Practice high-yield Mining Engineering MCQs on Metal Mining — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for PPSC Mines, KPPSC, FPSC, BPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
If the stoping started on eiqhter side of rise winze connection called . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Double stoping
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Double stoping is the correct answer to “If the stoping started on eiqhter side of rise winze connection called . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 2 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The stoping method selected, where ore body is thick veins type ore and walls are strong and steeply dipping ore i.e. footwall steeper than angle of repose of broken ore is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Shrinkage stoping
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shrinkage stoping is the correct answer to “The stoping method selected, where ore body is thick veins type ore and walls are strong and steeply dipping ore i.e. footwall steeper than angle of repose of broken ore is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 3 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Grizzly is used in ore bin to prevent.
Correct Answer: Option B — Bigger size ore from entering the bin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bigger size ore from entering the bin is the correct answer to “Grizzly is used in ore bin to prevent.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 4 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Alimak raise climber introduced in India first time in the year . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — 1972
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1972 is the correct answer to “Alimak raise climber introduced in India first time in the year . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 5 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The method employed, if the ore body is strong steeply dipping with strong host rock.
Correct Answer: Option C — Sub level
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sub level is the correct answer to “The method employed, if the ore body is strong steeply dipping with strong host rock.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 6 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The method of drop raising is an improvement over the method of raising through . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Long hole
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Long hole is the correct answer to “The method of drop raising is an improvement over the method of raising through . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Mineral hoisting in one lift can be done upto the depth not exceeding . . . . . . . . meters.
Correct Answer: Option A — 1800
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1800 is the correct answer to “Mineral hoisting in one lift can be done upto the depth not exceeding . . . . . . . . meters.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 8 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The vertical distance between two levels called as . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Level interval
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Level interval is the correct answer to “The vertical distance between two levels called as . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Compressibility of sand fill by hydraulic stowing is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — 10 - 15%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
10 - 15% is the correct answer to “Compressibility of sand fill by hydraulic stowing is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In the form of a square pyramid blasted material of 7368 m 3 by volume is accommodated. The height of the pyramid is 2.4 m. Calculate surface area in m 2
Correct Answer: Option A — 1842
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1842 is the correct answer to “In the form of a square pyramid blasted material of 7368 m 3 by volume is accommodated. The height of the pyramid is 2.4 m. Calculate surface area in m 2”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
It is the mining method in which masses, panels or blocks of ore are under cut to induce caving, permetting the broken ore to be drawn off below.
Correct Answer: Option C — Block caving
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Block caving is the correct answer to “It is the mining method in which masses, panels or blocks of ore are under cut to induce caving, permetting the broken ore to be drawn off below.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
An arrangement that prevents oversized rock to pass.
Correct Answer: Option C — Grizzley
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Grizzley is the correct answer to “An arrangement that prevents oversized rock to pass.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The method of stoping selected in strong to weak, fairly steep are with weak host rock.
Correct Answer: Option B — Cut and fill
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cut and fill is the correct answer to “The method of stoping selected in strong to weak, fairly steep are with weak host rock.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 14 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The level roadways are dipping at a mild gredient between . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — 1 in 100 and 1 in 150
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 in 100 and 1 in 150 is the correct answer to “The level roadways are dipping at a mild gredient between . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Channel sampling also called . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Groove
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Groove is the correct answer to “Channel sampling also called . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In cut and fill stope the main purpose of back filling is to . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Prevent displacement due to dilation of fractured wall rock
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Prevent displacement due to dilation of fractured wall rock is the correct answer to “In cut and fill stope the main purpose of back filling is to . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
A small portion of the ore body collected and analysed to estimate the average mineral content of the ore body called . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Sampling
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sampling is the correct answer to “A small portion of the ore body collected and analysed to estimate the average mineral content of the ore body called . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Stoping is always started on each side of . . . . . . . . direction.
Correct Answer: Option C — Rise-winze
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rise-winze is the correct answer to “Stoping is always started on each side of . . . . . . . . direction.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Cut and fill stoping can be done by . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “Cut and fill stoping can be done by . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
If the depth of the shaft exceeds 1000 m but not 1500 m, no winding rope shall be used or continued to use, if its factor of safety is becomes less than . . . . . . . . in metal mines.
Correct Answer: Option C — 6
Detailed Academic Explanation:
6 is the correct answer to “If the depth of the shaft exceeds 1000 m but not 1500 m, no winding rope shall be used or continued to use, if its factor of safety is becomes less than . . . . . . . . in metal mines.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In cut and fill stoping is done by . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “In cut and fill stoping is done by . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The method of stoping suitable to extract thick ore body strong ore, stable handling and footwall steeply dipping ore is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Sub level
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sub level is the correct answer to “The method of stoping suitable to extract thick ore body strong ore, stable handling and footwall steeply dipping ore is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The friable rock in cut and fill method is supported by . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Cable bolting
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cable bolting is the correct answer to “The friable rock in cut and fill method is supported by . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The number of persons required for collection of samples in u/g.
Correct Answer: Option A — 2 or 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2 or 3 is the correct answer to “The number of persons required for collection of samples in u/g.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The sublevel interval does not depend on in metal mines.
Correct Answer: Option B — Capacity of loading equipment
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Capacity of loading equipment is the correct answer to “The sublevel interval does not depend on in metal mines.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In this method of stoping the large diameter downward parallel holes drilled for blasting.
Correct Answer: Option D — VCR
Detailed Academic Explanation:
VCR is the correct answer to “In this method of stoping the large diameter downward parallel holes drilled for blasting.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The channel sampling is applicable in . . . . . . . . to collect samples.
Correct Answer: Option A — Beded deposits
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Beded deposits is the correct answer to “The channel sampling is applicable in . . . . . . . . to collect samples.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In India Alimak Raise climber introduced first time in which mine.
Correct Answer: Option A — Jaduguda uranium mine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jaduguda uranium mine is the correct answer to “In India Alimak Raise climber introduced first time in which mine.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The technique of VRM is different from long hole mining from the point of view off
Correct Answer: Option D — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “The technique of VRM is different from long hole mining from the point of view off”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Black Iron ore is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — None
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None is the correct answer to “Black Iron ore is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Wide stall method procticed by . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Widening the gallery
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Widening the gallery is the correct answer to “Wide stall method procticed by . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The pillar which is left for support of upper level during extraction called . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Crown
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Crown is the correct answer to “The pillar which is left for support of upper level during extraction called . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Zinc deposit is formed by geological process is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Hydrothermal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hydrothermal is the correct answer to “Zinc deposit is formed by geological process is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Jack hammer assisted with air legs is used in drilling of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Raises
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Raises is the correct answer to “Jack hammer assisted with air legs is used in drilling of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The method of stoping selected if the ore is very weak, moderately dipping with very weak host rock.
Correct Answer: Option A — Square set
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Square set is the correct answer to “The method of stoping selected if the ore is very weak, moderately dipping with very weak host rock.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The method of stoping successfully applied to all dips from horizontal to vertical.
Correct Answer: Option B — Breast stoping
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Breast stoping is the correct answer to “The method of stoping successfully applied to all dips from horizontal to vertical.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The interval between two sample places called . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Sampling interval
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sampling interval is the correct answer to “The interval between two sample places called . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In this method blast holes drilled in upward but not in ring fashion.
Correct Answer: Option B — Cut and fill
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cut and fill is the correct answer to “In this method blast holes drilled in upward but not in ring fashion.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The limit for drivage of compartmental raising is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — 15 - 20 m
Detailed Academic Explanation:
15 - 20 m is the correct answer to “The limit for drivage of compartmental raising is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Main purpose of wide and stall method is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Avoiding subsidance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Avoiding subsidance is the correct answer to “Main purpose of wide and stall method is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metal Mining
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