Gypsum and Mining Hazards

Q. Chasnala mining disaster took place in ______.

1. 1957
2. 1975
3. 1950
4. 1970

Q. Choose among the following how the mining activities impact our environment?

1. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The water sources in the region get contaminated due to mining.
2. Dumping of waste and slurry leads to degradation of land.
3. Mining leads to increase in river pollution.
4. Mining activities do not impact the environment.

Q. Effects due to mining and quarrying, Water logging, water infiltration

Q. Minerals are a non-renewable resource.

1. True
2. False