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Which is the most abundant fossil fuel available in India? What are its three major forms? Write the main features of each form.

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                The most abundant fossil fuel in India is coal. Its three major forms are Anthracite, Bituminous and Lignite. The main features of these forms are given below

Feature	Anthracite	Bituminous	Lignite
Carbon%	More than 90%	75% to 90%	60% to 75%
Appearance	Black in colour, hard and glossy	Dense sedimentary rock, usually black in colour	Brown in colour soft and having