With reference to coal mining, consider the following statements:

Coal is primarily formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms.

The largest coal producer in the world is China.

Anthracite Coal in India is only found in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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Coal is primarily formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms: This is incorrect. Coal is formed from the remains of terrestrial plants, not marine organisms.
The largest coal producer in the world is China: This is correct. China produces over half of the world's coal.
Anthracite Coal in India is only found in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Correct: Anthracite is the best quality of coal with highest calorific value and carries 80 to 95% carbon content. It ignites slowly with a blue flame and found in small quantities in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Coal is primarily formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms: This is incorrect. Coal is formed from the remains of terrestrial plants, not marine organisms.
The largest coal producer in the world is China: This is correct. China produces over half of the world's coal.
Anthracite Coal in India is only found in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Correct: Anthracite is the best quality of coal with highest calorific value and carries 80 to 95% carbon content. It ignites slowly with a blue flame and found in small quantities in Jammu and Kashmir.

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