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Mining Engineering · Q247

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Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 247

Q247

What is a boxhole in mining?

A.
Rescue chamber
B.
Small raise driven upward
Answer
C.
Tool storage area
D.
Survey reference point

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Boxhole is a small raise made upward to connect levels.The correct answer is: Small raise driven upwardCommonly used to initiate raises or ore passes.Usually drilled using handheld or mechanized equipment.