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This document is an examination paper for B. Tech II Year I Semester in Mining Engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, covering the topic of Development of Mineral Deposits. It consists of two parts: Part A is compulsory with 10 questions worth 25 marks, and Part B includes various questions from different units worth 50 marks. The questions cover topics such as mining procedures, blasting techniques, drilling methods, and mine support systems.

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AprilMay-2023

This document is an examination paper for B. Tech II Year I Semester in Mining Engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, covering the topic of Development of Mineral Deposits. It consists of two parts: Part A is compulsory with 10 questions worth 25 marks, and Part B includes various questions from different units worth 50 marks. The questions cover topics such as mining procedures, blasting techniques, drilling methods, and mine support systems.

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Code No: 153AM R18

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD


B. Tech II Year I Semester Examinations, April/May - 2023
DEVELOPMENT OF MINERAL DEPOSITS
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(Mining Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 75

Note: i) Question paper consists of Part A, Part B.


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ii) Part A is compulsory, which carries 25 marks. In Part A, Answer all questions.
iii) In Part B, Answer any one question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks
and may have a, b as sub questions.
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PART – A
(25 Marks)
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1.a) List the positive and negative aspects of mining. [2]
b) State brief procedure of obtaining mining leases as per Law. [3]
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c) What is meant by the detonators? [2]
d) List the various Blasting patterns. [3]
e) Define the term “Safari support”. [2]
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f) What are the objectives and limitations of Mine supports? [3]
g) List the factors to be considered for the selection of adits. [2]
h) List the type of Road headers and its applications. [3]
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i) Enlist the various factors consider to select a site for sinking a Main shaft. [2]
j) List the special methods of shaft sinking. [3]

PART – B
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(50 Marks)

2.a) Explain the various stages in the life of the mine.


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b) Elaborate on contribution of Mining activity in the cause of human civilization. [5+5]
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3.a) List the various Mining Industries in the state of Telangana.
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b) Compare underground mining vs opencast mining. [5+5]

4.a) Explain briefly about Detonating fuse with the help of neat sketches and show the
various joints in the detonating fuse.
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b) State the purpose and applications of drilling operations in mining activities. [5+5]
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5.a) State the choice of Drilling methods in Production drilling.
b) State the Principles of Drilling and explain. [5+5]

6.a) Illustrate the Principle of working of the Hydraulic prop with sketch.
b) Explain the withdrawal of supports by safety prop withdrawer with sketch. [5+5]
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7.a) In a mine a heavy roof fall has taken place at a junction of a main road way. Describe
how you would clear it.
b) Illustrate the Principle of working of the Roof bolts with sketch. [5+5]
8.a) What are the factors to be considered in choosing the mine Openings i.e., Shaft or
Incline?
b) State the principle and working of TBM. [5+5]
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9.a) Explain about the advantages and disadvantages of shafts and inclines for opening of
mineral deposits.?
b) Describe the drivage of Long headings by Road headers for Long wall panel system.
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[5+5]
10.a) Describe a method of shaft sinking through water bearing strata.
b) Write in Detail about of the following:
i) Temporary Lining of shafts
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ii) Removal of Debris and water in shaft sinking. [5+5]
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11.a) Sketch and Explain the Drilling blasting operations in a sinking shaft.
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b) Explain the method of shaft sinking by Cementation Process. [5+5]
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