Consider the following statements regarding mining work/workers in India and choose the incorrect :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → It is highly-paid job in India.
Option (1) Mining workers face very dangerous conditions — True. Workers in underground mines face flooding, fire, the collapse of roofs and sides, the emission of gases and ventilation failures.
Option (2) Mining workers are very prone to develop breathing problems and other diseases — True. Many develop breathing problems and diseases like tuberculosis and silicosis.
Option (3) Blasting method is used in mining works also — True. Workers in overground mines face injuries due to mine blasting, falling objects and so on.
Option (4) It is highly-paid job in India. — False. Mining work is dangerous and largely sub-contracted; many contractors do not even keep proper registers of workers, so as to avoid responsibility for accidents and benefits. Nothing in these conditions makes it a highly-paid job.
NCERT (2025-26): “5.5 Working conditions … These rules may be followed in big companies, but not in smaller mines and quarries. Moreover, sub-contracting is widespread. Many contractors do not maintain proper registers of workers, thus avoiding any responsibility for accidents and benefits. After mining has been finished in an area, the company is supposed to cover up the open holes and restore the area to its earlier condition. But they don’t do this. Workers in underground mines face very dangerous conditions, due to flooding, fire, the collapse of roofs and sides, the emission of gases and ventilation failures. Many workers develop breathing problems and diseases like tuberculosis and silicosis. Those working in overground mines have to work in both hot sun and rain, and face injuries due to mine blasting, falling objects, etc. The rate of mining accidents in India is very high compared to other countries.” |