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Coal India Limited (CIL) under the Ministry of Coal marked its 51st Foundation Day on 1st November 2026, achieving record-breaking coal production and supply figures in October 2026. The company recorded its highest-ever monthly coal production, total coal supply, and coal supply to the power sector, with year-on-year growth of 19% in all three areas. These achievements assume special significance as Coal India celebrates 51 glorious years of its existence.
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Coal India Limited recorded its highest-ever monthly coal production in October 2026?
Coal India Limited recorded its highest-ever monthly coal production of 67.2 MT in October 2026, marking a significant milestone for the company.
Consider the following statements regarding Coal India's Coal Production Records: 1. Coal India recorded its highest-ever monthly coal production of 67.2 MT in October 2026. 2. Coal India achieved a year-on-year growth of 20% in coal production in October 2026. 3. The previous record of coal production was 60.5 MT achieved in October 2024. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because the fact list states that Coal India recorded its highest-ever monthly coal production of 67.2 MT in October 2026. Statement 2 is false because the fact list states that Coal India recorded a year-on-year growth of 19% in coal production in October 2026, not 20%. Statement 3 is false because the fact list states that the previous record of coal production was 62.47 MT achieved in October 2024, not 60.5 MT.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Coal India achieved its highest-ever total coal supply of 70.3 Million Tonnes (MT) in any month in October 2026. Statement-II: This was because Coal India supplied a record 57.1 MT of coal to the power sector in October 2026. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is true because the fact list states that Coal India achieved its highest-ever total coal supply of 70.3 MT in any month in October 2026. Statement 2 is true because the fact list states that Coal India supplied a record 57.1 MT of coal to the power sector in October 2026, which is a contributing factor to the record total coal supply.