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In which method is the hanging wall deliberately collapsed?

A. Shrinkage stoping

B. Block caving

C. Sublevel stoping

D. Cut and fill

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Block caving relies on gravity to break and extract the ore.The correct answer is: Block cavingThe hanging wall collapses into undercut areas.Used for massive, low-grade bodies.

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