Which method is preferred when surface subsidence must be avoided?
A. Block Caving
B. Sublevel Caving
C. Cut and Fill
D. Longwall Mining
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
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.Related Questions on Mine Development and Mining Methods
What is the primary purpose of mine development?
A. Extraction of ore
B. Ventilation planning
C. Accessing ore body
D. Waste disposal
A. Shaft
B. Adit
C. Stope
D. Raise
A. Room and Pillar
B. Cut and Fill
C. Block Caving
D. Shrinkage Stoping
Which of the following is not an underground mining method?
A. Open-pit mining
B. Shrinkage stoping
C. Sublevel stoping
D. Cut and fill

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