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GATE 2025 MN – Question 25

Surface Environment, Mine Ventilation and Underground Hazards · Underground Hazards · 1 mark · Multiple choice

According to the Coal Mines Regulations2017 provision quoted in this examination, haulage ropes must be recapped at least once every

  1. 6 months
  2. 12 months
  3. 18 months
  4. 24 months

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Correct answer: (A) 6 months

Explanation

The examination’s specified CMR2017 recapping interval is six months, A. Recapping renews the end attachment and is distinct from routine rope examination or replacing the entire rope. This preserves the regulation/version asked by the historical question.

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