Multiple choice

Which of the following countries had decided to close all its small coal mines by 2007 as the safety of the workers was very poor in those mines?

  1. India

  2. Bangladesh

  3. China

  4. South Africa

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C Correct answer
Explanation

In the mid-2000s, China initiated a massive campaign to shut down thousands of small, illegal, and unsafe coal mines following a series of high-profile accidents. The move was part of a broader effort to consolidate the industry and improve safety standards for workers.