Mining methods in India

Coal India Limited Integrated Annual Report 2024-25

2026-08-01T00:26:51.115-07:00

50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based on the Coal India Limited Integrated Annual Report 2024-25.

Coal India Limited Integrated Annual Report 2024-25

50 Multiple Choice Questions with Answers

1. Coal India Limited completed how many years in 2025?

A. 25 Years
B. 40 Years
✅ C. 50 Years
D. 75 Years

2. Coal India Limited was established in which year?

A. 1965
B. 1970
✅ C. 1975
D. 1980

3. Coal India Limited is headquartered at:

A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
✅ C. Kolkata
D. Ranchi

4. Coal India operates under which ministry?

A. Ministry of Power
B. Ministry of Steel
✅ C. Ministry of Coal
D. Ministry of Mines

5. Coal India is a:

A. Navratna Company
✅ B. Maharatna Company
C. Miniratna Company
D. Private Company

6. Coal India produced approximately how much coal during FY 2024-25?

A. 703.20 MT
B. 747.63 MT
✅ C. 781.06 MT
D. 820 MT

7. Coal India contributes about what percentage of India's coal production?

A. 55%
B. 63%
C. 68%
✅ D. 74%

8. Coal accounts for nearly what percentage of India's electricity generation?

A. 45%
B. 55%
C. 65%
✅ D. 72%

9. Government of India's shareholding in Coal India as on 31.03.2025 is:

A. 51%
B. 58.50%
✅ C. 63.13%
D. 75%

10. Coal India operates how many mines?

A. 280
B. 290
C. 300
✅ D. 310

11. Number of underground mines operated by Coal India:

A. 110
B. 120
✅ C. 129
D. 150

12. Number of opencast mines:

A. 150
✅ B. 168
C. 180
D. 200

13. Number of mixed mines:

A. 8
B. 10
✅ C. 13
D. 15

14. Coal India's production target by FY 2028-29 is:

A. 850 MT
B. 900 MT
✅ C. 1 Billion Tonnes
D. 1.5 Billion Tonnes

15. Net Zero target of Coal India is:

A. 1 GW
B. 2 GW
✅ C. 3 GW
D. 5 GW

16. Coal India plans to achieve Net Zero by:

A. FY 2025-26
B. FY 2026-27
✅ C. FY 2027-28
D. FY 2030-31

17. Renewable energy target by FY 2029-30 is:

A. 5 GW
B. 6 GW
C. 8 GW
✅ D. 9.5 GW

18. Revenue from Operations during FY 2024-25:

A. ₹1,20,000 Crore
B. ₹1,35,000 Crore
✅ C. ₹1,43,369 Crore
D. ₹1,50,000 Crore

19. PAT during FY 2024-25:

A. ₹30,000 Crore
B. ₹32,500 Crore
✅ C. ₹35,302 Crore
D. ₹40,000 Crore

20. EBITDA during FY 2024-25:

A. ₹45,000 Crore
B. ₹48,000 Crore
✅ C. ₹51,640 Crore
D. ₹55,000 Crore

21. Earnings Per Share (EPS):

A. ₹48.30
B. ₹50.50
C. ₹55.00
✅ D. ₹57.37

22. Total Equity during FY 2024-25:

A. ₹80,000 Crore
B. ₹90,000 Crore
✅ C. ₹99,951 Crore
D. ₹1,10,000 Crore

23. Market Capitalisation:

A. ₹2,10,000 Crore
B. ₹2,30,000 Crore
✅ C. ₹2,45,400 Crore
D. ₹2,80,000 Crore

24. Dividend per share:

A. ₹18.50
B. ₹22.50
✅ C. ₹26.50
D. ₹30.00

25. Dividend payout ratio:

A. 35%
B. 40%
✅ C. 46.19%
D. 52%

26. Return on Average Capital Employed:

A. 18.5%
B. 20.4%
✅ C. 22.86%
D. 25.5%

27. Net Profit Margin:

A. 21.5%
B. 24.8%
✅ C. 27.81%
D. 30%

28. Coal India retained which credit rating?

A. AA
B. AA+
✅ C. AAA
D. A+

29. Long-term debt:

A. ₹5,500 Crore
B. ₹6,200 Crore
✅ C. ₹7,386 Crore
D. ₹8,500 Crore

30. Balance sheet size:

A. ₹2.10 lakh crore
B. ₹2.40 lakh crore
✅ C. ₹2.60 lakh crore
D. ₹3 lakh crore

31. Coal Offtake during FY25:

A. 745 MT
B. 751 MT
✅ C. 762.98 MT
D. 780 MT

32. Number of completed First Mile Connectivity Projects:

A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
✅ D. 37

33. Transport capacity enabled:

A. 300 MTPA
B. 350 MTPA
✅ C. 373.5 MTPA
D. 400 MTPA

34. Solar project secured at Khavda:

A. 100 MW
B. 200 MW
✅ C. 300 MW
D. 500 MW

35. Saplings planted during FY25:

A. 25 lakh
B. 30 lakh
C. 35 lakh
✅ D. 40.38 lakh

36. Eco Parks completed:

A. 20
B. 25
✅ C. 33
D. 40

37. Additional Eco Parks approved:

A. 20
B. 30
✅ C. 44
D. 50

38. Treated mine water supplied:

A. 1,500 lakh KL
B. 2,000 lakh KL
✅ C. 2,513 lakh KL
D. 3,000 lakh KL

39. Number of villages benefited:

A. 600
B. 700
C. 800
✅ D. 880

40. Population benefited:

A. 8 lakh
B. 10 lakh
✅ C. 11.8 lakh
D. 15 lakh

41. CSR expenditure:

A. ₹650 Crore
B. ₹700 Crore
C. ₹800 Crore
✅ D. ₹850.17 Crore

42. Total employees:

A. 2,00,000
B. 2,10,000
✅ C. 2,20,272
D. 2,30,000

43. Employees trained:

A. 75,000
B. 80,000
C. 85,000
✅ D. 93,225

44. Number of Coal Testing Laboratories:

A. 45
B. 50
✅ C. 58
D. 65

45. R&D investment:

A. ₹150 Crore
B. ₹200 Crore
✅ C. ₹245.38 Crore
D. ₹300 Crore

46. New recruits through GATE 2024:

A. 400
B. 500
✅ C. 640
D. 800

47. Number of washeries:

A. 10
B. 11
✅ C. 13
D. 15

48. Solar capacity installed:

A. 150 MW
B. 180 MW
✅ C. 209.08 MW
D. 250 MW

49. Capacity utilization of Coal India:

A. 90.50%
B. 92.25%
✅ C. 94.56%
D. 96.50%

50. Coal India's Vision is:

A. Become India's largest PSU
B. Become a global steel producer
✅ C. Emerge as a global player in the primary energy sector with environmentally and socially sustainable growth
D. Produce one billion tonnes of coal every year

Mine Closure Guidelines–2025

2026-07-31T23:23:30.997-07:00

Multiple Choice Questions (Mine Closure Guidelines–2025)

1. The Mine Closure Plan forms an integral part of:

A. Environmental Clearance
B. Forest Clearance
✔ C. Mining Plan
D. Mining Lease

2. Mine Closure consists of:

A. Final Closure only
B. Temporary Closure only
✔ C. Progressive and Final Mine Closure
D. Abandonment only

3. Progressive Mine Closure activities are carried out:

A. Only after mine closure
✔ B. Throughout the life of the mine
C. After EC
D. After FC

4. Final Mine Closure activities generally commence:

A. Before mining starts
B. During exploration
✔ C. Towards the end of mine life
D. During land acquisition

5. Escrow Account is opened in:

A. Reserve Bank of India
✔ B. Scheduled Bank
C. State Treasury
D. District Collector Office

6. Escrow Account is maintained in consultation with:

A. DGMS
✔ B. Coal Controller Organisation (CCO)
C. IBM
D. CPCB

7. Escrow funds are meant exclusively for:

A. Coal production
B. Machinery purchase
✔ C. Mine Closure activities
D. Land acquisition

8. Base Escrow Rate for Opencast Mines is:

A. ₹10 lakh/ha
B. ₹12 lakh/ha
✔ C. ₹14 lakh/ha
D. ₹20 lakh/ha

9. Base Escrow Rate for Underground Mines is:

A. ₹1 lakh/ha
✔ B. ₹2 lakh/ha
C. ₹5 lakh/ha
D. ₹10 lakh/ha

10. Escrow rates are escalated using:

A. CPI
✔ B. WPI
C. GDP
D. Inflation Index

11. Escrow amount is deposited every:

A. Quarter
B. Month
✔ C. Financial Year
D. Five Years

12. Annual Escrow deposit should be made before:

A. 31 March
B. 30 June
✔ C. 30 September
D. 31 December

13. Interest for delayed Escrow deposit is:

A. 0.5% per month
✔ B. 1% per month
C. 5% per annum
D. 10% per annum

14. Annual Escrow deposits are compounded at:

A. 2%
B. 3%
C. 4%
✔ D. 5%

15. Maximum yearly reimbursement is:

A. 100%
B. 75%
✔ C. 50% of previous year's deposited amount
D. 25%

16. Reimbursement is based on:

A. Production
B. Coal Dispatch
✔ C. Actual Mine Closure Work
D. Profit

17. Which document is mandatory for reimbursement?

A. DGMS Certificate
✔ B. Cost Certificate by Certified Auditor
C. Pollution Certificate
D. Railway Receipt

18. Which certification is also required?

A. Collector Certificate
B. IBM Certificate
✔ C. Self-Certification of Work Done
D. Panchayat Certificate

19. For Opencast mines reimbursement also requires:

A. Drone License
✔ B. Geo-referenced Satellite Image/Drone Survey
C. EC Copy
D. Lease Deed

20. Annual reimbursement claim should be submitted by:

A. 30 June
B. 31 July
✔ C. 30 September
D. 31 December

21. CCO releases reimbursement by:

A. 30 September
B. 30 October
C. 30 November
✔ D. 31 December

22. Progressive Mine Closure status is reviewed every:

A. Year
B. Two years
✔ C. Five years
D. Ten years

23. Five-year closure activities are subjected to:

A. Internal Audit
✔ B. Third Party Monitoring
C. DGMS Inspection
D. Police Verification

24. Minimum percentage of five-year Escrow amount for Community Development is:

A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
✔ D. 25%

25. Community Development activities mainly include:

A. Coal production
B. Machinery purchase
✔ C. Skill Development & Livelihood
D. Mine Survey

26. Claim under one activity should not exceed:

A. Half of Escrow
✔ B. One-third of five-year earmarked amount
C. Entire Escrow
D. 10%

27. Which is a reimbursable activity?

A. Coal transportation
✔ B. Plantation
C. Explosive purchase
D. Coal washing

28. Which is eligible for reimbursement?

A. HEMM purchase
B. Mine development
✔ C. Biological reclamation
D. Drilling

29. Which activity is reimbursable?

A. Coal extraction
B. Hiring Dumper
✔ C. Landscaping
D. Explosives

30. Which activity qualifies?

A. Crusher installation
B. CHP Construction
✔ C. Topsoil Spreading
D. Railway siding

31. Which activity qualifies?

A. Coal loading
✔ B. Rehabilitation of OB Dumps
C. Coal sampling
D. Conveyor installation

32. Which activity qualifies?

A. Production enhancement
B. Drilling
✔ C. Site Cleaning
D. Blasting

33. Which activity qualifies?

A. Mining Machinery Purchase
✔ B. Dismantling Structures
C. Mine Expansion
D. Bench Formation

34. Which is reimbursable?

A. Coal dispatch
✔ B. Boundary Wall/Fencing
C. Crusher
D. Railway

35. Which is reimbursable?

A. HEMM overhaul
✔ B. Environmental Monitoring
C. Coal Handling
D. Mine Opening

36. Which activity qualifies?

A. Coal Stocking
✔ B. Air & Water Quality Monitoring
C. Wagon Loading
D. Coal Crushing

37. Post Closure Monitoring period is:

A. One year
✔ B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Five years

38. Post Mining Closure period is:

A. One year
B. Two years
✔ C. Three years
D. Five years

39. Combined closure period shall not exceed:

A. Five years
B. Six years
✔ C. Seven years
D. Eight years

40. Final Mine Closure Plan is submitted:

A. At Mine Opening
B. During Exploration
✔ C. Five years before intended closure
D. After abandonment

41. Mine Closure Certificate is issued by:

A. DGMS
B. IBM
✔ C. Coal Controller
D. CPCB

42. Final Mine Closure requires:

A. Internal Audit only
✔ B. Third Party Audit
C. Safety Audit only
D. Financial Audit only

43. Remaining balance after post-closure monitoring released is:

A. 50%
B. 75%
✔ C. 90%
D. 100%

44. Remaining balance retained is:

A. 2%
B. 5%
✔ C. 10%
D. 20%

45. The retained 10% fund is meant for:

A. Coal Production
✔ B. Just Transformation
C. Machinery
D. Drilling

46. Just Transformation mainly supports:

A. Mine Expansion
B. Coal Transport
✔ C. Skill Development & Employment
D. Coal Dispatch

47. Failure to deposit Escrow may result in:

A. Appreciation
B. Bonus
✔ C. Withdrawal of Mine Opening Permission
D. Production increase

48. If Mine Closure activities deviate from approved plan, penalty may be:

A. 5%
B. 10%
✔ C. Up to 20% of annual Escrow amount
D. 50%

49. The primary responsibility for Mine Closure lies with:

A. Coal Controller
B. State Government
✔ C. Mine Owner
D. District Collector

50. The purpose of Escrow Account is:

A. Increase production
B. Machinery procurement
✔ C. Ensure financial security for Mine Closure
D. Pay royalty

These questions are based on the Mining Plan & Mine Closure Guidelines for Coal and Lignite Mines, 2025 and the provisions relating to Mine Closure Plans and Escrow Account.

MCQ Question Bank - Set 2

2026-07-25T07:27:06.780-07:00

MCQ Question Bank - Set 2

50 Multiple Choice Questions

Q1. Which organisation is primarily responsible for detailed exploration of coal deposits in India?
A. CMPDI ✅
B. DGMS
C. NTPC
D. GSI

Answer: ✅ A. CMPDI
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Q2. Which fuel is produced through coal gasification?
A. Hydrogen only
B. Syngas ✅
C. Diesel
D. Petrol

Answer: ✅ B. Syngas
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Q3. Mine reclamation is mainly carried out to:
A. Increase pollution
B. Restore mined land ✅
C. Reduce production
D. Increase overburden

Answer: ✅ B. Restore mined land
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Q4. Which type of mine generally has lower production cost per tonne?
A. Underground
B. Opencast ✅
C. Incline
D. Shaft

Answer: ✅ B. Opencast
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Q5. The stripping ratio is mainly associated with:
A. Underground mines
B. Opencast mines ✅
C. Coal washing
D. Coal transport

Answer: ✅ B. Opencast mines
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Q6. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
A. Coal
B. Solar ✅
C. Lignite
D. Coke

Answer: ✅ B. Solar
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Q7. Which gas is the major component of firedamp in underground coal mines?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Methane ✅
C. Nitrogen
D. Oxygen

Answer: ✅ B. Methane
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Q8. Coal beneficiation mainly helps in:
A. Increasing ash
B. Reducing ash content ✅
C. Increasing moisture
D. Increasing sulphur

Answer: ✅ B. Reducing ash content
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Q9. Which organisation regulates mine safety in India?
A. DGMS ✅
B. CIL
C. CMPDI
D. SAIL

Answer: ✅ A. DGMS
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Q10. Afforestation after mining primarily helps in:
A. Increasing erosion
B. Ecological restoration ✅
C. Reducing rainfall
D. Increasing blasting

Answer: ✅ B. Ecological restoration
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Q11. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (11)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q12. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (12)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q13. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (13)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q14. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (14)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q15. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (15)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q16. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (16)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q17. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (17)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q18. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (18)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q19. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (19)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q20. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (20)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q21. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (21)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q22. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (22)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q23. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (23)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q24. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (24)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q25. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (25)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q26. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (26)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q27. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (27)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q28. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (28)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q29. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (29)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q30. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (30)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q31. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (31)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q32. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (32)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q33. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (33)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q34. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (34)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q35. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (35)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q36. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (36)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q37. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (37)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q38. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (38)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q39. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (39)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q40. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (40)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q41. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (41)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q42. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (42)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q43. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (43)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q44. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (44)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q45. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (45)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q46. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (46)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q47. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (47)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q48. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (48)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q49. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (49)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures
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Q50. Which of the following is considered a good mining practice? (50)
A. Ignoring environmental safeguards
B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures ✅
C. Avoiding reclamation
D. Reducing monitoring

Answer: ✅ B. Following scientific mining, safety and environmental measures

MCQ Question Bank - Ministry of Coal

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MCQ Question Bank

Q1. Which organisation prepares the inventory of India's geological coal resources?
A. Coal India Limited
B. Geological Survey of India ✅
C. DGMS
D. NLC India Limited

Answer: ✅ B. Geological Survey of India

Q2. Which type of coalfield contains the largest share of India's coal resources?
A. Tertiary
B. Gondwana ✅
C. Peat
D. Anthracite

Answer: ✅ B. Gondwana

Q3. Which company is the world's largest coal producer?
A. SCCL
B. Coal India Limited ✅
C. NLC India Limited
D. CMPDI

Answer: ✅ B. Coal India Limited

Q4. Coal gasification primarily converts coal into:
A. Liquid oxygen
B. Synthetic gas (syngas) ✅
C. Cement
D. Limestone

Answer: ✅ B. Synthetic gas (syngas)

Q5. Which mining method generally yields the highest production?
A. Underground mining
B. Opencast mining ✅
C. Drift mining
D. Manual mining

Answer: ✅ B. Opencast mining

Q6. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q7. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q8. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q9. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q10. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q11. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q12. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q13. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q14. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q15. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q16. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q17. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q18. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q19. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q20. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q21. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q22. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q23. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q24. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q25. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q26. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q27. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q28. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q29. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q30. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q31. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q32. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q33. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q34. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q35. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q36. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q37. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q38. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q39. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q40. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q41. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q42. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q43. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q44. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q45. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q46. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q47. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q48. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q49. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

Q50. Which of the following is the most important objective of sustainable mining?
A. Maximising pollution
B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection ✅
C. Ignoring mine closure
D. Reducing worker safety

Answer: ✅ B. Scientific resource utilisation and environmental protection

MCQ on Ministry of Coal

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Ministry of Coal

Q1. The Ministry of Coal is primarily responsible for?

A. Exploration and development of coal and lignite
B. Petroleum exploration
C. Power transmission
D. Atomic energy
Answer: A

Q2. SCCL is jointly owned by Government of India and which state?
A. Odisha
B. Jharkhand
C. Telangana
D. Chhattisgarh
Answer: C

Q3. Coal India Limited is a ______ company.
A. Navratna
B. Maharatna
C. Miniratna
D. Private
Answer: B

Q4. CIL headquarters is located at?
A. Delhi
B. Kolkata
C. Ranchi
D. Hyderabad
Answer: B

Q5. India's total geological coal resources as on 01.04.2025 are approximately?

A. 300 billion tonnes
B. 400.7 billion tonnes
C. 250 billion tonnes
D. 500 billion tonnes
Answer: B

Q6. Which state has the highest coal resources?

A. Jharkhand
B. Odisha
C. Chhattisgarh
D. West Bengal
Answer: B

Q7. CMPDI is the nodal agency for?

A. Coal imports
B. Coal exploration
C. Power generation
D. Steel production
Answer: B

Q8. Commercial coal mining auctions were launched in?

A. 2018
B. 2019
C. 2020
D. 2022
Answer: C

Q9. Target for coal gasification by 2030 is?

A. 50 MT
B. 75 MT
C. 100 MT
D. 150 MT
Answer: C

Q10. Financial outlay for coal gasification scheme is?

A. ₹5,000 crore
B. ₹8,500 crore
C. ₹10,000 crore
D. ₹12,000 crore
Answer: B

Q11. Sustainable Development Cell was established in?

A. 2017
B. 2018
C. 2019
D. 2021
Answer: C

Q12. CIL Sustainable Development Policy was developed in?

A. 2010
B. 2013
C. 2016
D. 2020
Answer: B

Q13. Largest coal producer in the world is?

A. SCCL
B. CIL
C. NLCIL
D. BHP
Answer: B

Q14. CIL became operational in?

A. 1973
B. 1975
C. 1980
D. 1985
Answer: B

Q15. Coal linkages for power sector are granted under?

A. NCDP
B. SHAKTI Policy
C. MMDR
D. CMSP
Answer: B

Q16. MSMEs requiring less than 10,000 tonnes/year receive coal through?

A. Railways
B. SNAs
C. Ports
D. Power plants
Answer: B

Q17. Coal distribution policy of 2007 is called?

A. NCDP
B. CMPDI
C. MMDR
D. CSR
Answer: A

Q18. Which sector has the highest coal off-take?

A. Steel
B. Power
C. Cement
D. Others
Answer: B

Q19. Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act enacted in?

A. 2013
B. 2014
C. 2015
D. 2016
Answer: C

Q20. MMDR Amendment enabling sale up to 50% mineral production came in?

A. 2018
B. 2019
C. 2020
D. 2021
Answer: D

Advanced MCQs on Mine Closure

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Advanced MCQs on Mine Closure

1. Which of the following is NOT considered a component of Progressive Mine Closure?

A. Technical reclamation

B. Biological reclamation

C. Skill development of PAPs

D. Extraction of balance reserves after mine closure ✅

Answer: D

2. A project proponent proposes to leave a high overburden dump untreated until mine closure. According to the Guidelines, this is:

A. Permissible

B. Permissible if approved by DGMS

C. Not desirable because progressive reclamation should be carried out during mine life ✅

D. Mandatory

Answer: C

3. Which statement best explains the philosophy behind Progressive Mine Closure?

A. Mine closure starts after coal exhaustion.

B. Mine closure activities should run concurrently with mining operations. ✅

C. Closure starts after final mine closure approval.

D. Closure starts after mine abandonment.

Answer: B

4. The principal objective of "Just Transformation" is to:

A. Increase mine production

B. Replace diesel HEMM

C. Ensure a socially equitable transition after mining ceases ✅

D. Increase royalty collection

Answer: C

5. Under the Guidelines, biological reclamation should preferably utilize:

A. Imported ornamental species

B. Native/local species suitable to the ecosystem ✅

C. Fast-growing exotic species only

D. Commercial timber species only

Answer: B

6. Which activity would NOT normally qualify as repurposing of mined land?

A. Solar power generation

B. Eco-tourism

C. Agriculture

D. Expansion of overburden dumping after mine closure ✅

Answer: D

7. During Final Mine Closure, the project proponent must demonstrate:

A. Only plantation records

B. Compliance with all statutory provisions and approved closure measures ✅

C. Coal quality reports

D. Production achievement

Answer: B

8. Third-party monitoring primarily aims to:

A. Replace Coal Controller inspections

B. Independently verify closure work and expenditure ✅

C. Replace environmental clearance

D. Replace DGMS inspections

Answer: B

9. Final Mine Closure is considered complete only after:

A. Exhaustion of reserves

B. Closure of mine office

C. Acceptance of the Third-Party Audit by Coal Controller ✅

D. Completion of plantation alone

Answer: C

10. Which of the following best reflects sustainable mine closure?

A. Filling only mine voids

B. Returning land to an acceptable or improved condition with future productive use ✅

C. Constructing boundary walls only

D. Planting trees alone

Answer: B

Scenario Based Questions

Answer: B

17. Which closure activity contributes directly to long-term slope stability?

A. Boundary fencing

B. Scientific grading and stabilization of dumps ✅

C. Office demolition

D. Water sprinkling

Answer: B

18. Which monitoring parameter is generally associated with underground mine closure?

A. Subsidence ✅

B. Coal grade

C. Stripping ratio

D. Drill penetration

Answer: A

19. Which factor determines whether repurposing proposals are acceptable?

A. Market value

B. Compatibility with sustainable post-mining land use and approved closure objectives ✅

C. Number of employees

D. Annual production

Answer: B

20. Which organization ultimately certifies successful mine closure?

A. DGMS

D. 1 Jan 2026

Answer: B

Reimbursement

11.

Maximum annual reimbursement excluding accrued interest is:

A. 25%

B. 40%

C. 50% ✅

D. 75%

12.

Annual reimbursement is limited to:

A. Actual expenditure or 50% deposited amount, whichever is less ✅

B. Actual expenditure only

C. Entire expenditure

D. 75%

13.

Annual reimbursement claim must include:

A. Auditor Certificate

B. Self-certification

C. Drone/Satellite evidence

D. All of the above ✅

14.

For Opencast mines, reimbursement requires:

A. Google Earth Image

B. Drone or Georeferenced Orthorectified Multispectral Satellite Image ✅

C. DGPS Survey

D. Mine Plan

15.

Annual reimbursement claims shall be submitted before:

A. 31 July

B. 30 September ✅

C. 31 December

D. 31 March

16.

Coal Controller shall release reimbursement normally by:

A. 30 Sept

B. 31 Oct

C. 31 Dec ✅

D. 31 March

17.

Five-year reimbursement includes:

A. Interest also ✅

B. Principal only

C. WPI adjustment only

D. None

18.

In the year when 5-year reimbursement is claimed:

A. Annual reimbursement also allowed

B. Annual reimbursement not allowed ✅

C. Double reimbursement allowed

D. Interest forfeited

19.

The balance Escrow amount is released after:

A. Progressive Closure

B. Final Mine Closure compliance ✅

C. Production completion

D. Mine abandonment

20.

Final reimbursement requires certification by:

A. DGMS

B. Coal Controller ✅

C. SPCB

D. IBM

Community Development

21.

Minimum amount earmarked for Community Development is:

A. 10%

B. 15%

C. 25% ✅

D. 40%

22.

Community Development expenditure forms part of:

A. Progressive Closure activities ✅

B. Production Cost

C. Capital Cost

D. CSR only

23.

Claim under one Community Development activity cannot exceed:

A. 25%

B. One-third of earmarked five-year amount ✅

C. 50%

D. Entire amount

24.

Community Development primarily includes:

A. Livelihood

B. Skill Development

C. Rehabilitation

D. All of these ✅

25.

The indicative list of Community Development activities is provided in:

A. Appendix VII

B. Appendix VIII

C. Appendix IX ✅

D. Appendix X

Just Transformation

26.

Balance retained after 90% reimbursement is meant for:

A. Mine reopening

B. Just Transformation Fund ✅

C. New machinery

D. Royalty payment

27.

The Just Transformation Fund equals:

A. 5%

B. 10% of balance Escrow amount ✅

C. 20%

D. 25%

28.

The Just Transformation Plan shall be prepared:

A. Before reimbursement of final 90% ✅

B. Before EC

C. Before FC

D. Before production

29.

The Just Transformation Plan shall be implemented through:

A. District Administration only

B. Project Proponent through an implementing agency ✅

C. SPCB

D. DGMS

30.

Major objective of Just Transformation is:

A. Improve production

B. Livelihood generation after mine closure ✅

C. Increase coal reserve

D. Reduce stripping ratio

Compliance

31.

Escrow calculation shall be revised:

A. Every year

B. Every five-year compliance period ✅

C. Every month

D. Never

32.

Five-year Compliance Report shall include:

A. Revised Escrow calculation

B. Revised balance life

C. Closure activities

D. All of these ✅

33.

Existing Escrow Agreements are required to be revised within:

A. Six months

B. One year ✅

C. Two years

D. Five years

34.

Failure to revise Escrow Agreement may attract:

A. Interest only

B. Withdrawal of Mine Opening Permission or penalty ✅

C. Lease cancellation immediately

D. EC suspension

35.

Penalty for non-deposit of annual Escrow amount is:

A. 2% per month

B. 1% per month ✅

C. 5% annually

D. No penalty

Final Closure

36.

Final Mine Closure Plan should be submitted:

A. At mine opening

B. Five years before intended final closure ✅

C. After mine closure

D. Two years before closure

37.

Final Closure is considered complete after:

A. Production stops

B. Third-party audit accepted by Coal Controller ✅

C. DGMS inspection

D. EC expires

38.

Post-mining closure period is:

A. Two years

B. Three years ✅

C. Five years

D. Seven years

39.

Post-closure monitoring period is:

A. One year

B. Two years ✅

C. Three years

D. Five years

40.

Combined duration of closure and monitoring shall not exceed:

A. Five years

B. Six years

C. Seven years ✅

D. Eight years

Analytical Questions

41.

Interest accrued in Escrow Account is:

A. Ignored

B. Included in five-year reimbursement calculation ✅

C. Paid annually

D. Forfeited

42.

Financial Assurance is primarily intended to:

A. Increase mine profit

B. Ensure completion of mine closure even if the owner defaults ✅

C. Pay taxes

D. Finance production

43.

Which of the following is NOT considered while calculating annual Escrow deposit?

A. Total Project Area

B. Balance Production Life

C. Escalated Rate

D. Annual Coal Production ✅

44.

If closure funds become insufficient, who bears additional liability?

A. Ministry of Coal

B. State Government

C. Mine Owner/Project Proponent ✅

D. Coal Controller

45.

Deviation from approved Mine Closure activities may attract penalty up to:

A. 10%

B. 15%

C. 20% of annual Escrow deposit ✅

D. 25%

46.

The Coal Controller may forfeit the Escrow amount when:

A. Production decreases

B. Approved closure measures are not carried out after due notice ✅

C. Mine reserve reduces

D. DGMS recommends

47.

The primary financial objective of the Escrow mechanism is:

A. Revenue generation

B. Financial security for scientific mine closure ✅

C. Employee welfare

D. Equipment modernization

48.

Reimbursement under the Escrow mechanism is processed through:

A. State Government

B. Dedicated Portal (or existing system until portal operational) ✅

C. DGMS Portal

D. CIL ERP

49.

For fly ash dumping in separable abandoned mine voids, the Escrow amount retained is mainly for:

A. Machinery replacement

B. Topsoil management, biological reclamation, safety and environmental monitoring ✅

C. Production enhancement

D. Railway siding

50.

Which statement regarding Escrow Account is correct?

A. It is a one-time deposit.

B. It is linked only with annual production.

C. It provides financial assurance throughout the life of the mine and closure period. ✅

D. It is closed immediately after coal production stops.

Answer: C

Mine Closure Activities – MCQs

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Mine Closure Activities – MCQs

Progressive & Final Mine Closure

Answer: B

7. Which activity is considered biological reclamation?

A. Excavation
B. Plantation of suitable vegetation ✅
C. Coal extraction
D. Road construction

Answer: B

8. Topsoil should preferably be:

A. Disposed into rivers
B. Preserved and reused for reclamation ✅
C. Mixed with coal
D. Burnt

Answer: B

9. Overburden dumps should be:

A. Left untreated
B. Biologically reclaimed and stabilized ✅
C. Excavated again
D. Flooded permanently

Answer: B

10. Landscaping is mainly intended to:

A. Improve coal production
B. Restore the post-mining landscape ✅
C. Increase stripping ratio
D. Improve blasting

Answer: B

Repurposing of Mine Land

11. Which is an acceptable post-mining land use?

A. Agriculture
B. Eco-park
C. Solar energy projects
D. All of the above ✅

Answer: D

12. Mission Amrit Sarovar is associated with:

A. Coal production
B. Waterbody creation and conservation ✅
C. Coal transportation
D. Underground mining

Answer: B

13. Repurposing of mined land may include:

A. Pisciculture
B. Horticulture
C. Green industries
D. All of the above ✅

Answer: D

14. The objective of repurposing is to:

A. Leave land unused
B. Create sustainable future land use ✅
C. Increase mine depth
D. Increase OB dumping

A. Chapter I
B. Chapter II
C. Chapter III ✅
D. Chapter V

Answer: C

Mining Plan & Mine Closure Guidelines (2025)

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Mining Plan & Mine Closure Guidelines (2025)

Answer: B

22. Escrow amount for Opencast Mine (Base Rate):

A. ₹5 lakh/ha
B. ₹10 lakh/ha
C. ₹14 lakh/ha ✅
D. ₹20 lakh/ha

Answer: C

23. Escrow amount for Underground Mine (Base Rate):

A. ₹1 lakh/ha
B. ₹2 lakh/ha ✅
C. ₹5 lakh/ha
D. ₹10 lakh/ha

Answer: B

24. Escrow amount should generally be deposited by:

A. 31st March
B. 30th September ✅
C. 1st January
D. 31st December

Answer: B

25. Interest for delayed Escrow deposit:

A. 0.5% per month
B. 1% per month ✅
C. 5% per year
D. No interest

Further workforce reductions will be seen, he told the wire service, at the rate of 13,000 to 14,000 per year, and that saved capital will be put into its solar mission.

"Coal as you know, we're going to lose business in the next two, three decades," Agarwal told the news agency.

"Solar will take over [from] coal slowly as a major energy provider in the coming years. We are just exploring the possibilities where we can invest in solar wafer production, nobody is [currently] there in the country."

CIL plans to participate in Indian solar auctions and solar wafer manufacturing.

India, which according to data consumed about one million tonnes of coal annually, only makes solar cells and modules at this time.

Over the 2020-2021 year, per statistics from the country's ministry office, CIL has projected its coal tonnage total to be 710Mt.

India is a signatory of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and has committed to a 35% reduction in emissions (versus 2005 levels) by 2030.

Coal India implements carbon offset measures

2021-11-10T05:51:00.001-08:00

CIL has "put special thrust on energy efficiency measures" in a bid to reduce its carbon footprint and has drawn up a five-year plan to offset carbon emissions in all its coal producing companies. CIL accounts for over 80% of domestic coal output through its seven wholly owned subsidiaries.

The statement said that coal companies have several areas for implementing energy efficiency measures "such as colonies, buildings, offices and industrial establishments apart from efficient power supply management." However, it noted that the major opportunity for reduction in carbon emissions comes from heavy earthmoving machines, transport, ventilation and pumping.

With the help of its subsidiaries, CIL has been taking various energy conservation and efficiency measures over the years and now plans to move ahead with emphasis on activities responsible for more environment pollution. It plans to replace its large fleet of diesel-powered heavy earthmoving machines with equipment running on liquefied natural gas (LNG). CIL said: "This will be a major breakthrough in not only cutting down cost but also in reducing carbon emissions."

CIL has taken initiatives to implement a pilot project at some of its mine sites in collaboration with the government owned natural gas corporation GAIL before starting the bulk use of LNG. GAIL will establish an LNG storage and dispensing system, arrange transport of LNG from terminals to mine sites, and will arrange kits and retrofitting.

Indian mining truck manufacturer BEML, which has previously supplied equipment to CIL mines, will provide all technical assistance. It will also monitor and study the performance of dump trucks and engines during the pilot period in collaboration with global engine manufacturer Cummins.

The first pilot project will be undertaken by the end of this year at CIL subsidiary Mahanadi Coalfields' Bharatpur open-pit mine in Odisha. In addition, a comprehensive model is being devised to convert the maximum number of heavy vehicles to LNG in the coming years.

CIL also plans to introduce approximately 1,500 electric vehicles in all its mining areas over the next five years. Around 200 electric vehicles alone will be put in operation by the end of this year.

It noted that water pumping is done on a large scale in both open-pit and underground mines, consuming a lot of energy. CIL plans to introduce around 1,700 energy-efficient motors for pumps in all its mining operations.

CIL will also replace around 5,000 conventional air conditioners and other appliances across its operations with energy-efficient star-rated appliances. Similarly, around 250,000 LED lights will be introduced in place of conventional lights to save energy.

CIL said: "On implementation of aforementioned energy efficiency measures, CIL has envisaged to create a carbon offset of around 2.5 lakh [250,000] tonnes in the next five years."

In March this year, CIL entered into a joint venture with state-owned NLC India to "aggressively" pursue solar energy.

State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) has issued a statement saying it is committed to achieving a carbon offset of over 60,000t by the end of 2021.

GENERAL QUESTIONNAIRE

2021-04-17T07:07:00.000-07:00

GENERAL QUESTIONNAIRE

April ‘2021

1. Which Scheme of Government is involved in replacing incandescent light bulbs with LEDs

a) Ujala scheme b) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana scheme c) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana d) Stand Up India Scheme

2. Which Scheme of Government provides liquefied petroleum gas connection to households

a) Ujala scheme b) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana scheme c) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana d) Stand Up India Scheme

3. Where does India stand as the biggest consumer of oil in the world?

a) First b) second c) third d) fourth

4. India’s current strategic petroleum reserve capacity is

a) 40 million barrels b) 50 million barrels c) 60 million barrels d) 30 million barrels

5. India has how many operating terminals for liquefied natural gas.

a) 03 b) 04 c) 05 d) 06

6. Where does India stand as the largest refiner in the world?

a) First b) second c) third d) fourth

7. India’s per capita emissions today are at

a) 1.5 tonnes of CO2 b) 2 tonnes of CO2 c) 2.5 tonnes of CO2 d) 3 tonnes of CO2

8. The total installed power generation capacity, including from renewable energy sources, in the country as on Feb, 2021, is ..

a) 479.1 GW b) 379.1 GW c) 579.1 GW d) 279.1 GW

9. What percent of 114 Coal Blocks have been allocated for Commercial Mining :

a) 20% b) 30% c) 33% d) 50%

10. Coal India has assigned CIMFR & QCI for what job?

a) Third Party Coal Sampling b) Auction of Coal c) Drilling & Exploration of Coal d) none of the above

11. Which policy of the government looks after allocation of future coal linkages in a transparent manner for power sector consumers?

a) LoA-FSA b) SHAKTI c) UTTAM d) FMC

12. How many projects have been planned to be taken up in First Mile Connectivity(FMC) in Phase-I

a) 40 b) 25 c) 35 d) 50

13. How many coal mines were de-allocated by the orders of Hon’ble Supreme Court?

a) 104 b) 204 c) 304 d) 404

14. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for undertaking different developmental activities is under which act / guidelines?

a) DPE guidelines & Companies Act’ 2013 b) MoC guidelines & Companies Act’2013 c) GOI guidelines & Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020 d) DPE guidelines & Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020

15. Under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) a company shall ensure that it spends, in every financial year :

a) at least 02 per cent. of the average net profits of the company made during the three immediately preceding financial years

b) at least 03 per cent. of the average net profits of the company made during the three immediately preceding financial years

c) at least 04 per cent. of the average net profits of the company made during the three immediately preceding financial years

d) at least 05 per cent. of the average net profits of the company made during the three immediately preceding financial years

16. The consumption / actual supply of coal (including import) in the year 2019-20 in India was :

a) 855.307 MT b) 955.307 MT c) 895.307 MT d) 995.307 MT

17. The overall demand of coal for 2020-21 in India was estimated at :

a) 985 MT b) 1085 MT c) 1185 MT d) 1285 MT

18. For E-Auction of coal in Coal India Limited – which scheme was introduced in 2020 for reducing dependence of the country on imports

a) Special Spot E-Auction b) Special Forward E-Auction c) Exclusive E-Auction d) Special Spot E-Auction for Import substitution

19. Under E-Auction of coal in Coal India Limited – any Indian buyer can procure coal through a consumer friendly single window in a simple and transparent manner for their own consumption or for trading under which mode :

a) Special Spot E-Auction b) Special Forward E-Auction c) Exclusive E-Auction d) Spot E-Auction

20. Under E-Auction of coal in Coal India Limited – any Indian buyer including traders can procure coal with a longer validity period of lifting under which mode :

a) Special Spot E-Auction b) Special Forward E-Auction c) Exclusive E-Auction d) Spot E-Auction

21. Under E-Auction of coal in Coal India Limited – which mode was introduced in 2015-16 to make the coal available to the power producers with a flexible period of lifting :

a) Special Spot E-Auction b) Special Forward E-Auction c) Exclusive E-Auction d) Spot E-Auction

22. Under E-Auction of coal in Coal India Limited – which mode was introduced in 2015-16 to make the coal available for non-power consumers including CPP with flexible period of lifting :

a) Special Spot E-Auction b) Special Forward E-Auction c) Exclusive E-Auction d) Spot E-Auction

23. Which Scheme was launched by Ministry of Coal in 2017 for allocation of future coal linkages in a transparent manner to power plants who became stressed due to want of long term coal linkages :

a) New Coal Distribution Policy (NCDP) b) Fuel Supply Agreement (FSA)

c)Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala Transparently in India (SHAKTI) d) All of the above.

24. Which of the 02 states in India constitute 50% of the total available coal reserves :

a) West Bengal & Jharkhand b) Jharkhand & Odisha c) Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh d) Odisha & Chhattisgarh

25. Based on the result of Regional / Promotional Exploration of coal, where the boreholes are normally placed 1-2 Km apart, the resources are classified into “Indicated” or Inferred” category. For subsequent detailed exploration of “Proved” reserve in the selected blocks, boreholes are done at a distance of

a) Less than 200 mtr apart b) Less than 400 mtr apart c) Less than 600 mtr apart d) Less than 800 mtr apart

Answers

1)a 2)b 3) c 4) a 5) c 6) d 7) a 8) b 9) c 10) a 11) b 12) c 13) b 14) a 15) a 16) b 17) b 18) d 19) d 20) a 21) b 22) c 23) c 24) b 25) 5

GENERAL QUESTIONNAIRE ON PARTICULATE MATTER

2021-04-14T01:12:00.000-07:00

GENERAL QUESTIONNAIRE ON PARTICULATE MATTER

April ‘2021

1. What is particulate matter?

Particulate matter (PM) has a diameter of or below 10 microns and is referred to as PM10. Dust particles with a diameter of less than 2.5 microns are referred to as PM 2.5 or PM 1 for particles below 1 micrometer.
Particulate matter comes from multiple sources, and is generated during the combustion of fossil fuels and wood. Fine dust is also generated by abrasion and by airborne dust. Other emissions, such as from agricultural sources (sulfur oxides, ammonia, nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds-VOC) also impact human health.

The control of particulate matter pollution is of considerable importance in the protection of human health: PM10 fine dust particles are able to enter the bronchial tubes and finer particles may migrate unhindered into the deepest airways all the way into the blood stream. This particulate matter causes inflammatory reactions of the respiratory tract, which can lead to serious health problems such as COPD, bronchitis, lung cancer but also strokes and circulatory problems.

2) Which category of particulate matter is most harmful to human health ?

How does air polluted with particulate matter affect human beings ?

Regarding the size of particles, the smaller the particle size the greater will be the damage the cause to the living bodies. For the chemical composition, the presence of silica and asbestos particles exerts destruction of the respiratory vessels and the whole system damage. Particle size less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter is more harmful to human beings cause particles can affect both your lungs and your heart.

3) Particulate matter, how small is it?

Particulate matter is a collective name for all particles that are present in the air. The larger particles like dust and pollen are visible, but the smaller particulate matter is so small you cannot see it. This is what makes particulate matter an intangible subject, you cannot see it and therefore you do not know it is there. However, this does not mean that it does not affect your health. Research shows that particulate matter affects your health at all concentrations and especially the smallest particles are the most harmful to your body. But how small is particulate matter actually?

Particulate matter is, based on the size of the particle, classified in four groups: PM10, PM2.5, PM1 and Ultra-fine particulate matter. To clarify how small this really is, we compare the size of the largest particle from each particulate matter group with the diameter of a human hair.

4) What is PM10 ?

Particulate matter that is classified as PM10, are all particles that are smaller than 1/5th of a human hair. These particles are smaller than 0.001 cm. By comparison, the largest PM10 particle fits 1.000 times in 1 cm.

Examples of PM10 particles are pollen, fungi and red blood cells.

5) What is PM2.5 ?

Particulate matter that is classified as PM2.5, are all particles that are smaller than 1/20th of a human hair. These particles are smaller than 0.00025 cm. By comparison, the largest PM2.5 particles fits 4.000 times in 1 cm.

Examples of PM2.5 particles are bacteria, combustion particles and organic compounds.

6) What are PM1 and Ultra-fine particulate matter

PM1 is, together with Ultra-fine particulate matter, the smallest particulate matter and also most dangerous to your health. These particles are so small that they easily pass through the lung vesicles and reach the entire body. Ultra-fine particulate matter even ends up in the brain.

PM1 particles are 1/50th of a human hair and are smaller than 0.0001 cm. By comparison, the largest PM1 particle fits 10.000 times in 1 cm. The largest Ultra-fine particle even fits 100.000 times in 1 cm.

Examples of PM1 and Ultra-fine particles are traffic emissions, combustion particles, cigarette smoke and viruses.

GENERAL MCQ

2021-04-10T05:24:00.000-07:00

GENERAL MCQ

April ‘2021

1) Who owns the overall responsibility of determining policies and strategies in respect of exploration and development of coal & lignite reserves in India?

a) Coal India Limited b) CMPDI c) Ministry of Coal d) Central Govt of India

2) What is the ratio of equity capital between Govt of Telangana & Govt of India in Singareni Collieries Company Limited?

a) 51:49 b) 50:50 c) 49:51 d) None of the above

3) Administration of Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development) Act, 1957 (20 of 1957) is done by?

a) Coal India Limited b) Ministry of Coal c) Central Govt of India d) Respective State Governments

4) Allocation of Coal Blocks is done by?

a) Coal India Limited b) Ministry of Coal c) Central Govt of India d) Respective State Governments

5) CMPFO an autonomous body is under the administrative control of ?

a) Coal India Limited b) Ministry of Coal c) Central Govt of India d) None of the above

6) Office of the Coal Controller’s Organization (CCO) a subordinate office is under the administrative control of ?

a) Coal India Limited b) Central Govt of India c) Ministry of Coal d) None of the above

7) Indian Institute of Coal Management - IICM that imparts multi-disciplinary management development programmes is under the control of?

a) MoC b) CIL c) Govt of India d) CMPDI

8) Coal India Limited has manpower of

a) 4 Lakh b) 3 Lakh c) 2.6 Lakh d) 2 Lakh

9) The geological reserve of Indian coal as on 01.04.2019 is

a) 326.05 Bt b) 420.20 Bt c) 526.20 Bt d) 316.05 Bt

10) Maximum coal reserve in India lies in the depth of ?

a) 0-300 Mtrs b) 300-600 Mtrs c) 600-1200 Mtrs d) above 1200 Mtrs

11) The Lignite coal reserve of India as on 01.04.2020 is

a) 46.02 Bt b) 50.20 Bt c) 40.20 Bt d) 60.25 Bt

12) Northern Eastern Coalfields Limited is under administrative control of

a) CIL b) Ministry of Coal c) ECL d) CCL

13) The overall coal production of India in 2020-21 was targeted at

a) 728.5 Mt b) 828.5 Mt c) 628.5 Mt d) 528.5 Mt

14) The overall coal production of Coal India Limited in 2020-21 was targeted at

a) 810 Mt b) 910 Mt c) 710 Mt d) 610 Mt

15) How many subsidiaries are there in Mahanadi Coalfields Limited

a) 3 b) 4 c) 2 d) 5

16) How many subsidiaries are there in South Eastern Coalfields Limited

a) 3 b) 4 c) 2 d) 5

Answers :

1. c 2. a 3. b 4. b 5. b 6. c 7. b 8. c 9. a 10. a 11. a

12. a 13. b 14. c 15. b 16. c

Long Wall Mining - A preview

2020-04-13T21:19:00.001-07:00

GENERAL MCQ ABOUT CIL

2015-12-10T20:05:00.001-08:00

1) How many percent shares does the Union Government of India owns in CIL ?

a) 85.65% b) 95.65% c) 79.65% d) 75.65%

2) When was CIL was conferred the Maharatna status by the Union Government of India?

a) April 2011 b) Nov 2011 c) April 2012 d) Nov 2012

3) When was CIL was included in the 30-member BSE SENSEX ?

a) 8 August 2010 b) 8 August 2011 c) 8 August 2012 d) 8 August 2013

4) Production from open cast mines of CIL during 2014-15 was to the tune of _________% of total production of 494.24 MT.

a) 82 % b) 85 % c) 93 % d) 97%

5) How many coal washeries does CIL operate ?

a) 10 b) 20 c) 15 d) 25

6) How many non-coking coal washeries are presently operative in CIL?

a) 12 b) 3 c) 10 d) 5

7) Which are the two companies which do not produce coking coal ?

a) NCL & SECL b) NCL & MCL c) CCL & MCL d) WCL & NCL

8) Which company provides technical and consulting services to CIL

a) CMAL b) CMPDI c) CIAL d) NEC

9) What percentage of CIL shares does the Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) hold ?

a) 15% b) 5% c) 9 % d) 12%

10) Approximately what percent of expenditure does CIL spends for employee benefits ?

a) 40% b) 30% c) 50% d) 60 %

Answers :

1. c 2. a 3. b 4. c 5. c 6. b 7. b 8. b 9. c 10. c

COAL BENEFICIATION AND ITS USES

2015-12-10T17:50:00.000-08:00

RAW COAL ASH% AVAILABLE AT PRESENT IN INDIA

Type of coal	RC Ash% limit
Coking Coal	About 35%
Non-Coking Coal	About 40-45%

Among the above consumers, majority of demand of coal is by steel & power sector. Steel sector require coking coal of ash% within a range of 18+0.5 whereas power sector require non-coking coal of ash% within a range of 33.5+0.5.

Why Indian Coals contain High Ash?

Indian coals contain high ash content because of its formation thro’ drift origin.

Moreover, the quality of Run of Mine (RoM) coal from Indian mines is continuously deteriorating due to increased Opencast mining operation leading to admixtures of stone/ shale with coal.

Major Pollutants in Coal

Ash :

§ Primary Minerals resulting Inherent Ashes

§ Secondary Generated Minerals resulting Intermediate Ashes

§ Inorganic rock forming External Ashes

Sulfur :

§ Organic Sulfur – difficult to remove

§ Inorganic Sulfur – Pyrite (often contains the heavy metals), Marcasite, Gypsum and other sulfate minerals.

BENEFICIARIES/ CLIENTELE

Coal Consumers

Metallurgical coking coal - Steel Sector (viz. SAIL etc.)

Non-coking coal/ Washery Middlings - Power Sector &

Non-core sector consumers including Cement, Sponge Iron, Brick and Fertilizer

MOTORS AND GENERATORS

2015-12-08T20:04:00.001-08:00

DC motor

Comstruction - Synchronous motor

Induction Motor

1. Centrifugal switch is absent in which of the single phase induction motor?

1. Shaded pole motor.

2. PSC (permanent split capacitor) motor.

3. Split phase motor.

4. None of the above.

2) A motor armature conductor of length 0.5 m is exposed to a flux density of 4 Wb / m². Calculate the force experienced by the conductor, when the armature current is 5 Amp?

1) 15 N.

2) 20 N.

3) Can’t be determined.

4) None of these.

3) In case of induction motors the ratio of length to pole pitch for minimum cost, is taken as

1. 1.0.

2. 1.5 to 2.

3. 2 to 3.

4. 3 to 5.

4) The use of double squirrel cage winding on the rotor provides

1. low noise.

2. reduced starting torque.

3. a large starting torque.

4. higher efficiency.

5) Which of the following machine is invariably provided with forced ventilation?

1. Fractional horse power slow speed motor.

2. Fractional horse power high speed motor.

3. Hermetically sealed motor of refrigerator.

4. 50 MW generator in a power plant.

6) In induction motors, there is large decrease in maximum power factor when the dispersion coefficient is ________________.

1. decreased.

2. increased.

3. remains same.

4. kept constant to certain value.

7) In induction motor when the length of the air gap is increased, the magnetizing current of the motor increases while the short circuit current __________________.

1. increased.

2. decreased.

3. kept constant to certain value.

4. remains unchanged.

8) In electrical machines the material preferred for pole shoes of electromagnets is

1. copper.

2. aluminium.

3. pure iron.

4. lead.

9) Which of the following gives materials in order of decreasing values of permeability?

1. Permalloy, nickel, air, water.

2. Cobalt, nickel, aluminium, iron.

3. Pure iron, silicon iron, aluminium, bismuth.

4. Silver, copper, aluminium, iron.

10) Hunting phenomenon is observed in which motor?

1. Synchronous motor.

2. DC motor.

3. Induction motor.

4. Both A and C.

11. Reluctance and hysteresis motors are the types of which electrical motor?

1. 1 - Φ synchronous motor.

2. 3 - Φ induction motor.

3. Stepper motor.

4. DC motor.

12. In most condition which frame of motor will be preferred?

1. Open type.

2. Totally enclosed fan cooled.

3. Drip proof.

4. Splash proof.

13. The wattage rating of a ceiling fan motor will be

1. 200 - 250 W.

2. 250 - 500 W.

3. 50 - 150 W.

4. 10 - 20 W.

14. A load of 900 lbs is to be raised with a lift car weighting 855 lbs at a speed of 110 feet per minute, the over balance being 40 % and percentage efficiency 45 %. Find the horse power of the motor without counterweight

1. 10 HP.

2. 13 HP.

3. 14 HP.

4. 15 HP.

15. Magnetic circuit with cross sectional area of 20 cm² is to be operated at 50 Hz from 120 V_rms supply. The number of turns required to active a peak magnetic flux density of 1.8 T in the core flux is

1. 150.

2. 160.

3. 170.

4. 180.

16. Mechanical energy is supplied to DC generator at the rate of 4200 J / s. The generator delivers 32.2 Amp at 120 V. What is the percentage efficiency of the generator?

1. 92 %.

2. 95 %.

3. 96 %.

4. 98 %.

17. If a shunt generator delivers 100 A at 200 V, and the resistances of the shunt field and armature are 100 ohms and 0.01 ohms respectively, the generator emf will be

1. 201.02 V.

2. 205 V.

3. 210 V.

4. 212 V.

18. We can apply source transformation to voltage source when a resistance is connected to it in

1. series.

2. parallel.

3. any one of the connection.

4. no resistance is connected.

19. Universal motor have which of the following application?

1. Domestic pump.

2. Food mixer.

3. Traction.

4. Lift.

20. A 3 stack stepper motor has 12 teeth on stator as well as on rotor. Determine the step size when each stack excited?

1. 10°.

2. 24°.

3. 30°.

4. 45°.

ANSWERS

1.2 2.4 3.2 4.3 5.3 6.2

7.4 8.3 9.1 10.1 11.1 12.2

13.3 14.1 15.1 16.1 17.1 18.1

19.2 20.1

Questionare on CMR & CMA

2015-11-21T21:22:00.000-08:00

Questionare on CMR & CMA

Q1. Which cut is used for solid blasting in Indian coal Mines

a) Fan cut b) burn cut c) wedge cut d) drag cut

Q2. Permitted explosives are safe to use because

a) They have less strength

b) they have low velocity of detonation

c) they do not produce much noise during blasting

d) special chemical are used to extinguish the spark produced during blasting.

Q3. Burden is the distance between

a) Two blast holes in same row

b) distance between two rows

c) distance between first row of blast holes and bench

d) d) none of the above

Q4. Which of the following explosive have maximum strength

a) ANFO b) TNT c) RDX d) Nitroglycerine

Q5. To measure the performance of blasting which factor is calculated

a) Tonnage factor b) space factor c) stripping ratio d) Powder factor

Q6. What is the formula for blast ability?

a) B = c / t b)B=t / c c) B = c + t d) B= c X t

Where B = Blast ability c = compressive strength t = tensile strength of a rock

Q7 As per provision of regulation 170 (1a)(b) of CMR 1957 danger zone is an area
falling a radius of —

a) 100 m b) 150 m c) 200m d) 300m

Q8 While blasting in hot strata the temperature of hole should not exceed

a)50^oc b)60^oc c) 70^o c d) 80^oc

Q9 Fly rocks during opencast blasting is controlled by

a) Pop shooting b) Plaster shooting c) muffled blasting d) overcharging

Q10 While dealing with Misfire shot the relieving hole is drilled at a distance not less than

a) 10 m b) 20m c) 30 m d)40 m

Q11 As per CMR the recapping of rope is done once at least in every

a) 3 month b) 4 months c) 6 months d) 1 year.

Q12 What is the maximum angle of fleet is permissible in winding as per CMR

a) 1 b) 1.5 c) 2 d)2.5

Q13 A coal seam is said to be of degree III if rate of emission of gas in m3/te of coal raised is

a) is equal to 10 b) less than 10 c) more than 10 d) in between 1 to 10

Q14 Reportable injury means any injury other than serious bodily injury, which involves the enforced absence of injured person from work for a period of

a) 24 hours or more b) 36 hours or more c) 48 hours or more d) 72 hours or more

Q15 When the air and mineral flow is in same direction the ventilation is known as

a) Homotropal ventilation b) antitropal ventilation c) boundary ventilation

d) natural ventilation

Q16 Roof falls are more common if the face is at

a) Right angles to the main cleat

b) Parallel to the main cleat

c) 60 degrees to the main cleat

d) None of the above

Q17 A seam is worked at a depth of 70 mtrs . from surface and the width of the galleries is 3.2 mtr the dimension of the pillar should not exceed

a) 15.0 mtrs

b) 16.5 mtrs

c) 19.5 mtrs

d) 13.5 mtrs

Q18 In board and pillar panel worked in conjunction with hydraulic slowing extraction line preferred is

a) Step diagonal

b) Diagonal

c) Steep diagonal

d) Straight

Q19 emulsion explosive is mixture of

a) Ammonium nitrate, TNT, NG

b) Ammonium nitrate, TNT, guar gum

c) Ammonium nitrate, NG , water

d) Ammonium nitrate, water, hollow microballons

Q20 Coalfication has taken place in order of

a) Peat. Lignite, bituminous, anthracite

b) Lignite, peat, bituminous, anthracite

c) Peat, lignite, anthracite, bituminous

d) Bituminous, peat, anthracite, lignite

Q21 coal seams are normally found in

a) Sedimentary rocks

b) Igneous rocks

c) Metamorphic rocks

d) Any type of rocks

Q22 In India a coal seam is defined as a thick coal seam if its thickness is

a) 3m or more

b) 3.5 m or more

c) More than 4.8 m

d) 2.5m or more

Q23 black damp is a mixture of

a) CO2+N2

b) CH4+CO

c) CO+ CO2

d) O2 + H2S

Q24 When working approaches waterlogged areas apparatus used as precautionary measure is

a) Diamond drilling

b) Bum side boring

c) Jackhammer drilling

d) Chilled shot drilling

Q25 Keps are used in

a) Koepe winding

b) Direct haulage

c) Endless haulage

d) Drum winding

Q26 Chasnala mine disaster was due to

a) Fire

b) Inundation

c) Explosion

d) Noxious gases

Q27 permissible dust concentration in Indian mines is

a) 3mg/m2 of air

b) 4mg/m2 of air

c) 3.5mg/m3 of air

d) 5mg/m2 of air

Q28 Factor of safety for winding rope is

a) 10 b) 15 c) 5 d) 7.5

Q29 Life of winding rope is

a) 4.5 years

b) 14 months

c) 2 years

d) 3.5years

Q30 Runaway switch is used in

a) Rope haulage

b) Winding

c) Belt conveyor

d) Aerial ropeway

Q31 The purpose of wire gauge in flame safety lamp is

a) To prevent the passage of flame from inside lo the outside of the lamp

b) To prevent the passage of CH4 from outside to the inside of the lamp

c) To disperse the combustion gases uniformly

d) For proper circulation of air current

Q32 The hopkalite used in CO detector is a mixture of MnO2 and

a) Lead oxide

b) Copper oxide

c) NaCl

d) Silica gel

Q33 Sell-rescuer can be used upto_______% of CO

a) 2 b) 3 c) 1.5 d) 2.5

Q34 According to CMR 1957 CH4 % in return airway should not exceed

a) 1% b) 1.75% c) 0.75% d) 1.25%

Q35 the wet bulb temperature in development faces should not exceed

a) 33^oC b) 32.5^oC c) 33.5^oC d) 30^oC

Q36 In contiguous seams means the parting between two seams is within

a) 10m b) 9m c) 15m d) 20m

Q37 which of the following instruments is used to measure the cooling power of the air

a)Anemometer

b)Velometer

c) Manometer

d) Katathermometer

Q38 Joining of two ropes is called as

a) Splicing b) Capping c) Interlocking d) Gassing

Q39 Clifton pulley is used in

a) Direct rope haulage

b) Main and tail rope haulage

c) Gravity haulage

d) Endless rope haulage

Q40 when shot hole is blasted at a quarry face, fracture of rock takes place by

a) Compression shock wave

b) Reflected shock wave

c) Both by compression and tensile

d) By gas pressure

Q41 The minimum accuracy of colliery triangulation survey is aimed at

a) 1 in 5000

b) 1 in 7000

c) 1 in 10000

d) 1 in 15000

Q42 Fast and accurate extension of center lines in long tunnels can be done by

a) Miners dial

b) Theodolite

c) Laser beam ranger

d) Strings with chalk marks

Q43 Mechanized opencast mining in India is economically feasible at present if the overburden to coal ratio is approximately up to

a) 1 in 2 b) 1 in 4 c) 1 in 8 d) 1 in 10

Q44 for overburden removal with shovel dumper combination the optimum size of the dumper depends on

a) The distance of the haul

b) Size of the shovel

c) Size of the shovel and the distance of haul

d) Tonnage to be handled

Q45 In an underground coal mine the place where explosive is stored in underground is called as

a) Reserve station

b) Shelter

c) Magazine

d) None of the above

Q46 For heavy duty crushing on hard material the type of jaw crusher normally selected is

a) Blake type double toggle

b) Dodge type

c) Single toggle type

d) None of the above

Q47 To separate two finely divided solids from one another the process to be selected is

a) Floating

b) Washing

c) Jigging

d) None of the above

Q48 A Zn deposit is formed by a geological process is called

a) Hydrothermal

b) magmatic separation

c) supergene

d) None of the above

Q49 Cut and fill sloping can be operated

a) Underhand only

b) Overhand only

c) Both underhand and overhand

d) None of the above

Q50 If the RQD of the ore and wall rock are low, the method of sloping selected will be

a) Shrinkage

b) Sublevel caving

c) Block caving

d) Cut and fill

Answers :

1.c	2.d	3.c	4.c	5.d	6.a	7.d	8.d	9.c	10.a
11.c	12.b	13.c	14.d	15.a	16.b	17.b	18.a	19.d	20.a
21.a	22.c	23.a	24.b	25.d	26.c	27.d	28.a	29.a	30.a
31.a	32.c	33.b	34.c	35.a	36.b	37.d	38.a	39.d	40.c
41.a	42.c	43.c	44.c	45.a	46.a	47.a	48.a	49.c	50.c

Questionare on Coal India Limited

2015-11-08T04:52:00.003-08:00

Questionare on Coal India Limited

1) Coal India is spread over ______ provincial states of India

a) 6 b) 7 c) 8 d) 9

2) Which is the foreign subsidiary of Coal India Limited ?

a) Coal India Africana Limitada b) Coal Africana Limitada c) Coal Indiana Africana Limitada

d) None of the above

3) Coal India is spread over how many areas :

a) 80 b) 81 c) 82 d) 83

4) Indian Institute of Coal Management, Ranchi, operates under which company :

a) Central coalfields Ltd. b) Coal India Ltd. c) Bharat Coking Coal Limited d) None of the above

5) When was CIL granted the Maharatna Status :

a) April 2011 b) November 2012 c) April 2012 d) November 2011

6) Mission of Coal India is :

a) To produce and market the planned quantity of coal and coal products, effectively, efficiently and economically in an eco-friendly manner with due regard to safety, conservation and quality.

b) To produce and market the planned quantity of coal efficiently and economically in an eco-friendly manner with due regard to safety, conservation and quality.

c) To produce and market the planned quantity of coal and coal products efficiently and economically in an eco-friendly manner with due regard to safety, conservation and quality.

d) None of the above.

7) Which two of the subsidiary companies of CIL Limited are in the elite club of 100 MTs coal producing companies :

a) NCL & MCL b) SECL & MCL c) SECL & NCL d) MCL & NCL

8) How much percent of shareholding of Coal India Limited does the President of India, acting through ministry of coal, Govt.of India holds :

a) 100% b) 79.5% c) 89.65% d) 90%

9) Which national award was bagged by Coal India Limited (CIL) for its contribution in the field of 'encouragement to sports through Corporate Social Responsibility'

a) Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar

b) Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.

c) Dronacharya award

d) Arjuna award.

10) When did Coal India make it to the 30-stock Sensex

a) 8 August 2010 b) 8 August 2011 c) 8 August 2012 d) 8 August 2013

11) Which of the three companies were incorporated to Coal India Limited in 1975

a) CMPDIL, CCL & BCCL b) CMPDIL, BCCL & ECL c) CMPDIL, CCL & ECL d) CMPDIL, ECL and WCL

12) What was the earlier name of Coal India Limited after nationalization :

a) Coal Authority Ltd b) Coal Mines Authority Ltd c) Coal India Authority Ltd d) Coal Authorities of India Ltd

13) The annual production of Coal India during 2014-15 was

a) 492.13 Million Tonnes b) 495.13 Million Tonnes c) 493.23 Million Tonnes d) 494.23 Million Tonnes

14) Raw coal off-take during FY ending 2015 was :

a) 489.34 MTs b) 499.34 MTs c) 479.34 MTs d) 469.34 MTs

15) Over Burden Removal during 2014-15 was :

a) 890.80 Million Cu.Mtrs b) 889.80 Million Cu.Mtrs c) 891.80 Million Cu.Mtrs d) 892.80 Million Cu.Mtrs

Answers :

1. c	2. a	3. b	4. b	5. a	6. c	7. b	8. c	9. a	10. b
11. d	12. b	13. d	14. a	15. b

Energy Scenario in India

2013-05-21T23:09:00.001-07:00

Energy is vital for industrial development leading to economic growth.

In India, share of Thermal Energy is 64.6 %, Hydro : 24.7 %, Nuclear : 2.9% and Renewable:7.7 %.

Overall installed power generation capacity is around 1,51,000 MW. The soaring demand for power will necessitate a doubling of the installed capacity to the tune of 3,00,000 MW in the year 2020 as per planning Commission Projection.

Considering the limited reserve potentiality of petroleum & natural gas, eco-conservation restriction on Hydel project and geo-political perception of nuclear power, coal will be the backbone for development of power and continue to occupy centre-stage of India 's energy scenario.

As per Coal India’s estimation as of April, 2012, the coal reserves in India are 293.49 Billion Tonnes (B Te) upto a depth of 1200 m. Of these, 118 B Te (40.25%) are proven and the share of Eastern Regional States is: Jharkhand - 40.16 B Te (33.99%), Odisha - 25.54 B Te (21.62%) and West Bengal - 12.42 B Te (10.51) with an overall total of 78.13 B Te (66.15%).

During 2010-11, India produced 518 Million Tonnes (MT) of coal and Coal India Ltd. (CIL) contributed to 85% (440 MT) from 21 of the 27 Coalfields.

Out of over 2 Lakh ha of Mine Lease (ML) area, 55000 ha is forest land diverted to CIL for coal mining.

During 2011-12, the total coal production in India was 539.940 MT and CIL contributed 435.84 MT (80.7%).

Future requirement of Power

An official statement from PMO: Prime Minister told the Industry Leaders “Power crisis is a national challenge”.

The Prime Minister underlined that the power sector is involved in the process of nation building and there is a need to reduce risks to make the power projects viable.

It is estimated that the country would require additional power generation capacity of around 85,000 MW by financial year 2017. That translates to a capacity addition of about 17,000 MW per year.

It is estimated that approximately 18,500 MW of projects commissioned after March, 2009 are likely to generate only 55% of their actual output due to domestic fuel constraints.

Coal Mining

OPENCAST MINING (OCP)

UNDERGROUND MINING (UGP)

During 2011-12, all-India coal production from OC has been 488.108 MT (90%) as compared to 477.839 MT during 2010-11.

The production of coal from UG mines is 51.832 MT (10%) and 54.855MT, respectively, for the same period.

The OC mines achieved a growth of 2.15% while UG mine declined to 5.51%.

Energy Quiz

2013-03-08T09:20:00.001-08:00

1. What is energy?

2. What sector of our society consumes the most energy?

a. transport b. commerce c. residential d. industry

3. Can you name the two main forms of energy?

4. Can energy be created or destroyed?

a. Yes b. No

5. Most energy conversions produce …

a. motion b. sound c. heat d. light

6. Where does all our energy in the world come from?

a. food b. sun c. fossil fuels d. inside the earth

7. What produces the sun’s energy?

8. What does “photo “ mean in words like photosynthesis, photovoltaic and photograph?

a. light b. picture c. energy d. colour

9. What happens when light hits a surface?

a. reflected b. absorbed c. both reflected and absorbed

10. How do plants get their energy?

11. Where did the energy of your body ultimately come from?

12. Electricity consumption is measured in ...

a. amperes b. volts c. kilowatt-hours d. watts

13. The kilowatt is equal to...

a. 10 watts b. 100 watts c. 1000 watts d. one million watts

14. What is electricity?

15. How do most Indian electricity power plants get their energy?

a. water b. electricity c. fossil fuels d. wind

16. Where does coal come from?

17. What are the advantages of using coal for electricity production?

a. India has large reserves of coal b. low cost of fuel produces cheap electricity

c. electricity can be produced when needed d. all of these

18. What are the disadvantages of using coal?

19. The energy in fossil fuels such as coal is stored as...

a. chemical energy b. electrical energy c. thermal energy d. nuclear energy

20. What does renewable energy mean?

21. What sort of renewable energy electricity is available in India?

a. coal b. nuclear c. wind, solar, hydro and bioenergy d. all of these

22. What types of energy can solar panels utilise?

a. heat and light b. chemical c. wind d. mechanical

23. What are solar panels that produce electricity called?

24. What is the greenhouse effect?

25. Which type of electricity consumption uses the most energy?

a. lighting b. heating water c. heating and cooling rooms d. refrigeration

26. What are three things you need to help heat your house with the Sun in the winter but keep it cool in the summer?

27. What can we do to reduce the greenhouse effect?

28. Compared to incandescent light bulbs, fluorescent bulbs

a. use more energy b. use less energy c. use the same amount of energy

d. make people want to use more electricity

Answers

1. Energy is needed to do “work”. It is needed for any physical movement, to make devices such as appliances and cars function, to keep the house warm, to cook food, etc.

2. d. Industry

3. Potential Energy is stored energy and Kinetic Energy is energy of movement. A rolling ball has “kinetic” or moving energy. A ball sitting on the table has “potential” or stored energy.

4. b. No

5. c. heat

6. b. sun

7. The sun is immensely hot and dense which causes the atoms in its gases to undergo nuclear fusions. The fusion of hydrogen molecules to form helium molecules releases huge amounts of thermal and radiant energy.

8. a. light

9. c. both reflected and absorbed

10. From the sun’s light energy through the process of photosynthesis.

11. From the chemical energy in our food which has been passed through the food web from plants and the sun’s light energy.

12. c. kilowatt-hours

13. c. 1000 watts

14. Moving electrons

15. c. fossil fuels

16. Ancient plants and animals which were buried and underwent changes over millions of years to form fossil fuels.

17. d. all of these

18. Coal as a fossil fuel will not last forever. Burning coal produces pollutants which cause acid rain. Burning coal produces carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases which are contributing to global warming.

19. a. chemical energy

20. Any source of energy that doesn’t consume the finite resources of the Earth and can be easily and quickly replenished. Includes Solar, Wind, Hydro and Bio energy.

21. c. wind, solar, hydro and bio energy

22. a. heat and light

23. Photovoltaic arrays

24. It is the accumulation of gases such as carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, which stops the sun’s heat escaping out into space.

25. c. heating and cooling rooms

26. Insulation, deciduous shade trees, correct orientation, verandas and other shade structures, curtains.

27. Use less electricity. Use energy sources which don’t release greenhouse gases to make electricity.

28. b. use less energy

Coal Mining Technology, Mining machinery, Coal By Products, CIL Performance

2011-08-07T01:49:00.000-07:00

Some more General Questions

2011-08-05T10:15:00.000-07:00

Q1. What is the basic objective of RTI Act?
(a) To empower citizens (b) To promote transparency & accountability
(c) To contain corruption (d) All of the above
Q2. Which of the following is not a information under RTI Act?
(a)e-mails (b) press releases (c) log books (d) none of the above
Q3. The coal mines of NEC are spread over the state of ……
(a) Assam (b) Meghalaya (c) Assam & Meghalaya (d) none of the above
Q4. CIL produces ………..
(a)Raw & washed coal (b) soft & hard coke (c) coal gas (d) all of the above
Q5. Director ( Technical ) of CIL controls ……………
(a)Coal videsh (b) New initiative (c) NEC (d) All of the above
Q6. CIL is a ……………. Company
(a)Schedule A (b) Schedule B (c) Schedule C (d) Schedule D
Q7. What is the share of wages in cost in cost of production of CIL?
(a)30% (b) 40% (c) 35% (d) 50%
Q8. Pension under CMPS 1998 includes …………………
(a)Superannuation pension (b) Disablement pension (c) Widower pension (d) All of the above
Q9. What is the rate of annual increment under NCWA VIII?
(a)2% (b) 3% (c) 4% (d) 5%
Q10. What is the Ex-gratia in case of death/permanent disablement w.e.f 1.1.2009?
(a)Rs.30,000 (b) Rs.35,000 (c) Rs.45,000 (d) Rs.40,000
Q11. When was shares of CIL listed in major stock exchanges in India?
(a)4th Nov 2010 (b) 4th Oct 2010 (c) 4th Dec 2010 (d) 4th Jan 2010
Q12. Which subsidiary of CIL had largest closing stock of raw coal as on 31.03.2011?
(a)CCL (b) MCL (c) SECL (d) ECL
Q13. Which state has reserves of prime coking coal in India?
(a)Jharkhand (b) West Bengal (c) Maharashtra (d) All of the above
Q14. Which coalfield has reserves of prime coking coal?
(a)Raniganj (b) Rajmahal (c) Jharia (d) All of the above
Q15. Which subsidiary produces prime coking coal?
(a)ECL (b) BCCL (c) WCL (d) All of the above
Q16. Which state has reserves of Anthracite coal?
(a)Jammu & Kashmir (b) Jharkhand (c) Assam (d) All of the above
Q17. What is the range of percentage of marks for excellent rating in EER ?
(a)85% - 100% (b) 80% - 100% (c) 75% - 100% (d) 90% - 100%
Q18. Third level review of EER is done in case of ………….
(a)Excellent grading (b) Inadequate grading
(c) Difference in opinion between 1st & 2nd level review (d) All of the above
Q19. Who is the final reviewing authority for EER and E-4 & E-5 officer?
(a)Director (b) CMD (c) Chairman CIL (d) CGM/GM
Q20. The rate of PRP for E-1 to E-3 executives is ……………
(a)50 % of basic (b) 40% of basic (c) 30% of basic (d) 60% of basic
Q21. What is the rate of Coalfield Allowance (CFA)?
(a)4% (b) 3% (c) 6% (d) 10%
Q22. In which Underground mine of SECL, shortwall mining is done?
(a)Balrampur (b) New Kumda (c) Rajendra (d) Kumda
Q23. Which was the 8th. paid holiday to be introduced from NCWA- III?
(a)Miners day (b) Republic day (c) Independence day (d) Gandhi jayanti
Q24. In case of non-executives, how many days of EL & SL can be accumulated?
(a)120 & 100 days (b) 80 & 70 days (c) 140 &110 days (d) 150 &120 days

Q25. Representatives from which of the following companies are included in NCWA VIII?
(a)SCCL (b) TISCO (c) ICML (d) All of the above
Q26. How much rebate is admissible under section 80 C?
(a)Rs. 1,00,000 (b) Rs. 1,20,000 (c) Rs. 90,000 (d) Rs. 1,50,000
Q27. How much tax liability will be there if net taxable income is Rs. 1,60,000?
(a)0% (b) 10% (c) 20% (d) 30%
Q28. Tax rate for income exceeding over Rs. 8 lakh is ……………
(a)10% (b) 30% (c) 20% (d) 40%
Q29. What is TDS?
(a)Total Deduction from Salary (b) Tax Deduction at Source
(c) Tax Deduction from Salary (d) Total Deduction at Source
Q30. What is the income slab for 20% tax rate?
(a)5 to 8 lakhs (b) 1.6/1.9 to 5 lakhs (c) more than 8 lakhs (d) 2 to 5 lakhs
Q31. Which of the following are included under the section 80 C?
(a)LIC premium (b) Child education (c) PPF (d) All of the above
Q32. Section 80 CCC deals with ………………
(a)Pension fund (b) Infrastructure sector (c) Disablement (d) None of the above
Q33. How much rebate amount is admissible for investment in infrastructure sector?
(a)Rs. 10,000 (b) Rs. 30,000 (c) Rs. 20,000 (d) Rs. 40,000
Q34. Which subsidiary of CIL had made highest Profit Before Tax (PBT) during 2010-11?
(a)NCL (b) SECL (c) MCL (d) CCL
Q35. In addition to rebate of Rs.1 lakh under Section 80C, Rs.20,000 extra rebate under Infrastructure Sector has been introduced under which section of Income Tax ?
(a) Section 80CCC (b) Section 80CCF (c) Section 80CCD (d) Section 80DD
Q36. What is JBCCI?
(a) Joint Bipartite Committee for Coal Industry (b) Joint Bipartite Coal Committee of India
(c) Joint Biparty Coal Consultant of India (d) Joint Bipartite Coordination Committee of India
Q37. What is the full form of NCWA ?
(a) National CoalIndia Wage Agreement (b) National Coal Wage Agreement
(c) National Coal Workers Association (d) National Coal Wage Association
Q38. What are CDA Rules?
(a) Career Development & Association Rules (b) Conduct, Discipline & Apprisal Rules
(c) Conduct, Development & Appeal Rules (d) Conduct, Discipline & Appeal Rules
Q39. What is CSR?
(a) Company Social Responsibility (b) Coal Social Responsibility
(c) Corporate Social Responsibility (d) Company Safety Responsibility
Q40. The eligibility for D Type quarter for Executives is……………grade
(a) E-3 (b) E-5 (c) E-6 (d) E-7
Q41. The eligibility for C Type quarter for Executives is……………grade
(a) E-3 (b) E-2 (c) E-6 (d) E-7
Q42. The entitlement for First AC for Executives is……………grade
(a) E-3 (b) E-5 (c) E-6 (d) E-7
Q43. The entitlement for Air Travel for Executives is……………grade
(a) E-1 (b) MT (c) E-2 (d) E-4

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A N S W E R
01(d), 02(d), 03(c), 04(d), 05(d), 06(a), 07(c), 08(d), 09(b), 10(c), 11(a), 12(b), 13(a), 14(c), 15(b), 16(a), 17(a), 18(d), 19(a), 20(b), 21(c), 22(a), 23(a), 24(c), 25(d), 26(b), 27(a), 28(b), 29(b), 30(a), 31(d), 32(a), 33(c), 34(c), 35(b), 36(a), 37(b), 38(d), 39(c), 40(c), 41(a), 42(b), 43(c).
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