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Mining Engineering · Q48

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 48

Q48

Which of the following is a horizontal opening used for drainage or access?

A.
Shaft
B.
Raise
C.
Adit
Answer
D.
Winze

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Adit is a horizontal or nearly horizontal passage driven from the surface.The correct answer is: AditUsed for access, drainage, and ventilation.Shafts are vertical; raises and winzes are internal vertical workings.