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Mine Legislation And General Safety — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations

Practice high-yield Mining Engineering MCQs on Mine Legislation And General Safety — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for PPSC Mines, KPPSC, FPSC, BPSC.

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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

Where the zone is treated with water, the samples shall be collected by a method of . . . . . . . . sampling

Question 2 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

In which form the standards of the medical re-examination by the Appellate medical Board are laid down?

Question 3 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Efficient telephonic communications in any below ground coal mine should be provided when a system of haulage roadways & conveyors extends to a distance of more than 'A' meters. 'A' is given by

Question 4 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Combustable oils or materials not used for filling in . . . . . . . . Equipment

Question 5 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Shot firing apparatus shall be tested once atleast in every . . . . . . . . months

Question 6 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Out of the following belt conveyor related items which one is provided for safety for the persons?

Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Sampling equipment and accessories that have been checked to ensure correct maintenance and effective operation, there of examined, treated and calibrated on a date which is not less than . . . . . . . . year

Question 8 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

As per CMR 2017, where white metal is used for capping of ropes, the tapered position of the socket shall not be less than "A" times of the diameter of the rope higher 26 mm. A is given by

Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Emergency organization has been renamed in new CMR as

Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

At what periodicity the competent person shall examine every track where haulage is effected with its safety contrivances fitted thereon?

Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

It's a type of achievement test related to measuring an applicants knowledge relevant to his/her trade

Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

In which form the Workmen's Inspection shall record his report of inspection?

Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Extraction of coal by a method other than Bord & Pillar has been stipulated in which of the provision of CMR 2017?

Question 14 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Powered supports, hydraulic chocks, props and friction props shall be secured and checked from . . . . . . . .

Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

In which schedule the list of equipment to be kept at rescue station second spell of work in is prescribed?

Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Every work place in which the drill machine is used shall be placed under the in charge of a competent person, who shall once atleast in every . . . . . . . . examine every such work place with the particulars in . . . . . . . .

Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Why formation of 'V' between two goaves is avoided during depillaring?

Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

As per CMR 2017, unless otherwise directed the mining sirdar is supposed to securing safety of

Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

If stopping constructed of properly reinforced concrete the thickness not less than . . . . . . . . centimeters

Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

The width of the flat base piece not less than . . . . . . . . Centimeters

Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Every rescue trained person shall be re-examined once at least in every "A" Month by a qualified medical practitioner. A is given by

Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

The shot firing tools are

Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

What should be the duration of posting a rescue trained person in a rescue station?

Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

At every shaft used for lowering or raising of persons or material where a mechanical ventilator is installed, There shall be provided a property constructed . . . . . . . .

Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Which section of the Mines Act 1952 speaks about the Power of Inspectors when causes of danger not expressly provided against exist or when employment of persons is dangerous?

Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

What should be the minimum period of enforced absence in case of reportable injury?

Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Where two or more seams or sections are worked in a mine, the pillars in one seam or section shall be vertically above or below the pillars. The parting left between any two such seams or sections shall not be less than "A" meters in thickness at any place. A is given by

Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

The mine having an average monthly out put of less than 5000 tonnes, dust in charge can act as . . . . . . . . incharge

Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

The determination shall be, made or samples of air taken, as the case may be once atleast in every . . . . . . . . days

Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

In a gassy mine of 2 nd & 3 rd degree the average monthly output of which exceeds 'A' tonnes, the Manager shall be assisted by a Ventilation Officer. 'A' is given by,

Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

In any shaft, ladder or strong construction may be used as a means of ingress or egress of persons employed in a mine. What should be the maximum inclination of such ladder from the horizontal?

Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

In every gussy seam of the second and third degree on . . . . . . . . electrical apparatus and equipment shall be used in below ground

Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

How many days in advance, the Owner, Agent or Manager shall give notice to the Chief Inspector under CMR 2017 when they intend to abandon or discontinue work of a mine?

Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Height of every travelling roadway in mines shall not be less than

Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

What is the scale of accommodation of latrine for males in mines?

Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Energy reserve of average man (25 year, 65 Kg, 1.75m ht) is about

Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

No person shall proceed or remain below ground without such . . . . . . . .

Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

The quantity of air required per tone daily output in every ventilation district, not less than . . . . . . . . m 3 /min

Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

Which section of Mines Act gives power to Central Government to exempt either absolutely or subject to any specified condition any local area or any mine for the operation of al or any provision of Act, Rules or Regulations?

Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC Mines ★ KPPSC

The diameter of winding drum shall not be less than 'A' times the diameter of rope. 'A' is given by

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