Q.

Coal mines were Nationalized in the year :

A. 1970
B. 1971
C. 1972
D. 1976
Answer» C. 1972
Explanation: The Coal Conservation and Development Act, 1974 provides for imposition of excise duty on coal despatches for meeting activities like conservation of coal, development of coal mines execution of stowing and other operations for the safety in coal mines and research work connected with conservation and utilisation of coal, and assistance in mining operation. The Coking Coal (Nationalisation) Act was enacted in 1972.
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