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Mining Engineering · Q25

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 25

Q25

Which of the following is primarily used for ventilation in underground mines?

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

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Raise can serve as a ventilation pathway.The correct answer is: RaiseIt connects lower and upper levels, allowing air circulation.Winze is vertical but driven downward; crosscut connects levels; adit is surface entry.