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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Question 1 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
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A person inhales . . . . . . . . 1/min, the O 2 consumption . . . . . . . . 1/min, when doing hard work in pauses.
Correct Answer: Option A — 40 - 50; 1.8 - 2.3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
40 - 50; 1.8 - 2.3 is the correct answer to “A person inhales . . . . . . . . 1/min, the O 2 consumption . . . . . . . . 1/min, when doing hard work in pauses.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 2 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
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★ KPPSC
If the patient needs more than 30 1/min., draws additional air through the . . . . . . . . value on the mask, in reviving apparatus.
Correct Answer: Option D — Inlet
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Inlet is the correct answer to “If the patient needs more than 30 1/min., draws additional air through the . . . . . . . . value on the mask, in reviving apparatus.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 3 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
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★ 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.
Correct Answer: Option A — 2%; 75%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2%; 75% is the correct answer to “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.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 4 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In very thick seams the thickness of coal is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — Beyond 9m
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Beyond 9m is the correct answer to “In very thick seams the thickness of coal is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 5 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The pressure of forcing fan has effect of keeping the gases in . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Goaf andold workings
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Goaf andold workings is the correct answer to “The pressure of forcing fan has effect of keeping the gases in . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 6 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
For introduction of solid blasting need apporval from DGMS for exemption under following regulation.
Correct Answer: Option D — All
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All is the correct answer to “For introduction of solid blasting need apporval from DGMS for exemption under following regulation.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Water infusion is one of the method of prevention of dust at the faces.
Correct Answer: Option B — Yes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yes is the correct answer to “Water infusion is one of the method of prevention of dust at the faces.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 8 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
When coal dust propagates explosion . . . . . . . . as in case of gas explosion.
Correct Answer: Option D — Flame front
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Flame front is the correct answer to “When coal dust propagates explosion . . . . . . . . as in case of gas explosion.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Coal more liable to spontanious heating when thesebands present
Correct Answer: Option A — Vltrain
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vltrain is the correct answer to “Coal more liable to spontanious heating when thesebands present”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
If the $$\frac{{CO}}{{{O_2}}}$$ deficiency ratio is 3% or more it indicates . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — Active fire
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Active fire is the correct answer to “If the $$\frac{{CO}}{{{O_2}}}$$ deficiency ratio is 3% or more it indicates . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The constant feed rate of BG 174 apparatus is . . . . . . . . It/min.
Correct Answer: Option C — 1.5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1.5 is the correct answer to “The constant feed rate of BG 174 apparatus is . . . . . . . . It/min.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The weight of spiral - 2C apparatus.
Correct Answer: Option B — 3.3 kg
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3.3 kg is the correct answer to “The weight of spiral - 2C apparatus.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Ventilation survey means
Correct Answer: Option B — Quantity survey
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Quantity survey is the correct answer to “Ventilation survey means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 14 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Class 8 group explosives are
Correct Answer: Option C — LOE
Detailed Academic Explanation:
LOE is the correct answer to “Class 8 group explosives are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
A rescue station is under the control of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Superntendent
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Superntendent is the correct answer to “A rescue station is under the control of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Cactus grab is employed in . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Shaft sinking
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shaft sinking is the correct answer to “Cactus grab is employed in . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Every shot-firing apparatus needs to be tested at what minimum intervals as stated in CMR 2017?
Correct Answer: Option B — Once in every 3 months
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Once in every 3 months is the correct answer to “Every shot-firing apparatus needs to be tested at what minimum intervals as stated in CMR 2017”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Conditions for deep hole blasting shall be specified in a general order by whom?
Correct Answer: Option B — CI
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CI is the correct answer to “Conditions for deep hole blasting shall be specified in a general order by whom”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ 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.
Correct Answer: Option B — Breathing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Breathing is the correct answer to “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.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Silica gel in gas mask removes . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Ammonia and water vapour
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ammonia and water vapour is the correct answer to “Silica gel in gas mask removes . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Which type of device is recommended for good core recovery from soft rock?
Correct Answer: Option B — Double tube core barrel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Double tube core barrel is the correct answer to “Which type of device is recommended for good core recovery from soft rock”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
All stone dust barriers shall be examined in . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Every week
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Every week is the correct answer to “All stone dust barriers shall be examined in . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The depth of the deepest shaft in coal mine in India.
Correct Answer: Option D — 600 m
Detailed Academic Explanation:
600 m is the correct answer to “The depth of the deepest shaft in coal mine in India.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The Nationalization of coaking coal mines was done in . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — 16th October 1971
Detailed Academic Explanation:
16th October 1971 is the correct answer to “The Nationalization of coaking coal mines was done in . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The chemicals used in self rescuer is same as . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Gas mask
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gas mask is the correct answer to “The chemicals used in self rescuer is same as . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The law related to water gauge, fan speed or quantity is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — $$wg \propto {N^2}{\text{ or }}{Q^2}{\text{ or }}{V^2}$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$wg \propto {N^2}{\text{ or }}{Q^2}{\text{ or }}{V^2}$$ is the correct answer to “The law related to water gauge, fan speed or quantity is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ 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 . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — 0.75
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.75 is the correct answer to “A mine is not considered to be adequately ventilated if the fire damp percentage in General body of the return air exceeds . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The maximum width of roadway permitted by law.
Correct Answer: Option C — 4.8 m
Detailed Academic Explanation:
4.8 m is the correct answer to “The maximum width of roadway permitted by law.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
As per mining engineers rule, minimum radius of shaft pillar for shallow shaft.
Correct Answer: Option C — 18
Detailed Academic Explanation:
18 is the correct answer to “As per mining engineers rule, minimum radius of shaft pillar for shallow shaft.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
No part of highwall slope of reclaimed overburden should not exceed angle is
Correct Answer: Option A — 45°
Detailed Academic Explanation:
45° is the correct answer to “No part of highwall slope of reclaimed overburden should not exceed angle is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ 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.
Correct Answer: Option A — 0.316
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.316 is the correct answer to “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.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Use of alternative to explosives may prevent raising of dust.
Correct Answer: Option A — No
Detailed Academic Explanation:
No is the correct answer to “Use of alternative to explosives may prevent raising of dust.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Which drivage is cheaper and quicker.
Correct Answer: Option A — Incline
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Incline is the correct answer to “Which drivage is cheaper and quicker.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Air velocities in smooth lined roads . . . . . . . . m/sec.
Correct Answer: Option B — 7.5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
7.5 is the correct answer to “Air velocities in smooth lined roads . . . . . . . . m/sec.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Which of the following statements is correct when presence of inflammable gas is detected in any place in a ventilating district?
Correct Answer: Option C — no shot hole shall be fired
Detailed Academic Explanation:
no shot hole shall be fired is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements is correct when presence of inflammable gas is detected in any place in a ventilating district”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In Jharia, fire near Londna and Fire area was prevented from spreading further by installing the fire area by
Correct Answer: Option C — N2 producing machine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
N2 producing machine is the correct answer to “In Jharia, fire near Londna and Fire area was prevented from spreading further by installing the fire area by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Where a shaft accommodates a pair of single cages, the diameter may be nearly.
Correct Answer: Option B — 4.2 m
Detailed Academic Explanation:
4.2 m is the correct answer to “Where a shaft accommodates a pair of single cages, the diameter may be nearly.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Coal mines are said to be very steep; if the inclination is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — Beyond 40°
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Beyond 40° is the correct answer to “Coal mines are said to be very steep; if the inclination is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
An underground roadway through stone connecting two or more coal seams.
Correct Answer: Option D — Cross measure drift
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cross measure drift is the correct answer to “An underground roadway through stone connecting two or more coal seams.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Drivage of roadway in coal in a mine, and their network reaches a predetermined boundary called a . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Development
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Development is the correct answer to “Drivage of roadway in coal in a mine, and their network reaches a predetermined boundary called a . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Drilling And Blasting.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Drilling And Blasting
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