Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Coal sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi.
2. Now, coal blocks are allocated on lottery basis.
3. Till recently, India imported coal to meet the shortages of domestic supply, but now India is self sufficient in coal production.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
A
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Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The coal sector in India was nationalized by the Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1973. This led to the formation of Coal India Limited (CIL), a state-owned coal mining company, which has a monopoly in coal production in India.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Currently, coal blocks in India are allocated through a process of competitive bidding, and not on a lottery basis.
Statement 3 is also incorrect. India still imports a significant amount of coal to meet its domestic demand. While India has made efforts to increase its coal production, it is not yet self-sufficient and continues to import coal to bridge the gap between supply and demand.