Which of the following is/are the characteristic(s) of the coal found in India:

High ash content

Low sulphur content

Low ash fusion temperature

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The characteristics of coal found in India are:

High ash content: Correct. Most Indian coal has ash content in the range of 30-50%, which is considered high ash.
Low sulphur content: Correct. Majority of Indian coal has low sulphur content, less than 0.5%. This makes it cleaner burning coal.
Low ash fusion temperature: Incorrect. Indian coal has high ash fusion temperature in the range of 1250-1350 degree Celsius. Low ash fusion temperature is not a characteristic feature.

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Only 1 & 2 The characteristics of coal found in India are:

High ash content: Correct. Most Indian coal has ash content in the range of 30-50%, which is considered high ash.
Low sulphur content: Correct. Majority of Indian coal has low sulphur content, less than 0.5%. This makes it cleaner burning coal.
Low ash fusion temperature: Incorrect. Indian coal has high ash fusion temperature in the range of 1250-1350 degree Celsius. Low ash fusion temperature is not a characteristic feature.

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