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Geography GK · Q630

Miscellaneous World Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 630

Q630

What is a "shaft mine"?

A.
Aquery
B.
An open pit mine
C.
Amine dug deep into the earth
Answer
D.
Amine for descending into which a shaft is generally used

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
A mine dug deep into the earth is a "shaft mine". Shaft mining is a type of underground mining where shafts are pushed vertically start to finish to uncover the metals and minerals. It is additionally called shaft sinking.