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17-What is the advantage of aluminium alloy piston over cast iron piston of same size?
(A) Higher brittleness
(B) Less thermal conductivity
(C) Lighter in weight
(D) All of the above
18-What material is plated on bore of aluminium alloy cylinder blocks to obtain a wear resistant
surface?
(A) Chromium
(B) Sulphur
(C) Silicon
(D) Alumina
ANSWERS:
11-(A), 12-(C), 13-(C), 14-(D), 15-(D), 16-(D), 17-(C), 18-(C), 19-(D), 20-(B)
23-What operation has to be done on the ends of brake pipe to prevent leakage?
(A) Purging
(B) Reaming
(C) Counter sinking
(D) Flaring
25-The part of hydraulic brake system which actuates brakes shoes directly:
(A) Master cylinder
(B) Push rod
(C) Wheel cylinder
(D) Brake pedal
26-The type of jack with diamond shaped frame having a nut on one side and sleeve on other side
(A) Tripod
(B) Trolley type
(C) Scissor type
(D) Bottle type
30-The type of gear wheels used in sliding mesh gear box is:
(A) Helical gear
(B) Double helical gear
(C) Spur gear
(D) Spiral gear
ANSWERS:
21-(B), 22-(C), 23-(D), 24-(A), 25-(C), 26-(C), 27-(D), 28-(A), 29-(C), 30-(C)
35-The type of combustion chamber which is made as a depression on the top of piston is called:
(A) Pre-combustion chamber
(B) Energy cell
(C) Open combustion chamber
(D) Ante chamber
38-The mechanism which uses fly weights to advance spark in the engine cylinder is:
(A) Vacuum advance mechanism
(B) Centrifugal advance mechanism
(C) Manual advance mechanism
(D) None of the above
39-The component of battery coil ignition system which convert battery voltage into breakdown
voltage is called
(A) Condenser
(B) Ignition coil
(C) Ballast resistor
(D) Distributor
40-If the engine is continuous to run after the ignition is turned off is called:
(A) Dieseling
(B) Percolation
(C) Purging
(D) Flooding
ANSWERS:
31-(C), 32-(D), 33-(C), 34-(D), 35-(A), 36-(A), 37-(C), 38-(B), 39-(D), 40-(A)
42-Which of the following compound is added to petrol to improve its anti knocking property?
(A) Sodium bicarbonate
(B) Calcium bicarbonate
(C) Potassium nitrate
(D) Tetra ethyl lead
43-The size of flywheel used in single cylinder 4-stroke engine compared to a flywheel of the
single cylinder 2-stroke engine of same capacity is
(A) Larger
(B) Smaller
(C) Same
(D) None of the above
44-The number of crank pin in the crank shaft of a V-type engine is:
(A) Equal to number of cylinder
(B) Equal to double the number of cylinder
(C) Equal to half of number of cylinder
(D) None of the above
45-If the single cylinder produces a power in each rotation of crank shaft, then the engine is a:
(A) 4-stroke engine
(B) 2-stroke engine
(C) Wankel engine
(D) All of the above
46-Variable steering ratio can be achieved in case of
(A) Worm and sector
(B) Worm and nut
(C) Rack and pinion
(D) Worm and roller
48-Which gear will not revolve when the vehicle is moving on straight path?
(A) Planetary gear
(B) Sun gear
(C) Crown wheel
(D) Pinion
49-The type of body movement of a vehicle in which the vehicle turn on its own longitudinal axis
is:
(A) Pitching
(B) Bouncing
(C) Yawing
(D) Rolling
ANSWERS:
41-(C), 42-(D), 43-(A), 44-(C), 45-(B), 46-(C), 47-(C), 48-(A), 49-(D), 50-(A)
51-The tilt of the front wheels from vertical, when viewed from the front, is called:
(A) Caster
(B) Camber
(C) King pin inclination
(D) Toe in
56-In case of front engine rear wheel drive cars, the drive shaft has:
(A) Minimum one universal joint
(B) Maximum two universal joints
(C) Minimum two universal joints
(D) Two slip joints
58-The temperature below which the oil will not flow is:
(A) Fire point
(B) Flash point
(C) Pour point
(D) Flow point
ANSWERS:
51-(B), 52-(A), 53-(B), 54-(B), 55-(A), 56-(C), 57-(C), 58-(C), 59-(A), 60-(D)
67-The upper and lower ends of the combustion chamber is formed by:
(A) Piston and cylinder block
(B) Cylinder walls and piston
(C) Piston rings and cylinder head
(D) Cylinder head and piston
ANSWERS:
61-(D), 62-(A), 63-(A), 64-(A), 65-(D), 66-(D), 67-(D), 68-(B), 69-(D), 70-(C)
Automobile Engineering Questions
1-Which of the following is a rich air fuel ratio?
(A) 9:1
(B) 11:1
(C) 13:1
(D) 15:1
2-The percentage of combustion heat, available at crank shaft for useful work output is:
(A) 20%
(B) 35%
(C) 55%
(D) 60%
5-In a single cylinder two stroke engine running at 2000 RPM the number of power strokes per
minute is:
(A) 1000
(B) 2000
(C) 3000
(D) 4000
9-How many times in minutes the inlet valve of a four stroke opens and closes when engine is
working at 1000 RPM?
(A) 500
(B) 1000
(C) 1500
(D) 2000
10-The purpose of tyre rotation on automobiles is to:
(A) Avoid ply separation
(B) Equalize wear
(C) Get better ride
(D) None of the above
ANSWERS:
1-(D), 2-(B), 3-(D), 4-(B), 5-(C), 6-(B), 7-(A), 8-(D), 9-(A), 10-(B)
17-The process of removing entrapped air from the hydraulic brake system, is known as
(A) Bleeding
(B) Cleaning
(C) Facing
(D) Trapping
20-The air fuel mixture required at the time of starting the engine is
(A) Lean mixture
(B) Rich mixture
(C) Stoichiometric mixture
(D) Any of the above
ANSWERS:
11-(D), 12-(C), 13-(B), 14-(C), 15-(A), 16-(D), 17-(A), 18-(B), 19-(D), 20-(B)
22-The device for smoothening out the power impulse from the engine is called:
(A) Gear box
(B) Clutch
(C) Governor
(D) Flywheel
24-If the engine coolant leaks into the engine oil, then engine oil:
(A) Turns black
(B) Turns grey in color
(C) Appears milky
(D) Brown in color
26-___ is the tendency of the fuel to change from the liquid state to the vapor state at any given
temperature:
(A) Density
(B) Volatility
(C) Plasticity
(D) Viscosity
27-Which of the classification indicates multi-grade oil?
(A) SAE 90
(B) SAE 30
(C) API 60
(D) SAE 20W50
29-___ is a gas that pollutes the air and mainly released by cars and other vehicles
(A) Nitrogen gas
(B) Carbon di-oxide
(C) Carbon monoxide
(D) Hydrogen gas
30-If the compression ratio of IC engine increases then its thermal efficiency will:
(A) Decreases
(B) Increases
(C) Remain same
(D) None of the above
ANSWERS:
21-(D), 22-(D), 23-(D), 24-(C), 25-(D), 26-(B), 27-(D), 28-(D), 29-(C), 30-(B)
38-___ component that connects the rack to the steering knuckles is:
(A) Pinion
(B) Splined shaft
(C) Universal joint
(D) Tie rod
ANSWERS:
31-(B), 32-(D), 33-(A), 34-(D), 35-(D), 36-(A), 37-(A), 38-(D), 39-(D), 40-(A)
46-For lower loads, the automobile engine crank shaft is made of:
(A) Cast steel
(B) Cast iron
(C) Forged steel
(D) High carbon steel
48-The angle between the central line of the king pin and vertical line is called:
(A) King-pin inclination
(B) Camber angle
(C) Caster angle
(D) Turning angle
ANSWERS:
41-(B), 42-(B), 43-(B), 44-(C), 45-(A), 46-(B), 47-(B), 48-(C), 49-(D), 50-(B)
4-The time duration, given in degrees of distributor rotation that the Contact Breaker points
remain closed between successive openings is:
(A) Dwell
(B) Camber angle
(C) Included angle
(D) Overlap period
7-The engine power transfer mechanism that combines a transmission assembly and differential
assembly in a single unit is known as
(A) Multi axle mechanism
(B) Free wheel mechanism
(C) Transfer case
(D) Trans axle mechanism
9-Positive plate of lead acid battery consists of grid filled with a paste of
(A) Pb
(B) PbSO4
(C) PbSO2
(D) H2SO4
ANSWERS:
1-(D), 2-(C), 3-(C), 4-(A), 5-(C), 6-(B), 7-(D), 8-(D), 9-(C), 10-(B)
11-The main purpose of pressure radiator cap is to:
(A) pressurize the system
(B) increase air water circulation
(C) help to develop vacuum in the system
(D) avoid build up of pressure
14-Which among the following maintains a constant level of petrol in float chamber?
(A) Petrol main jet
(B) Float and needle valve
(C) Float and throttle valve
(D) Choke valve
18-The warpage of machined faces of cylinder block and cylinder head can be checked with:
(A) Dial gauge
(B) Telescopic gauge
(C) Straight gauge
(D) Trammel
ANSWERS:
11-(D), 12-(A), 13-(D), 14-(B), 15-(D), 16-(D), 17-(B), 18-(C), 19-(D), 20-(C)
23-The process commonly used for the manufacturing of cylinder liners is:
(A) forging
(B) centrifugal casting
(C) plaster mould casting
(D) moulding
24-The effect of carbon deposits on the cylinder head inside the combustion chamber is:
(A) increased delay period
(B) increased fuel economy
(C) reduced compression ratio and pre-ignition
(D) increased compression ratio and pre-ignition
27-The stub axle is connected to the front main axle beam by means of:
(A) Shackle pin
(B) Wrist pin
(C) King pin
(D) Tie rod
28-The test for finding the chemical conditions of the positive and negative battery plates is:
(A) Open volt test
(B) High discharge test
(C) Specific gravity test
(D) Cadmium test
29-The oil pump is generally driven by:
(A) Crank shaft
(B) Cam shaft
(C) Distributor
(D) Fan
ANSWERS:
21-(D), 22-(C), 23-(B), 24-(D), 25-(A), 26-(A), 27-(C), 28-(D), 29-(B), 30-(A)
31-The component of the torque converter that allows multiplication of torque is the
(A) turbine
(B) impeller
(C) pump
(D) stator
33-The formation of air pockets inside the torque converter due to low pressure is known as:
(A) Air bleeding
(B) Cavitation
(C) Free wheeling
(D) None of the above
34-If the lock to lock steering wheel rotation is four times and the front wheel movement is 60
degrees, what is the steering ratio?
(A) 15:1
(B) 18:1
(C) 24:1
(D) 21:1
40-In the cam, the distance between the base circle and the nose is called
(A) flank
(B) lobe
(C) lead
(D) lift
ANSWERS:
31-(D), 32-(A), 33-(B), 34-(C), 35-(B), 36-(C), 37-(C), 38-(A), 39-(A), 40-(D)
42-FIP is driven by
(A) Crank shaft gear
(B) Distributor shaft
(C) Cam shaft screw gear
(D) Cam shaft gear
47-“External pressure applied upon a confined fluid is transmitted uniformly in all directions”.
This law is
(A) Pascal’s law
(B) Boyles law
(C) Charle’s law
(D) Avagadro’s law
48-The angle between king pin centre line and vertical in the plane of wheel is called
(A) Steering axis inclination
(B) King pin inclination
(C) Castor
(D) Camber
ANSWERS:
41-(B), 42-(A), 43-(A), 44-(C), 45-(A), 46-(D), 47-(A), 48-(C), 49-(B), 50-(D)
54-Which of the following device can bring two gears rotating at different speeds to the same
speed for smooth gear shifting?
(A) Throw out bearing
(B) Synchronizer
(C) Idler gear
(D) Inter locking mechanism
57-The narrow space in the cylindrical air horn of the carburetor through which the air passes is:
(A) Float chamber
(B) Venturi
(C) Mixing chamber
(D) None of the above
ANSWERS:
51-(B), 52-(D), 53-(D), 54-(B), 55-(C), 56-(A), 57-(B), 58-(A), 59-(A), 60-(A)
MCQ on Automobile Engineering
1-The type of gear box used in automobile transmission is:
(A) Epicyclic gear box
(B) Constant mesh gear box
(C) Sliding mesh
(D) Synchromesh gear box
2-The suspension movement in which vehicle moves perpendicular the road is:
(A) Bouncing
(B) Rolling
(C) Pitching
(D) None of these
ANSWERS:
1-(A), 2-(A), 3-(C), 4-(B), 5-(D), 6-(A), 7-(B), 8-(A), 9-(B), 10-(C)
ANSWERS:
11-(C), 12-(A), 13-(B), 14-(B), 15-(B), 16-(C), 17-(C), 18-(C), 19-(B), 20-(C)
23-The distance between center line of crank pin and main journal axis is
(A) Crank throw
(B) Valve clearance
(C) Eccentricity
(D) Normal clearance
25-In which of the following lubrication system lubricant oil is mixed with fuel
(A) Spark system
(B) Pressure system
(C) Dry sump
(D) Petroil system
29-To reduce emission of unburned hydrocarbon in the automobile exhaust gas combustion
chamber is designed as
(A) Spherical
(B) Hemispherical
(C) Conical
(D) Cubical
ANSWERS:
21-(D), 22-(C), 23-(A), 24-(A), 25-(D), 26-(B), 27-(B), 28-(B), 29-(B), 30-(C)
34-The instrument used to test short circuit between armature winding in starting motor or
dynamo is
(A) Growler
(B) Multimeter
(C) High rate discharge tester
(D) Stroboscope
35-A four wheeler normally uses battery of:
(A) 10 volt
(B) 12 volt
(C) 20 volt
(D) 1.5 volt
40-The test used to know the chemical condition of positive and negative plate is:
(A) Specific gravity test
(B) Open volt test
(C) High discharge test
(D) Cadmium test
ANSWERS:
31-(A), 32-(A), 33-(B), 34-(A), 35-(B), 36-(B), 37-(D), 38-(A), 39-(A), 40-(D)
42- Speed of the driving gear (A) is 1500 rpm, speed of the driven gear (B), meshing with ‘A’ is
3000 rpm. What is gear ratio?
(A) 2
(B) 0.5
(C) 1.5
(D) 4500
43- Increase of torque in a vehicle is obtained by:
(A) Increasing speed
(B) Decreasing speed
(C) Increasing power
(D) All of the above
44- Which of the following gear box use double de clutching process?
(A) Synchromesh gear box
(B) Sliding mesh
(C) Constant mesh
(D) None of the above
49-The reason for the wide use of Aluminium alloy piston is:
(A) Low weight
(B) High thermal conductivity
(C) Increased cooling efficiency
(D) All of the above
ANSWERS:
41-(A), 42-(A), 43-(B), 44-(C), 45-(A), 46-(C), 47-(A), 48-(A), 49-(D), 50-(A)
ANSWERS:
51-(C), 52-(C), 53-(D), 54-(D), 55-(D), 56-(C)
7-In 4-stroke cycle engine, the gear ratio of camshaft to crankshaft is:
(A) 1:1
(B) 1:2
(C) 1:6
(D) 1:8
ANSWERS:
1-(C), 2-(B), 3-(A), 4-(A), 5-(C), 6-(A), 7-(B), 8-(D), 9-(D), 10-(D)
14-The volume swept by the piston in moving from TDC to BDC is called:
(A) Displacement volume
(B) Clearance volume
(C) Engine capacity
(D) Total volume
15- The swept volume of all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single
movement from top dead centre (TDC) to bottom dead centre (BDC).
(A) Engine displacement
(B) Valve capacity
(C) Fuel tank capacity
(D) Rocker arm capacity
ANSWERS:
11-(D), 12-(D), 13-(A), 14-(A), 15-(A), 16-(D), 17-(C), 18-(C), 19-(B), 20-(A)
21-The parking brake generally acts on
(A) Propeller shaft
(B) Front wheels
(C) Rear wheels
(D) Front and rear wheels
25-Following type of rear axle is used in a car and light commercial vehicles are:
(A) Semi-floating axle
(B) Full floating axle
(C) Three quarter Floating axle
(D) None of the above
28-___ serves to adjust the length of the propeller shaft when demanded by the rear axle
movement.
(A) Universal joint
(B) Cap joints
(C) Corner joint
(D) Slip joint
ANSWERS:
21-(C), 22-(C), 23-(D), 24-(C), 25-(A), 26-(B), 27-(A), 28-(A), 29-(D), 30-(B)
1-The compression ratio for practically diesel engine lies usually in the range of
(a) 3-5
(b) 6-8
(c) 10-15
(d) 16-22
(Ans: D)
11-The piston road of a steam engine is usually connected to the cross head by means of
(a) Bolted joint
(b) Riveted joint
(c) Universal joint
(d) Cotter joint
(Ans: D)
1-The following is the correct order of energy conversion in thermal power plants
(A) Chemical energy – Mechanical energy – Electrical energy
(B) Mechanical energy – Chemical energy – Electrical energy
(C) Wind energy – Mechanical energy – Electrical energy
(D) Heat energy – Electrical energy – Mechanical energy
(Ans: A)
7-With the increase in _____ the efficiency obeys the ‘law of diminishing returns’
(A) Pressure
(B) Temperature
(C) Volume
(D) All of the above
(Ans: A)
8- With the increase in _____ the efficiency obeys the ‘straight line law’
(A) Pressure
(B) Temperature
(C) Volume
(D) All of the above
(Ans: B)
15-In which of the following type of burner, liquid fuel is raised by capillary action?
(A) Wick burners
(B) Re-circulating burner
(C) Rotating cup burner
(D) All of the above
(Ans: A)
20-The draught produced by the chimney if due to the ____ difference between the column of hot
gases inside the chimney and the cold air outside.
(A) Temperature
(B) Potential
(C) Density
(D) None of the above
2-The frictional torque transmitted in the case of flat pivot bearing for uniform pressure is:
(A) µWR
(B) 1/3 µWR
(C) 2/3 µWR
(D) ½ µWR
5-The locus of a point on the circumference of a circle, which rolls without slipping on a fixed
straight line is known as:
(A) cycloid
(B) involute
(C) epicycloid
(D) hypocycloid
6-When the axes of the first and last wheels of a compound gear train are co-axial, then the train is
also known as:
(A) non reverted gear train
(B) epicyclic gear train
(C) reverted gear train
(D) none of the above
10-The length of belt used in a cross belt drive is ___ than that used in open belt drive.
(A) double
(B) equal
(C) less
(D) greater
15-The smallest circle drawn to the cam profile from the cam center is known as:
(A) Prime circle
(B) Pitch circle
(C) Base circle
(D) Pitch circle
18-The frictional torque transmitted in the case of flat pivot bearing for uniform wear is equal to:
(A) µWR
(B) 1/3 µWR
(C) ½ µWR
(D) 2/3 µWR
20-If T1 and T2 are the tensions on the tight side and slack side of belt drive and ‘θ’ is the angle of
contact, then the ratio of tension is given by:
(A) T1/T2 = eµθ
(B) T1/T2 = 1/eµθ
(C) T1/T2 = µeθ
(D) T1/T2 = µθ
22-The actual difference caused between the surface speed of the belt and pulley is
(A) Creep
(B) Slip
(C) Dressing
(D) None of the above
23-The jockey pulley or idler pulley is fitted:
(A) near the driver pulley on the tension side of the belt
(B) near the driven pulley on the tension side of the belt
(C) near the driver pulley on the slack side of the belt
(D) near the driven pulley on the slack side of the belt
24-In which of the following gear, the teeth are cut at an angle to the axis of rotation?
(A) Spur gear
(B) Helical gear
(C) Hypoid gear
(D) Bevel gear
ANSWERS:
1-(C), 2-(C), 3-(D), 4-(B), 5-(A), 6-(C), 7-(D), 8-(D), 9-(A), 10-(D), 11-(A), 12-(D), 13-(B), 14-(A), 15-(C),
16-(B), 17-(A), 18-(C), 19-(C), 20-(A), 21-(D), 22-(B), 23-(C), 24-(B), 25-(B)
3-The gears having teeth parallel to the axis of the shaft are known as
(A) Bevel gears
(B) Helical gears
(C) Worm and worm wheels
(D) Spur gears
(Ans: D)
9-The type of coupling used to join two shafts whose axes are neither in same straight line nor
parallel but intersect is
(A) Flexible coupling
(B) Chain coupling
(C) Universal coupling
(D) Flange coupling
(Ans: C)
10-In spur gears, the circle on which the involute profile is generated is called the
(A) Base circle
(B) Addendum circle
(C) Pitch circle
(D) Clearance circle
11-A system of masses rotating in different parallel planes is in dynamic balance if the resultant
(A) Force is equal to zero
(B) Couple is equal to zero
(C) Force and the resultant couple are both equal to zero
(D) Force is numerically equal to the couple
(Ans: C)
15-A wire rope is designated as 6×19 standard hoisting. The numbers 6×19 represent
(A) Diameter in millimetre × length in meter
(B) Diameter in centimetre × length in meter
(C) Number of strands × number of wires in each strand
(D) Number of wires in each strand × number of strands
(Ans: C)
17-The relation between the number of pairs ‘p’ forming a kinematic chain and the number of links
‘l’ is
(A) l = 2p – 2
(B) l = 2p – 3
(C) l = 2p – 4
(D) l = 2p – 5
(Ans: C)
18-Which of the following is an inversion of double slider crank chain?
(A) Coupling rod of a locomotive
(B) Pendulum pump
(C) Oscillating cylinder engine
(D) Elliptical trammels
(Ans: D)
19-In a clock mechanism, the gear train used to connect minute hand to hour hand, is
(A) Epicyclic gear train
(B) Reverted gear train
(C) Compound gear train
(D) Simple gear train
(Ans: B)
1-Brake is used to ____ the energy possessed by a moving system or mechanism by means of
friction.
(A) Absorb
(B) Release
(C) Minimize
(D) Maximize
11- When the intensity of pressure between the block and brake drum is uniform, the angle of
contact between the block and brake drum is less than
(A) 30°
(B) 45°
(C) 60°
(D) 90°
12-For anticlockwise rotation of brake drum in block brake, the actuating force or braking effort is
___ that of clockwise direction.
(A) More than
(B) Less than
(C) Equal to
(D) Any of the above
13-In block brake with long shoe, the semi-block angle is
(A) 2θ
(B) θ
(C) θ/2
(D) None of the above
15-In block brakes with long shoe, equivalent coefficient of friction is given by
(A) µ[(4sinθ)/(2θ+sin2θ)]
(B) µ[(2sinθ)/(2θ+sin2θ)]
(C) µ[(4sinθ)/(θ+sin2θ)]
(D) µ[(4sinθ)/(2θ+sinθ)]
Where, 2θ= block angle, µ=Coefficient of friction
16-In case of the pivoted shoe brake, the location of the pivot can be selected in such a way that
the moment of frictional force about the pivot is
(A) Zero
(B) One
(C) Maximum
(D) Minimum
19-In internal expanding shoe brake, the actuating force is usually provided by means of
(A) A hydraulic cylinder
(B) A cam mechanism
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) None of the above
24-Following is (are) the type(s) of shape(s) for the pads of caliper disk brakes
(A) Annular
(B) Circular
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) None of the above
ANSWERS:
1-(A), 2-(C), 3-(B), 4-(A), 5-(D), 6-(A), 7-(D), 8-(D), 9-(D), 10-(A), 11-(B), 12-(A), 13-(B), 14-(D), 15-(A),
16-(A), 17-(A), 18-(C), 19-(C), 20-(D), 21-(A), 22-(D), 23-(C), 24-(C), 25-(A), 26-(A)
18-The power rating of the roller chain is obtained on the basis of following failure criteria
(A) Wear
(B) Fatigue
(C) Impact
(D) All of the above
19-___ is a stick slip phenomenon between the pin and the bushing.
(A) Wear
(B) Fatigue
(C) Galling
(D) Impact
20-For satisfactory performance of roller chains, the center distance between the sprockets
should be provided at least a ___ wrap angle on the smaller sprocket.
(A) 60°
(B) 90°
(C) 120°
(D) 150°
23-The speed reduction of a single stage chain drive should not be more than
(A) 5:1
(B) 7:1
(C) 10:1
(D) 15:1
ANSWERS:
1-(A), 2-(C), 3-(D), 4-(D), 5-(D), 6-(C), 7-(D), 8-(A), 9-(B), 10-(C), 11-(B), 12-(D), 13-(D), 14-(C), 15-(A),
16-(A), 17-(A), 18-(D), 19-(C), 20-(C), 21-(B), 22-(B), 23-(B), 24-(B), 25-(D), 26-(B), 27-(A), 28-(D), 29-
(C), 30-(C)
19-The total amount of permissible variation in the basic size of shaft is called:
(A) Fit
(B) Allowance
(C) Fundamental deviation
(D) Tolerance
20-___ is a process of shaping metals and alloys into semi-finished products by passing them
between two rolls rotating in opposite direction.
(A) Extrusion
(B) Drawing out
(C) Rolling
(D) Hobbing
ANSWERS:
11-(C), 12-(B), 13-(D), 14-(B), 15-(B), 16-(B), 17-(C), 18-(D), 19-(D), 20-(C)
1-Which one of the following welding processes uses non consumable electrode
(A) Gas metal arc welding
(B) Submerged arc welding
(C) Gas Tungsten arc welding
(D) Flux coated arc welding
(Ans: C)
2-The method of joining metal surface by introducing a non ferrous alloy with melting point above
400° C is known as
(A) Soldering
(B) Brazing
(C) Welding
(D) none of the above
(Ans: B)
4-Extrusion is a process of
(A) Pushing the heated billet of metal through an orifice
(B) Producing a hole by a punch
(C) Making cup shaped parts from the sheet metal
(D) None of the above
(Ans: A)
9-Laser is produced by
(A) graphite
(B) ruby
(C) diamond
(D) emerald
(Ans: B)
16-In metal cutting operations discontinuous chips are produced while machining
(A) brittle material
(B) ductile material
(C) hard material
(D) soft material
(Ans: A)
18-Knurling is an operation of
(A) cutting smooth collars
(B) under cutting
(C) roughing the surface for hand grip
(D) none of the above
(Ans: C)
25-In ASA System, if the tool signature is 8-6-5-5-10-15-2-mm, then the side rake angle will be
(A) 5°
(B) 6°
(C) 8°
(D) 10°
(Ans: B)
34-If the metals are ductile and the cutting speed is high, then
(A) Continuous chips are formed
(B) Discontinuous chips are formed
(C) Continuous chips with built-up edges are formed
(D) None of these
(Ans: A)
1-If a bar of length, l, cross-sectional area, A, weighing, W, is fixed vertically at its upper end, its
elongation is equal to
(A) Wl/2AE
(B) Wl/AE
(C) 2AE/2Wl
(D) AE/Wl
(Ans: A)
2-An open ended thin cylinder shell, subjected to uniform internal pressure will be subjected to
(A) Hoop stress only
(B) Longitudinal stress only
(C) Both hoop and Longitudinal stress
(D) None of the above
(Ans: C)
4-If w is the uniformly distributed load per unit length on a cantilever, the maximum bending
moment on the cantilever of length l is equal to
(A) Wl
(B) Wl/2
(C) W 2l/2
(D) Wl2/2
(Ans: D)
6-In terms of theoretical stress concentration factor (Kt) and fatigue stress concentration factor
(Kf), the notch sensitivity ‘q’ is expressed as
(A) (Kf -1) / (Kt -1)
(B) (Kf -1) / (Kt +1)
(C) (Kt -1) / (Kf -1)
(D) (Kf +1) / (Kt +1)
(Ans: A)
9-A ductile structure is defined as one for which the plastic deformation before fracture
(A) is smaller than the elastic deformation
(B) vanishes
(C) is equal to the elastic deformation
(D) is much larger than the elastic deformation
(Ans: D)
13-The outside diameter of a hollow shaft is twice its inside diameter. The ratio of its torque
carrying capacity to that of a solid shaft of the same material and the same outside diameter is
(A) 15/16
(B) 3/4
(C) 1/2
(D) 3/16
(Ans: A)
14-If the shear force at a section of a beam under bending is equal to zero then the bending
moment at the section is
(A) zero
(B) maximum
(C) minimum
(D) minimum or maximum
(Ans: B)
15-In terms of Poisson’s ratio (μ) the ratio of Young’s Modulus (E) to Shear Modulus (G) of Elastic
material is
(A) 2(1+μ)
(B) 2(1- μ)
(C) 0.5(1+ μ)
(D) 0.5(1- μ)
(Ans: A)
16-A transmission shaft subjected to bending loads must be designed on the basis of
(A) maximum normal stress theory
(B) maximum shear stress theory
(C) maximum normal stress and maximum shear stress theories
(D) fatigue strength
(Ans: A)
17-The Young’s modulus of elasticity of a material is 2.5 times its modulus of rigidity. The
Poisson’s ratio for the material will be
(A) 0.25
(B) 0.33
(C) 0.50
(D) 0.75
(Ans: A)
14-Which head is used to set any required angle in the combination set?
(A) Square set
(B) Centre head
(C) Protractor head
(D) Rule
ANSWERS:
11-(C), 12-(D), 13-(D), 14-(C), 15-(A), 16-(B), 17-(D), 18-(B), 19-(B), 20-(B)
23-Principle of lever:
(A) load X load arm = effort X effort arm
(B) load X load arm = effort arm
(C) load effort
(D) load X effort arm = effort X load
25-The length of an arrow head used for dimensioning is ___ times its width.
(A) one
(B) two
(C) three
(D) four
26-___ is the part of circle between any two points on the circumference.
(A) Sector
(B) Semi-circle
(C) Segment
(D) Arc
ANSWERS:
21-(D), 22-(B), 23-(A), 24-(B), 25-(C), 26-(D), 27-(A), 28-(C), 29-(C), 30-(B)
31-Keys are classified according to the relative position of the shaft and
(A) Length of shaft
(B) Diameter of hub hole
(C) Cross section of the key
(D) Diameter of the shaft
33-According to Gibb’s phase rule, the number of degrees of freedom of a two component, three
phase system is:
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3
34-Which one of the following is correct for Berger’s vector in screw dislocation?
(A) perpendicular to the dislocation line
(B) parallel to the dislocation line
(C) inclined to the dislocation line
(D) opposite to the dislocation line
35-In high speed steels, the alloying element with maximum percentage is:
(A) Vanadium
(B) Nickel
(C) Tungsten
(D) Silicon
ANSWERS:
31-(C), 32-(D), 33-(B), 34-(B), 35-(C), 36-(D), 37-(C), 38-(B), 39-(C), 40-(D)
43-Bernoulli’s equation is
(A) Momentum equation
(B) Energy equation
(C) Force equation
(D) Mass equation
45-Darcy’s friction factor in a pipe flow corresponds to a Reynold’s number of 2000 is:
(A) 0.016
(B) 0.032
(C) 0.32
(D) 0.16
ANSWERS:
41-(C), 42-(B), 43-(B), 44-(A), 45-(B), 46-(B), 47-(B), 48-(B), 49-(D), 50-(A)
8-The ratio of maximum shear stress to average shear stress for a beam with circular section is:
(A) 3:1
(B) 2:1
(C) 3:2
(D) 4:3
9-When a closed coiled spring is subjected to axial load, its axial deflection is directly
proportional to
(A) Diameter of the wire
(B) Modulus of rigidity of the spring material
(C) Modulus of elasticity of the spring material
(D) Mean radius of the coil of the spring
ANSWERS:
1-(D), 2-(B), 3-(A), 4-(A), 5-(B), 6-(A), 7-(C), 8-(D), 9-(D), 10-(B)
13-Whenever the follower moves with simple harmonic motion, the velocity diagram is:
(A) Parabolic
(B) Sinusoidal
(C) Hyperbolic
(D) Cosine curve
14-In case of multi-disc clutch, if there are 3 discs on the driving shaft and 2 disc on the drive
shaft, then the total number of pairs of contacting surfaces is equal to
(A) 1
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 6
18-The efficiency of a Carnot cycle operating between the temperature limits of 327° and 27° is:
(A) 92%
(B) 60%
(C) 50%
(D) 70%
ANSWERS:
11-(B), 12-(C), 13-(B), 14-(B), 15-(B), 16-(B), 17-(A), 18-(A), 19-(A), 20-(C)