Miscellaneous In Mining — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
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Breathing get doubled, when CO 2 present in a mine is about . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — 3%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3% is the correct answer to “Breathing get doubled, when CO 2 present in a mine is about . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 2 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The dustiness can be formed at stone crushing sites about . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — 22 - 45 mg/m3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
22 - 45 mg/m3 is the correct answer to “The dustiness can be formed at stone crushing sites about . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 3 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Safety torches are . . . . . . . . apparatus.
Correct Answer: Option A — Intrinsically safe
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Intrinsically safe is the correct answer to “Safety torches are . . . . . . . . apparatus.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 4 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The chemical contains in the lower container of acetylene portable hand lamp.
Correct Answer: Option B — Calcium carbide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Calcium carbide is the correct answer to “The chemical contains in the lower container of acetylene portable hand lamp.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 5 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The hot gases of flame rise by . . . . . . . . to the top of the gauzes and through them and the outlet holes at the bonnet.
Correct Answer: Option C — Convertion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Convertion is the correct answer to “The hot gases of flame rise by . . . . . . . . to the top of the gauzes and through them and the outlet holes at the bonnet.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 6 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Wire gauze is . . . . . . . . conductor of heat.
Correct Answer: Option D — Good
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Good is the correct answer to “Wire gauze is . . . . . . . . conductor of heat.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The length of bore hole should not be less than . . . . . . . . which working near water logged workings.
Correct Answer: Option A — 3 m
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 m is the correct answer to “The length of bore hole should not be less than . . . . . . . . which working near water logged workings.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 8 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
When light falls upon a surface, part of its reflected and part absorbed called.
Correct Answer: Option C — Reflection
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reflection is the correct answer to “When light falls upon a surface, part of its reflected and part absorbed called.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The gasses exit by . . . . . . . . holes in the front of the old ham battery.
Correct Answer: Option C — Vent
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vent is the correct answer to “The gasses exit by . . . . . . . . holes in the front of the old ham battery.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The intensity of light measured by . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Candles
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Candles is the correct answer to “The intensity of light measured by . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Personal dust samples are suitable for
Correct Answer: Option B — Portal to portal sampling
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Portal to portal sampling is the correct answer to “Personal dust samples are suitable for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Methalaram works on the principle of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Wheat stone bridge
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Wheat stone bridge is the correct answer to “Methalaram works on the principle of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In Trigger barrier . . . . . . . . is used.
Correct Answer: Option D — Nitrogen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nitrogen is the correct answer to “In Trigger barrier . . . . . . . . is used.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 14 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The life of the bulb of old ham battery is . . . . . . . . hours.
Correct Answer: Option D — 500
Detailed Academic Explanation:
500 is the correct answer to “The life of the bulb of old ham battery is . . . . . . . . hours.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Hook warm disease also called . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Ankylostomiasis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ankylostomiasis is the correct answer to “Hook warm disease also called . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The minimum average standards of lighting in haulage engines and control gear rooms in lumens/sq.ft.
Correct Answer: Option B — 1.5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1.5 is the correct answer to “The minimum average standards of lighting in haulage engines and control gear rooms in lumens/sq.ft.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Reducing the sound power by half would lead to decrease in the dB value by
Correct Answer: Option D — 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 is the correct answer to “Reducing the sound power by half would lead to decrease in the dB value by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The fuel used in GL-5 lamp is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — K. Oil
Detailed Academic Explanation:
K. Oil is the correct answer to “The fuel used in GL-5 lamp is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The reason behind chasnala inundation.
Correct Answer: Option C — Gallaries approched water logged old workings of aboundoned mines
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gallaries approched water logged old workings of aboundoned mines is the correct answer to “The reason behind chasnala inundation.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Permissable limit of respirable concentration of dust should be checked on the basis of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — None
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None is the correct answer to “Permissable limit of respirable concentration of dust should be checked on the basis of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The dustiness in dwellings is accumulate about . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — 1.5 kg/m3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1.5 kg/m3 is the correct answer to “The dustiness in dwellings is accumulate about . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Destressing is a method of . . . . . . . . prevention in underground metal mines.
Correct Answer: Option A — Rock burst
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rock burst is the correct answer to “Destressing is a method of . . . . . . . . prevention in underground metal mines.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Bending moment of contiliver beam is maximum at . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — End
Detailed Academic Explanation:
End is the correct answer to “Bending moment of contiliver beam is maximum at . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Cap lamp must able to produce an illumination of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — 0.25 foot candela
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.25 foot candela is the correct answer to “Cap lamp must able to produce an illumination of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The minimum average standards of lighting in road ways in underground in lumens/sq.ft.
Correct Answer: Option A — 1.25
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1.25 is the correct answer to “The minimum average standards of lighting in road ways in underground in lumens/sq.ft.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The blade angle of fan is 78°, it denotes that fan is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Forward bladed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Forward bladed is the correct answer to “The blade angle of fan is 78°, it denotes that fan is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Silicosis and asbestosis are comes under inorganic dust producing disease group of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Fibrosis producing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fibrosis producing is the correct answer to “Silicosis and asbestosis are comes under inorganic dust producing disease group of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The main purpose of the wire gauze in flame safety lamp is to prevent passage of flame from . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Interier to exterier
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Interier to exterier is the correct answer to “The main purpose of the wire gauze in flame safety lamp is to prevent passage of flame from . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
As the number of dust particles per cm 3 of air this method called as . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Dust count method
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dust count method is the correct answer to “As the number of dust particles per cm 3 of air this method called as . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Number of cylindrical glasses in GL-5 flame safety lamp
Correct Answer: Option B — 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2 is the correct answer to “Number of cylindrical glasses in GL-5 flame safety lamp”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Sand and gravel are . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Non cohesive soil
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Non cohesive soil is the correct answer to “Sand and gravel are . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
For conversion of weight standards to dust count standard, it is accepted that 1 mg/m 3 corresponds to about . . . . . . . . particles.
Correct Answer: Option C — 200
Detailed Academic Explanation:
200 is the correct answer to “For conversion of weight standards to dust count standard, it is accepted that 1 mg/m 3 corresponds to about . . . . . . . . particles.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Mine rescue rules was incorporated in the year
Correct Answer: Option D — 1985
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1985 is the correct answer to “Mine rescue rules was incorporated in the year”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Lead antimony plates carrying active materials and immersed in . . . . . . . .% in solution of H 2 SO 4 and distilled water.
Correct Answer: Option D — 30
Detailed Academic Explanation:
30 is the correct answer to “Lead antimony plates carrying active materials and immersed in . . . . . . . .% in solution of H 2 SO 4 and distilled water.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The maximum explosion violence is produced when the fire damp in the explosive mixture of mine air is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — 9%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
9% is the correct answer to “The maximum explosion violence is produced when the fire damp in the explosive mixture of mine air is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Who has power to give permission for reversal of air . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Manager
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Manager is the correct answer to “Who has power to give permission for reversal of air . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The disease caused due to dusty atmosphere containing large amount of smoke
Correct Answer: Option A — Anthra cosis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Anthra cosis is the correct answer to “The disease caused due to dusty atmosphere containing large amount of smoke”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In light stone dust barrier the amount of stone dust is loaded is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — 30 kg/m
Detailed Academic Explanation:
30 kg/m is the correct answer to “In light stone dust barrier the amount of stone dust is loaded is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The battery cells used . . . . . . . . in GL-60 flame safety lamp.
Correct Answer: Option B — Everaly 935
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Everaly 935 is the correct answer to “The battery cells used . . . . . . . . in GL-60 flame safety lamp.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
For safe working, the air velocity should not exceed . . . . . . . m/s where carbide lamps used.
Correct Answer: Option A — 2.5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2.5 is the correct answer to “For safe working, the air velocity should not exceed . . . . . . . m/s where carbide lamps used.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Mining
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