Mining Safety MCQ Questions - Part 03
⛑️ Mining Safety MCQ Questions - Part 03
31. The main cause of mine fires in coal mines is:
A. Methane explosion
B. Spontaneous heating of coal
C. Blasting
D. Electrical faults
Show Answer Answer: B. Spontaneous heating of coal
32. The best firefighting agent for coal mine fire is:
A. Water
B. Sand
C. Inert gases (N2/CO2)
D. Foam
Show Answer Answer: C. Inert gases (N2/CO2)
33. Which type of fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires?
A. Water type
B. Foam type
C. CO2 type
D. Dry sand
Show Answer Answer: C. CO2 type
34. A major precaution while handling explosives in mines is:
A. Store with diesel
B. Keep away from fire/heat
C. Carry in open baskets
D. Store with detonators together
Show Answer Answer: B. Keep away from fire/heat
35. The statutory distance between explosive magazine and building is at least:
A. 50 m
B. 90 m
C. 120 m
D. 180 m
Show Answer Answer: D. 180 m
36. Permitted explosives are used in gassy mines because:
A. Cost is low
B. Produce minimal flame & sparks
C. Easily available
D. Safe to handle manually
Show Answer Answer: B. Produce minimal flame & sparks
37. Blasting in fiery seams is generally done with:
A. Electric detonators
B. Permitted explosives and detonators
C. Open flame ignition
D. Gunpowder cartridges
Show Answer Answer: B. Permitted explosives and detonators
38. Use of PPE in mines is governed by:
A. International Labour Rules
B. Mines Act & DGMS guidelines
C. Company instructions only
D. None
Show Answer Answer: B. Mines Act & DGMS guidelines
39. Safety helmets in underground mines must have:
A. Only strong shell
B. Lamp fixing arrangement
C. Proper suspension & chin strap
D. All of the above
Show Answer Answer: D. All of the above
40. The effectiveness of dust respirators depends mainly on:
A. Mask fitting/leakage
B. Colour of mask
C. Weight of mask
D. Worker experience
Show Answer Answer: A. Mask fitting/leakage
41. Anemometer in mine safety is used to measure:
A. Temperature
B. Air velocity
C. Dust concentration
D. Humidity
Show Answer Answer: B. Air velocity
42. Shotfirer in mining is responsible for:
A. Checking mine records
B. Blasting operations as per safety code
C. Supervising ventilation
D. Roof bolting
Show Answer Answer: B. Blasting operations as per safety code
43. Detonators must be stored:
A. With explosives in same box
B. Separately in approved magazine
C. With diesel containers
D. With timber packs
Show Answer Answer: B. Separately in approved magazine
44. PPE for eyes during drilling/blasting operations is:
A. Dark sunglasses
B. Proper safety goggles
C. Helmet only
D. No requirement
Show Answer Answer: B. Proper safety goggles
45. Accidents are best prevented in mines by:
A. Strict supervision
B. Safety training & continuous awareness
C. More production targets
D. Punishment of workers
Show Answer Answer: B. Safety training & continuous awareness
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