As of 2020, which country has the largest proven coal reserves in the world?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) The United States of America.
· As of 2020, the United States has the largest proven coal reserves in the world.
· The U.S. holds about 23% of the world's proven coal reserves, making it the global leader in coal reserves.
· These reserves are located primarily in states like Wyoming, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania.
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· Russia: Holds the second-largest coal reserves, with about 15% of the world's total.
· China: Has significant coal reserves but is also the largest consumer of coal globally.
· India: Also has large coal reserves, primarily located in Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh, but they are smaller than those of the U.S. and Russia.