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Mining Engineering · Q219

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Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 219

Q219

What is the role of a "crosscut" in underground mining?

A.
Drilling equipment
B.
Horizontal opening to access ore body
Answer
C.
Water channel
D.
Temporary ore storage

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Crosscut is a horizontal tunnel that intersects an ore body.The correct answer is: Horizontal opening to access ore bodyDrilled perpendicular to drifts or drives.Facilitates haulage and ventilation.