Mining Safety MCQ Questions - Part 02
⛑️ Mining Safety MCQ Questions - Part 02
16. The permissible limit of CO in mine air is:
A. 25 ppm
B. 50 ppm
C. 100 ppm
D. 200 ppm
Show Answer Answer: A. 25 ppm
17. The primary gas causing explosions in underground coal mines is:
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Methane
C. Nitrogen
D. Oxygen
Show Answer Answer: B. Methane
18. The main function of auxiliary fans in mines is:
A. Improve lighting
B. Supply or exhaust air to inside headings
C. Mix gases
D. Run machinery
Show Answer Answer: B. Supply or exhaust air to inside headings
19. The main instrument used for methane detection in mines is:
A. Hygrometer
B. Flame safety lamp
C. Methanometer
D. Oxygen meter
Show Answer Answer: C. Methanometer
20. The minimum quantity of air required per miner in India is approximately:
A. 2 m³/min
B. 3.5 m³/min
C. 6 m³/min
D. 10 m³/min
Show Answer Answer: B. 3.5 m³/min
21. Mine rescue team members must undergo training at least:
A. Once a month
B. Twice a year
C. Every month
D. Every 6 months
Show Answer Answer: D. Every 6 months
22. Which gas is lighter than air and accumulates near roof?
A. Methane
B. CO2
C. SO2
D. H2S
Show Answer Answer: A. Methane
23. Flame in flame-safety lamp elongates in presence of:
A. Oxygen
B. Blackdamp
C. Firedamp
D. Moist air
Show Answer Answer: C. Firedamp
24. The standard duration of a self-contained self-rescuer (SCSR) is:
A. 15 min
B. 30 min
C. 45 min
D. 60 min
Show Answer Answer: B. 30 min
25. In Indian coal mines, percentage of incombustible content in stone dusting must be at least:
A. 25%
B. 40%
C. 60%
D. 80%
Show Answer Answer: D. 80%
26. Balanced ventilation means:
A. Equal intake & return air
B. Air circulation without fans
C. Ventilation stopping balance
D. Natural ventilation
Show Answer Answer: A. Equal intake & return air
27. In mines, CO is dangerous because:
A. Causes explosion
B. Combines with haemoglobin
C. Reduces oxygen carrying capacity of blood
D. Both B and C
Show Answer Answer: D. Both B and C
28. The “Return airway” in a mine denotes:
A. Intake route of fresh air
B. Passage carrying used/contaminated air out
C. Rescue escape way
D. Ventilation stoppings
Show Answer Answer: B. Passage carrying used/contaminated air out
29. Rescue stations are mandatory in coalfields beyond:
A. 8 km radius
B. 15 km radius
C. 25 km radius
D. 40 km radius
Show Answer Answer: C. 25 km radius
30. In case of mine accident, first step is to:
A. Report immediately to mine manager
B. Start production again
C. Call family members
D. Wait till supervisor comes
Show Answer Answer: A. Report immediately to mine manager
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