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

A. Flat-lying and uniform

B. Vertical and narrow

C. Deep and massive

D. Irregular and erratic

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

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.

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