Coal Mines Regulations 2026 MCQ Quiz Part 02 | Draft OSHWC Coal Mines 2026 | DGMS CMR Amendments | Indian Minerology

20 MCQs on Draft OSHWC Coal Mines 2026, CMR Amendments 2025–26 & Safety Provisions

Advanced Quiz for DGMS Prep | Focus on Ventilation, Qualifications, Inspections & Latest Draft Changes

Q1. As per DGMS amendment in 2025 (Gazette G.S.R. 640(E)), Regulation 30 of CMR 2017 now links Assistant Manager appointment to?

A) Mine depth only B) Average monthly output/production scale in UG & OC mines C) Number of workers only D) State government approval

Correct: B) Average monthly output/production scale in UG & OC mines (e.g., >7000 T/month UG requires at least 1 AM; scale-based for supervision)

Q2. In the Draft OSHWC (Coal Mines) Regulations 2026, who appoints the Board of Mining Examination?

A) DGMS B) Central Government C) Mine Owner D) State Government

Correct: B) Central Government (draft provision for competency/certification board)

Q3. Under Draft 2026 Regulations, no person can be appointed as Agent unless he/she is?

A) Foreign national B) Citizen of India and resides in India C) Below 18 years D) Without qualifications

Correct: B) Citizen of India and resides in India (with prescribed qualifications; from draft Reg)

Q4. The Draft OSHWC (Coal Mines) Regulations 2026 were notified under which section of OSH&WC Code 2020?

A) Section 134 & 136 B) Section 57 C) Section 18 D) Section 30

Correct: A) Section 134 & 136 (notified Jan 28, 2026; G.S.R. 67(E))

Q5. In CMR, the primary responsibility for preparation of safety management plan lies with?

A) Worker B) Manager/Owner C) Inspector D) Union

Correct: B) Manager/Owner (core CMR; likely strengthened in draft 2026)

Q6. As per recent DGMS updates, minimum air quantity for continuous miner (CM) and longwall panels is guided by which 2025 circular?

A) DGMS(Tech.)(S&T) Circular 01 of 2025 B) DGMS(Tech.)(S&T) Circular 02 of 2025 C) Circular 03 of 2025 D) No such circular

Correct: B) DGMS(Tech.)(S&T) Circular 02 of 2025 (ventilation guidelines for modern panels)

Q7. In the Draft 2026 Regulations, inspections of coal mines are to be carried out by?

A) Mine Manager only B) Qualified Inspectors appointed under the Code C) Workers' representative D) Local police

Correct: B) Qualified Inspectors appointed under the Code (draft emphasizes independent inspections)

Q8. For fiery seams under CMR, the use of which type of explosive is restricted?

A) Permitted explosives only B) Any explosive C) Detonating fuse D) No restriction

Correct: A) Permitted explosives only (safety in gassy/fiery conditions)

Q9. The Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules 2025 allow company boards to approve opening of mine/seam after obtaining approvals from?

A) Only CCO B) Central/State authorities (DGMS, environment, etc.) C) No approvals needed D) Workers' union

Correct: B) Central/State authorities (DGMS, environment, etc.) – CCO prior approval removed (effective Dec 23, 2025)

Q10. Draft 2026 Regulations prescribe medical fitness and periodic medical examination for?

A) Only workers B) All persons employed in mines, including statutory officials C) Visitors only D) No requirement

Correct: B) All persons employed in mines, including statutory officials (health focus in draft)

Q11. In underground coal mines, the main return airway must be separated by?

A) At least one brick wall B) Ventilation stoppings/doors as per plan C) No separation needed D) Water barrier

Correct: B) Ventilation stoppings/doors as per plan (CMR ventilation standards)

Q12. Who can appeal against an order of the Inspector under Draft 2026 Regulations?

A) Only owner B) Aggrieved person to prescribed appellate authority C) No appeal D) Only DGMS

Correct: B) Aggrieved person to prescribed appellate authority (draft includes appeal mechanism)

Q13. DGMS Circular 07 of 2025 focuses on safety features in?

A) Underground only B) HEMM and auxiliary equipment in OC coal/metal mines C) Ventilation fans D) Explosives

Correct: B) HEMM and auxiliary equipment in OC coal/metal mines (to prevent fatal accidents)

Q14. In Draft 2026, the regulations apply to?

A) Only underground coal mines B) Every coal mine in India C) Metalliferous mines D) Only lignite mines

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

Q15. Qualifications for statutory positions in draft 2026 include age, experience, and?

A) Only nationality B) Medical fitness & competency certificate C) No qualifications D) Political affiliation

Correct: B) Medical fitness & competency certificate (prescribed for officials)

Q16. Emergency response protocols in coal mines are emphasized in?

A) Draft 2026 Regulations B) Old CMR only C) MMDR Act D) Income Tax

Correct: A) Draft 2026 Regulations (comprehensive safety & emergency plans)

Q17. Public comments on Draft OSHWC (Coal Mines) Regulations 2026 can be submitted within how many days?

A) 15 days B) 45 days from Gazette publication C) 90 days D) No comments allowed

Correct: B) 45 days from Gazette publication (Jan 28, 2026 notification)

Q18. In opencast mines, precautions against high temperature/heat wave are covered in which DGMS 2025 circular?

A) Circular 03 of 2025 B) Circular 01 of 2025 C) Circular 07 of 2025 D) No circular

Correct: A) Circular 03 of 2025 (precautions against heat-related incidents)

Q19. The Draft 2026 Regulations adopt definitions from?

A) Mines Act 1952 only B) OSH&WC Code 2020 wherever not defined C) MMDR Act D) No definitions

Correct: B) OSH&WC Code 2020 wherever not defined (draft aligns with Code)

Q20. Once finalized, the OSHWC (Coal Mines) Regulations 2026 will?

A) Replace old CMR framework under Mines Act B) Co-exist with CMR C) Apply only to new mines D) Be optional

Correct: A) Replace old CMR framework under Mines Act (implementation of OSH&WC Code for coal sector)

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