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Mining Engineering · Q88

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 88

Q88

What is the purpose of pre-splitting in underground development?

A.
Increasing fragmentation
B.
Enhancing ore recovery
C.
Controlled wall breakage
Answer
D.
Increasing blast radius

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Pre-splitting involves drilling closely spaced holes along the boundary of excavation.The correct answer is: Controlled wall breakageIt reduces overbreak and maintains stable tunnel walls.Used before main blasting.