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In a cut-and-fill stope, the main purpose of backfilling is to

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Backfilling mainly provides \[ \boxed{ \text{Ground support and wall stability.} } \]

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Reduce ore dilution
Prevent high stress concentrations in far field domain
Prevent displacement due to dilation of fractured wall rock
Improve ore rehandling

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The Correct Option is C

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