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Which is the most abundantly available fossil fuel in India? Name its four major forms. (CBSE 2014)

Coal is the most abundantly available fossil fuel in India. It comes in the form of peat, lignite, bituminous and anthracite.

Explanation: India is highly dependent on coal for its energy requirements. Among the four forms of coal, anthracite is of the highest quality.

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