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16. Identify the mineral by referring the given options:(i) it is the major energy source in India.   (ii) Provides fuel for heat and lighting.   (iii) Provides lubricant for machinery.   (iv) Provides raw material for a number of manufacturing industries.*1 point(a) coal(b) copper(c) petroleum(d) iron

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  1. Identify the mineral by referring the given options:(i) it is the major energy source in India.   (ii) Provides fuel for heat and lighting.   (iii) Provides lubricant for machinery.   (iv) Provides raw material for a number of manufacturing industries.*1 point(a) coal(b) copper(c) petroleum(d) iron
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The answer is (a) coal.

Here's why:

(i) Coal is the major energy source in India. It accounts for more than half of the country's energy needs.

(ii) Coal is used as a fuel for heat and lighting. It is burned in power plants to produce electricity and in homes for heating and cooking.

(iii) While coal does not provide lubricant for machinery, it is used in the production of certain types of lubricants.

(iv) Coal provides raw material for a number of manufacturing industries. For example, it is used in the production of steel and cement.

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