Which underground opening is driven perpendicular to the ore body to reach it?
A. Drift
B. Raise
C. Crosscut
D. Shaft
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
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.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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