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Geography GK · Q11

Natural Resources And Industries In Indian Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 11

Q11

The deepest mine in Asia is

A.
Jaduguda mine
B.
Kolar Gold mine
Answer
C.
Suladesi mine
D.
West Irian mine

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The deepest mine in Asia is Kolar Gold mine. Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) was one of the major gold mines in India and is located in the Kolar district in Karnataka, close to the city of Bangalore. It was closed in 2003 due to reducing deposits and increasing costs. The mine is considered the world's second deepest gold mine.