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Mining Engineering · Q76

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 76

Q76

What is the typical purpose of a muck bay in a tunnel?

A.
Explosive storage
B.
Emergency shelter
C.
Temporary ore storage
Answer
D.
Equipment repair

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Muck bay is an enlarged section in a tunnel where blasted rock (muck) is temporarily stored.The correct answer is: Temporary ore storageIt provides space to load or haul ore without blocking the main tunnel.Not used for explosives or shelter.