121. In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)−(iv). Select the best match for all the blanks. Yoko Roi stands___(i)____ as an author for standing ____(ii)____ as an honorary fellow, after she stood _____(iii)_____ her writings that stand _____(iv)_____ the freedom of speech.

• (i) out (ii) down (iii) in (iv) for
• (i) down (ii) out (iii) by (iv) in
• (i) down (ii) out (iii) for (iv) in
• (i) out (ii) down (iii) by (iv) for

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• GATE 2024, MINING MCQs

122. Which of the following group of machinery are mostly used in auxiliary operation?

• Site preparation equipment
• Road building machinery
• Heavy Earth Moving Machinery
• Material Handling machinery

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• Mining Machinery

123. Removal of overburden is associated with the following of the materials being removed:

• Expansion
• Shrinkage
• Contraction
• Rise

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• Mining Machinery

124. Which riveted joint is having minimum efficiency?

• Single riveted butt joint
• Single riveted lap joint
• Double riveted butt joint
• Double riveted lap joint

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• Mining Machinery

125. ACT-85B. Signing of returns, notices etc. –All returns and notices required to be furnished or given or communications sent by or on behalf of the owner of a mine in connection with the provisions of this Act or any regulation, rule, bye-law or any order made thereunder shall be signed by the _____.

• owner, agent or manager of the mine or
• by any person to whom power in this behalf has been delegated by the owner by a power of attorney.
• Only A
• Only B
• Both A & B

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• Mines Act 1952

126. Who should propose a Draft by Law___?

• CIM
• RIM / Inspector of mines
• Owner of the mines
• Sec. 12 Committee
• Safety committee

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• Mines Act 1952

127. Notice of Abandonment shall be given to the following authority.

• CIM only
• RIM only
• DM only
• To all the above
• Both A & B

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• Mines Act 1952

128. Height of waste dump shall not ordinarily exceed.

• 60 m
• 30 m
• 80 m
• 90 m

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• Mines Act 1952

129. The Notice of writing shall be submitted to the Electrical Inspector of Mines not less than_____days to bring into use the New Electrical Installation in Mines.

• 30 days
• 15 days
• 10 days
• 7 days

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• Mines Act 1952

130. Minimum clearance above ground of the lowest conductor of overhead lines where dumpers are operated shall be.

• 3 m
• 5 m
• 12 m
• 6 m

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• Mines Act 1952