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Drilling And Blasting — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations

Practice high-yield Mining Engineering MCQs on Drilling And Blasting — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for PPSC Mines, KPPSC, FPSC, BPSC.

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40
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Exam-Level
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PPSC Mines, KPPSC, FPSC...
Estimated Time
48 mins
Exam-Level PPSC Mines KPPSC FPSC BPSC
Verified for Commission Syllabus • Oct 14, 2026
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Question 1 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

A person inhales . . . . . . . . 1/min, the O 2 consumption . . . . . . . . 1/min, when doing hard work in pauses.

Question 2 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

If the patient needs more than 30 1/min., draws additional air through the . . . . . . . . value on the mask, in reviving apparatus.

Question 3 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Laboratory experiments proved, suddenly comprising gas air mixture of containing as low as . . . . . . . . % and as high as . . . . . . . . % firedamp can be ignited and made explosive both the temp. and pressure raised simultaniously.

Question 4 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

In very thick seams the thickness of coal is . . . . . . . .

Question 5 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

The pressure of forcing fan has effect of keeping the gases in . . . . . . . .

Question 6 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

For introduction of solid blasting need apporval from DGMS for exemption under following regulation.

Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Water infusion is one of the method of prevention of dust at the faces.

Question 8 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

When coal dust propagates explosion . . . . . . . . as in case of gas explosion.

Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Coal more liable to spontanious heating when thesebands present

Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

If the $$\frac{{CO}}{{{O_2}}}$$ deficiency ratio is 3% or more it indicates . . . . . . .

Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

The constant feed rate of BG 174 apparatus is . . . . . . . . It/min.

Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

The weight of spiral - 2C apparatus.

Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Ventilation survey means

Question 14 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Class 8 group explosives are

Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

A rescue station is under the control of . . . . . . . .

Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Cactus grab is employed in . . . . . . . .

Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Every shot-firing apparatus needs to be tested at what minimum intervals as stated in CMR 2017?

Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Conditions for deep hole blasting shall be specified in a general order by whom?

Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

In a sealed off fire area as the O 2 of the trapped mine air consumed its pressure becomes less than the atmospheric air of the mine and fresh air leaks in to fire area, called.

Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Silica gel in gas mask removes . . . . . . . .

Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Which type of device is recommended for good core recovery from soft rock?

Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

All stone dust barriers shall be examined in . . . . . . . .

Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

The depth of the deepest shaft in coal mine in India.

Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

The Nationalization of coaking coal mines was done in . . . . . . . .

Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

The chemicals used in self rescuer is same as . . . . . . . .

Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

The law related to water gauge, fan speed or quantity is . . . . . . . .

Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

A mine is not considered to be adequately ventilated if the fire damp percentage in General body of the return air exceeds . . . . . . . .

Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

The maximum width of roadway permitted by law.

Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

As per mining engineers rule, minimum radius of shaft pillar for shallow shaft.

Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

No part of highwall slope of reclaimed overburden should not exceed angle is

Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

If the velocity of air in a settling chamber is 0.3 m/s terminal velocity of the particle is 0.19 m/s then find out h/l ratio of chamber assuming eddy factor 0.5.

Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Use of alternative to explosives may prevent raising of dust.

Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Which drivage is cheaper and quicker.

Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Air velocities in smooth lined roads . . . . . . . . m/sec.

Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Which of the following statements is correct when presence of inflammable gas is detected in any place in a ventilating district?

Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

In Jharia, fire near Londna and Fire area was prevented from spreading further by installing the fire area by

Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Where a shaft accommodates a pair of single cages, the diameter may be nearly.

Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Coal mines are said to be very steep; if the inclination is . . . . . . . .

Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

An underground roadway through stone connecting two or more coal seams.

Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Drivage of roadway in coal in a mine, and their network reaches a predetermined boundary called a . . . . . . . .

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