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AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.

Q1. [1] straightforward thorough-understanding
Bituminous coal found in India's Gondwana formations is classified into two categories based on industrial use. Which category is specifically valued for smelting iron in blast furnaces, and where are its major reserves located in India?
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Model Answer

Metallurgical coal is valued for smelting iron in blast furnaces. Its major reserves are in the Damodar Valley (West Bengal–Jharkhand), with important coalfields at Jharia, Raniganj, and Bokaro.

Source: Conventional Sources of Energy, Chapter 5

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Explanation

The examiner expects you to name the category (metallurgical coal) and its location (Damodar Valley / Jharia, Raniganj, Bokaro). Both parts are needed for full credit. Note that metallurgical coal is high-grade bituminous coal found in Gondwana formations — this detail links the question stem to the answer and shows understanding.

Previous-year CBSE Grade 10 board exam questions, organised by subject and chapter, each with a model answer — free to read and print.