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Coal mines alone in India employ how many workers?

A55 lakh
B1.5 lakh
C15 lakh
D5.5 lakh
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 5.5 lakh
1. The Mines Act 1952 sets maximum hours. 2. Coal mines employ 5.5 lakh workers. 3. Rules are often ignored in small mines. _Source: syllabus Social Change and Development in India, Chapter 5, Change and Development in Industrial Society._
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