Which of the following is most often used for initial ore body access in steep terrain?
A. Box cut
B. Inclined shaft
C. Raise
D. Adit
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Adit is a horizontal tunnel driven from the hillside.The correct answer is: AditIt provides easy and cost-effective access in mountainous areas.Also aids in drainage and early exploration.Related Questions on Mine Development and Mining Methods
What is the primary purpose of mine development?
A. Extraction of ore
B. Ventilation planning
C. Accessing ore body
D. Waste disposal
A. Shaft
B. Adit
C. Stope
D. Raise
A. Room and Pillar
B. Cut and Fill
C. Block Caving
D. Shrinkage Stoping
Which of the following is not an underground mining method?
A. Open-pit mining
B. Shrinkage stoping
C. Sublevel stoping
D. Cut and fill

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