MCQs on The Mines Rules, 1955 - Test Your Knowledge
MCQs on The Mines Rules, 1955
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30 Important Questions
This quiz contains 30 carefully selected multiple-choice questions based on The Mines Rules, 1955. Test your understanding of mining regulations, safety protocols, and administrative procedures.
Medical Examination Frequency
1. How frequently must medical examination be conducted for workers engaged in asbestos mining or milling processes?
A) Once every 3 years
B) Once every 5 years
C) At least once every 12 months
D) Only during initial employment
Correct Answer: C
For workers engaged in asbestos mining or milling, periodic medical examination must be done at least once every twelve months, and every such examination shall include all tests except X-Ray, which shall be carried out once every three years.
Workforce Calculation
2. How is the "ordinary employed" workforce calculated for determining the average number of persons employed in a mine?
A) Maximum number employed on any single day
B) Total number of persons on the payroll
C) Average persons employed per day during the previous calendar year
D) Number present on the day of official inspection
Correct Answer: C
"Ordinary employed" means the average number of persons employed per day in the mine during the preceding calendar year, obtained by dividing the number of man days worked by the number of working days excluding rest days and other non-working days.
Appeal Process
3. If a worker is declared medically unfit for mine employment, within what time frame can they appeal this decision?
A) Within 15 days of receiving the certificate
B) Within 30 days of receiving the certificate
C) Within 60 days of receiving the certificate
D) Within 90 days of receiving the certificate
Correct Answer: B
A person declared unfit for employment in mines may, within thirty days of receiving the medical certificate, file an appeal with the manager against the declaration and request for medical re-examination by an Appellate Medical Board.
Medical Records
4. For how long must the mine management retain medical examination records of workers after they leave employment?
A) 1 year after employment ends
B) 5 years after employment ends
C) 10 years after employment ends
D) Permanently, as long as the mine operates
Correct Answer: C
All medical certificates of persons employed in a mine shall be retained in the possession of the manager so long as the person is employed in the mine and for a period of ten years thereafter.
Committee Procedures
5. When does the resignation of a committee member become officially effective?
A) Immediately upon submission of resignation letter
B) Automatically after 15 days of submission
C) From the date of acceptance or after 30 days of receipt, whichever is earlier
D) Only after written approval from the Central Government
Correct Answer: C
The resignation shall take effect from the date of its acceptance or on the expiry of thirty days from the date of receipt of such resignation whichever is earlier by the Chairman or the Central Government as the case may be.
Medical Examiners
6. Who among the following is NOT qualified to conduct medical examinations of mine workers?
A) Medical Officer appointed for the mine
B) Government Medical Officer not below Assistant Civil Surgeon rank
C) Private medical practitioner without proper qualifications
D) Medical Officer from Coal Mines Welfare Fund Organisation
Correct Answer: C
Medical examinations must be carried out by qualified medical practitioners including mine medical officers, government medical officers, or doctors from welfare organizations. Unqualified private practitioners are not authorized.
Employment Continuation
7. If a worker is declared medically unfit but the disability is minor and won't seriously affect work performance, what option is available?
A) Immediate termination with compensation
B) Can continue employment for up to 6 months with medical recommendation
C) Permanent transfer to administrative duties only
D) Given 3 months notice period for termination
Correct Answer: B
If the medical officer is of the opinion that the disability is of such nature that it will not seriously affect work, it may recommend continuation in employment for up to 6 months during which the person may get the disability cured.
Meeting Procedures
8. What is the minimum notice period required for calling an emergent meeting of the committee?
A) 24 hours notice
B) At least 2 clear days notice
C) 7 days notice
D) 10 days notice
Correct Answer: B
For regular meetings, 14 days notice is required, but when an emergent meeting is called, at least two days' clear notice shall be given to members.
Medical Notices
9. How much advance notice must the mine manager give to workers for scheduled medical examinations?
A) At least 10 days in advance
B) At least 15 days in advance
C) At least 20 days in advance
D) At least 30 days in advance
Correct Answer: C
The manager of the mine concerned shall give at least twenty days' prior notice in writing to the person to be examined for medical examination.
Compensation
10. If a mine worker contracts an occupational disease specified in relevant legislation, what compensation provision applies?
A) No compensation is payable for occupational diseases
B) Only medical treatment expenses are covered
C) Provisions of Workmen's Compensation Act become applicable
D) Employer has the right to terminate employment
Correct Answer: C
If a person is found to have contracted any disease specified in Part C of Schedule III to the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, the provision of section 3 of that Act shall become applicable.
Meeting Quorum
11. What happens if the required quorum is not present for a committee meeting?
A) The meeting is cancelled entirely
B) Proceedings continue with available members
C) Meeting is adjourned to a date at least 14 days later
D) Chairman can take decisions unilaterally
Correct Answer: C
The Chairman may adjourn the meeting to a date not less than fourteen days later and inform members that business will be disposed of at the adjourned meeting irrespective of quorum.
Exemptions
12. Which category of workers is exempted from mandatory medical examination rules?
A) Workers in administrative roles
B) Workers employed purely on temporary basis for 6 months or less
C) Contract workers
D) Workers in managerial positions
Correct Answer: B
Nothing in the medical examination chapter shall apply to persons who are employed purely on temporary or casual basis for a continuous period not exceeding six months.
Medical Boards
13. How many members typically constitute the Appellate Medical Board for hearing medical appeal cases?
A) 2 members only in all cases
B) Minimum of 3 members
C) 5 members from different specialties
D) 7 members including worker representatives
Correct Answer: B
The Appellate Medical Board consists of three officers, but if medical officers under certain clauses are not available, the Board can be constituted with two persons only.
Committee Procedures
14. What option is available to a committee member who disagrees with a decision taken by the committee?
A) File a legal case in court
B) Submit immediate resignation
C) Record a formal note of dissent
D) Appeal to higher authorities
Correct Answer: C
Any member disagreeing with a decision of the Committee may enter a note of dissent which shall form part of the record of the proceedings.
Women Workers
15. What special provision exists for medical examination of female mine workers?
A) They are exempted from medical examination
B) They cannot be examined by male doctors under any circumstances
C) Cannot be examined by male doctor without consent and without another female present
D) Only female doctors can examine them
Correct Answer: C
No women shall, without her consent, be medically examined by a male medical practitioner except in the presence of another women.
Definitions
16. What period does the "Calendar year" refer to as per the Mines Rules?
A) Financial year from April to March
B) British fiscal year
C) January 1st to December 31st
D) Period defined by the State Government
Correct Answer: C
"Calendar year" means a year from the first day of January to the thirty-first day of December as defined in Rule 2(h).
Committee Terms
17. What happens when a committee member completes their 3-year term but no successor is appointed?
A) The position remains vacant until filled
B) Fresh elections are conducted immediately
C) The member continues until successor is officially notified
D) Chief Inspector assumes the role temporarily
Correct Answer: C
A member shall notwithstanding the expiry of a period of three years, continue to hold office until the appointment of his successor is notified in the Official Gazette.
Committee Administration
18. Who acts as the Secretary to the Committee under the Mines Rules?
A) The mine manager ex-officio
B) Any senior officer nominated by members
C) An Inspector of Mines nominated by the Chief Inspector
D) A representative elected by mine workers
Correct Answer: C
An Inspector of Mines nominated in this behalf by the Chief Inspector shall act as the Secretary to the Committee.
Compliance
19. What consequence follows if a worker fails to appear for medical examination without reasonable cause?
A) Simple warning issued
B) Fine imposed on the worker
C) Liable to be discharged from service
D) Suspension for 30 days
Correct Answer: C
A person who without reasonable cause, fails to submit himself for medical examination shall be liable to be discharged from service after following due process.
International Travel
20. What must a committee member do before traveling outside India?
A) Seek permission from Chief Inspector
B) Inform Chairman about departure and return dates
C) Submit travel itinerary to Ministry
D) No requirement to inform anyone
Correct Answer: B
Before a member leaves India, he shall intimate to the Chairman the date of his departure from and the date of his expected return to India.
Costs
21. Who bears the cost of medical examinations conducted under the Mines Rules?
A) Worker pays half the cost
B) Government bears full cost
C) Mine owner bears full cost
D) Shared equally by worker and management
Correct Answer: C
Full cost of every medical examination under these rules, shall be borne by the owner of the mine concerned.
Reporting
22. By when must the mine manager submit annual medical returns to the Chief Inspector?
A) January 31st every year
B) February 20th every year
C) March 31st every year
D) Within 30 days of financial year end
Correct Answer: B
On or before the 20th day of February every year, the manager of every mine shall submit to the Chief Inspector annual returns in respect of the preceding calendar year.
Identity Verification
23. What identity verification is required during medical examination of workers?
A) Only identity card shown
B) Three photographs and thumb impression/signature
C) Birth certificate submission
D) Employer verification letter
Correct Answer: B
Every candidate for medical examination shall hand over three unmounted photographs and the examining authority shall record the left hand thumb impression or signature on medical certificates.
Inquiry Procedures
24. How should the Court of Inquiry proceedings be conducted for mine accidents?
A) In private to maintain confidentiality
B) Only for major accidents causing death
C) In public for effectiveness
D) At district headquarters only
Correct Answer: C
The person appointed to hold inquiry under section 24 of the Act shall hold the inquiry in public in such manner and under such conditions as the Court thinks most effectual.
Expense Recovery
25. When can the expenses of Court of Inquiry be recovered from the mine owner?
A) In all accident cases
B) Only if accident results in death
C) If accident is due to carelessness/negligence of management
D) Never recoverable from owner
Correct Answer: C
If a court of inquiry finds that the accident was due to any carelessness or negligence on the part of the management, the court may direct the recovery of the expenses from the owner.
Certifying Surgeons
26. Within what limits can a Certifying Surgeon exercise their powers?
A) Only within their residential district
B) Within local limits or assigned mines/class of mines
C) Only in government hospitals
D) Anywhere in the state
Correct Answer: B
A certifying Surgeon may within the local limits of his jurisdiction or in respect of mines or class or description of mines assigned to him make such inspections and examinations.
Re-examination
27. If a person is declared medically unfit, when can they appear for fresh examination?
A) Immediately at another center
B) After 3 months with Inspector's permission
C) After 6 months without needing permission
D) Never allowed to reappear
Correct Answer: C
If any person sent up for medical examination is not certified to be fit by the Certifying Surgeon, he shall not be sent for another medical examination unless a period of six months has elapsed.
Committee Terms
28. What is the normal term of office for committee members representing workers and employers?
A) 1 year term
B) 2 year term
C) 3 year term
D) 5 year term
Correct Answer: C
The term of office of the members referred to in clause (c), (d) and (e) of sub section (1) of section 12 of the Act, shall be three years from the date on which their appointment is notified.
Appeal Fees
29. Who pays the fees for medical re-examination when a worker appeals against unfitness declaration?
A) Government pays all fees
B) Worker pays initially, refunded if declared fit
C) Mine owner pays all fees
D) Shared equally by worker and management
Correct Answer: B
The appellant shall pay such fees for medical re-examination. In case the Appellate Medical Board finds him fit for employment, the fees shall be reimbursed in full to the appellant by the owner.
Committee Business
30. How can committee business be conducted without physical meetings?
A) Through video conferencing only
B) Through circulation of papers to members
C) Through telephonic discussions
D) Only through physical meetings mandatory
Correct Answer: B
All questions which the Committee is required to consider shall be considered either at its meetings or by circulation of papers as the Chairman may direct.
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