Which of the following states is primarily associated with coal mining using 'rat-hole' methods?

Uttar Pradesh

Meghalaya

Hariyana

Gujarat

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B. Meghalaya

Meghalaya is associated with 'rat-hole' mining. This method is often used in community-driven coal extraction practices.

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