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Mining Engineering · Q22

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 22

Q22

What is the primary function of a portal in mining?

A.
Explosive storage
B.
Shaft lining
C.
Surface entry to an adit
Answer
D.
Water drainage

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Portal is the entrance to an adit or tunnel.The correct answer is: Surface entry to an aditIt connects the surface to underground workings in horizontal or inclined entries.It must be stable and often reinforced.