Which one among the following statements regarding India's coal is not correct?

A 98 percent of reserves of coal in India belongs to Gondwana period
B Unknown amount of coal lies buried under the Ganga alluvium and the Deccan Trap
C Bituminous coal is found in both lower Gondwana rocks and in Tertiary rocks
D Gondwana coal is mainly found in the river valleys of Damodar, Mahanadi and Godavari

Correct Answer: Bituminous coal is found in both lower Gondwana rocks and in Tertiary rocks

Bituminous coal is found only in Gondwana rocks.
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