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Mining Engineering · Q220

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Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 220

Q220

In mining, what is a drift?

A.
Steep inclined tunnel
B.
Horizontal access tunnel
Answer
C.
Waste dump
D.
Shaft ventilation pipe

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Drift is a horizontal passage in a mine, usually along the vein.The correct answer is: Horizontal access tunnelUsed for ore extraction, access, or infrastructure.Developed at different levels as needed.