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Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad B.Tech IV PLANNING OF SURFACE MINING PROJECT Previous Question Paper (May - 2019 - R15)

B.Tech | IV | II | R15 | May - 2019

Answer PaperPaper Code: 128DNMaximum Marks: 75Time: 3 hours

Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B. Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub questions.

Part A

125 marks
a

What is mine planning?

2 marks

Answer

Mine planning is the systematic process of designing and scheduling mining operations to extract mineral resources in a safe, efficient, and economically viable manner while adhering to technical and environmental constraints.

b

What is a Feasibility report?

3 marks

Answer

A feasibility report is a comprehensive document that evaluates the technical, economic, legal, and operational viability of a mining project. It provides the basis for investment decisions by assessing potential risks, capital expenditure, operating costs, and projected profitability.

c

Define the term production.

2 marks

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d

What do you understand by life of a mine?

3 marks

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e

What is the purpose of haul road?

2 marks

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f

What is a waste dump?

3 marks

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g

Define EIA.

2 marks

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h

What is Reclamation of a surface mine?

3 marks

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i

What is the purpose of a Detonator?

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j

What do you understand by Nonel initiation?

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Part B

2

What are the major differences between surface mine and an underground mine?

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3

Give the flow chart of stages of mine planning.

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4

What are the machineries used in a surface mining project?

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5

What are the factors considered for selecting machinery in a surface mine?

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6

What is a Haul road? List out its objectives.

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7

What are the factors to be considered for designing haul roads?

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8

What are the standards of lighting to be followed in a surface mine?

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9

What are the environmental impacts of a surface mine?

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10

How do you plan a mine closure plan of a surface mine? What are the steps to be taken?

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11

What is Rehabilitation? Explain.

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