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Q. Raniganj coalfield, the first field where the East India Company began coal mining, is located in which state?
Answer: West Bengal
Notes: The East India Company exploited the Raniganj coalfield along the western bank of Damodar River, West Bengal, thereby starting the Coal mining in India in 1774. Every year, Coal Miners Day is observed on May 4 in solidarity with the miners working in coal fields. An international Co-operation with the advanced coal-producing countries is also being considered.
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