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    Which of the following is in descending order of the quality of coal?

    A)  Peat > bituminous > lignite > anthracite

    B)  Bituminous > peat > lignite > anthracite

    C)  Anthracite > bituminous > lignite > peat

    D)  Lignite > anthracite > bituminous > peat

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Anthracite is by and far the most superior quality of coal which contains 94-98% carbon. It is lustrous. It burns without smoke and gives more heat and little ash. Hence, the grading of coal from superior to inferior is Anthracite, bituminous, lignite, peat.


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