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Mining Engineering · Q149

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 149

Q149

Which underground opening is driven perpendicular to the ore body to reach it?

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

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Crosscut is a horizontal tunnel driven across strata to reach the ore.The correct answer is: CrosscutIt connects the shaft or ramp to the ore body.Essential in layout planning.