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GATE 2022 MN – Question 24

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

Which is NOT a notifiable disease under the Indian mining legislation referred to by this 2022 paper?

  1. Silicosis
  2. Noise-induced hearing loss
  3. Nystagmus
  4. Asbestosis

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Correct answer: (C) Nystagmus

Explanation

The listed mining disease-notification categories include silicosis, asbestosis and noise-induced hearing loss. Nystagmus is the exception among these options in the statutory list used by the source, so C. A condition can be associated historically with mining without appearing in the particular notification schedule.

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