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Mining Engineering · Q164

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 164

Q164

Which of the following best describes a sump in mine development?

A.
Refuge chamber
B.
Water collection point
Answer
C.
Rock storage site
D.
Blasting station

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Sump is a low point designed to collect and drain water.The correct answer is: Water collection pointOften located at shaft bottoms or tunnel corners.Pumped out to maintain dry conditions.