral resources - coal - introduction - class-IX
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Maximum amount of coal in India is used in _________.
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Energy resources
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Energy resources consume around 70% of coal in India. India is still dependent on thermal power which accounts for almost 60% of electricity production in India, with hydroelectricity(15%) a distant second. Iron and steel plants consume only 7% of coal in India. After electrification of railways lines, their consumption of coal is highly reduced.