Question

What is rat hole mining and whre it is practised

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Mining done by family members or community which is not under government is called RAT-HOLE mining.This is named so becoz they look like holes of rat.Lack of adherence to safety norms can lead to respiratory problems for miners. In India, this form of mining is prevalent in the Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya.

Answer 2

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Most of the minerals in India are nationalised and they can be extracted with due permission of the government. ... Mining of minerals like coal, iron ore, limestone, dolomite, etc., is done by family members in the form of a long narrow tunnel, known as 'Rat-hole Mining'

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