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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Correct: A) January 2026 (via MMDR First Schedule amendment; enhances oversight)
Q6. Minimum distance between two mine outlets/shafts as per CMR?
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?
Correct: B) Manager himself (standard CMR requirement)
Q8. In the Draft OSHWC (Coal Mines) Regulations 2026, who can be appointed as Agent?
Correct: B) Citizen of India residing in India with prescribed qualifications (from draft regs)
Q9. The primary Act governing mineral concessions including coal is?
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?
Correct: B) Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) – now company board after other clearances
Q11. In gassy coal seams, Degree III indicates?
Correct: B) Highest degree of gassiness & spontaneous heating risk (CMR classification)
Q12. The Draft 2026 Coal Mines Regulations apply to?
Correct: B) Every coal mine across India (territorial extent in draft)
Q13. Who prepares and submits ventilation plans in a coal mine?
Correct: B) Manager (core responsibility under CMR)
Q14. In fiery/gassy mines, which is mandatory for illumination?
Correct: B) Approved flame safety lamp or electric cap lamp
Q15. Annual returns and notices of accidents are submitted to?
Correct: B) Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS)
Q16. The 2025 Colliery Control amendment aims to?
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?
Correct: B) 1.5 m (standard safety margin in CMR)
Q18. The Draft 2026 regulations prescribe qualifications, age, medical fitness for?
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?
Correct: A) Critical & Strategic Mineral status (Jan 2026 for coking coal under MMDR)
Q20. The upcoming 2026 regulations will eventually replace the framework of?
Correct: B) Old Coal Mines Regulations 1957/2017 under Mines Act 1952 (via OSH&WC Code implementation)
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