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Mining Engineering · Q73

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 73

Q73

Which method is preferred when surface subsidence must be avoided?

A.
Block Caving
B.
Sublevel Caving
C.
Cut and Fill
Answer
D.
Longwall Mining

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Cut and Fill uses backfill to support the stope, minimizing voids.The correct answer is: Cut and FillThis prevents ground movement and is ideal under sensitive areas like towns.Block caving causes extensive surface movement.