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Minerals and Energy Resources — Geography STD 10 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10GeographyMinerals and Energy Resources2 Marks
Question
The location of coal fields is an important factor in industrial development.
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Answer

(i) Coal is a bulky and heavy raw material and it is mainly found in Chhota Nagpur plateau region.
(ii) When industries are located away from coalfields, huge transport costs is needed and that ultimately results into production cost.

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