A drift in underground mining is:
A. A vertical shaft
B. An inclined ramp
C. A horizontal tunnel
D. A backfilled stope
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Drift is a horizontal passage driven in ore or waste.The correct answer is: A horizontal tunnelUsed for access, haulage, or development purposes.It runs parallel to the ore body or along the vein.This Question Belongs to Mining Engineering >> Mine Development And Mining Methods
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