Practice high-yield Mining Engineering MCQs on Mining Management — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for PPSC Mines, KPPSC, FPSC, BPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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It is a style of leadership where leaders followa close set of standards to ensure accuracy of work. The leaders also strictly follow organizational rules and policies and desires that employees also adhere to the rules and procedures. What is this type of leadership?
Correct Answer: Option B — Bureaucratic leadership
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bureaucratic leadership is the correct answer to “It is a style of leadership where leaders followa close set of standards to ensure accuracy of work. The leaders also strictly follow organizational rules and policies and desires that employees also adhere to the rules and procedures. What is this type of leadership”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 2 of 40
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Soluble organisms represented by high "A" waste causes depletion of O 2 in the surface water that results in fish kills and undesirable changes in aquatic life. A is given by
Correct Answer: Option A — BOD
Detailed Academic Explanation:
BOD is the correct answer to “Soluble organisms represented by high "A" waste causes depletion of O 2 in the surface water that results in fish kills and undesirable changes in aquatic life. A is given by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 3 of 40
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In order to understand complexity of worker, the management experts have developed several models. Out of which Edgar H Schein developed concepts on motivation of people. Name the model.
Correct Answer: Option B — behavioural model
Detailed Academic Explanation:
behavioural model is the correct answer to “In order to understand complexity of worker, the management experts have developed several models. Out of which Edgar H Schein developed concepts on motivation of people. Name the model.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 4 of 40
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The GnSS is defined as an information system designed for supporting decisions made by groups in an organization. What is GDSS stands for?
Correct Answer: Option A — group decision support system
Detailed Academic Explanation:
group decision support system is the correct answer to “The GnSS is defined as an information system designed for supporting decisions made by groups in an organization. What is GDSS stands for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 5 of 40
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According to Koontz and O' Donnell, it is the art of including the subordinates to accomplish their assignments with zeal and confidence
Correct Answer: Option D — leadership
Detailed Academic Explanation:
leadership is the correct answer to “According to Koontz and O' Donnell, it is the art of including the subordinates to accomplish their assignments with zeal and confidence”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 6 of 40
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What does VAM stands for
Correct Answer: Option C — Vogals approximation method
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vogals approximation method is the correct answer to “What does VAM stands for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 7 of 40
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Which of the following index can provide a relatively simple means of monitoring overall level of socio-economic development?
Correct Answer: Option A — human development index (HDI)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
human development index (HDI) is the correct answer to “Which of the following index can provide a relatively simple means of monitoring overall level of socio-economic development”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 8 of 40
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It is a working document outlining all actions to be carried out to ensure safety and health at work place. Identify from the list below
Correct Answer: Option A — safety management plan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
safety management plan is the correct answer to “It is a working document outlining all actions to be carried out to ensure safety and health at work place. Identify from the list below”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 9 of 40
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It is the overall process of risk analysis and risk evaluation
Correct Answer: Option B — risk assessment
Detailed Academic Explanation:
risk assessment is the correct answer to “It is the overall process of risk analysis and risk evaluation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
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★ KPPSC
"MBBR" typically requires smaller foot print in the sewerage process. What is the full form of MBBR?
Correct Answer: Option B — moving bed biofilm reactors
Detailed Academic Explanation:
moving bed biofilm reactors is the correct answer to “"MBBR" typically requires smaller foot print in the sewerage process. What is the full form of MBBR”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 11 of 40
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What can be calculated by using the following relation ship $$\frac{F}{{1 - \frac{V}{P}}}$$ where, F is the fixed cost; V is variable cost/unit P is selling price of each unit
Correct Answer: Option B — breakeven point
Detailed Academic Explanation:
breakeven point is the correct answer to “What can be calculated by using the following relation ship $$\frac{F}{{1 - \frac{V}{P}}}$$ where, F is the fixed cost; V is variable cost/unit P is selling price of each unit”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 12 of 40
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★ KPPSC
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What does CRAFT stands for?
Correct Answer: Option A — computerized relative allocation of facilities
Detailed Academic Explanation:
computerized relative allocation of facilities is the correct answer to “What does CRAFT stands for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 13 of 40
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★ KPPSC
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★ KPPSC
The impact of this environmental component is on the ecosystem comprising both flora and fauna. What is that component?
Correct Answer: Option A — biota
Detailed Academic Explanation:
biota is the correct answer to “The impact of this environmental component is on the ecosystem comprising both flora and fauna. What is that component”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 14 of 40
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★ KPPSC
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★ KPPSC
Can you guess for a simple methodology to assess the attractiveness of each potential location?
Correct Answer: Option A — factor rating
Detailed Academic Explanation:
factor rating is the correct answer to “Can you guess for a simple methodology to assess the attractiveness of each potential location”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 15 of 40
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Gross Domestic Happiness (GDH) refers to which index?
Correct Answer: Option C — index of progress
Detailed Academic Explanation:
index of progress is the correct answer to “Gross Domestic Happiness (GDH) refers to which index”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 16 of 40
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★ KPPSC
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★ KPPSC
What is the full form of HWWE?
Correct Answer: Option A — humanizing work and work environment
Detailed Academic Explanation:
humanizing work and work environment is the correct answer to “What is the full form of HWWE”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 17 of 40
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★ KPPSC
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Which out of the following motivational models stresses on classical depiction of human motivation where individuals are motivated by unsatisfied needs and as each of these needs is significantly satisfied, it drives and forces the next need to emerge.
Correct Answer: Option A — Maslow need hierarchy model
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Maslow need hierarchy model is the correct answer to “Which out of the following motivational models stresses on classical depiction of human motivation where individuals are motivated by unsatisfied needs and as each of these needs is significantly satisfied, it drives and forces the next need to emerge.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
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★ KPPSC
The basic impact area, associated with predicting and assessing impacts on the socio-economic environment is called
Correct Answer: Option A — region of influence
Detailed Academic Explanation:
region of influence is the correct answer to “The basic impact area, associated with predicting and assessing impacts on the socio-economic environment is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 19 of 40
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Disturbance and displacement of fauna is mainly caused by
Correct Answer: Option C — silting and reagents
Detailed Academic Explanation:
silting and reagents is the correct answer to “Disturbance and displacement of fauna is mainly caused by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Who proposed a simple definition for Quality as "fitness for use"?
Correct Answer: Option B — Juran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Juran is the correct answer to “Who proposed a simple definition for Quality as "fitness for use"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
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The factors that are related to peoples thought, feelings, and behaviours is known as
Correct Answer: Option C — Socio-psychological factors
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Socio-psychological factors is the correct answer to “The factors that are related to peoples thought, feelings, and behaviours is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 22 of 40
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Deming proposed a 4 step process, PDCA cycle for every successful quality improvement and management programme. In PDCA, if plan, do, check stands for P, D, C respectively then what is for A?
Correct Answer: Option D — Act
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Act is the correct answer to “Deming proposed a 4 step process, PDCA cycle for every successful quality improvement and management programme. In PDCA, if plan, do, check stands for P, D, C respectively then what is for A”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
It is the model helps to understand behavior and structure of terrain indicating flow of water to decide escape route during mine inundation
Correct Answer: Option C — DEM
Detailed Academic Explanation:
DEM is the correct answer to “It is the model helps to understand behavior and structure of terrain indicating flow of water to decide escape route during mine inundation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Which of the following analysis is mostly used for inventory control?
Correct Answer: Option D — ABC analysis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
ABC analysis is the correct answer to “Which of the following analysis is mostly used for inventory control”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
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★ KPPSC
Restoration, reclamation and rehabilitation of land shall be completed
Correct Answer: Option B — before abandoning the mine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
before abandoning the mine is the correct answer to “Restoration, reclamation and rehabilitation of land shall be completed”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In order to save mining environment no plant for screening or sorting of coal, no heap of cinder, cement, sand is allowed to be placed within . . . . . . . . m of the top of DC shaft or intake airway as per CMR 2017.
Correct Answer: Option C — 80m
Detailed Academic Explanation:
80m is the correct answer to “In order to save mining environment no plant for screening or sorting of coal, no heap of cinder, cement, sand is allowed to be placed within . . . . . . . . m of the top of DC shaft or intake airway as per CMR 2017.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 27 of 40
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Which of the following does not fall under "pure services"?
Correct Answer: Option C — variability
Detailed Academic Explanation:
variability is the correct answer to “Which of the following does not fall under "pure services"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 28 of 40
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Which of the following is approximately correct for average resource utilization?
Correct Answer: Option B — $$\frac{{{\text{sum of all task times}}}}{{{\text{number of work stations }} \times {\text{ cycle time}}}}$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$\frac{{{\text{sum of all task times}}}}{{{\text{number of work stations }} \times {\text{ cycle time}}}}$$ is the correct answer to “Which of the following is approximately correct for average resource utilization”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
What do you understand by the term market is "tight"?
Correct Answer: Option D — not enough opportunity for jobs
Detailed Academic Explanation:
not enough opportunity for jobs is the correct answer to “What do you understand by the term market is "tight"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
An expert system performs its functioning using two main components, if knowledge base is one of the component then what is the other?
Correct Answer: Option A — reasoning mechanism
Detailed Academic Explanation:
reasoning mechanism is the correct answer to “An expert system performs its functioning using two main components, if knowledge base is one of the component then what is the other”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
When an employee compares his/her job inputs and outputs with employees at different positions in the same organization, then it is called
Correct Answer: Option D — self-outside comparison
Detailed Academic Explanation:
self-outside comparison is the correct answer to “When an employee compares his/her job inputs and outputs with employees at different positions in the same organization, then it is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
It is the science to determine workload w.r.t anthropometric dimension of human.
Correct Answer: Option C — sociology
Detailed Academic Explanation:
sociology is the correct answer to “It is the science to determine workload w.r.t anthropometric dimension of human.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
It is one of the commercial process that can make quicker deliveries to customers having very good impact on business health?
Correct Answer: Option C — business outsourcing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
business outsourcing is the correct answer to “It is one of the commercial process that can make quicker deliveries to customers having very good impact on business health”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Every project in an organization has a starting and end point. Any delay in the completion of a project may bring losses for the organization. Which management skills can tackle this situation?
Correct Answer: Option D — Time management skills
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Time management skills is the correct answer to “Every project in an organization has a starting and end point. Any delay in the completion of a project may bring losses for the organization. Which management skills can tackle this situation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In Mining, Manager, Asst Manager, Supervisors should have proper understanding of technology related to statutory obligations to avoid which of the following conflict?
Correct Answer: Option A — cognitive conflict
Detailed Academic Explanation:
cognitive conflict is the correct answer to “In Mining, Manager, Asst Manager, Supervisors should have proper understanding of technology related to statutory obligations to avoid which of the following conflict”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 36 of 40
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★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In which of the following, the Japanese manufacturing techniques lay emphasis?
Correct Answer: Option C — on just-in-time manufacturing philosophy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
on just-in-time manufacturing philosophy is the correct answer to “In which of the following, the Japanese manufacturing techniques lay emphasis”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
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★ KPPSC
Capacity vulnerability analysis (CVA) framework form a simple matrix constituting three broad areas. If physical/material and social/organizational are the two then which is the third area?
Correct Answer: Option B — motivational/attitudinal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
motivational/attitudinal is the correct answer to “Capacity vulnerability analysis (CVA) framework form a simple matrix constituting three broad areas. If physical/material and social/organizational are the two then which is the third area”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
What are these factors known as which influences the decision of consumers to purchase a commodity or service?
Correct Answer: Option B — determinants of demand
Detailed Academic Explanation:
determinants of demand is the correct answer to “What are these factors known as which influences the decision of consumers to purchase a commodity or service”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
What are the factors affect location decisions?
Correct Answer: Option C — market related issues, culture, cost-related issues, regulatory and policy matters including QOL
Detailed Academic Explanation:
market related issues, culture, cost-related issues, regulatory and policy matters including QOL is the correct answer to “What are the factors affect location decisions”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Which of the following is known as "effluent polishing"?
Correct Answer: Option B — it is to provide final treatment stage to raise effluent quality before discharged where disinfection is practiced
Detailed Academic Explanation:
it is to provide final treatment stage to raise effluent quality before discharged where disinfection is practiced is the correct answer to “Which of the following is known as "effluent polishing"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Mining Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Mining Management
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