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Mining Engineering · Q188

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 188

Q188

The process of enlarging a shaft or tunnel is called:

A.
Backfilling
B.
Slashing
Answer
C.
Reaming
D.
Scaling

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Slashing refers to enlarging underground openings.The correct answer is: SlashingUsed to improve access or increase production capability.Different from reaming, which enlarges boreholes.