Practice high-yield Mining Engineering MCQs on Mining Machinery — 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
Which of the indigenous firm do manufacture SDL& LHD in India?
Correct Answer: Option C — Eimco Elecon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Eimco Elecon is the correct answer to “Which of the indigenous firm do manufacture SDL& LHD in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 2 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The mass of a rope depends upon the . . . . . . . . of steel.
Correct Answer: Option B — Quality
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Quality is the correct answer to “The mass of a rope depends upon the . . . . . . . . of steel.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 3 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Which of the following can be used safely right upto the face of coal mine
Correct Answer: Option A — Battery loco
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Battery loco is the correct answer to “Which of the following can be used safely right upto the face of coal mine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 4 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In coned socket type capel the metal poured is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — White metal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
White metal is the correct answer to “In coned socket type capel the metal poured is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 5 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Which metal is used for the purpose of capping of winding ropes?
Correct Answer: Option B — Zn
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Zn is the correct answer to “Which metal is used for the purpose of capping of winding ropes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 6 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Ropes used for drag line.
Correct Answer: Option A — Langs lay
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Langs lay is the correct answer to “Ropes used for drag line.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The wire rope which offers better wearing surface and more resistant to bending fatigue called . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Langs lay
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Langs lay is the correct answer to “The wire rope which offers better wearing surface and more resistant to bending fatigue called . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 8 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
For AFC open-bottom pans are preferable to closed-bottom pans because
Correct Answer: Option D — These make less noise
Detailed Academic Explanation:
These make less noise is the correct answer to “For AFC open-bottom pans are preferable to closed-bottom pans because”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Preshaping the wires and strands in to exact helical positions, they assumed in the finished shape called . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Preformed rope
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Preformed rope is the correct answer to “Preshaping the wires and strands in to exact helical positions, they assumed in the finished shape called . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The ropes used for winding; haulage, coal cutting are the examples of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — Running
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Running is the correct answer to “The ropes used for winding; haulage, coal cutting are the examples of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Right hand ordinary lay wire rope construction is most useful for
Correct Answer: Option C — Crane
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Crane is the correct answer to “Right hand ordinary lay wire rope construction is most useful for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
A 1 tonne mine car travelling at a constant speed of 10 km/h collides with a stationary buffer and comes to rest. If the buffer spring stiffness is 200 kN/m, the maximum compression in the spring in mm is
Correct Answer: Option C — 196
Detailed Academic Explanation:
196 is the correct answer to “A 1 tonne mine car travelling at a constant speed of 10 km/h collides with a stationary buffer and comes to rest. If the buffer spring stiffness is 200 kN/m, the maximum compression in the spring in mm is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Sillicon percentage in wire ropes . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — 0.11
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.11 is the correct answer to “Sillicon percentage in wire ropes . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 14 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
All the layers of wires have same pitch or length of lay called . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Parallel lay
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Parallel lay is the correct answer to “All the layers of wires have same pitch or length of lay called . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The rate at which a machine component oscillates is called
Correct Answer: Option B — vibration frequency
Detailed Academic Explanation:
vibration frequency is the correct answer to “The rate at which a machine component oscillates is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Method of joining two wire ropes permanently without using special fittings or attachments is known as
Correct Answer: Option A — rope splicing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
rope splicing is the correct answer to “Method of joining two wire ropes permanently without using special fittings or attachments is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
A direct rope haulage pulls 8 tubs loaded with coal through an incline of length 500 m having an inclination of 1 in 6. Consider the following additional data. Capacity of tub = 1.0 tonne. Tare weight of tub = 500 kg Hauling speed = 9 km per hour Coefficient of friction between wheel and rail = $$\frac{1}{{60}}$$ Coefficient of friction between rope and drum = $$\frac{1}{{10}}$$ Mass of rope per meter = 1.5 kg The minimum power required to haul the tubs in kW is
Correct Answer: Option E — 58.86
Detailed Academic Explanation:
58.86 is the correct answer to “A direct rope haulage pulls 8 tubs loaded with coal through an incline of length 500 m having an inclination of 1 in 6. Consider the following additional data. Capacity of tub = 1.0 tonne. Tare weight of tub = 500 kg Hauling speed = 9 km per hour Coefficient of friction between wheel and rail = $$\frac{1}{{60}}$$ Coefficient of friction between rope and drum = $$\frac{1}{{10}}$$ Mass of rope per meter = 1.5 kg The minimum power required to haul the tubs in kW is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Which of the following centre core looks like an independent wire rope?
Correct Answer: Option C — IWRC
Detailed Academic Explanation:
IWRC is the correct answer to “Which of the following centre core looks like an independent wire rope”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The series of iron container of scraper chain conveyor over which the flight with chain moves is known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Donga or pan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Donga or pan is the correct answer to “The series of iron container of scraper chain conveyor over which the flight with chain moves is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
It is the ratio between the interruptions to the motion of a car along a straight level track with constant speed to the total weight of car
Correct Answer: Option B — Co-efficient of resistance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Co-efficient of resistance is the correct answer to “It is the ratio between the interruptions to the motion of a car along a straight level track with constant speed to the total weight of car”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The tensile strength of stainless steel is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Low
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Low is the correct answer to “The tensile strength of stainless steel is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The equation applicable to energy conservation in ideal fluid flow is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — Bernoulli equation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bernoulli equation is the correct answer to “The equation applicable to energy conservation in ideal fluid flow is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Suspension gear should be renewed after every . . . . . . . . years.
Correct Answer: Option D — 10
Detailed Academic Explanation:
10 is the correct answer to “Suspension gear should be renewed after every . . . . . . . . years.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
'Lay' term is used in wire ropes to denote . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Direction of laying of wire rope
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Direction of laying of wire rope is the correct answer to “'Lay' term is used in wire ropes to denote . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Side discharge loader is a . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Cralwer mounted
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cralwer mounted is the correct answer to “Side discharge loader is a . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
What is the maximum suitable hauling distance for SDL to give best performance
Correct Answer: Option A — upto 25 m of haul length
Detailed Academic Explanation:
upto 25 m of haul length is the correct answer to “What is the maximum suitable hauling distance for SDL to give best performance”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The safety device which is fixed to the last tub of a set when tubs hauled upgradient
Correct Answer: Option C — Back stay
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Back stay is the correct answer to “The safety device which is fixed to the last tub of a set when tubs hauled upgradient”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
When a liquid flows through a passage of varying cross section, the total energy of the moving stream remains constant, assuming no friction losses called
Correct Answer: Option A — Bernouilli's theorem
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bernouilli's theorem is the correct answer to “When a liquid flows through a passage of varying cross section, the total energy of the moving stream remains constant, assuming no friction losses called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The coal drill essentially contains . . . . . . . . motor in FLP casing.
Correct Answer: Option B — Squirrel cage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Squirrel cage is the correct answer to “The coal drill essentially contains . . . . . . . . motor in FLP casing.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Impellor of pump rotates rapidly within . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — Volute casing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Volute casing is the correct answer to “Impellor of pump rotates rapidly within . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Head gear pulleys of over . . . . . . . . m diameter are generally constructed in two halfs and bolted together.
Correct Answer: Option A — 2.5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2.5 is the correct answer to “Head gear pulleys of over . . . . . . . . m diameter are generally constructed in two halfs and bolted together.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Large number of wires in rope is more . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Flexible
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Flexible is the correct answer to “Large number of wires in rope is more . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The form of splice used on haulage ropes known as . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Long splice
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Long splice is the correct answer to “The form of splice used on haulage ropes known as . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The capacity of pump is also called as . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Rate of flow
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rate of flow is the correct answer to “The capacity of pump is also called as . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The speed of the rope ranges between . . . . . . . . in endless rope haulage.
Correct Answer: Option C — 3 - 7 km/hr
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 - 7 km/hr is the correct answer to “The speed of the rope ranges between . . . . . . . . in endless rope haulage.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In Road header machine the following component is employed.
Correct Answer: Option C — Loading apron
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Loading apron is the correct answer to “In Road header machine the following component is employed.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
A lift suspended from the winding rope, open both ends, whose gates can be positioned called . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Cage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cage is the correct answer to “A lift suspended from the winding rope, open both ends, whose gates can be positioned called . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Coal plough in employed on . . . . . . . . longwall face with a prop free front.
Correct Answer: Option B — Non cyclic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Non cyclic is the correct answer to “Coal plough in employed on . . . . . . . . longwall face with a prop free front.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Wire ropes are made of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Plain carbon steel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Plain carbon steel is the correct answer to “Wire ropes are made of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
There may be one ranging drum at one end of the machine known as
Correct Answer: Option A — SERD
Detailed Academic Explanation:
SERD is the correct answer to “There may be one ranging drum at one end of the machine known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Machinery.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Machinery
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