Which one among the following is the first and the oldest Government-owned coal mining company in India?

  1. A. Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited
  2. B. Eastern Coalfields Limited
  3. C. Singareni Collieries Company Limited
  4. D. Mahanadi Coalfields Limited

Correct Answer: C. Singareni Collieries Company Limited

Explanation

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) is the oldest government-owned coal mining company in India, having been incorporated in December 1920.

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