UPSC Prelims 2019 · GS Paper 1 · Q58

Economy

Medium · Mining and Energy Sector, Coal

Consider the following statements about India's coal sector:

1. The coal industry in India was nationalised during Indira Gandhi's tenure as Prime Minister.

2. Coal blocks in India are currently allocated to companies through a random lottery system.

3. India is now fully self sufficient in coal and does not need to import any.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?