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Which of these is not a common shaft sinking method?

A. Drill and blast

B. Raise boring

C. Caisson sinking

D. Longwall slicing

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Shaft sinking involves vertical access creation using several techniques.The correct answer is: Longwall slicingLongwall is a coal mining method, not used for shafts.Raise boring and caisson are modern shaft techniques.

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