Q. With reference to coking coal, consider the following statements:

1. Coking coal is mainly used in power production in India
2. Coking coal commands a price premium over steam coal
3. Coking coal has more carbon content in comparison to steam coal

Which of the above statements are correct?
Answer: Only 2 & 3
Notes: Coking coal, also known as metallurgical coal, is primarily used in steel production and not power generation. It has higher carbon content than steam (thermal) coal and commands a price premium due to its utility in steelmaking. Steam coal is mainly used for power generation. Therefore, only statements 2 and 3 are correct.