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Mineral and Power Resources — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social StudiesMineral and Power Resources2 Marks
Question
Why most industries are concentrated around coal mines?
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Answer

Coal is the most abundantly found fossil fuel. It is used as a domestic fuel and also as a raw material in many industries. Hence, most industries are concentrated around coal mines to reduce the cost of transportation.

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