A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: Jharia coalfield is located in the Damodar River basin, not the Mahanadi River basin. Statement 2 is correct: Jharia coalfield is India's primary domestic source of prime coking coal, essential for steel manufacturing.
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