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Mining Engineering · Q112

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 112

Q112

Which heading direction is usually driven along the ore body?

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

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Drift is a horizontal tunnel driven along the vein.The correct answer is: DriftUsed for exploration, ore access, and transportation.Crosscuts go across strata to reach ore.