Practice high-yield Mining Engineering MCQs on Opencast Mining — 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
Type of drill bit commonly used for Jack hammer.
Correct Answer: Option C — Single chesel carbide tipped bit
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Single chesel carbide tipped bit is the correct answer to “Type of drill bit commonly used for Jack hammer.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 2 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
If the pit wall are too steep to allow suitable blends the layout of haul road geometry selected to be
Correct Answer: Option C — Spiral
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Spiral is the correct answer to “If the pit wall are too steep to allow suitable blends the layout of haul road geometry selected to be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 3 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Scraper overall height is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — 3.890m
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3.890m is the correct answer to “Scraper overall height is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 4 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Hydraulic shovels which eliminate the use of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Wire ropes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Wire ropes is the correct answer to “Hydraulic shovels which eliminate the use of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 5 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Scrapers are unsuitable in soils with . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — All
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All is the correct answer to “Scrapers are unsuitable in soils with . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 6 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The effective position of box cut for a deposit whose OB ratio: ore is least should be
Correct Answer: Option B — At the middle of boundary
Detailed Academic Explanation:
At the middle of boundary is the correct answer to “The effective position of box cut for a deposit whose OB ratio: ore is least should be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Air consumption by down the hole hammer drills at . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — 7 kgf/cm2 is 5.5m3/min
Detailed Academic Explanation:
7 kgf/cm2 is 5.5m3/min is the correct answer to “Air consumption by down the hole hammer drills at . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 8 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The conditions suitable for internal dump are
Correct Answer: Option A — Horizontal deposits
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Horizontal deposits is the correct answer to “The conditions suitable for internal dump are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The best principle for predicting of dump failure at the begining stage.
Correct Answer: Option B — Rate of displacement point under consideration
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rate of displacement point under consideration is the correct answer to “The best principle for predicting of dump failure at the begining stage.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The angle which a plane joining the crest of the quarry which the toe of the bottom most bench makes from the borizontal.
Correct Answer: Option C — Ultimate slope angle
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ultimate slope angle is the correct answer to “The angle which a plane joining the crest of the quarry which the toe of the bottom most bench makes from the borizontal.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In ultimate pit analysis the most widely used method is
Correct Answer: Option D — Heuristic technique
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Heuristic technique is the correct answer to “In ultimate pit analysis the most widely used method is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The output of the shovel with 2 cubic meter bucket is cu.m per year.
Correct Answer: Option B — 2.5 lac
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2.5 lac is the correct answer to “The output of the shovel with 2 cubic meter bucket is cu.m per year.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Over burden dumped to the . . . . . . . . of out crop.
Correct Answer: Option C — Rise side
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rise side is the correct answer to “Over burden dumped to the . . . . . . . . of out crop.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 14 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Scrapers are suitable in soils of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Soft rocks
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Soft rocks is the correct answer to “Scrapers are suitable in soils of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Prior to starting of open cast working some trenches are excavated to expose mineral body. The trenches are very long but limited depth; what is approximate depth.
Correct Answer: Option A — 2 m
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2 m is the correct answer to “Prior to starting of open cast working some trenches are excavated to expose mineral body. The trenches are very long but limited depth; what is approximate depth.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Which dums are prefered in hilly terrain depsoits.
Correct Answer: Option C — External dumps
Detailed Academic Explanation:
External dumps is the correct answer to “Which dums are prefered in hilly terrain depsoits.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The height of coal bench should not exceed.
Correct Answer: Option A — 3 m
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 m is the correct answer to “The height of coal bench should not exceed.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The depth of holes drilled by wagon drill ranges from
Correct Answer: Option C — 3 - 15 m
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 - 15 m is the correct answer to “The depth of holes drilled by wagon drill ranges from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The depth of drill holes ranges from . . . . . . . . by well hole drill machine.
Correct Answer: Option A — 6 - 18 m
Detailed Academic Explanation:
6 - 18 m is the correct answer to “The depth of drill holes ranges from . . . . . . . . by well hole drill machine.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
At what slice thickness the surface miner cuts the coal.
Correct Answer: Option A — 0.2 - 0.4 m
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.2 - 0.4 m is the correct answer to “At what slice thickness the surface miner cuts the coal.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
High wall mining enables to excavate coal.
Correct Answer: Option C — By a man less cutter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
By a man less cutter is the correct answer to “High wall mining enables to excavate coal.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Which mining is easier to extract the mineral.
Correct Answer: Option A — Quarrying
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Quarrying is the correct answer to “Which mining is easier to extract the mineral.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The mining which is completely effected by rains.
Correct Answer: Option C — Striping
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Striping is the correct answer to “The mining which is completely effected by rains.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The bowl capacity of a scraper usually.
Correct Answer: Option B — 3 m3 - 22 m3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 m3 - 22 m3 is the correct answer to “The bowl capacity of a scraper usually.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In o/c mine bench failure has occured in which triangular portion has come out the failure is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Wedge failure
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Wedge failure is the correct answer to “In o/c mine bench failure has occured in which triangular portion has come out the failure is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
In which mining method, no mineral is blocked in shaft pillars or support of road ways.
Correct Answer: Option D — Surface mining
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Surface mining is the correct answer to “In which mining method, no mineral is blocked in shaft pillars or support of road ways.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
What is the considerible limit for inclined drilling.
Correct Answer: Option B — 30° off vertical
Detailed Academic Explanation:
30° off vertical is the correct answer to “What is the considerible limit for inclined drilling.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The machine best suited for digging below level on which it stands and load the dumper is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Back hole
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Back hole is the correct answer to “The machine best suited for digging below level on which it stands and load the dumper is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Drifter is this type of drill
Correct Answer: Option B — Mounted
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mounted is the correct answer to “Drifter is this type of drill”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The method of estimation of the size, shape, and dimensions of ore can be estimated in
Correct Answer: Option C — Exploration
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Exploration is the correct answer to “The method of estimation of the size, shape, and dimensions of ore can be estimated in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The standard of lighting required for heavy earth moving machinery work place.
Correct Answer: Option D — 5 lux
Detailed Academic Explanation:
5 lux is the correct answer to “The standard of lighting required for heavy earth moving machinery work place.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Benefication of Indian bituninous coal helps in . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Benefication of Indian bituninous coal helps in . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
It is always desirable to keep the width of the floor of bench much larger than . . . . . . . . of bench.
Correct Answer: Option C — Height
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Height is the correct answer to “It is always desirable to keep the width of the floor of bench much larger than . . . . . . . . of bench.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The height of sakhi should not exceed . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — 2.5 m
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2.5 m is the correct answer to “The height of sakhi should not exceed . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The angle of the slope of bench wall from horizontal.
Correct Answer: Option A — Bench slope angle
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bench slope angle is the correct answer to “The angle of the slope of bench wall from horizontal.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Best one of stability dump monitoring is
Correct Answer: Option A — SSR
Detailed Academic Explanation:
SSR is the correct answer to “Best one of stability dump monitoring is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Flying of rock is controlled by
Correct Answer: Option B — Blasting mats
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Blasting mats is the correct answer to “Flying of rock is controlled by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
The height of bench is decided by
Correct Answer: Option C — Height of boom of shovel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Height of boom of shovel is the correct answer to “The height of bench is decided by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Equipment which has to work from one site over long periods in a shift may be operated by . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Electric and Diesel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Electric and Diesel is the correct answer to “Equipment which has to work from one site over long periods in a shift may be operated by . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
★ PPSC Mines
★ KPPSC
Crawler chain machines are allowed to cross public roads if they posses.
Correct Answer: Option A — Plane plates with rubber soles
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Plane plates with rubber soles is the correct answer to “Crawler chain machines are allowed to cross public roads if they posses.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Opencast Mining.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Opencast Mining
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