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Mining Engineering · Q251

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 251

Q251

What does a decline ramp allow in underground mines?

A.
Rock reinforcement
B.
Shaft sinking
C.
Vehicle access
Answer
D.
Raise boring

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Decline ramp is an inclined tunnel used to access ore bodies.The correct answer is: Vehicle accessEnables use of trucks and mobile equipment.Economical up to moderate depths.