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?