Mine Legislation And General Safety — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Mining Engineering MCQs on Mine Legislation And General Safety — 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
In opencast working, it shall be sufficient to mark the place of misfire with . . . . . . . . flag
Correct Answer: Option B — Red
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Red is the correct answer to “In opencast working, it shall be sufficient to mark the place of misfire with . . . . . . . . flag”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
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Question 2 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In which form the notice regarding the hours of work is mentioned?
Correct Answer: Option A — Form A
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Form A is the correct answer to “In which form the notice regarding the hours of work is mentioned”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 3 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Explosives shall not be stored permanently in . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Undergroun
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Undergroun is the correct answer to “Explosives shall not be stored permanently in . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 4 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The following roads and working places are to be secured
Correct Answer: Option A — Roof and sides of working place
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Roof and sides of working place is the correct answer to “The following roads and working places are to be secured”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 5 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
No person shall carry or be permitted to carry any load along a road having an inclination of . . . . . . . . degrees or more from the horizontal.
Correct Answer: Option C — 30
Detailed Academic Explanation:
30 is the correct answer to “No person shall carry or be permitted to carry any load along a road having an inclination of . . . . . . . . degrees or more from the horizontal.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 6 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Risk of heat stroke or heat collapse increases rapidly as deep body temperature rises above
Correct Answer: Option D — 39°C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
39°C is the correct answer to “Risk of heat stroke or heat collapse increases rapidly as deep body temperature rises above”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
"All information given in the plan and section is correct" is to be certified through a certificate under the requirement of CMR 2017, beside Surveyor who else is also responsible for this?
Correct Answer: Option B — CM
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CM is the correct answer to “"All information given in the plan and section is correct" is to be certified through a certificate under the requirement of CMR 2017, beside Surveyor who else is also responsible for this”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 8 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In order to have determination of percentage of inflammable gas, samples of air are taken from which of the below mentioned places?
Correct Answer: Option B — intake side of first working places
Detailed Academic Explanation:
intake side of first working places is the correct answer to “In order to have determination of percentage of inflammable gas, samples of air are taken from which of the below mentioned places”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
What is the recommendation of ACGIH on continuation of work when deep body temperature of workers exceeds A°C? A is given by
Correct Answer: Option D — 38°C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
38°C is the correct answer to “What is the recommendation of ACGIH on continuation of work when deep body temperature of workers exceeds A°C? A is given by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
All persons employed to operate HEMM shall be trained and their competency shall be examined by a Board, who shall be appointed as Observer of the Board as per statute?
Correct Answer: Option C — Training Officer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Training Officer is the correct answer to “All persons employed to operate HEMM shall be trained and their competency shall be examined by a Board, who shall be appointed as Observer of the Board as per statute”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
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Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
As per CMR 2017 who is authorized to carry priming cartridge into a shaft being sunk?
Correct Answer: Option B — Shotfirer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shotfirer is the correct answer to “As per CMR 2017 who is authorized to carry priming cartridge into a shaft being sunk”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Wood cutting from underground should be removed to the surface at the end of every . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — 8 hours
Detailed Academic Explanation:
8 hours is the correct answer to “Wood cutting from underground should be removed to the surface at the end of every . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
For using of delay action detonators the permission to be sought from . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — Chief inspector
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chief inspector is the correct answer to “For using of delay action detonators the permission to be sought from . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 14 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Who acts as Secretary to the Safety Committee constituted as per rule 29T?
Correct Answer: Option B — Safety Officer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Safety Officer is the correct answer to “Who acts as Secretary to the Safety Committee constituted as per rule 29T”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Powered supports, hydraulic chocks or linked bars shall be advanced as soon as practicable after a web of coal has been taken off the face. So as to ensure the area of unsupported newly exposed roof is kept to a . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Minimum
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Minimum is the correct answer to “Powered supports, hydraulic chocks or linked bars shall be advanced as soon as practicable after a web of coal has been taken off the face. So as to ensure the area of unsupported newly exposed roof is kept to a . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The Explosive are stored in a . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Magazine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Magazine is the correct answer to “The Explosive are stored in a . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In below ground booster or Auxiliary fans is electically driven, installed operated maintained as to prevent open sparking shall not be placed in . . . . . . . . air way.
Correct Answer: Option B — Return
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Return is the correct answer to “In below ground booster or Auxiliary fans is electically driven, installed operated maintained as to prevent open sparking shall not be placed in . . . . . . . . air way.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Every stopping should be kept accessible for . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Inspection
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Inspection is the correct answer to “Every stopping should be kept accessible for . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The person whose wages depend on the amount of coal, cannot be appointed as
Correct Answer: Option C — Shot firer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shot firer is the correct answer to “The person whose wages depend on the amount of coal, cannot be appointed as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
All shots, if fired below ground shall be connected in . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Series
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Series is the correct answer to “All shots, if fired below ground shall be connected in . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
What is the name of the device used in a shaft exceeding 100 m depth to prevent over speeding & over winding?
Correct Answer: Option B — automatic contrivance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
automatic contrivance is the correct answer to “What is the name of the device used in a shaft exceeding 100 m depth to prevent over speeding & over winding”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The owner, Agent or Manager shall apprise the secretary of the Safety Committee of the action taken on the recommendation of the committee. What is the minimum time period of such reply?
Correct Answer: Option B — 15 days
Detailed Academic Explanation:
15 days is the correct answer to “The owner, Agent or Manager shall apprise the secretary of the Safety Committee of the action taken on the recommendation of the committee. What is the minimum time period of such reply”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Which section of the Mines Act 1952 gives power to Inspectors to prohibit employment in mines?
Correct Answer: Option A — 22A
Detailed Academic Explanation:
22A is the correct answer to “Which section of the Mines Act 1952 gives power to Inspectors to prohibit employment in mines”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
As per CMR 2017, competent person in relation to any work means a person who has attained the age of
Correct Answer: Option B — 20 yrs
Detailed Academic Explanation:
20 yrs is the correct answer to “As per CMR 2017, competent person in relation to any work means a person who has attained the age of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Workmen's Inspector shall hold office for a period of 'A' years from the date of his nomination. 'A' is given by,
Correct Answer: Option C — 3 yr
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 yr is the correct answer to “Workmen's Inspector shall hold office for a period of 'A' years from the date of his nomination. 'A' is given by,”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Explosive shall not be issued from the magazine unless they are required for . . . . . . . . use.
Correct Answer: Option B — Slow
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Slow is the correct answer to “Explosive shall not be issued from the magazine unless they are required for . . . . . . . . use.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
What should be the minimum number of persons working therein a mine at one time shall require the provision of latrines?
Correct Answer: Option B — 50
Detailed Academic Explanation:
50 is the correct answer to “What should be the minimum number of persons working therein a mine at one time shall require the provision of latrines”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The term Representative Factor (RF) is associated with
Correct Answer: Option B — mine plan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
mine plan is the correct answer to “The term Representative Factor (RF) is associated with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In every mine where power support are used, it shall be the duty of owner, agent or manager to prepare a . . . . . . . . for the installation of power supports.
Correct Answer: Option C — Plan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Plan is the correct answer to “In every mine where power support are used, it shall be the duty of owner, agent or manager to prepare a . . . . . . . . for the installation of power supports.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Where you will provide waterseals?
Correct Answer: Option B — isolation stoppings
Detailed Academic Explanation:
isolation stoppings is the correct answer to “Where you will provide waterseals”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
What should be the maximum gradient while tubs standing on the track shall be effectively held by brakes or securely coupled to the haulage rope?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 in 20
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 in 20 is the correct answer to “What should be the maximum gradient while tubs standing on the track shall be effectively held by brakes or securely coupled to the haulage rope”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
What shall be the minimum distance between the detaching hook & the detaching plate where a geared engine is used and the cage is at its normal position at the top of the shaft?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1.8 m
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1.8 m is the correct answer to “What shall be the minimum distance between the detaching hook & the detaching plate where a geared engine is used and the cage is at its normal position at the top of the shaft”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
What is the minimum number of persons to be employed when the owner, Agent or Manager shall constitute a Safety Committee for promoting safety in the mine?
Correct Answer: Option A — 100
Detailed Academic Explanation:
100 is the correct answer to “What is the minimum number of persons to be employed when the owner, Agent or Manager shall constitute a Safety Committee for promoting safety in the mine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
What is the least number of stop-block to be installed at the top of every inclined plane to arrest tubs from running out of control?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 is the correct answer to “What is the least number of stop-block to be installed at the top of every inclined plane to arrest tubs from running out of control”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
State the number of the schedule that must be followed for the refresher course of rescue trained person
Correct Answer: Option C — VII
Detailed Academic Explanation:
VII is the correct answer to “State the number of the schedule that must be followed for the refresher course of rescue trained person”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
No person shall go into work in a mine unless he wears . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Helmet
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Helmet is the correct answer to “No person shall go into work in a mine unless he wears . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In which register the reportable & minor accidents are recorded?
Correct Answer: Option A — Form J
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Form J is the correct answer to “In which register the reportable & minor accidents are recorded”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
What should be the maximum temperature of the white metal pouring into the socket for the purpose of capping?
Correct Answer: Option B — 363°C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
363°C is the correct answer to “What should be the maximum temperature of the white metal pouring into the socket for the purpose of capping”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The representative factor of sampling plan not less than . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — 2000 : 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2000 : 1 is the correct answer to “The representative factor of sampling plan not less than . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
It stone drift, after shots have been fired, all loose rock shall be removed from the face, area lying within a distance of . . . . . . . . m from the face shall be thoroughly cleaned or washed down and carefully examined for presence of sockets.
Correct Answer: Option A — 1.2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1.2 is the correct answer to “It stone drift, after shots have been fired, all loose rock shall be removed from the face, area lying within a distance of . . . . . . . . m from the face shall be thoroughly cleaned or washed down and carefully examined for presence of sockets.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mine Legislation And General Safety.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mine Legislation And General Safety
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