Which of the following is/are the characteristic/characteristics of Indian coal?<br/>1. High ash content<br/>2. Low sulphur content<br/>3. Low ash fusion temperature<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. High ash content — Correct. Indian coal generally has high ash content due to its geological formation and impurities.

2. Low sulphur content — Correct. Indian coal is typically low in sulphur, which distinguishes it from many foreign coals.

3. Low ash fusion temperature — Incorrect. Indian coal is not characterized by low ash fusion temperature as a standard feature; the commonly cited traits are high ash and low sulphur.

Hence, statements 1 and 2 only are correct.