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Mining Engineering · Q180

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 180

Q180

What type of ore body is best suited for room and pillar mining?

A.
Flat-lying and uniform
Answer
B.
Vertical and narrow
C.
Deep and massive
D.
Irregular and erratic

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Room and pillar works best in flat, continuous ore bodies like coal or potash.The correct answer is: Flat-lying and uniformPillars support the roof, while rooms provide ore access.Allows simultaneous mining and development.