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Mining Engineering · Q146

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Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 146

Q146

Which term describes the process of cleaning and leveling a stope floor after blasting?

A.
Mucking
Answer
B.
Scaling
C.
Barricading
D.
Trimming

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Mucking refers to removing blasted rock (muck) from the working face.The correct answer is: MuckingDone using LHDs, scrapers, or manual tools.Prepares area for next cycle.