Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Change and Development in industrial Society

Question:

Consider the following regarding mining workers in India and choose the incorrect option:

Options:

Mining workers face very dangerous conditions

Mining workers are very prone to develop breathing problems and other disease

Blasting method is used in mining work also

It is highly-paid job India

Correct Answer:

It is highly-paid job India

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4: It is highly-paid job India

  • Mining workers in India face very dangerous conditions due to the nature of their work, including exposure to hazardous environments and the risk of accidents.
  • They are prone to breathing problems and other diseases like silicosis due to exposure to dust and harmful chemicals in mines.
  • The blasting method is indeed used in mining for breaking rocks and extracting minerals.
  • However, mining is not typically a highly-paid job in India, especially for unskilled laborers. Most mining workers receive low wages and often lack proper safety and healthcare benefits.