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Mining Engineering · Q151

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 151

Q151

Which of the following is a major hazard in block caving mines?

A.
Flooding
B.
Subsidence
Answer
C.
Gas emission
D.
Roof bolting failure

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Block caving causes large-scale underground voids to collapse naturally.The correct answer is: SubsidenceThis leads to surface subsidence, often over wide areas.Monitoring and mitigation are critical.