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UPPSC 2023 GS-I World Geography
Question

Which one of the following is the largest coal producing centre of Ukraine?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Donetsk

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Donetsk”.
The Donets basin, also known as the Donbas region, is the largest coal-producing center in Ukraine. It's located in eastern Ukraine, near the Russian border, and is home to many large coal mines. The Donbas produces over 90% of Ukraine's coal.

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