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Mining Engineering · Q31

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 31

Q31

What is the term for an underground working driven along the strike of an ore body?

A.
Raise
B.
Crosscut
C.
Drift
Answer
D.
Winze

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Drift is a horizontal passage driven parallel to the ore body.The correct answer is: DriftIt follows the strike direction and is commonly used for exploration and development.Raise and winze are vertical, crosscut is perpendicular to the ore.