Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Primary Activities

Question:

Shaft method is used in which type of mining ?

Options:

Open-cast mining

Surface mining

Underground mining

Both 1 and 3

Correct Answer:

Underground mining

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3: Underground mining

When the ore lies deep below the surface, underground mining is carried out using shaft method. 

Option 1: Open-cast mining / Option 2: Surface mining: Both are same. These are used when minerals are found near the surface, so shafts are not required.