In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO)? 1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India. 2. It monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks. 3. It hears any objection to the Government's notification relating to acquisition of coal-bearing areas. 4. It ensures that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the prescribed time. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. Correct. Coal Controller's Organization is the main source of coal statistics for the Government of India and publishes coal-related data.

2. Correct. CCO monitors the progress of development and operationalization of captive coal/lignite blocks.

3. Correct. Under the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, objections to government notifications on acquisition of coal-bearing areas are heard by the Coal Controller.

4. Incorrect. CCO deals with grading, quality surveillance, statistics, and regulatory functions; it does not ensure delivery of coal to end users within a prescribed time.

Hence, 1, 2 and 3 are correct.