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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Correct: B) Aggrieved person to prescribed appellate authority (draft includes appeal mechanism)
Q13. DGMS Circular 07 of 2025 focuses on safety features in?
Correct: B) HEMM and auxiliary equipment in OC coal/metal mines (to prevent fatal accidents)
Q14. In Draft 2026, the regulations apply to?
Correct: B) Every coal mine in India (territorial application in draft)
Q15. Qualifications for statutory positions in draft 2026 include age, experience, and?
Correct: B) Medical fitness & competency certificate (prescribed for officials)
Q16. Emergency response protocols in coal mines are emphasized in?
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?
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?
Correct: A) Circular 03 of 2025 (precautions against heat-related incidents)
Q19. The Draft 2026 Regulations adopt definitions from?
Correct: B) OSH&WC Code 2020 wherever not defined (draft aligns with Code)
Q20. Once finalized, the OSHWC (Coal Mines) Regulations 2026 will?
Correct: A) Replace old CMR framework under Mines Act (implementation of OSH&WC Code for coal sector)
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