India's coal production reaches 90.62 million tonnes in November 2024
On 1 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of Coal reported that overall coal production in November 2024 reached 90.62 million tonnes (provisional), up 7.20% year on year.
Summary
On 1 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of Coal reported that overall coal production in November 2024 reached 90.62 million tonnes (provisional), compared with 84.52 MT in November 2023, a growth of 7.20%. Production from captive and other entities rose to 17.13 MT from 12.44 MT, a growth of 37.69%.
Key facts
- Date
- 1 Dec 2024
- Nov 2024 output
- 90.62 MT (provisional)
- Nov 2023 output
- 84.52 MT
- Growth
- 7.20%
- Captive and others
- 17.13 MT, up 37.69%
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What was India's overall coal production in November 2024, as reported by the Ministry of Coal on 1 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 90.62 million tonnes
PIB (1 Dec 2024): overall coal production in November 2024 reached 90.62 million tonnes (provisional), compared with 84.52 MT in November 2023.
By what percentage did India's overall coal production in November 2024 grow over November 2023?
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Correct answer: B — 7.20%
PIB (1 Dec 2024): production of 90.62 MT against 84.52 MT in the same month last year marks a 7.20% growth.
Coal production from captive and other entities in November 2024 reached how much, according to the Ministry of Coal?
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Correct answer: C — 17.13 million tonnes
PIB (1 Dec 2024): coal production from captive and other entities reached 17.13 million tonnes (provisional) in November 2024, up from 12.44 million tonnes in November 2023, a growth of 37.69%.