AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
Coal is the most abundantly available fossil fuel in India. India is highly dependent on coal for meeting its commercial energy requirements, using it for power generation, industry, and domestic needs.
Source: Conventional Sources of Energy, Chapter 5
The passage directly states: "In India, coal is the most abundantly available fossil fuel... India is highly dependent on coal for meeting its commercial energy requirements." For a 1-mark answer, simply name coal and briefly state its role. No extra detail is needed.