The book covers over 1800 solved objective questions and numerical problems from DGMS and PSU and exams. The book covers following topics: Rock Mechanics, Geology, Geomechanics and Ground Control. Mine Development, Mining Methods, Opening of coal seams, Underground Mining Methods, Board and Pillar method, Longwall mining, Thick seam mining, Special methods of mining, Opencast Mining, Drilling, Methods of excavation and transport, Application of concepts of Rock Mechanics, Use and safe handling of explosives.