MCL Exam MCQ 2026 - Part 02 | Junior Overman / Mining Sirdar / Surveyor Preparation – Mahanadi Coalfields Limited Recruitment 2026 | Indian Minerology

MCL Exam MCQ 2026 - Part 02 (CMR 2017 Focus)

Junior Overman / Mining Sirdar / Surveyor Preparation – Mahanadi Coalfields Limited Recruitment 2026

10 more objective questions mainly from Coal Mines Regulations 2017. Click "Show Answer" to reveal the correct one. Great for CBT Technical section prep!

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Q11. Under which section of the Mines Act, 1952 were the Coal Mines Regulations, 2017 framed?

A) Section 57
B) Section 58
C) Section 61
D) Section 31

Correct Answer: A) Section 57

Q12. As per CMR 2017, Regulation 2, what is the definition of "Board of Mining Examination"?

A) Committee for mine safety
B) Authority constituted under regulation 10
C) DGMS advisory body
D) Coal India training board

Correct Answer: B) Authority constituted under regulation 10

Q13. In CMR 2017, who is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of plans and sections (Chapter VI)?

A) Owner
B) Manager
C) Surveyor
D) Overman

Correct Answer: B) Manager (with assistance from Surveyor)

Q14. The scale for underground plans as per CMR 2017 is generally?

A) 2000:1 or 1000:1
B) 500:1 or 200:1
C) 4000:1
D) 1:1

Correct Answer: A) 2000:1 or 1000:1

Q15. As per CMR 2017, the Chief Inspector may appoint how many types of Inspectors?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) As necessary

Correct Answer: D) As necessary (under Regulation 5-9)

Q16. In gassy seams (Degree III), what is the minimum percentage of inflammable gas in the general body of air that requires special precautions?

A) 0.5%
B) 1.0%
C) 1.25%
D) 2.0%

Correct Answer: C) 1.25%

Q17. Who is required to hold a First Aid Certificate and Gas Testing Certificate for Mining Sirdar post as per recent MCL notifications?

A) Only Manager
B) Mining Sirdar and Junior Overman
C) Surveyor only
D) All workmen

Correct Answer: B) Mining Sirdar and Junior Overman

Q18. The duties of Mining Sirdar under CMR 2017 include daily inspection of?

A) Haulage roads only
B) Workings, supports, ventilation, and safety appliances in his district
C) Surface machinery
D) Electrical installations

Correct Answer: B) Workings, supports, ventilation, and safety appliances in his district

Q19. As per CMR 2017, what is the responsibility of the Overman regarding danger from water?

A) Ignore if minor
B) Take immediate steps to prevent inrush and report to Manager
C) Only inform Sirdar
D) Stop work permanently

Correct Answer: B) Take immediate steps to prevent inrush and report to Manager

Q20. In the MCL 2026 CBT, the total marks for the exam are?

A) 80
B) 100
C) 120
D) 150

Correct Answer: B) 100

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End of Part 02 (CMR 2017 focused). For Part 03 (e.g., Ventilation, Mine Gases, Safety, or General Awareness/Aptitude), more questions on explosives/HEMM, or topic-specific sets — just reply! Best of luck for MCL 2026 CBT. Keep practicing! 💪