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Eduncle posted an MCQ
October 18, 2019 • 16:40 pm 0 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Geology (GG)

A mine excavation made along the strike of a 2 meter thick tabular ore body dipping 30? is called:

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    A mine excavation made perpendicular to the strike of an ore body is called shaft.
    A mine excavation made along the strike of an ore body is called drive.
    Crosscut is a horizontal underground passage way that is right angles to the strike of an ore body.
    Raise is a vertical excavation that leads from one level to another.
    Hence, drive is correct answer (C).

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