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What are the environmental consequences of surface mining?
What are the environmental consequences of surface mining?
- Promoting biodiversity
- Reducing soil fertility
- Defacing the topography and landscape (correct)
- Increasing vegetation cover
Which regions in India are affected by coal mining?
Which regions in India are affected by coal mining?
- Himalayas
- Western Ghats
- Jharia, Raniganj, and Singrauli (correct)
- Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka
What are the health impacts of mining on workers?
What are the health impacts of mining on workers?
- Improved respiratory health
- No health impacts
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Skin and lung diseases (correct)
