The Mines act

Question 1

What is the primary objective of The Mines Act, 1952? a) To promote mining activities b) To regulate working conditions and ensure safety in mines c) To increase revenue from mining d) To privatize mining operations

Answer 1

b) To regulate working conditions and ensure safety in mines

Question 2

Under which section is the term “Mine” defined? a) Section 2(j) b) Section 3 c) Section 4 d) Section 5

Answer 2

a) Section 2(j)

Question 3

Who is responsible for enforcing the Mines Act? a) The owner of the mine b) The Chief Inspector of Mines c) The District Magistrate d) The Ministry of Labour

Answer 3

b) The Chief Inspector of Mines

Question 4

The Mines Act applies to which type of mines? a) Only coal mines b) Only underground mines c) Both open-cast and underground mines d) Only iron ore mines

Answer 4

c) Both open-cast and underground mines

Question 5

What is the minimum age for employment in a mine as per the Act? a) 14 years b) 16 years c) 18 years d) 21 years

Answer 5

c) 18 years

Question 6

Under which section is the employment of women prohibited in underground mines? a) Section 19 b) Section 25 c) Section 34 d) Section 46

Answer 6

d) Section 46

Question 7

Under which section must first-aid and medical appliances be provided in a mine? a) Section 17 b) Section 18 c) Section 21 d) Section 22

Answer 7

b) Section 18

Question 8

Which government body is responsible for making rules under The Mines Act? a) Supreme Court b) Central Government c) State Government d) District Magistrate

Answer 8

b) Central Government

Question 9

What is the maximum weekly working hours for an adult worker in a mine? a) 35 hours b) 40 hours c) 48 hours d) 56 hours

Answer 9

c) 48 hours

Question 10

Under which section must mine owners provide drinking water facilities? a) Section 19 b) Section 20 c) Section 21 d) Section 22

Answer 10

a) Section 19

Question 11

Who has the power to close a mine if unsafe conditions exist? a) The mine manager b) The Chief Inspector of Mines c) The workers’ union d) The Ministry of Mines

Answer 11

b) The Chief Inspector of Mines

Question 12

What is the penalty for obstructing an inspector under The Mines Act? a) ₹500 fine b) ₹1000 fine or 3 months imprisonment c) ₹2000 fine or 6 months imprisonment d) ₹5000 fine or 1 year imprisonment

Answer 12

b) ₹1000 fine or 3 months imprisonment

Question 13

Under which section is compensation provided to workers in case of accidents? a) Section 22 b) Section 23 c) Section 24 d) Section 25

Answer 13

c) Section 24

Question 14

The term “owner” in a mine includes which of the following? a) Only the person who owns the mine b) The mine operator and lessee c) Only the government d) Only the contractor

Answer 14

b) The mine operator and lessee

Question 15

Under which section are safety measures, such as fencing of machinery, covered? a) Section 19 b) Section 21 c) Section 23 d) Section 26

Answer 15

b) Section 21

Question 16

What is the maximum daily working hours for an adult worker in a mine? a) 8 hours b) 10 hours c) 12 hours d) No limit

Answer 16

a) 8 hours

Question 17

Under which section are accident reports in mines mandatory? a) Section 21 b) Section 22 c) Section 23 d) Section 24

Answer 17

d) Section 24

Question 18

Which section of The Mines Act defines “Inspector”? a) Section 2(d) b) Section 4 c) Section 6 d) Section 10

Answer 18

a) Section 2(d)

Question 19

What is the penalty for employing a person below 18 years in a mine? a) ₹500 fine b) ₹1000 fine c) ₹2000 fine or 6 months imprisonment d) ₹5000 fine or 1 year imprisonment

Answer 19

c) ₹2000 fine or 6 months imprisonment

Question 20

Under which section must lighting be provided in every mine? a) Section 16 b) Section 18 c) Section 19 d) Section 20

Answer 20

a) Section 16

Question 21

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the mine owner under The Mines Act? a) Providing drinking water b) Ensuring fair wages c) Ensuring worker safety d) Providing entertainment facilities

Answer 21

d) Providing entertainment facilities

Question 22

The Mines Act prohibits night shifts for which category of workers? a) Men above 45 years b) Women workers c) Contract workers d) Skilled workers

Answer 22

b) Women workers

Question 23

Under which section must canteen facilities be provided if 250+ workers are employed? a) Section 15 b) Section 16 c) Section 17 d) Section 18

Answer 23

c) Section 17

Question 24

What is the rest interval for workers after five continuous hours of work? a) 15 minutes b) 30 minutes c) 45 minutes d) 1 hour

Answer 24

b) 30 minutes

Question 25

Which section empowers the government to make rules for health and safety in mines? a) Section 54 b) Section 58 c) Section 60 d) Section 62

Answer 25

b) Section 58

Question 26

Under which section is the term "worker" defined? a) Section 2(l) b) Section 3 c) Section 5 d) Section 7

Answer 26

a) Section 2(l)

Question 27

What is the penalty for a mine owner if he violates safety provisions under The Mines Act? a) ₹1000 fine b) ₹2000 fine or 3 months imprisonment c) ₹5000 fine or 1-year imprisonment d) ₹10,000 fine or 2 years imprisonment

Answer 27

c) ₹5000 fine or 1-year imprisonment

Question 28

Under which section are measures to control dust and fumes in mines specified? a) Section 18 b) Section 19 c) Section 20 d) Section 21

Answer 28

c) Section 20

Question 29

What is the minimum notice period required for the closure of a mine under Section 20? a) 30 days b) 60 days c) 90 days d) 120 days

Answer 29

b) 60 days

Question 30

Under which section must a register of persons employed in a mine be maintained? a) Section 18 b) Section 19 c) Section 48 d) Section 49

Answer 30

c) Section 48

Question 31

Under The Mines Act, how often should medical examinations be conducted for workers exposed to hazardous conditions? a) Once every 6 months b) Once a year c) Once every 3 years d) Once every 5 years

Answer 31

b) Once a year

Question 32

Who has the power to modify or relax provisions of The Mines Act in special cases? a) The Chief Inspector of Mines b) The Central Government c) The State Government d) The Supreme Court

Answer 32

b) The Central Government

Question 33

What is the rest interval for underground workers after continuous work? a) 30 minutes after 4 hours b) 30 minutes after 5 hours c) 45 minutes after 6 hours d) 1 hour after 5 hours

Answer 33

b) 30 minutes after 5 hours

Question 34

Under which section must a mine manager be appointed? a) Section 14 b) Section 17 c) Section 48 d) Section 49

Answer 34

a) Section 14

Question 35

Which of the following welfare facilities is NOT mandatory under The Mines Act? a) First-aid appliances b) Canteen c) Free education for workers' children d) Shelters/restrooms

Answer 35

c) Free education for workers' children

Question 36

Under which section must a weekly day of rest be provided? a) Section 20 b) Section 21 c) Section 22 d) Section 23

Answer 36

c) Section 22

Question 37

Who is responsible for maintaining ventilation and air quality in an underground mine? a) The mine foreman b) The mine manager c) The Chief Inspector of Mines d) The principal employer

Answer 37

b) The mine manager

Question 38

What is the maximum overtime limit per quarter for a mine worker? a) 25 hours b) 50 hours c) 75 hours d) 100 hours

Answer 38

c) 75 hours

Question 39

Under which section are training and certification for mining staff specified? a) Section 20 b) Section 26 c) Section 30 d) Section 33

Answer 39

b) Section 26

Question 40

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the Chief Inspector of Mines? a) Granting mining licenses b) Conducting inspections c) Enforcing safety regulations d) Investigating accidents

Answer 40

a) Granting mining licenses

Question 41

Under which section must safety equipment, such as helmets and protective gear, be provided? a) Section 16 b) Section 18 c) Section 21 d) Section 22

Answer 41

a) Section 16

Question 42

What is the maximum fine for providing false information under The Mines Act? a) ₹1000 b) ₹2000 c) ₹5000 d) ₹10,000

Answer 42

c) ₹5000

Question 43

Which government body has the authority to make rules regarding mine safety? a) Labour Ministry b) Central Government c) State Government d) Ministry of Mines

Answer 43

b) Central Government

Question 44

Under which section must a mine employer report an accident? a) Section 21 b) Section 22 c) Section 23 d) Section 24

Answer 44

d) Section 24

Question 45

The Mines Act requires employers to provide separate restrooms for which category of workers? a) Only senior employees b) Women workers c) Employees working overtime d) Migrant workers

Answer 45

b) Women workers

Question 46

Which section deals with appointment of safety officers in mines? a) Section 40 b) Section 42 c) Section 44 d) Section 46

Answer 46

b) Section 42

Question 47

How many hours of continuous work require an employer to provide a meal break? a) 4 hours b) 5 hours c) 6 hours d) 8 hours

Answer 47

b) 5 hours

Question 48

Under which section must records of accidents and diseases be maintained? a) Section 24 b) Section 25 c) Section 26 d) Section 27

Answer 48

b) Section 25

Question 49

What is the maximum imprisonment term for violating the safety provisions of The Mines Act? a) 3 months b) 6 months c) 1 year d) 2 years

Answer 49

d) 2 years

Question 50

Which of the following statutory bodies oversees the implementation of The Mines Act? a) Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) b) Labour Tribunal c) Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) d) Coal India Limited

Answer 50

a) Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS)