Coal Mines Regulations 2026 MCQ Quiz Part 01 | CMR Draft OSHWC 2026 | DGMS Exam Prep | Indian Minerology

20 MCQs on CMR Updates, Draft OSHWC Coal Mines Regulations 2026 & Key Changes

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Q1. The Coal Mines Regulations (CMR) were originally framed under which Act and year?

A) MMDR Act, 1957 B) Mines Act, 1952 – Section 57 C) OSH&WC Code, 2020 D) Colliery Control Rules, 2004

Correct: B) Mines Act, 1952 – Section 57 (CMR 1957/2017 framework; draft 2026 under new Code)

Q2. In December 2025, which rule was amended to shift approval for opening mine/seam from CCO to company board?

A) CMR Regulation 30 B) Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025 – Rule 9 C) MMDR Amendment Act, 2025 D) Draft OSHWC Coal Mines Regulations, 2026

Correct: B) Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025 – Rule 9 (effective 23 Dec 2025)

Q3. The Draft Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Coal Mines) Regulations were notified in which month/year?

A) December 2025 B) January 2026 C) August 2025 D) February 2026

Correct: B) January 2026 (under Section 136 of OSH&WC Code, 2020; draft for comments)

Q4. As per recent DGMS updates (2025–26), amendments in CMR Regulation 30 relate to?

A) Ventilation standards B) Number and provisions for Assistant Managers based on production scale C) Lamp room requirements D) Open cast bench height

Correct: B) Number and provisions for Assistant Managers based on production scale (strengthened supervision)

Q5. Coking coal was notified as a Critical and Strategic Mineral in which month of 2026?

A) January 2026 B) February 2026 C) December 2025 D) Not yet notified

Correct: A) January 2026 (via MMDR First Schedule amendment; enhances oversight)

Q6. Minimum distance between two mine outlets/shafts as per CMR?

A) 20 m B) 45 m C) 100 m D) No fixed distance

Correct: B) 45 m (core CMR provision; likely retained in 2026 draft)

Q7. Who must give written notice at least 30 days before vacating the manager's post?

A) Owner B) Manager himself C) Agent D) Safety Officer

Correct: B) Manager himself (standard CMR requirement)

Q8. In the Draft OSHWC (Coal Mines) Regulations 2026, who can be appointed as Agent?

A) Any person B) Citizen of India residing in India with prescribed qualifications C) Only foreign expert D) Only government nominee

Correct: B) Citizen of India residing in India with prescribed qualifications (from draft regs)

Q9. The primary Act governing mineral concessions including coal is?

A) Mines Act 1952 B) MMDR Act 1957 (amended 2025) C) OSH&WC Code 2020 D) Coal Mines Act 2015

Correct: B) MMDR Act 1957 (amended 2025 for critical minerals, auctions, etc.)

Q10. Under Colliery Control Amendment 2025, prior approval from whom is no longer needed for opening seam?

A) DGMS B) Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) C) Ministry of Labour D) State Pollution Board

Correct: B) Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) – now company board after other clearances

Q11. In gassy coal seams, Degree III indicates?

A) Lowest risk B) Highest degree of gassiness & spontaneous heating risk C) Only methane D) No risk

Correct: B) Highest degree of gassiness & spontaneous heating risk (CMR classification)

Q12. The Draft 2026 Coal Mines Regulations apply to?

A) Only underground mines B) Every coal mine across India C) Only opencast D) Metalliferous mines

Correct: B) Every coal mine across India (territorial extent in draft)

Q13. Who prepares and submits ventilation plans in a coal mine?

A) Owner B) Manager C) Ventilation Officer only D) Surveyor

Correct: B) Manager (core responsibility under CMR)

Q14. In fiery/gassy mines, which is mandatory for illumination?

A) Open flame B) Approved flame safety lamp or electric cap lamp C) Torch light D) Mobile phone flashlight

Correct: B) Approved flame safety lamp or electric cap lamp

Q15. Annual returns and notices of accidents are submitted to?

A) State Govt only B) Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) C) Coal India Ltd D) Local authority

Correct: B) Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS)

Q16. The 2025 Colliery Control amendment aims to?

A) Increase taxes B) Fast-track mine openings & reduce procedural delays C) Ban new mines D) Only affect lignite

Correct: B) Fast-track mine openings & reduce procedural delays (business-friendly reform)

Q17. In open cast workings, bench width should allow at least how much clearance beyond equipment width?

A) 0.5 m B) 1.5 m C) 5 m D) No clearance needed

Correct: B) 1.5 m (standard safety margin in CMR)

Q18. The Draft 2026 regulations prescribe qualifications, age, medical fitness for?

A) Only workers B) Statutory mine officials & continuation in post C) Visitors only D) No such requirement

Correct: B) Statutory mine officials & continuation in post (key feature of draft)

Q19. Which recent change classifies certain minerals like coking coal for better regulation & exploration?

A) Critical & Strategic Mineral status B) Minor mineral removal C) Export ban D) Labour code only

Correct: A) Critical & Strategic Mineral status (Jan 2026 for coking coal under MMDR)

Q20. The upcoming 2026 regulations will eventually replace the framework of?

A) MMDR Act B) Old Coal Mines Regulations 1957/2017 under Mines Act 1952 C) Environment laws D) Income Tax Act

Correct: B) Old Coal Mines Regulations 1957/2017 under Mines Act 1952 (via OSH&WC Code implementation)

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