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SMC-Mine Management, Legislation & General Safety
Question Text:
A person is said to be not employed in the mine

Options:
(1) who works as a manager
(2) who works under appointment by the Manager
(3) who works in any office of the mine
(4) who works as a pump operator in a residential colony belonging to the mine
(5) who works in siding with in premises of the mine

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
For every mine whrere in more than ______persons are ordinarly employed, the owner. agent or
manager shall consititute a safety committee.

Options:
(1) 100
(2) 300
(3) 500
(4) 1000
(5) 1500

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
For every mine employing more than ______persons on any day of the preceding calender year
there shall be provided a suitable First Aid Room.

Options:
(1) 100
(2) 150
(3) 200
(4) 250
(5) 500

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
For every mine employing more than ______persons ordinarily there shall be provided a suitable
shelter.

Options:
(1) 50
(2) 75
(3) 100
(4) 150
(5) 200

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
For every mine where in ______ or more persons are ordinarily employed, the owner, agent or
manager shall appoint a suitable qualified person as Welfare officer
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Options:
(1) 150
(2) 200
(3) 500
(4) 600
(5) 700

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
The floor area of the rest shelter shall not be less than______sq.mts.

Options:
(1) 10
(2) 14
(3) 15
(4) 20
(5) 25

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Registers of daily attendance of persons employed in Below ground workings shall be maintained
in

Options:
(1) Form-C
(2) Form-D
(3) Form-E
(4) form-F
(5) Form-B

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Persons of ________ years age shall not be deployed as apprehtices or trainees except under
supervision

Options:
(1) 14-16
(2) 16-18
(3) 15-18
(4) 14-18
(5) 18-20

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Registers of leave with wages of every employee shall be maintained in

Options:
(1) Form-G&H
(2) Form-C&D
(3) Form-A&B
(4) Form-C&B
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(5) Form-B&D

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Notice of commencement of any mining operation shall be given so as to reach the persons
concerned at least ______ months before commencement of mining operations

Options:
(1) 3
(2) 1
(3) 6
(4) 2
(5) 12

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Notice of abondanment shall be given when it is intended to abandon the mine for a period
exceeding ________days

Options:
(1) 10
(2) 20
(3) 30
(4) 60
(5) 40

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
Notice of accident shall be submitted to the concerned authorities within _________ of any such
occurrence

Options:
(1) 3 days
(2) 15 days
(3) 24 hours
(4) 48 hours
(5) 1 month

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Every application for competency examinations shall be accompanied by the following certificates/
documents except

Options:
(1) Certificate of Age
(2) Certificate of Fitness
(3) Character Certificate
(4) Experience Certificate
(5) Domicile Certificate

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

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Question Text:
Authorization to act as a Manager of a mine shall have effect for a period not exceeding ______
except with previous consent in writing of CIM

Options:
(1) 60 days
(2) 30 days
(3) 90 days
(4) 1 year
(5) 45 days

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Which of one of the following statements is incorrect:
In case of a fatal accident in a mine, the Manager must

Options:
(1) inspect the site of accident
(2) notify to RIM
(3) conduct investigation himself
(4) ensure that the place of accident is not disturbed
(5) get a plan of site of accident prepared

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
The Electrical Supervisor shall be appointed by

Options:
(1) Manager
(2) CMD of the company
(3) Engineer
(4) Director Personnel of the Company
(5) Central Government

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
A mine or part there of may be treated as naturally wet if the roadway dust sample
contain_______or more of moisture by weight.

Options:
(1) 10%
(2) 15%
(3) 20%
(4) 5%
(5) 30%

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
The thickness of ventilation stopping constructed of masonary or brickwork shall be _______cms
in thickness
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Options:
(1) 20 cm
(2) 15 cm
(3) 25 cm
(4) 10 cm
(5) 18 cm

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
M.V.T. Rules 1966 shall not apply to the following persons

Options:
(1) Timber man
(2) Coal driller
(3) Track Layers
(4) Mine Managers
(5) Haulage attendents

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
As per III'rd schedule of V.T. Rules 1966, additional training for entrants to gassy mines shall be
given for _________days

Options:
(1) 3
(2) 2
(3) 1
(4) 0
(5) Not required

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
As per M.V.T. Rules 1966 every person holding a gast testing certificate shall once in __________
undergo a course of training as detailed in 8th schedule of M V T Rules 1966.

Options:
(1) 5 years
(2) 1 year
(3) 2 years
(4) 3years
(5) 4years

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Main Mechanical Ventilator of a mine shall be installed on the surface at a distance of not less
than _____ from the opening of the shaft or inlcine

Options:
(1) 10m
(2) 8m
(3) 7m
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(4) 5m
(5) 4m

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
_______ days' prior notice of installation of a booster fan shall be sent to _____

Options:
(1) 15 & RIM
(2) 15 & CIM
(3) 7 & RIM
(4) 7 & CIM
(5) 30 & RIM

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Auxiliary fan shall not be installed at a location unless the quantity of air available at that location
is at least ________ the capacity of the auxiliary fan

Options:
(1) double
(2) equal
(3) half
(4) one and half
(5) three-fourth

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
The following items are not considered as a part of personal protective equipment

Options:
(1) Safety goggles
(2) resuable ear plugs
(3) visible harness
(4) dust respirators
(5) mobile phones

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
Which of the following statements is true- Auxiliary fan means

Options:
(1) a forcing fan used in belowground
(2) forcing fan used in aboveground
(3) a booster fan used in belowground
(4) a booster fan used in aboveground
(5) a main mechanical ventilator

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Which of the following is not an essential requirement of permitted explosives?
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Options:
(1) Approval by CIM
(2) Notified in official gazettee
(3) Tested by approved laboratory
(4) To be used with an electronic detonator
(5) To be used with detonating fuse

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
Which one of the following is not a notified disease under the provisions of Mines Act, 1952

Options:
(1) Pneumoconiosis
(2) Silicosis
(3) Asbestosis
(4) Noise Induced Hearing Loss
(5) Tuberculosis

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
Requirement of practical experience for candidates at any examination for First Class or Second
Class shall not be less than________ and ______ years respectively who does not posess any
degree or diploma in mining engineering

Options:
(1) 4 & 3
(2) 6 & 5
(3) 2 & 1
(4) 5 & 4
(5) 3 & 2

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Which of the following activities are not included as a function of Rescue Station

Options:
(1) Imparting initial training in rescue & recovery
(2) Imparting refresher training to rescue trained person
(3) Providing support during rescue & recovery
(4) Carry out functin of resuce room
(5) Imparting vocational training

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
All unused workings connected to the surface through walkable entrance which is not
permanently closed, shall once atleast in every ________ days be inspected by a competent
person for signs of illicit distillation.

Options:
(1) 45
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(2) 90
(3) 40
(4) 30
(5) 60

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
Which one of the following cannot be detected by flame safety lamp?

Options:
(1) CO
(2) CO2
(3) O2
(4) CH4
(5) Black damp

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
The permissible concentration of air borne respirable dust containing 10% of free silica should be
______mg/m3
Options:
(1) 5
(2) 1.5
(3) 3
(4) 2
(5) 6

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Width of strip samples shall not be less than

Options:
(1) 100 mm
(2) 25 mm
(3) 50 mm
(4) 75 mm
(5) 60 mm

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Height of extraction in single lift is restricted to 4.8m due to following reasons:

Options:
(1) poor quality and paucity of long props
(2) difficulty in dressing and checking
(3) difficulty in supporting the roof
(4) difficulty in checking accumulation of gas
(5) higher rate of production

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
SMC-Mine Management, Legislation & General Safety
The auxiliary fan shall be _______ with the switchgear controlling power supply to the in-bye face
equipment

Options:
(1) Independent
(2) Interlocked
(3) dependent
(4) All the Options
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
The flexible cable for portable apparatus shall be covered with insulating meterial to protect from

Options:
(1) Accidental disconnection
(2) shock
(3) transmission alongwith the apparatus
(4) mechanical injury
(5) short circuit

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
What minimum %age of installed bolts shall be subjected to the anchorage testing ?

Options:
(1) 1%
(2) 10%
(3) 5%
(4) 7%
(5) 3%

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
In case of approaching water logged working, the advancing bore holes shall be drilled in such a
way that a distance of _________ always maintained to prevent accidental holing through water
logged working

Options:
(1) 1.5m
(2) 3m
(3) 0.5m
(4) 1.2m
(5) 2.5m

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
While dealing with a misfired shot the relieving hole shall be drilled in such a way that at no point
shall it be nearer than ______ cm from the misfired hole.

Options:
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(1) 15
(2) 20
(3) 25
(4) 30
(5) 10

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
The sheath of the metal-seathed cables shall be of thickness as prescribed in

Options:
(1) DGMS Standards
(2) BIS Standards
(3) Central Electricity Authority
(4) Manual of the manufacturer
(5) Requirement of the mining company

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
All insulation tester circuit shall be

Options:
(1) FLP
(2) Intrinsically Safe
(3) Both FLP and Intrinsically Safe
(4) None
(5) 30 v

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Atmospheric condition behind the isolation stopping except explosion proof stoppings and unit to
seal off agoaf shall be ascertained once at least in every _____ days

Options:
(1) 90
(2) 60
(3) 30
(4) 45
(5) 1 year

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Quartz content in respirable airborne dust sample shall be determined by _______

Options:
(1) Area Laboratory
(2) Rescue Station
(3) Central Institute of Mining & Fuel Research
(4) National mineral laboratory
(5) Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
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Correction Answer : Option No.(3)
Question Text:
Which of the the following statement is wrong . The incumbustible dust used for treatment of
coal dust shall

Options:
(1) not contain more than 5% of free silica content
(2) be readily dispersible in air
(3) not cake
(4) be light in colour
(5) be able to absorb moisture

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
The check board provided near each stone dust barrier shall have the following information
recorded
a) Cross section of the roadway
b) total dust loading of the barrier
c)number of loading shelves
d) _______________________________
which of the following information is not required to be provided on the check board

Options:
(1) date of last removal of stone dust
(2) reference number of of the barrier
(3) date of last inspection by VO
(4) signature of VO
(5) date of supply of stone dust

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
Which of the following factors do not have any influence in the decision of fixing the danger mark
or withdrawal level due to danger of inundation from sufrface water

Options:
(1) Rate of rise of water level in the river adjacent to the mine
(2) Time taken in reaching withdrawal order to farthest working points of the mine
(3) Time taken for withdrawal of persons to surface
(4) Pumping capacity of the mine
(5) Margin of safety

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
What shall be the minimum velocity of air current in the Immediate outbye ventilation connection
from the face in 1st degree

Options:
(1) 15m/m
(2) 20m/min
(3) 30m/min
(4) 25m/min
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(5) 10m/min

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
What shall be the minimum velocity of air current at 4.5 m from any face on the intake side in 1st
and 2nd degree mines

Options:
(1) 13m/min
(2) 20m/min
(3) 30m/min
(4) 25m/min
(5) 10m/min

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Standing order specifying action to be taken for withdrawal of persons in the event of stopage of
main mechanical venilator shall be submitted by ____________ within__________ days of
installation of main mechanical ventilator

Options:
(1) GM, 25 day
(2) agent, 21 days
(3) manager, 30 days
(4) ventilation officer, 30 days
(5) Safety officer, 21 days

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
A shovel operator is required to undergo theoretical and on the job training of not less
than___________ Days

Options:
(1) 10
(2) 12
(3) 15
(4) 24
(5) 20

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
A welder/gas cutter is required to undergo theoretical and on the job training of not less
than___________ Days

Options:
(1) 10
(2) 15
(3) 24
(4) 20
(5) 18
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Correction Answer : Option No.(3)
Question Text:
Air in the return airway of every depillaring district shall be completely analysed once at least
_____ with a view to determine__________

Options:
(1) 45 days & Graham's ratio
(2) 30 days & Graham's ratio
(3) 60 days & Yomeg's ratio
(4) 30 days & Black damp
(5) 45 days & black damp

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
What should be the permissible limit of respirable airborne dust in mines having 12 hours working
every shift.

Options:
(1) 3 mg/m3
(2) 4.5mg/m3
(3) 6mg/m3
(4) 2 mg/m3
(5) 3.5 mg/m3

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
During drilling operation, the production of dust may be reduced by __________ , keeping suitable
pressure, keeping the holes clear of cuttings, directing a jet of water to the cutter edge.

Options:
(1) increasing rpm of the drill motor
(2) using sharp bits
(3) increasing the voltage of drill machine
(4) reducing the dia of drill bit
(5) decreasing the r.p.m.

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
The thickness of concrete dam to be constructed for a head of water of 90 m where the height of
gallery is 4.8 m. and crushing strength of concrete is 42 Kg/cm 2

Options:
(1) 2.75m
(2) 2.81m
(3) 2.5m
(4) 1.8m
(5) 2.0m

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
What shall the thickness of the retaining wall made by 1st class brick & cement to be constructed
SMC-Mine Management, Legislation & General Safety
to arrest water in a 4.8 m wide gallery and having a head of 20 m. The crushing strenght of 1st
class brick is 17.5 Kg/cm2

Options:
(1) 1.5m
(2) 1.44m
(3) 1.8m
(4) 1.0m
(5) 1.75

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
What is Effluent Treatment Plant?

Options:
(1) The effulent treatment plant is a plant to treat the effulent coming from different areas of the
plant and pump it into rivers nearby.
(2) The effulent treatment plant is a plant to treat the effulent coming from different areas of the
plant and make it into an effluent
(3) The effulent treatment plant is a plant to treat the water coming from different sources
(4) The effulent treatment plant is a plant to treat the waste materials coming from different areas
of the plant and make it into a cleaner.
(5) The effulent treatment plant is a plant to treat the effulent coming from different areas of the
plant and make it into a cleaner and more environmental fiendly effluent

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
What is Mine closure plan?

Options:
(1) Involves planning all activities required before, during, and after the operating of a mine to
reclaim land socially and economically.
(2) Involves planning all activities required before operating of a mine to reclaim land.
(3) Involves planning all activities required during and after the operating of a mine to reclaim
land.
(4) Involves planning all activities required after the operating of a mine to reclaim land socially
and economically.
(5) Involves planning of all activities required before, during, and after the operating of a mine.

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Safety management plan must be ________ and _________system

Options:
(1) Rule based and reactive
(2) Documented and reactive
(3) Auditable and Docmented
(4) Risk based and Reactive
(5) Auditable and reactive

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

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Question Text:
Alidade is used in

Options:
(1) Tachoemetry
(2) Plane Tabling
(3) Chaining
(4) Compass Surveying
(5) All the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
The length of a link in a chain is

Options:
(1) 20 cm
(2) 30 cm
(3) 35 cm
(4) 40 cm
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
A level cannot be used for

Options:
(1) Profile levelling
(2) Reciprocal levelling
(3) Vertical Angles
(4) Contouring
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
A Theodolite measures

Options:
(1) Horizontal angle only
(2) Vertical angle only
(3) Horizontal and Vertical angles
(4) both angle and distance
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Alidade is used for

Options:
(1) Sighting the object
(2) Centering
(3) Transferring of the ground point
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(4) Making perpendicular offsets
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
An underground plan shall show spot level on

Options:
(1) Roof of working
(2) side of gallery
(3) floor of working
(4) roof and floor both
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Contours of different elevations can cross each other

Options:
(1) Only at a vertical cliff
(2) Only at an overhanging cliff
(3) Only at a valley
(4) Only at a depression
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
For ranging a line, the number of ranging rods required is

Options:
(1) At least two
(2) At least three
(3) At least four
(4) At least five
(5) At least one

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
In a tilting level the telescope

Options:
(1) is rigidly fixed with the level tube
(2) is capable of some movement with respect to the level tube in vertical plane
(3) can rotate upto 90° in vertical plane
(4) can rotate freely in vertical plane
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
In chain surveying, slope correction is
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Options:
(1) Always positive
(2) Positive or negative
(3) Always negative
(4) Compensating type
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
In Surveying, contours are lines of equal

Options:
(1) length
(2) elevation
(3) bearing
(4) latitude
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
In the underground coal mine plans, the surface contours drawn at vertical intervals not exceeding

Options:
(1) 5 m
(2) 2 m
(3) 3 m
(4) 4 m
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Most important factor in selecting survey stations is

Options:
(1) Distance between two stations
(2) intervisibility
(3) Intervisibility and well-conditioned triangle
(4) Accessibility and distance
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
On a change point

Options:
(1) Only a backsight is taken
(2) Only a foresight is taken
(3) Both foresight and backsight are taken
(4) An intersight is taken
(5) None of the Options
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Correction Answer : Option No.(3)
Question Text:
Prismatic compass gives the

Options:
(1) Quadrantal Bearing
(2) Reduced Bearing
(3) Whole circle Bearing
(4) Quadrantal and Reduced Bearing
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Surveys which are carried out to depict mountains, rivers, water bodies, wooded areas and other
cultural details, are known as

Options:
(1) city surveys
(2) guide map surveys
(3) topographical surveys
(4) cadastral surveys
(5) hydrographical survey

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
The closing error in a closed traverse is adjusted by

Options:
(1) Lehmann's rule
(2) Slide rule
(3) Bowditch's rule
(4) Simpson's rule
(5) Trapezoidal rule

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
The field observations and plotting of the plan proceed simultaneously in

Options:
(1) Chain surveying
(2) Traversing
(3) Contouring
(4) Plane table surveying
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
The latitude and longitude are the

Options:
(1) Linear coordinates
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(2) Plane coordinates
(3) Spherical coordinates
(4) Angular coordinates
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
The line passes through zero declination is known as the

Options:
(1) isogonic line
(2) Agonic line
(3) Dip line
(4) Contour line
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
The main principle of surveying is to work from

Options:
(1) Higher level to lower level
(2) Lower level to higher level
(3) Part to whole
(4) Whole to part
(5) Part to whole and Whole to part

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
The mean-sea-level surface is a,

Options:
(1) Horizontal Surface
(2) Inclined Surface
(3) Flat Surface
(4) Level Surface
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
The suspended compensation system is a component of

Options:
(1) Auto Level
(2) Tilting Level
(3) Dumpy Level
(4) Y- level
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
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The vertical angle is,

Options:
(1) The angle between two lines measured on horizontal plane
(2) The angle between north direction and a line
(3) The angle between horizontal line and any other line measured along vertical plane
(4) The angle between any two lines measured along vertical plane
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Which of the following is not a temporary adjustment of Theodolite?

Options:
(1) Elimination of Parallaxes
(2) Centering
(3) Levelling
(4) Adjustment of Plate Bubble
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
Contour line of different elevation can unite to form one line in case of

Options:
(1) valley
(2) ridge
(3) vertical cliff
(4) steep slope
(5) none

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
During levelling, if the reading of the staff at backsight is more than the foresight,

Options:
(1) Forward staff point is lower than the back staff point
(2) Different in level cannot be ascertained
(3) Back staff point is lower than the forward staff point
(4) Back and forward staff points are at the same elevation
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
If the reading on a leveling staff held at bench mark is less than that on the staff held at forward
station, the forward station is at

Options:
(1) lower elevation that of bench mark
(2) higher elevation that of bench mark
(3) same elevation that of bench mark
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(4) insufficient data to interpret the result
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
In height of collimation method of levelling, the arithmetic check performed is given by

Options:
(1) Sum of foresights - Sum of backsights = Last R. L. - First R. L
(2) Sum of backsights - Sum of foresights = Last R. L. - First R. L.
(3) Sum of backsights - Sum of foresights = First R. L. - Last R. L.
(4) Sum of backsights - Sum of foresights = Sum of rises - Sum of falls
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
In tacheometer, anallatic lens is used to make

Options:
(1) Distance between stadia wires equal to zero
(2) Multiplying constant equal to 100
(3) Additive constant equal to focal length
(4) Additive constant equal to zero
(5) Multiplying constant equal to 100 and Additive constant equal to zero

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
Modern EDM instruments use

Options:
(1) amplitude modulation
(2) frequency modulation
(3) amplitude and frequency modulation
(4) All the Options
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

Options:
(1) Gradiometer is used for setting out any required gradient
(2) Cross staff is used for setting out right angles
(3) Box sextant is used for the measurement of horizontal angles
(4) Optical square is used for setting out right angles
(5) All the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
Tacheometry is used to determine
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Options:
(1) Horizontal and vertical distances
(2) Horizontal distances
(3) Horizontal angles
(4) Vertical angles
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
The device used as a substitute for plumb bob for centering a theodolite over a ground station is

Options:
(1) U - fork
(2) Alidade
(3) Optical square
(4) Optical plummet
(5) All of the above

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
The sum of the interior angles of a closed traverse of N sides is equal to

Options:
(1) (N - 1) x 90°
(2) (N + 1) x 90°
(3) (2N - 4) x 90°
(4) (2N + 1) x 90°
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
The Two-Peg Test is carried out to check

Options:
(1) Collimation error
(2) Plate level error
(3) Graduation error
(4) All the Options
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
The U-tube is a component of

Options:
(1) Auto Level
(2) Digital Level
(3) Tilting Level
(4) Dumpy Level
(5) None of the Options
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Correction Answer : Option No.(3)
Question Text:
Two mirrors are used for offsetting in

Options:
(1) Cross-staff
(2) Optical square
(3) Miner's dial
(4) Prism compass
(5) Cross-staff and Optical square

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Which of the following helps to identify the objects on the earth surface?

Options:
(1) Atmospheric window
(2) Signature
(3) Radiometric error
(4) None of the Options
(5) All the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Which of the following instruments can not be used for monitoring of subsidence in mines?

Options:
(1) Total Station
(2) DGPS
(3) Digital Level
(4) Laser scanners
(5) Gyro-theodolites

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
A distance is measured along a rising ground of 50 cm at every 10 m and was found to be 235 m.
The horizontal distance is,

Options:
(1) 235 m
(2) 235.293 m
(3) 234.706 m
(4) 244 m
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
A mine boundary is plotted on a scale of 1:2000. If a Planimeter measures the plotted area as 87
cm2, the actual mine area in m2 is

Options:
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(1) 8700
(2) 17400
(3) 34800
(4) 39000
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
A plan drawn to a scale of 1:4000 was measured by a scale of 1:5000. The % error in the area
measured would be

Options:
(1) 43.75
(2) 35.2
(3) 25.1
(4) 56.25
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
ABCD is a regular parallelogram plot of land whose angle BAD is 60°. If the bearing of the line AB is
30°, the bearing of CD, is

Options:
(1) 90°
(2) 120°
(3) 210°
(4) 270°
(5) 180°

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
An offset is laid out at 20° from its true direction in the field. The resultant displacement (parallel
to chain line) of the plotted point on the paper for a 30 m offset length and scale of 20 m to 1 cm
will be

Options:
(1) 0.88 cm
(2) 0.0904 cm
(3) 0.513 cm
(4) 3.96 cm
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Consider the following statements about the characteristics of contours:
(i) Closed contour lines with higher values inside show a lake
(ii) Contour is an imaginary line joining points of equal elevations
(iii) Closed spaced contours indicate steep slope
(iv) Contour lines can cross each other in case of overhanging cliff
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Options:
(1) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(2) (i) and (iv)
(3) (i) and (ii) only
(4) (ii), (iii), (iv)
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
If 2 cm on the topographical map represents 1 km on the ground, what would be the R.F?

Options:
(1) 1:5000
(2) 1: 100000
(3) 1: 50000
(4) 1:10000
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
If a level reads a staff kept over a point of 25 m RL as 3.39 m, the height of collimation of the level
is

Options:
(1) 3.39 m
(2) 21.61 m
(3) 25.0 m
(4) 28.39 m
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
If the declination of the needle is 10° W

Options:
(1) each of the whole circle reckoning has to be micros by 10°
(2) in the Quadrantal method, the correction is positive in the 1st and 3rd quadrants
(3) in the Quadrantal method, the corrections is negative in 2nd and 4th quadrants
(4) All the Options
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
If the reduced bearing of a line AB is N 60° W and length is 100 m, then the latitude and departure
respectively of the line AB will be

Options:
(1) + 50 m, + 86.6 m
(2) + 86.6 m, - 50 m
(3) + 50 m, - 86.6 m
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(4) + 70.7 m, - 50 m
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
In triangulation the two perpendicular sides of a triangle are measured to be 180 m and 200 m.
The area enclosed by the triangle will be

Options:
(1) 4.5 hectares
(2) 3.6 hectares
(3) 1.8 hectares
(4) 1.2 hectares
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Keeping the instrument height as 1.5 m, length of staff 4 m, the slope of the ground as 1 in 10, the
sight on the down-slope, must be less than

Options:
(1) 30 m
(2) 25 m
(3) 20 m
(4) 15 m
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
The magnetic bearing of a line is S30° 20'E. What will be the true bearing of the line if the
magnetic declination is 4° 10' East?

Options:
(1) 145° 30'
(2) 153° 50'
(3) 63° 50'
(4) 65° 30'
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
The multiplicative constant in a tacheometer with focal length f and stadia wire interval i, is

Options:
(1) i ⁄ f
(2) f ⁄ i
(3) i+f
(4) ixf
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

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Question Text:
The perpendicular offsets taken at 10 m intervals from one end of a chain line to an irregular
boundary are 3.06, 4.14, 5.6, 4.86, 6.0, 6.6, 7.8, 6.3 and 7.2 m. The area enclosed between the
chain line, the irregular boundary, and the first and last offsets using Simpson's rule is

Options:
(1) 455.53 sq. m
(2) 453.55 sq. m
(3) 456.55 sq. m
(4) 545.53 sq. m
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
The radius of curvature of the arc of the bubble tube is generally kept

Options:
(1) 50 m
(2) 25 m
(3) 10 m
(4) 100 m
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
The whole circle bearing of a line with Quadrantal bearing of S 19° 30' E is

Options:
(1) 19° 30'
(2) 109° 30'
(3) 160° 30'
(4) 199° 30'
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
What will be R.F for a scale of 2.5 cm = 100 m?

Options:
(1) 1:5000
(2) 1:1000
(3) 1 :4000
(4) 1:3000
(5) 1:2000

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Which of the following are permanent adjustment of compass?
A) Adjustment of level
B) Centering
C) Levelling
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D) Adjustment of needle
E) Adjustment of pivot point

Options:
(1) A, B, C
(2) A, C, D
(3) B, D, E
(4) A, D, E
(5) C, D, E

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
Which of the following statements is wrong in terms of Levelling?

Options:
(1) The rise-and-fall method of booking is recommended as it is affords a complete arithmetical
check on all the observations
(2) Although the Height of Collimation method appears superior where there are a lot of
intermediate sights, there is no simple straightforward check on their reduction
(3) Height of Collimation method is useful when setting out levels on site
(4) The compensator has a wide working range. Even If the circular bubble is too much out of
adjustment, it will not result in tilt of the line of collimation
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

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Question Text:
The evasee of a fan has an area of 4 m2 at the base and 10 m2 at the outlet. When the output of
fan is 6000 m3/min, the saving in water gauge in mm due to evasee will approximately be equal to

Options:
(1) 25
(2) 32
(3) 40
(4) 45
(5) 50

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Samples of intake and return gates indicate methane % of 0.2 & 0.7 respectively when air
circulates 20 m3/sec along the face. The methane picked up by air in m 3/sec will be

Options:
(1) 0.1
(2) 0.2
(3) 0.3
(4) 0.4
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
When rpm of the fan is increased by 1.5 times, the pressure developed by fan will change by

Options:
(1) increase by 1.5 times
(2) decrease by 1.5 times
(3) increase by 2.25 times
(4) decrease by 2.25 times
(5) No change

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
In case of solid blasting at degree III gassy mine, the air quantity required at last ventilation
connection of the district should not be less than _________m 3/min when the coursing of air is
done by auxiliary ventilator & assuming no leakages of air through duct

Options:
(1) 200
(2) 284
(3) 350
(4) 400
(5) 568

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
In a bord & pillar district of degree III mine, the faces are being ventlated by auxiliary ventilator.
The targetted production from the district is 150 tpd and employs maximum 50 persons in a shift.If
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the cross-sectional area is 14 m2, the quantity of air in m3/sec (approx) at LVC should not be less
than

Options:
(1) 5
(2) 6.24
(3) 11.6
(4) 14
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Which statement is wrong?

Options:
(1) The auxiliary fan requires earthing
(2) The auxiliary fan should not suck more than 50% of the available air.
(3) Two auxiliary fans can not be installed in district without permission of RIM
(4) Auxiliary fan is installed in a district to increase the air quantity in the district.
(5) Auxiliary fan should not be stopped without the permission of authorised person nominated
for this purpose.

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
The fan rpm increased from 1000 to 1100. The air power will be

Options:
(1) increased by 1.1 times
(2) decreased by 1.1 times
(3) 1ncreased by 1.33 times
(4) decresed by 1.33 times
(5) decreased by 1.47 times

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
A producing company having 7 underground coal mines within a radius of 35km employs total
10500 manpower. The number of minimum rescue rooms required will be

Options:
(1) 1
(2) 2
(3) 3
(4) 4
(5) 5

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
The resistance of two parallel paths are 4 unit & 9 unit. The equivalent resistance of of two paths
will be ______ units

Options:
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(1) 13
(2) 36/13
(3) 36/25
(4) 25/36
(5) 13/36

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
An air sample inside a sealed off area indicates 2% of CO, 6% of O ₂, 9% CO₂ & 83% N2. The
Graham's ratio expressed in % will be

Options:
(1) 33
(2) 16.2
(3) 12.5
(4) 9.2
(5) 6.3

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Which of the following gas is used to fight against fire in a mine

Options:
(1) CH4
(2) CO₂
(3) N₂
(4) O₂
(5) CO₂ and N₂

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
Velometer is used for measuring

Options:
(1) pressure drop between any two locations
(2) mine air resistance
(3) air temperature
(4) air velocity
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
The pressure developed by main fan suddenly reduced abruptly. This is due to

Options:
(1) A heavy roof fall has occurred in the main return airway.
(2) A heavy roof fall has occurred in the main intake airway.
(3) Heavy leakages of air through pit bottom door or surface airlock
(4) Power factor of the supply system has reduced
(5) None of the Options
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Correction Answer : Option No.(3)
Question Text:
In auxiliary ventilation, exhaust system is adopted where the main problem is _______

Options:
(1) heat
(2) methane layering
(3) heat and methane layering
(4) respirable dust
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
Under CMR, 1957, a standing order for action to be taken in the event of stoppage of the
mechanical ventilator shall be approved by

Options:
(1) Ventilation officer
(2) Safety officer
(3) Manager
(4) Regional Inspector
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
The evasee of a fan has an area of 5 m2 at the base and 15 m2 at the outlet. When the output of
fan is 75 m3/sec, the ___________ kW of power will be obtaned due to evasee assuming air
density of 1.2 kg/m3.

Options:
(1) 120
(2) 90
(3) 12
(4) 9
(5) none

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
At what size in micron the dust paricles becomes air- borne

Options:
(1) 50 - 100
(2) 20 - 50
(3) 10-20
(4) <10
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
While approaching within 60 m of water logged working, the height of the gallery in m should not
exceed
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Options:
(1) 3
(2) 2.6
(3) 2.4
(4) 2
(5) 1.8

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Refuge chamber is provided in underground mine

Options:
(1) to store waste material of the mine
(2) to store inflammable material like grease, lubricant oil etc.
(3) to store waste material and inflammable materials
(4) to take shelter in the event of fire/explosion
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
The lower limit of methane ___________with increase in air-borne coal dust concentration from
zero to lower limit of flamibility of of coal dust.

Options:
(1) decreases
(2) increases
(3) remain same
(4) initilly decreases and then increases.
(5) initilly increases and then decreases.

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Lag on ignition occurs due to

Options:
(1) the time required for reaction of oxygen and methane
(2) time required for absorption of definite amount of heat.
(3) the time required for reaction between oxygen and methane and for absorption of definite
amount of heat.
(4) Presence of other gas
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Dispersibility of stone dust used for stone dust barrier depends on

Options:
(1) kind of dust
(2) fineness of dust
(3) presence of moisture
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(4) kind of dust, fineness of dust and presence of moisture
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
The overall system efficiency of ventilation is 37.3%. The airpower is 100 hp. The input motor
power will be _______ kW

Options:
(1) 268
(2) 200
(3) 134
(4) 67
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
The resistance in a ventilation duct can be reduced by

Options:
(1) using a duct of very long length
(2) using a large diameter duct
(3) increasing the flow of air through the duct
(4) using a duct having corrugated internal surface
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Air power can be reduced by

Options:
(1) reducing the pressure development in fan
(2) by reducing the resistance of the mine
(3) reducing the pressure development in fan and by reducing the resistance of the mine
(4) by increasing the rpm of the fan
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
The angle of attack is defined by

Options:
(1) angle between the drag component and the lift component of the force acting on the aerofoil.
(2) angle between the chord of the aerofoil and the direction of the average relative velocity of air
(3) the angle between the undistirbed actual air velocity and width of the aerofoil
(4) the maximum distance between mean line to chord of aerofoil
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
The emission of methane in underground help the environment by
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Options:
(1) increasing the total air volume
(2) reducing the toxic gases in the mine atmosphere
(3) adding to natural ventilation by reducing the density in return air
(4) increasing the percentage of oxygen in the district
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Sum of static pressure and velocity pressure is called

Options:
(1) atmospheric pressure
(2) absolute pressure
(3) gauge pressure
(4) total pressure
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
Which of the following is better to carry out before cap test?

Options:
(1) Ignition test
(2) Accumulation test
(3) Percentage test
(4) Sensitivity test
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
The limit of explosibility of a mixture of combustible gases can be obtained by

Options:
(1) Atkinson's equation
(2) Pythagorus equation
(3) Simon's equation
(4) Le chatelier equation
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
Kata thermometer is used to know

Options:
(1) wet bulb temperature
(2) dry bulb temperature
(3) cooling rate
(4) heat convection
(5) None of the Options
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Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
If crossing point temperature of coal is on the higher side, proneness of coal to spontaneous
heating is

Options:
(1) More
(2) Less
(3) May be more or less
(4) Does not change
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
The thickness of ventilation stopping should not be less than

Options:
(1) 27 cms
(2) 38 cms
(3) 35 cms
(4) 47 cms
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Pitot tube is generally used for

Options:
(1) Measurement of air velocity in mine air
(2) Measurement of air pressure
(3) Measurement of air velocity in ducts
(4) Measurement of static pressure in ducts
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
For measuring relative humidity we use

Options:
(1) Anemometer
(2) Velometer
(3) Psychrometer
(4) Manometer
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Geothermal gradient in Indian coal fields is about

Options:
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(1) 1°C/ 15m
(2) 1°C/ 92m
(3) 1°C/ 38m
(4) 1°C/ 72m
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Isolation/ fire stoppings in degree -III mine in case of depillaring with caving should have
___________ stoppings each ___________m. thick and ___________m apart, with the
intervening space packed soid with ___________ Material.

Options:
(1) 3, 0.5, 5, Incombustible
(2) 2, 0.5, 5, Incombustible
(3) 2, 1, 4.5, Combustible
(4) 2,1, 4.5, Incombustible
(5) 3, 1, 4.5 , Incombustible

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
Flame safety lamp can measure methane percentage from

Options:
(1) 0.1-5.0
(2) 0.1-4.0
(3) 0.1-10.0
(4) 1.25-4.0
(5) 1.5-10.0

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
GL apparatus is mainly used to determine

Options:
(1) Methane concentration
(2) CO concentration
(3) CO2 concentration
(4) H2S concentration
(5) SO2

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
During re-opening of the sealed-off area, 14 days notice shall be given to

Options:
(1) Chief Inspector of Mines
(2) Regional Inspector of Mines
(3) Both Chief Inspector and Regional inspector
(4) Inspector of Mines
(5) None of the Options
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Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
What is upcast shaft ?

Options:
(1) Shaft used to ascend the manpower
(2) shaft used to ascend material
(3) shaft used to ascend coal
(4) shaft only used for ventillation purpose
(5) shaft used to ascend air

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
The supply of electric energy in a district shall be cut off immediately, if the percentage of
inflammable gas exceeds by:

Options:
(1) 1.10%
(2) 1.25%
(3) 1.00%
(4) 1.05%
(5) 0.50%

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Substantially built ventilation stopping shall have minimum thickness of:

Options:
(1) 30 cm
(2) 38 cm
(3) 35 cm
(4) 40 cm
(5) 50 cm

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Which of the following associated with presence of CH4

Options:
(1) Black Damp
(2) Fire Damp
(3) After Damp
(4) Stink Damp
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
For installing two or more auxiliary fans in the same ventilation district, in a second degree gassy
mine,
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Options:
(1) Permission in writing of Manager is required
(2) Permission in writing of regional inspector is required
(3) Permission in writing of Chief Inspector is required
(4) Permission in writing of General Manager is required
(5) No permission is required

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Carbon dioxide is not produced in the mines by:

Options:
(1) oxidation of coal
(2) Decomposition of organic substances
(3) Burning of coal
(4) decay of timber
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
Which of the following is not a type of auxiliary ventilation ?

Options:
(1) Exhausting
(2) Overlapping
(3) Reversible
(4) Irreversible
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
Pneumoconiosis is caused by

Options:
(1) Dust containing free crystalline silica
(2) asbestos fibres
(3) Non-fibrogenous dust
(4) radon
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
How splitting of air is useful in underground mine ?

Options:
(1) It increases overall quantity in the main fan
(2) Overall resistance to the airflow reduces
(3) It helps to provide fresh air to each districts
(4) It increases overall quantity of air, reduces resistance to airflow and helps to provide fresh air
to each districts
(5) None of the Options
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Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
The point at which mine characteristic curve and fan characteristic curve intersect is called

Options:
(1) Neutral point
(2) Stall point
(3) Operating point
(4) Neutral point and Stall point
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
If the equivalent resistance of three identical parallel roadways is R. By adding one additional
identical roadway in parallel i.e. total four parallel roadways, the resistance becames

Options:
(1) 1.77 R
(2) 0.177 R
(3) 0.05625R
(4) 0.5625R
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
In opencast mine, minimum standard of illumination at area where drilling rig works in
___________Lux

Options:
(1) 15
(2) 12
(3) 10
(4) 8
(5) 6

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
For gas survey in boreholes in degree I gassy seam, boreholes shall be drilled at number of active
development faces or in the pillar sides so however that at least one set up boreholes hall be put
in a block of .......m X...... m. A set of boreholes shall consist of ...................... boreholes so
positioned to intersect almost the whole of the working section of the seam.

Options:
(1) 20,20, two or more rising
(2) 20,20, two or more dipping
(3) 45, 45, two or more number of rising
(4) 45, 45, two or more number of dipping
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

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Question Text:
In the construction of isolation stopping made of brick, the minimum locking in coal, shale &
sandstone are _____m , ______ cm and _______cm. respectively.

Options:
(1) 1, 15, 30
(2) 1, 30, 15
(3) 1, 30, 30
(4) 1., 15, 15
(5) 1.2, 30, 15

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Harmful gases present in blasting fumes are ___________ and _________ and their permissible
limits are _________ % and _________%.

Options:
(1) Carbon dioxide Nitrous fumes, 0.5%, 0.005%,
(2) Carbon dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, 0.5%, 0.0005%,
(3) Carbon Monoxide, Nitrous fumes, 0.005%, 0.0005%,
(4) Carbon Monoxide, Nitrous fumes, 0.05%, 0.0005%,
(5) Carbon Monoxide, Nitrous fumes, 0.0005%, 0.005%,

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Minimum velocity required to pass at immediate out bye ventilation connection from face in
degree II mine is

Options:
(1) 1 5 m/ min
(2) 30 m/min
(3) 45m/min
(4) 60m/min
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
A booster fan can be used to ventilate a

Options:
(1) Heading
(2) district
(3) both heading & district
(4) While driving a drift
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Which of the following gas is most poisonous.

Options:
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(1) Carbon Dioxide
(2) Carbon Monoxide
(3) Nitrous oxide
(4) Methane
(5) Oxygen

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Effective sealing of a fire area is known by

Options:
(1) Reduction of CO2%
(2) Reduction of CH4%
(3) Reduction of O2%
(4) Reduction N2%
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Reduction of CO/O2 ratio shows

Options:
(1) Continuation of fire
(2) Decrease in fire
(3) Increase in fire
(4) More safe atmosphere
(5) Chances of explosion

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

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Question Text:
A dragline is specified by

Options:
(1) Bucket capacity only
(2) Boom length only
(3) Bucket capacity and Boom length
(4) Power of the machine
(5) Supplying voltage

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
On a curved track, _______ force creates a tendency for the train of tubs to leave the track,
causing excessive wear on the wheels

Options:
(1) Gravitational
(2) Frictional
(3) Torsional
(4) Centripetal
(5) Centrifugal

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
Sandwich conveyor is a type of

Options:
(1) Cable belt conveyor
(2) High angle conveyor
(3) Chain conveyor
(4) Shaker conveyor
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Head developed by the pump does not depend on

Options:
(1) Design of the casing
(2) Design of the impeller
(3) Speed of the impeller
(4) Power of the pump
(5) Size of the delivery pipe

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
The unit of Earth Pit Resistaance is

Options:
(1) Ohm
(2) Kilo ohm
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(3) Mega ohm
(4) Giga ohm
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Trailing cable used in portable / transportable equipments should be

Options:
(1) 2 Core
(2) 3 Core
(3) 4 Core
(4) 5 Core
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
No haul road in an opencast mine shall have a gradient more than

Options:
(1) 1 in 8
(2) 1 in 10
(3) 1 in 12
(4) 1 in 14
(5) 1 in 16

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
Gas used in the suspension system of a dumper

Options:
(1) Oxygen
(2) Helium
(3) Nitrogen
(4) Hydrogen
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
The electrolyte of a battery is a diluted

Options:
(1) HNO3
(2) H2SO4
(3) HCl
(4) H3PO4
(5) H2CO₃

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Squirrel Cage induction motor is mainly used with
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Options:
(1) Endless haulage
(2) Main & tail rope haulage
(3) Tail rope haulage
(4) Belt Conveyor
(5) Chain Conveyor

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
An attachment used with the last tub of the set of ascending tubs, is known as:-

Options:
(1) Automatic Catch
(2) Backstay
(3) Buffer
(4) Stoplock
(5) Backsprag

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Splicing of haulage rope is the process of

Options:
(1) Joining of two wire rope
(2) Cutting of wire rope
(3) Cleaning of rope
(4) Checking of rope
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
What is the full form of LHD machine

Options:
(1) Load Haul Dump
(2) Low Haul Dumper
(3) Load Haul Dumper
(4) Low Haul Dump
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
The conductivity of the metallic covering of every cable should be

Options:
(1) At least equal to 25% of the conductivity of the smallest conductor enclosed therein
(2) At least equal to 25% of the conductivity of the largest conductor enclosed therein
(3) At least equal to 50% of the conductivity of the smallest conductor enclosed therein
(4) At least equal to 50% of the conductivity of the largest conductor enclosed therein
(5) None of the Options
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Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
The conductance of each screen of individually screned flexible cable shall not be less than ____ of
the power conductor

Options:
(1) 25%
(2) 30%
(3) 35%
(4) 40%
(5) 50%

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Flexible trailing cable of the bucket wheel excavator, working at 11KV, may extend upto

Options:
(1) 200 m
(2) 400 m
(3) 600 m
(4) 800 m
(5) 1000 m

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
Electrical Supervisor shall maintain a log book made up of daily logsheet in the form set out in
______

Options:
(1) Schedule VI
(2) Schedule IX
(3) Schedule XI
(4) Schedule XIII
(5) Schedule XV

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
The energy at the spark produced from the circuit of any intrinsically safe apparatus is limited to
the maximum permissible voltage of

Options:
(1) 12V
(2) 18V
(3) 24V
(4) 30V
(5) 36V

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Isolator is
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Options:
(1) Off load switch
(2) On load switch
(3) No load switch
(4) Off load and On load switch
(5) Off load and No load switch

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
A jaw clutch is provided with

Options:
(1) Tail rope haulage
(2) Direct rope haulage
(3) Endless rope haulage
(4) Main & Tail rope haulage
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Pit bottom buffers are recommended to be provided in the first phase in all new winding
installations, where winding depth is

Options:
(1) 60 - 100m
(2) 100 - 150 m
(3) 150 - 180 m
(4) ≥ 200 m
(5) for all depths

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
In shafts < 100 m in depth, where automatic contrivance are not provided, an overtravel mark
shall be made at the pit top structure, at such a place in relation to the bottom structure of cage
when the clearance between the top of the capel to the catch plate opening is at least.

Options:
(1) 25 cm
(2) 50 cm
(3) 75 cm
(4) 1.0 m
(5) 1.5 m

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
A watch maker's eye glass is used in the examination of winding rope

Options:
(1) for measuring rope lay
(2) for measuring wire diameter
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(3) to sound for loose outer wire
(4) to facilitate study of cracks, fractures and pits in wires
(5) to scrap off corrosion products

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
Drum Controller is a part of

Options:
(1) Haulage Drum
(2) Slip Ring Motor
(3) Squirrel Cage Induction Motor
(4) Synchornous Motor
(5) Conveyor Drum

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Flash Back Arrester is used in

Options:
(1) Lighting Arrestor
(2) Oxy-Acetylene Welding
(3) Oxy-Acetylene Cutting
(4) Electric Welding
(5) Thermit Welding

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Service Control Valve in the SDL machine is used for

Options:
(1) Moving the machine left or right
(2) Moving the machine forward or backward
(3) Lifting & tilting of the bucket
(4) Moving the machine left or right and Lifting & tilting of the bucket
(5) Moving the machine left or right and Moving the machine forward or backward

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Which of the following is not used as an endless haulage rope clip?

Options:
(1) Nut & bolt clip
(2) Wedge clip
(3) Screw clip
(4) Cam clip
(5) Small man clip

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
The minimum standard of illumination required at an area of an opencast mine where drill rig
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works

Options:
(1) 2.0 lux (horizontal)
(2) 10.0 lux (horizontal)
(3) 10.0 lux (Vertical)
(4) 5.0 lux (Vertical)
(5) 5.0 lux (horizontal)

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
All corners and bends in opencast mine shall be made in such a way that operators of vehicles
have clear view of distance of not less than ______ times the braking distance of the largest
HEMM working at ____ km/hr

Options:
(1) 2, 30
(2) 2, 40
(3) 3, 30
(4) 3, 40
(5) 3,50

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
Which of these safety features provided in dumpers is not correct ?

Options:
(1) Mechanical Steering lock
(2) Blind Spot Mirrors
(3) Rear View Mirrors
(4) Proximity Sending device
(5) Maximum speed of vehicle to be restricted to 20 km/hr

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
Which of the following safety features provided in excavators is not correct

Options:
(1) No function cut off switch
(2) Swing motor brake
(3) Fire resistant hydraulic hoses
(4) Turbo charger guard
(5) Seat belt

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Which one of these is a continuous discharge type equipment

Options:
(1) Bucket Wheel Excavator
(2) Shovel
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(3) Drag line
(4) Scraper
(5) Pay loader

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Shovels in opencast mines are classified considering the following factors

Options:
(1) force of power
(2) bucket size
(3) working mechanism
(4) force of power and bucket size
(5) All the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
The buckets of a shovel is attached to a steel-structure called the

Options:
(1) Boom stick
(2) Dipper stick
(3) Saddle stick
(4) All the Options
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Drills in opencast mines are of the following types

Options:
(1) Percussive
(2) Rotary
(3) Rotary-percussive
(4) DTH
(5) All the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
A Jack Hammer drill uses a drill rod of

Options:
(1) Helical Cross-section
(2) Square Cross-section
(3) Pentagonal Cross-section
(4) Hexagonal Cross-section
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
Weight of a Jack Hammer Drill is in between
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Options:
(1) 2 - 5 kg
(2) 5 - 10 kg
(3) 15 - 25 kg
(4) 30 - 45 kg
(5) > 50 kg

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
In the tricone roller bit, the three truncated cones are placed _______ to each other.

Options:
(1) 60°
(2) 90°
(3) 120°
(4) 150°
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Reciprocating or Jigging movement is known as

Options:
(1) Slow forward & quick backward stroke
(2) Quick forward & Slow backward stroke
(3) Equal forward and backward stroke
(4) Quick forward & Quick backward stroke
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
The series of iron containers of scraper chain conveyor over which the flight with chain moves is
known as :-

Options:
(1) Driving wheel
(2) Donga or Pan
(3) Sprocket
(4) Drum
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
In which of the locomotive there is maximum possibility of formation of CO with the exhaust gas

Options:
(1) Battery loco
(2) Diesel loco
(3) Troley wire loco
(4) Compressed air loco
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(5) All the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Expected output from Continuous miner used in Indian Coal Mines

Options:
(1) 100 tpd
(2) 500 tpd
(3) 700 tpd
(4) 1500 tpd
(5) 5000 tpd

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
Sequence Control is used in which transporation system?

Options:
(1) Rope haulage
(2) Winding
(3) Belt Conveyor
(4) Aerial ropeway
(5) Train of tubs

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Which of the following pump is preferred for large discharge and low head

Options:
(1) Centrifugal pump
(2) Axial flow pump
(3) Mixed flow pump
(4) Reciprocating pump
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
The operating speed of SDL machine is

Options:
(1) 1-3 kmph
(2) 3-5 kmph
(3) 5-8 kmph
(4) 8-11 kmph
(5) < 1 kmph

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Suction head of a multiple stage pump depends on

Options:
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(1) Diameter of the impellar
(2) Ratio of inlet and outlet value of diameter
(3) Power of motor
(4) None of the Options
(5) All the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
If the track gauge of underground haulage is 0.6 m, radius of curvature is 6 m, and velocity of a set
of tubs is 4 m/s, find out the amount of superelevation in metres

Options:
(1) 0.1
(2) 0.16
(3) 0.25
(4) 0.3
(5) 0.4

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
In watery shafts, hall locked coil guide ropes are preferred because, of all the below mentioned
reasons, except one:

Options:
(1) smooth wearing surface
(2) smaller wearing surface
(3) often greater resistance to corrosion
(4) not easy for water to enter the inter stices between wires
(5) higher breaking load

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
The emergency brake of the direct haulage should have any of the following capacity

Options:
(1) 1.2 times the maximum static torque
(2) 2 times the maximum static torque
(3) 3 times the maximum static torque
(4) should be equal to the static torque
(5) should be less than the static torque

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Buchholz Relay is a safety device mounted in a

Options:
(1) Cut out Switch
(2) Gate End Box
(3) Starter
(4) Transformer
(5) Circuit Breaker
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Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
The number of buckets in a bucket wheel excavator is

Options:
(1) 6
(2) 9
(3) 16
(4) 6 or 9
(5) 9 or 16

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
Which of these statements is FALSE: The advantage of the crawler mounted front-end loader as
compared with the wheel mounted loader

Options:
(1) Tractive effort- provided is more
(2) Negotiates high gradients
(3) Ground pressure exerted is less
(4) Machine stability is more
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
Dumpers are classified as

Options:
(1) Rear end dumper
(2) Side dump load on back truck
(3) Bottom dump dumper
(4) Rear end dumper and Side dump load on back truck
(5) All the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
A centrifugal pump rotating at a speed of 1450 rpm discharges 360 m 3/hour, the head of 85 m. The
driving power of the pump is 115 KW.
If the pump rotates at 960 rpm, its power will be

Options:
(1) 25 KW (approx)
(2) 34 KW (approx)
(3) 30 KW (approx)
(4) 45 KW (approx)
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
This type of dozer does not have digging power
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Options:
(1) Bulldozer
(2) Tilt dozger
(3) Push dozer
(4) U-shaped dozer
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
The functions of a grader is

Options:
(1) Bulldozing
(2) Side casting
(3) Leveling
(4) Road making
(5) All the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
Rippers are classified as

Options:
(1) Hinge type
(2) Parallelogram type
(3) Impact type
(4) Tractor type
(5) All the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
Any obscure physical change in the rope due to repeated application of stress is

Options:
(1) Wear
(2) Corrosion
(3) Fatigue
(4) Deformation
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
A Hydraulic Coupling belongs to the category

Options:
(1) Power absorbing machine
(2) Power developing machine
(3) Energy transfer machine
(4) Energy generating machine
(5) None of the Options
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Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Which of the following statements is FALSE- Recapping are done because:-

Options:
(1) Excessive stress are set up in the wires of ropes close to capel
(2) Tensile stress are set up in the rope due to acceleration and retardation
(3) Tortional stress are set up in the rope due to acceleration and retardation
(4) All the Options
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

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Question Text:
Coal is a __________ formation.

Options:
(1) Igneous
(2) Metamorphic
(3) Sedimentary
(4) Magmatic
(5) Volcanic

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Of the given types of geoogical discontinuities and disturbances, ________ are most common in
Indian coalfields

Options:
(1) Faults
(2) Folds
(3) Washouts
(4) Igneous Intrsuions
(5) Ball coal

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
RMR stands for _________________________.

Options:
(1) Roof Mass Rating
(2) Rating of Massive Roof
(3) Rock Mass Rating
(4) Rated Mass of Rock
(5) Rate of Marginal Return

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Number of cutting drums in a SERDS is/are ________.

Options:
(1) 1
(2) 2
(3) 3
(4) 4
(5) 5

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Who frames the Systematic Support Rules for an underground coal mine?

Options:
(1) Mine Surveyor
(2) Agent of the Mine
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(3) Safety Officer
(4) Mine Manager
(5) Ventilation Officer

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
Of the given methods of work of underground mining of a coal seam in same geomining
conditions, ________________ will cause maximum surface subsidence.

Options:
(1) Advance Longwalling with Stowing
(2) Wide & Stall Method
(3) Bord & Pillar Working with Caving
(4) Chess Board Method
(5) Bord & Pillar Working with Stowing

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Which of the following equipment is most suited for side casting in opencast coal mines ?

Options:
(1) Excavator
(2) Electric Shovel
(3) Rope shovel
(4) Front end loader
(5) Dragline

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
The first opening cut in an opencast mine is known as ______________.

Options:
(1) Trench cut
(2) Berm
(3) Box cut
(4) Ramp
(5) First cut

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
The powder factor in solid blasting in Indian underground coal mines vary from ____________.

Options:
(1) 1.0 to 1.5 t /Kg
(2) 2.0 to 3.0 t / Kg
(3) 3.0 to 4.0 t / Kg
(4) 4.0 to 5.0 t /Kg
(5) 6.0 to 7.0 t /Kg

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
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Burnside drilling apparatus is used for _____________________.

Options:
(1) Underground shot hole drilling
(2) Surface blast holes
(3) Drilling long holes for dewatering
(4) Drilling long holes for getting core from depth
(5) Core drilling

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Exploration drilling is best done by________.

Options:
(1) Diamond drilling
(2) Churn drilling
(3) Percussion drilling
(4) DTH drilling
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Audible range for a human falls within ____________.

Options:
(1) 10 -25,000 Hz
(2) 20 -20,000 Hz
(3) 15 -15,000 Hz
(4) 0 - 500 Hz
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Coal production in India is predominantly from_________

Options:
(1) Blasting Gallery method
(2) Insitu Coal Gasification
(3) Longwall mining with large panel size.
(4) Board and Pillar mining
(5) Surface mining

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
Lignite deposit is found in___________

Options:
(1) Rajasthan
(2) Jharkhand
(3) Chattisgarh
(4) Madhya Pradesh
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(5) All the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Jankowice method is basically a variant of_________.

Options:
(1) Inclined slicing in descending order with caving.
(2) Horizontal slicing in ascending order with stowing.
(3) Inclined slicing in ascending order with stowing.
(4) Inclined slicing in descending order with stowing.
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Inter burden means____________.

Options:
(1) Coal seams
(2) Over burden
(3) Strata between coal seams
(4) Shale bands
(5) All the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Pick out the odd one.

Options:
(1) Longwall mining
(2) Bord and Pillar mining
(3) Highwall mining
(4) Placer mining
(5) Blasting Gallery

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
Typical face length in Indian longwall mines lies in the range of _________.

Options:
(1) 120 m to 150 m
(2) 200 m to 250m
(3) 300 m to 350 m
(4) 150 to 200 m
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Pillars in bord and pillar mining help in_________.

Options:
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(1) mining coal
(2) protect the roof rock from convergence while development
(3) increase the recovery of coal
(4) Provide for ventilation
(5) Provide for pumping

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Instrumentation helps in understanding the behaviour of roof by measuring _______.

Options:
(1) Deformations
(2) Stresses
(3) Strains
(4) Dilation of joints
(5) All the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
Support system used in coal mine gate roads in general is __________.

Options:
(1) Steel arches
(2) Rock bolts
(3) Steel props
(4) Powered supports
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Most important personal protective equipment for a dumper operator is_________.

Options:
(1) Goggles
(2) Ear muffs
(3) Apron
(4) Seat Belt
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
Continous miner is suitable for coal seams not steeper than_______.

Options:
(1) 1 in 7
(2) 1 in 5
(3) 1 in 6
(4) 1 in 4
(5) 1 in 3

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

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Question Text:
Following terms are associated with Continous Miner__________.

Options:
(1) Stooking
(2) Diagonal line of extraction
(3) Snook pillar & Triangular pillar
(4) Bord and Pillar mining
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
There are different types of manriding systems in practice. Out of these chairlift type has become
more popular. This is due to________.

Options:
(1) Low capital cost
(2) Convenience in riding
(3) smooth travel
(4) All the Options
(5) Facilitates Continous Operation

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
The horizontal entry to an underground working of a hilly deposit is known as ______.

Options:
(1) Vertical Shaft
(2) Inclined Shaft
(3) Decline
(4) Incline
(5) Adit

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
AFC is basically an armoured scraper chain conveyor with flexibility in ___________ and
__________ directions.

Options:
(1) forward; backward
(2) forward; horizontal
(3) backward; upward
(4) horizontal; vertical
(5) backward; sidewise

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
An explosive that normally detonates is known as _____________.

Options:
(1) primary explosive
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(2) secondary explosive
(3) tertiary explosive
(4) high explosive
(5) low explosive

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
Probability of occurrence of pothole will be ___________ above ________ underground coal mine
workings.

Options:
(1) low; shallow
(2) high; shallow
(3) high; deep
(4) high; medium
(5) high; very deep

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Possibility of occurrence of subsidence ____________________.

Options:
(1) increases during summer
(2) increases during and after monsoon
(3) increases after autumn
(4) increases during winter
(5) remains same in all seasons

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Coal seam origin in Indian conditions can be attributed to which of the following theories?

Options:
(1) Drift
(2) In situ
(3) Tectonic
(4) In situ and Tectonic
(5) Drift and In situ

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Relate the most distinguishing feature of Jharia coal fields among all Indian coal fields.

Options:
(1) Mutiple seams with varied thickness
(2) Couple of seams with identical thickness
(3) Seams with dirt bands
(4) Seams with numerous slips
(5) Thick seams

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

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Question Text:
Shale is not suitable as immediate roof in underground mining because __________________.

Options:
(1) it has high affinity to moisture and and departs from roof easily.
(2) it gives no warning before falling
(3) it can't be supported
(4) it gives bad sound while testing
(5) it has complex geological characteristics.

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Solid blasting in any development face of a gassy degree II seam can be done only if the % of
inflammable gas is less than____________.

Options:
(1) 0.1
(2) 0.3
(3) 0.5
(4) 1
(5) 1.25

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Continuous miners are used in underground coal mining for __________________.

Options:
(1) Development only
(2) Depillaring only
(3) Development & depillaring both
(4) Development of Longwall panel
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Prime coking coal is found in_________.

Options:
(1) Only Jharia Coalfield
(2) Jharia and Raniganj Coalfields
(3) Jharia and Talcher Coalfields
(4) Only Talcher coal field
(5) Only Raniganj coal field

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
Major challenge before coal Industry in India is _________.

Options:
(1) Land acquisition and R&R
(2) Exploration
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(3) Low demand of coal
(4) Mining Technology
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Blasting of hot holes in a surface mine is possible by_________.

Options:
(1) Lowering the temperature below 80°C
(2) Using emulsion or slurry explosives
(3) Initiation by nonel
(4) Charging and firing to be completed within 2 hrs
(5) All the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
Which one of the given types of roof bolts is not a full column anchored one?

Options:
(1) Full column cement grouted bolt
(2) Full column resin grouted bolt
(3) Swellex bolt
(4) Split set bolt
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

Question Text:
The worker who carries explosives and also assists the shotfirer in blasting as well as guarding the
entries/approaches to the site of blasting is known as ____________.

Options:
(1) Shotfirer
(2) Mining Sirdar
(3) Explosive Carrier
(4) Exploder
(5) Overman

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Surface miner eliminates the requirement of ____________ of ROM coal.

Options:
(1) loading
(2) transportation
(3) initial crushing
(4) washing
(5) caking

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
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When a person inhales _______, carboxyhemoglobin is formed in his blood.

Options:
(1) NOx
(2) COw
(3) NH3
(4) CO
(5) CH4

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
40 x 40 m centre to centre size of coal pillars in a bord & pillar working at 280 m depth has 4.0 m
wide galleries. What area of roof does a pillar support according to tributary area theory?

Options:
(1) 4480
(2) 1936
(3) 1600
(4) 1296
(5) 1120

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Which of the given parameters is related to blasting in surface coal mines?

Options:
(1) air compression
(2) air flow direction
(3) air overpressure
(4) air density
(5) air velocity

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
The peak abutment load is usually found in a longwall panel working at 300 m depth at _____ m
____________ the face.

Options:
(1) 1 to 5 m; ahead of
(2) 5 m; behind
(3) 5 to 10 m; side of
(4) 300 m; ahead of
(5) 450 m; beside

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
About ___% of the installed roof bolts should be tested upto the designed capacity, and rest ___%
may be subjected to destructive testing.

Options:
(1) 9; 1
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(2) 5; 10
(3) 10; 5
(4) 3; 7
(5) 8; 2

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Bearing plates of roof bolts are made of mild steel, of 150 x ______ mm size and __ mm thickness

Options:
(1) 100;5
(2) 150;8
(3) 200;7
(4) 250;8
(5) 100;10

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
In underground mines tape extensometers are used to measure _______.

Options:
(1) in situ stress in mine
(2) load on breaker line props
(3) induced stress in pillars
(4) relative movement between roof and floor
(5) absolute roof convergence

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Safe limit of tensile strain on ground surface for surface structures ___ mm/m.

Options:
(1) 3
(2) 5
(3) 7
(4) 9
(5) 11

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
Cavitation in hydraulic stowing pipe range is caused due to _____________.

Options:
(1) incorrect hydraulic profile
(2) corrosion in pipes
(3) hydraulic gradient lying above hydraulic profile
(4) high humidity at stowing location
(5) excess silica content in sand

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
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What should be the minimum width of haul road in an opencast mine deploying 4 m wide
dumpers ?

Options:
(1) 8 m
(2) 10 m
(3) 14 m
(4) 17 m
(5) 22 m

Correction Answer : Option No.(4)

Question Text:
Stresses around opening in rock does not depend on _______________.

Options:
(1) Insitu stress
(2) Modulus of elasticity of rock
(3) Shape of opening
(4) Distance away from the opening
(5) Option 3 and 4

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
When one identical fan is installed in parallel combination to an existing mine fan, then
_________.

Options:
(1) Air quantity is doubled and pressure remains same
(2) Air quantity as well as pressure is doubled
(3) Pressure is doubled and air quantity remains same
(4) Air quantity is quadrupled and pressure is doubled
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
The location of primary openings like shafts/ inclines can be best selected in multi-seam
development by considering the _________________.

Options:
(1) Total ton-km effort
(2) Centre of the mine field
(3) Rise side of the property
(4) Dip side of the property
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
If the profit per tonne of coal produced by surface mining is Rs.800/- and the cost of excavation
per m3 of waste is Rs.200/-, then the BESR (break even stripping ratio) is ___________.

Options:
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(1) 4 cu.m / tonne
(2) 4 tonne / cu.m
(3) 3 cu.m / tonne
(4) 3 tonne / cu.m
(5) 0.25 tonne / cu.m

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
What is the relation between Pressure (P), Quantity (Q) and the resistance of airway (R)?

Options:
(1) P = RQ
(2) P = RQ2
(3) P = RQ3
(4) P = RQ0.5
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(2)

Question Text:
The point load strength index (Is) of a rock is 0.5 MPa. What will be the approximate compressive
strength of that rock?

Options:
(1) 11 MPa
(2) 10 MPa
(3) 12 MPa
(4) 13 MPa
(5) 14 MPa

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
Pressure arch theory deals with _________.

Options:
(1) Distribution of stresses around a mine opening
(2) Low thickness zones
(3) Arching of supports erected
(4) Shear zones
(5) None of the Options

Correction Answer : Option No.(1)

Question Text:
In longwall mining advance supporting of gate roads upto 30 m from the face is required due
to________.

Options:
(1) Back Abutment pressure
(2) Yielding Pressure
(3) Front Abutment Pressure
(4) Advance Load
(5) Side abutment pressure
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Correction Answer : Option No.(3)

Question Text:
In 3 m of immediate roof of an underground coal, bottom 2 m layer of fine grained sandstone has
an RMR of 45 while upper 1 m of coarse grained sandstone has an RMR of 30. What will be the
overall RMR of the immediate roof?

Options:
(1) 20
(2) 30
(3) 40
(4) 50
(5) 60

Correction Answer : Option No.(3)