MCL Exam MCQ 2026 - Part 01
(Junior Overman / Mining Sirdar / Surveyor Preparation)
Practice these objective questions based on Coal Mines Regulations, Safety, and Mining Basics. Answers are hidden — click "Show Answer" to reveal.
Q1. As per Coal Mines Regulations, what is the minimum age for a person to be employed in a mine?
A) 16 years
B) 18 years
C) 21 years
D) No age limit
Q2. Which regulation deals with precautions against danger from water, inrush, etc. in coal mines?
A) CMR 2017 Regulation 13
B) CMR 2017 Regulation 46
C) CMR 2017 Regulation 151
D) CMR 2017 Regulation 190
Q3. The maximum permissible gradient for haulage roadways in coal mines is generally?
A) 1 in 3
B) 1 in 10
C) 1 in 20
D) 1 in 100
Q4. Who is responsible for ensuring safety of workmen in a district of a coal mine?
A) Manager
B) Overman
C) Sirdar
D) Surveyor
Q5. In open cast mines, the bench height for shovel-dumper combination is usually limited to?
A) 5 m
B) 10 m
C) 15 m
D) No limit
Q6. What is the full form of MCL in the context of coal sector recruitment?
A) Madhya Coal Limited
B) Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
C) Maharashtra Coal Limited
D) Mineral Coal Limited
Q7. Shotfiring in coal mines requires prior permission from?
A) Manager
B) Assistant Manager
C) Overman
D) Blasting incharge / competent person
Q8. The interval between two consecutive dust samples in a coal mine should not exceed?
A) 7 days
B) 14 days
C) 30 days
D) 90 days
Q9. Which gas is known as "firedamp" in coal mines?
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Methane
C) Carbon monoxide
D) Nitrogen
Q10. In MCL recruitment CBT, how many questions are typically from Technical Knowledge section?
A) 20
B) 50
C) 80
D) 100
End of Part 01. Comment for Part 02 or specific topics (e.g., more on CMR 2017, explosives, ventilation). All the best for your MCL 2026 exam preparation!
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