Here is our detailed answer key for the Coal India Mock Paper 1 held on 12 September 2025, presented in Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) format. Each question is followed by its correct answer, making it easy for you to evaluate your performance and revise effectively.
1. According to the Coal Mines Pension Scheme, 1998, what does ‘retirement’ mean for a pension scheme member?
A. Leaving the job anytime
B. Voluntary resignation
C. Exit after completion of 10 years of pensionable service
D. Compulsory retirement
✅ Answer: C
2. As per the Coal Mines Pension Scheme, 1998, what is the definition of ‘pension’?
A. Superannuation pension only
B. Retirement pension only
C. Only widow or widower pension
D. Includes various types like superannuation, retiring, disablement, widow/widower, children, and orphan pension
✅ Answer: D
3. According to the Coal Mines Pension Scheme, 1998, what does ‘notional salary’ include?
A. Only basic pay
B. Basic pay and House Rent Allowance
C. Basic pay and Dearness Allowance
D. Actual salary drawn
✅ Answer: C
4. Strip mining is a method of:
A. Underground mining
B. Opencast mining with a high degree of mechanization
C. Horizon mining
D. Long wall mining
✅ Answer: B
5. Long wall method is:
A. Generally applicable to thin coal seams
B. Applied to deep mining
C. Coal mining
D. Applied to very deep mining and thick coal seams
✅ Answer: A
6. A computer communicates with other computers on the internet through:
A. IP
B. TCP/IP
C. HTTPS
D. Web browser
✅ Answer: B
7. The transmission of a file from one computer system to another computer or to a server so that others can see or retrieve it is called?
A. Downloading
B. Sharing
C. Uploading
D. Sending file
✅ Answer: A
8. Section 10 of the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 empowers the government to:
A. Ban employment of contract labour in certain processes
B. Deregister workers
C. Legalize contract work
D. Penalize permanent workers
✅ Answer: A
9. Under Section 6 of the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, who is responsible for registration of establishments?
A. Inspectors
B. Licensing Officers
C. Registering Officers
D. Labour Commissioners
✅ Answer: C
10. The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 allows the government to form committees under which section?
A. Section 4
B. Section 2
C. Section 5
D. Section 10
✅ Answer: C
11. In the Coal Bearing Areas Act, the method of determining compensation is mentioned in which section?
A. Section 15
B. Section 14
C. Section 16
D. Section 18
✅ Answer: C
12. Which section of the Coal Bearing Areas Act provides for a preliminary notification when there is an intention to prospect for coal in any area?
A. Section 8
B. Section 10
C. Section 4
D. Section 6
✅ Answer: C
13. Under the Coal Bearing Areas Act, who is authorized to acquire land for coal mining?
A. State Government
B. Central Government
C. Private Companies
D. Panchayats
✅ Answer: B
14. Which act governs the acquisition of land in coal-bearing areas in India?
A. Mines Act, 1952
B. Coal Mines Nationalisation Act, 1973
C. Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957
D. Forest Conservation Act, 1980
✅ Answer: C
15. In a class of 50 students, the girls are 76%. The average weight of boys is 62 kg and that of girls is 58 kg. What is the average weight (in kg) of whole class?
A. 61.56
B. 60.24
C. 58.96
D. 61.45
✅ Answer: C
16. A person sold two articles for Rs. 1936 each. On one he gained 28% and on other he lost 12%. What is his overall gain or loss percent, correct to one decimal place?
A. 4.3% loss
B. 5% loss
C. 4.3% gain
D. None of the above
✅ Answer: C
17. Which award was won by MCL’s women’s rescue team in 2024?
A. Golden Peacock Award
B. All India Mines Rescue Competition
C. Best Safety Practice Award
D. International Rescue Championship
✅ Answer: B
18. What is the full name of the JV: “CIL Rajasthan Akshay Urja Ltd”?
A. Coal India – Rajasthan Renewable Power Ltd
B. Coal India Renewable Energy Ltd
C. CIL Rajasthan Akshay Urja Ltd
D. CIL-RVUNL Renewable Power JV
✅ Answer: C
19. Which CIL initiative enables live monitoring of mines for better safety and response?
A. CCC – Integrated Command and Control Centre
B. Drone Surveillance Project
C. Smart Mine Project
D. Coal Safety 360
✅ Answer: A
20. Which MoU signed by CIL involves rare earth elements and beach sand minerals?
A. Curtin University
B. REL (India) Limited
C. UPRVUNL
D. Hindustan Copper Limited
✅ Answer: B
Great! Continuing from where we left off — here are MCQs 21 to 50 formatted properly with the correct answers after each:
21. What was the Net Sales of CIL in FY25?
A. ₹1,30,326 crore
B. ₹1,44,762 crore
C. ₹1,26,957 crore
D. ₹1,43,369 crore
✅ Answer: C
22. What was CIL’s market capitalisation at the end of FY25?
A. ₹2,45,400 crore
B. ₹2,67,524 crore
C. ₹2,60,198 crore
D. ₹2,75,000 crore
✅ Answer: A
23. What is the purpose of the MoU signed with EDF India Pvt. Ltd.?
A. Development of CBM
B. Construction of a new thermal power plant
C. Development of pumped storage and hydro projects
D. Setting up solar parks in Rajasthan
✅ Answer: C
24. In FY25, what was Coal India’s net profit (PAT)?
A. ₹35,302 crore
B. ₹35,813 crore
C. ₹35,369 crore
D. ₹35,700 crore
✅ Answer: A
25. Which state-owned entity holds the majority stake in CIL?
A. LIC
B. Ministry of Coal
C. Government of India
D. SEBI
✅ Answer: C
26. Coal India’s contribution to national energy security involves:
A. Limiting coal supply to only a few select industries
B. Providing a reliable coal supply for power generation and major industries across India
C. Shifting completely away from coal production
D. Only exporting coal to maximize profits
✅ Answer: B
27. The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 primarily deals with:
A. Collective bargaining rights
B. Resolution of industrial conflicts
C. Establishment of trade unions
D. Social security benefits
✅ Answer: B
28. Where was the 17th BRICS Summit held in 2025?
A. New Delhi, India
B. Beijing, China
C. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
D. Cape Town, South Africa
✅ Answer: C
29. What is the name of the government scheme launched in July 2025 to improve agriculture in low-productivity districts?
A. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Samriddhi Yojana
B. Dhan-Vikas Gramin Krishi Yojana
C. Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
D. Kisan Utthan Abhiyan
✅ Answer: C
30. India has achieved how much percentage ethanol blending in petrol in 2025, five years ahead of its original 2030 target?
A. 15%
B. 10%
C. 18%
D. 20%
✅ Answer: D
31. Who won the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025?
A. Koneru Humpy
B. Harika Dronavalli
C. Divya Deshmukh
D. Tania Sachdev
✅ Answer: C
32. When is International Tiger Day celebrated every year?
A. 28-Jul
B. 29-Jul
C. 30-Jun
D. 1st August
✅ Answer: B
33. Who is the Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A. Sanjay Malhotra
B. Challa Srinivasulu Setty
C. Ashok Chandra
D. Sandeep Bakshi
✅ Answer: A
34. Mela Patt Festival is celebrated in which state?
A. Assam
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Lakshadweep
✅ Answer: B
35. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
“He is ___ than his brother.”
A. Eldest
B. Oldest
C. Elder
D. Older
✅ Answer: D
36. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: Prodigal
A. Benevolent
B. Extravagant
C. Economical
D. Miserly
✅ Answer: B
37. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
“She ___ her homework yet.”
A. Does not finish
B. Is not finishing
C. Did not finish
D. Has not finished
✅ Answer: D
38. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
“By this time next year, I ___ working in a new city.”
A. Had been
B. Will be
C. Be
D. Have been
✅ Answer: B
39. Minimum time rate wages for piece work is specified under which section of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948?
A. Section 17
B. Section 25
C. Section 20
D. Section 12
✅ Answer: A
40. The list of occupational diseases is provided under which schedule of the Workmen Compensation Act, 1923?
A. Schedule II
B. Schedule I
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule IV
✅ Answer: C
41. Which section of the Factories Act 1948 specifies “Powers of Inspectors”?
A. Section 10
B. Section 9
C. Section 11
D. Section 12
✅ Answer: B
42. Which section of the Industrial Disputes Act 1947 deals with persons on whom settlements and awards are binding?
A. Section 16
B. Section 17
C. Section 18
D. Section 15
✅ Answer: C
43. “Contractor” is defined under which section of the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970?
A. Sec. 2 (1) (c)
B. Sec. 2 (1)
C. Sec. 2 (1) (b)
D. Sec. 2 (1) (a)
✅ Answer: A
44. Which of the following is regarded as the Iron Law of Wage?
A. Marginal Productivity Theory
B. Subsistence Theory
C. Wage Fund Theory
D. Residual Claimant Theory
✅ Answer: B
45. Which of the following strikes are not authorised by Union?
A. Quickie Strike
B. Lightning Strike
C. Wild-Cat Strike
D. All the above
✅ Answer: D
46. The Factories Act, 1934 was enacted to implement the recommendations of which of the following?
A. Labour Investigation Committee
B. I.L.O.
C. First National Commission on Labour
D. Royal Commission on Labour
✅ Answer: D
47. ‘First come last go and last come first go’ is the principle of:
A. Lay-off
B. Closure
C. Retrenchment
D. Dismissal
✅ Answer: C
48. Which of the following is a method of Union recognition?
A. Secret Ballot
B. Membership Verification
C. Check-off System
D. All the above
✅ Answer: A
49. Find out the approach which does not include industrial relation:
A. Psychological approach
B. Sociological approach
C. Human relation approach
D. Physiological approach
✅ Answer: D
50. Who were the first to introduce the term “collective bargaining”?
A. Sidney and Beatrice Webb
B. Samuel Gompers
C. Clark Kerr
D. Robert Hoxie
✅ Answer: A
