Mining Safety MCQ Questions - Part 01 | Indian Minerology - Indian Minerology

Mining Safety MCQ Questions - Part 01 | Indian Minerology

Mining Safety MCQ Questions - Part 01

⛑️ Mining Safety MCQ Questions - Part 01

1. The main objective of mine safety is:
  • A. To increase production
  • B. To ensure worker health and accident prevention
  • C. To reduce ventilation cost
  • D. To improve blasting efficiency

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Answer: B. To ensure worker health and accident prevention
2. The Mines Act in India was enacted in:
  • A. 1942
  • B. 1952
  • C. 1962
  • D. 1972

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Answer: B. 1952
3. DGMS stands for:
  • A. Directorate General of Mine Safety
  • B. Department of General Mining Standards
  • C. Division of Geological Mining Survey
  • D. Directorate of Geotechnical Mine Safety

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Answer: A. Directorate General of Mine Safety
4. Minimum allowed age for mine workers in India is:
  • A. 14 years
  • B. 15 years
  • C. 16 years
  • D. 18 years

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Answer: D. 18 years
5. Which gas is known as 'blackdamp' in mines?
  • A. Methane
  • B. Carbon monoxide
  • C. Oxygen deficiency (CO2 + N2)
  • D. Sulphur dioxide

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Answer: C. Oxygen deficiency (CO2 + N2)
6. Which is called 'firedamp'?
  • A. Carbon monoxide
  • B. Hydrogen Sulphide
  • C. Methane
  • D. Carbon dioxide

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Answer: C. Methane
7. Primary function of mine ventilation is:
  • A. To cool equipment
  • B. To remove harmful gases and supply fresh air
  • C. To control dust only
  • D. To dry workings

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Answer: B. To remove harmful gases and supply fresh air
8. Permissible limit of methane in general body of air is:
  • A. 0.25%
  • B. 0.5%
  • C. 1.25%
  • D. 2%

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Answer: C. 1.25%
9. Flame safety lamps are mainly used for:
  • A. Illumination
  • B. Gas detection
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Dust testing

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Answer: C. Both A and B
10. First aid for a person suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning is:
  • A. Supply of CO2
  • B. Supply of Nitrogen
  • C. Supply of fresh air / pure oxygen
  • D. Induce vomiting

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Answer: C. Supply of fresh air / pure oxygen
11. The symbol for refuge chamber in mines is generally:
  • A. Red square
  • B. Blue triangle
  • C. Green rectangle
  • D. Yellow circle

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Answer: C. Green rectangle
12. Dust suppression in mines is achieved by:
  • A. Blasting techniques
  • B. Applying water sprays
  • C. Allowing air to settle
  • D. Air conditioning

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Answer: B. Applying water sprays
13. The personal protective equipment (PPE) compulsory in underground mines include:
  • A. Helmet with lamp
  • B. Safety shoes
  • C. Dust respirator (in specific areas)
  • D. All of the above

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Answer: D. All of the above
14. In case of a mine fire, workers should:
  • A. Run towards intake airway
  • B. Run towards return airway
  • C. Gather coal tools
  • D. Stay inside goaf area

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Answer: A. Run towards intake airway
15. The most important factor contributing to accidents in underground mines is:
  • A. Poor ventilation
  • B. Human error and unsafe practices
  • C. Equipment cost
  • D. Pillar design

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Answer: B. Human error and unsafe practices

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