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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PAPER-II
1. In a queuing problem, if the arrivals are Which of the statements given above are
completely random, then the probability correct?
distribution of number of arrivals in a a. 1, 2 and 3
given time follows b. Only 1 and 2
a. Poisson distribution c. Only 2 and 3
b. normal distribution d. Only 1 and 3
c. binomial distribution 6. In case of solution of linear programming
d. exponential distribution problem using graphical method, if the
2. Consider the following statements in constraint line of one of the non-
respect of assignment method of redundant constraints is parallel to the
optimization : objective function line, then it indicates
1. The matrix format of the method must a. an infeasible solution
be a square matrix. b. a degenerate solution
2. Some type of rating has to be given to c. an unbound solution
the performance of each pairing. d. a multiple number of optimal solutions
Which of the statements given above is/are 7. Which one of the following statements is
correct ? correct ?
a. Only 1 Standard time is obtained from normal
b. Only 2 time by adding the policy allowance and
c. Both 1 and 2 a. personal allowances only
d. Neither 1 nor 2 b. fatigue allowances only
3. Which one of the following is not the c. delay allowances only
solution method of transportation d. personal, fatigue and delay allowances
problems ? 8. Which one of the following is not a
a. Hungarian method technique under Predetermined Motion
b. Northwest corner method Time System (PMTS)?
c. Least cost method a. Work factor
d. Vogel’s approximation method b. Synthetic data
4. In a linear programming problem, if a c. Stopwatch time study
basic solution has no more than m positive d. MTM
xj (j = 1, 2 , n), it is called 9. Which one of the following is not a
a. Basic feasible solution necessary information input to Material
b. Unbounded solution Requirements Planning ?
c. Non-degenerate basic feasible solution a. Inventory on hand
d. None of the above b. Bill of materials
5. Consider the following statements in c. Sequence of operations on a job
respect of PERT and CPM: d. Master production schedule (MPS)
1. PERT is event-oriented while CPM is 10. If the annual demand of an item becomes
activity-oriented. half, ordering cost double, holding cost
2. PERT is probabilistic while CPM is one-fourth and the unit cost twice, then
deterministic. what is the ratio of the new EOQ and the
3. Levelling and smoothing are the earlier EOQ?
techniques related to resource 1
scheduling in CPM. a.
2
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1
  x  y 
2

   xy 
b. 2
2 a. 
 2 
c. 2
  x  y 
2

   xy 
d. 2 2

11. In the ABC method of inventory control,

b. 
 2 
Group A constitutes costly items. What is
  x  y 
2
the usual percentage of such items of the
   xy 
2
total items ? c. 
a. 10 to 20%  2 

   y    xy 
2 2
b. 20 to 30% d. x
c. 30 to 40%
d. 40 to 50 % where, x and y, are normal stresses
12. Which one of the following is an inventory along x and y directions respectively, and
system that keeps a running record of the xy is the shear stress.
amount in storage and replenishes the 17. Disruptive strength is the maximum
stock when it drops to a certain level by strength of a metal, when
ordering a fixed quantity ? a. subjected to 3 principal tensile stresses
a. EOQ at right angles to one another and of
b. Periodic equal magnitude
c. Peripheral b. loaded in tension
d. ABC c. loaded in compression
13. In a network, what is total float equal to ? d. loaded in shear
a. LFTj – ESTi + ti – j 18. E, G, K and  represent the elastic
b. ESTj – LFTi – ti – j modulus, shear modulus, bulk modulus
and Poisson’s ratio respectively of a
c. ESTj – LFTi – ti – j
linearly elastic, isotropic and
d. LFTj – ESTi – ti – j
homogeneous material. To express the
where, LFT = latest finish time of an stress-strain relations completely for this
activity; EST = earliest start time of an material, at least
activity; ti–j, = time of activity i–j.
a. E, G and  must be known
14. Manufacturing a product requires
processing on four machines A, B, C, D in b. E, K and  must be known
the order A–B–C–D. The capacities of c. any two of the four must be known
four machines are A = 100, B = 110, C = d. All the four must be known
120 and D = 130 units per shift. If the 19. Principal strains at a point are 100  10–6
expected output is 90% of the system and –200  10–6. What is the maximum
capacity, then what is the expected output? shear strain at the point ?
a. 90 units a. 300  10–6
b. 99 units b. 200  10–6
c. 108 units c. 150  10–6
d. 117 units d. 100  10–6
15. If the total investment is Rs. 5,00,000 for a 20. A metal rod is rigidly fixed at its both
target production, the income for the ends. The temperature of the rod is
current year is Rs. 3,00,000 and total increased by 100°C. If the coefficient of
operating cost is Rs. 1,00,000; what is the linear expansion and elastic modulus of
economic yield ? the metal rod are 10  10–6/oC and 200
a. 10 % GPa respectively, then what is the stress
b. 30 % produced in the rod ?
c. 20 % a. 100 MPa (tensile)
d. 40% b. 200 MPa (tensile)
16. In a Mohr’s circle, the radius of the circle c. 200 MPa (compressive)
is taken as :
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d. 100 MPa (compressive) 25. Consider the following statements at given
21. point in the case of thick cylinder
subjected to fluid pressure :
1. Radial stress is compressive.
2. Hoop stress is tensile..
3. Hoop stress is compressive.
4. Longitudinal stress is tensile and it
varies along the length.
5. Longitudinal stress is tensile and
Figure shown above represents the BM remains constant along the length of
diagram for a simply supported beam. The the cylinder.
beam is subjected to which one of the Which of the statements given above are
following? correct ?
a. A concentrated load at its mid-length a. Only 1, 2 and 4
b. A uniformly distributed load over its b. Only 3 and 4
length c. Only 1, 2 and 5
c. A couple at its mid-length d. Only 1, 3 and 5
d. Couple at 1/4 of the span from each 26. Match List - I with List - II and select the
end correct answer using the code. given below
22. Which one of the following statements is the Lists :
correct ? List - I (State of Stress)
Beams of uniform strength vary in section A.
such that
a. bending moment remains constant
b. deflection remains constant
c. maximum bending stress remains
B.
constant
d. shear force remains constant
23. In the case of beams with circular cross-
section, what is the ratio of the maximum C.
shear stress to average shear stress ?
a. 3 : 1
b. 2 : 1
c. 3 : 2
D.
d. 4 : 3
24. What is the maximum torque transmitted
by a hollow shaft of external radius R and
internal radius r ?
 List - II (Kind of Loading)
a.
16
R 3
 r3  fs 1. Combined bending and torsion of
circular shaft

b.
2R
R 4
 r 4  fs 2. Torsion of circular shaft
3. Thin cylinder subjected. to internal

c.
8R
R 4
 r 4  fs pressure
4. Tie bar subjected to tensile force
  R4  r 4  A B C D
d.   fs a. 2 1 3 4
32   R
b. 3 4 2 1
(fs = maximum shear stress in the shaft
material) c. 2 4 3 1
d. 3 1 2 4
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27. What is the expression for the crippling c. process in which two or more cutters
load for a column of length 1 with one end are used simu1taneousl’
fixed and other end free ? d. milling operation combined with
2 2 EI turning
a. P  31. Which of the following cannot be cut by
l2
hobbing process?
 2 EI
b. P  a. Helical gears
4l 2 b. Bevel gears
4 2 EI c. Worm gears
c. P 
l2 d. Spur gears
 2 EI 32. It is required to cut screw threads with
d. P  2 double start and 2 mm pitch on a lathe
l
28. Match List-I (Theory of Failure) with List- having lead screw pitch of 6 mm. What is
Il (Predicted Ratio of Shear Stress to the speed ratio between lathe spindle and
Direct Stress at Yield Condition for Steel lead screw ?
Specimen) and select the correct answer a. 1 : 3
using the code given below the Lists: b. 3 : 1
List-I c. 2 : 3
A. Maximum shear stress theory d. 3 : 2
B. Maximum energy distortion theory 33. Which item best describes a CAM
C. Maximum principal stress theory technology?
D. Maximum principal strain theory a. Geometric modelling
List-II b. Documentation
1. 1.0 c. Drafting
2. 0.77 d. Numerical control
3. 0.62 34. Flexible manufacturing allows for:
4. 0.50 a. tool design and production
A B C D b. automated design
a. 1 2 4 3 c. quick and inexpensive product change
b. 4 3 1 2 d. quality control
c. 1 3 4 2 35. Which one of the following is the third
d. 4 2 1 3 basic component of robots besides power
supply and control (memory) console?
29. What is the strain energy stored in a body
of volume V with stress a due to gradually a. Software
applied load ? b. Coaxial cable
E c. Mechanical unit arm
a. d. Microcomputer
V
36. Which of the following is a single point
 E2 cutting tool ?
b.
V a. Hacksaw blade
V 2 b. Milling cutter
c.
E c. Grinding wheel
 2V d. Parting tool
d. 37. Which of the following values of index n
2E
where, E = Modulus of Elasticity is associated with carbide tools when
Taylor’s tool life equation, V. Tn =constant
30. Gang milling is a
is applied ?
a. milling process for generating
a. 0.1 to 0.15
hexagonal surfaces
b. 0.2 to 0.4
b. process of cutting gears
c. 0.45 to 0.6
d. 0.65 to 0.9
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38. In the selection of optimal cutting Which of the statements given above is/are
conditions, the requirement of surface correct ?
finish would put a limit on which of the a. Only 1 and 4
following? b. Only 1 and 3
a. The maximum feed c. Only 2
b. The maximum depth of cut d. Only 3
c. The maximum speed 45. Which one of the following statements is
d. The maximum number of passes not correct for the exponential smoothing
39. During ultrasonic machining, the metal method of demand forecasting ?
removal is achieved by a. Demand for the most recent data is
a. high frequency eddy currents given more weightage
b. high frequency sound waves b. This method requires only the current
c. hammering action of abrasive particles demand and forecast demand
d. rubbing action between tool and c. This method assigns weight to all the
workpiece previous data
40. Which of the following is an interference d. This method gives equal weightage to
fit? all the periods
a. Push fit 46. In an assembly line, when the workstation
b. Running fit times are unequal, the overall production
c. Sliding fit rate of an assembly line is determined by
d. Shrink fit the :
41. The M and E-system in metrology are a. fastest station time
related to measurement of : b. slowest station time
a. screw threads c. average of all station times
b. flatness d. average of slowest and fastest station
c. angularity times
d. surface finish 47. Match List-I (Parameter) with List-II
(Definition) and select the correct answer
42. Consider the following statements
using the code given below the Lists:
1. A large rake angle means lower
List-I
strength of the cutting edge.
A. Total work content
2. Cutting torque decreases with rake
angle. B. Workstation process time
Which of the statements given above is/are C. Cycle time
correct ? D. Balance decay
a. Only 1 List-II
b. Only 2 1. Aggregate of all the work elements to
c. Both 1 and 2 be done on line
d. Neither 1 nor 2 2. Line inefficiency which results from
the idle time due to imperfect
43. Which one of the following is a qualitative
allocation of work among stations
technique of demand forecasting ?
3. Time interval between parts coming
a. Correlation and regression analysis
off the line
b. Moving average method
4. Sum of the times of the work elements
c. Delphi technique done at a station
d. Exponential smoothing A B C D
44. Consider the following statements a. 1 4 3 2
1. C functions can return arrays. b. 1 2 3 4
2. C functions can return functions. c. 3 4 1 2
3. An array element can be void. d. 3 2 1 4
4. An array element can be a function. 48. Which of the following are the advantages
of subroutines in a program?
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1. They reduce execution time of the
program.
2. They make the program more
maintainable.
3. Modular development can be achieved.
4. They can be parameterized.
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below
a. Only 2 and 3
b. 1, 2, 3 and 4
c. Only 2, 3 and 4
d. Only 1 and 4
49. Assertion (A) : Sampling plans with
acceptance number greater than zero are
generally better than sampling plans with
acceptance number equal to zero.
Reason (R) : Sampling plans with
acceptance number greater than zero have
a larger sample size as compared to similar
sampling plans with acceptance number
equal to zero.
a. Both A and R are individually true and
R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are individually true but
R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true
50. Assertion (A) : Forging dies are provided
with taper or draft angles on vertical
surfaces.
Reason (R) : It facilitates complete filling
of die cavity and favorable grain flow.
a. Both A and R are individually true and
R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are individually true but
R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true
51. Assertion (A) : In Addition Polymerization
method, polymer is produced by adding a
second monomer to the first, then a third
monomer to this dimer and so on.
Reason (R) : There must exist at least one
double bond in the monomer for Addition
Polymerization reaction.
a. Both A and R are individually true and
R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are individually true but
R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true
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52. Assertion (A) : Concentric cylindrical
helical springs are used to have greater
spring force in a limited space.
Reason (R) : Concentric helical springs are
wound in opposite directions to prevent
locking of coils under heavy dynamic
loading.
a. Both A and R are individually true and
R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are individually true but
R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true
53. Assertion (A) : In anti-friction bearings,
the frictional resistance is very low as the
shaft held by it remains in floating
condition by the hydrodynamic pressure
developed by the lubricant.
Reason (R) : In hydrodynamic journal
bearings hydrodynamic pressure is
developed because of flow of lubricant in a
converging-diverging channel.
a. Both A and R are individually true and
R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are individually true but
R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true
54. Assertion (A) : Crowning is provided on
the surface of a flat pulley to prevent
slipping of the belt sideways.
Reason (R) : Belt creep, which is the
reason for slip of the belt sideways, is fully
compensated by providing crowning on
the pulley.
a. Both A and R are individually true and
R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are individually true but
R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true
55. Assertion (A) Aluminium has poor
weldability.
Reason (R) : Aluminium has high thermal
conductivity and high affinity to oxygen.
a. Both A and R are individually true and
R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are individually true but
R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true
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56. Assertion (A) : In case of hot working of 1. The program length is shorter.
metals, the temperature at which the 2. The program takes lesser time to
process is finally stopped should not be execute.
above the recrystallization temperature. 3. It allows the flexibility of using
Reason (R) : If the process is stopped pointers.
above the recrystallization temperature, 4. It allows more efficient use of the
grain growth will take place again and cache.
spoil the attained structure. Select the correct answer using the codes
a. Both A and R are individually true and given below :
R is the correct explanation of A. a. Only 1, 2 and 3
b. Both A and R are individually true but b. Only 1 and 3
R is not the correct explanation of A. c. Only 2, 3 and 4
c. A is true but R is false d. Only 1 and 2
d. A is false but R is true 61. Match the terms under the List-I with their
57. description under the List-II in respect of
computer organization and select the
correct answer using the code given below
the Lists :
List-I
A. Distributed system
Assertion (A) : Link A experiences B. MIMD
Coriolis acceleration relative to the fixed C. SIMD
link. D. Pipelined machine
Reason (R) : Slotted link A is rotating with List-II
angular velocity  and the Block B slides
1. Multiple control units
in the slot of A.
2. Different steps of instruction are
a. Both A and R are individually true and executed in separate stages with
R is the correct explanation of A. latches
b. Both A and R are individually true but 3. Independent processors which are
R is not the correct explanation of A. networked together
c. A is true but R is false 4. Lock-step synchronization between
d. A is false but R is true multiple functional units
58. Given J = 2, K = –4, A = –5, B = 0.4, C = A B C D
10.5 a. 3 1 4 2
What are the values of the FORTRAN b. 4 2 3 1
variables
c. 3 2 4 1
JIP = J*K + J**K, IVAL = A + B + C ?
d. 4 1 3 2
a. 15.3 and 5.9, respectively
62. Consider the following statements:
b. –7.83 and 5.9, respectively
The objective of value analysis is :
c. –7.83 and 5, respectively
1. to reduce the cost
d. –8 and 5, respectively
2. to increase the profit
59. For taper turning on centre lathes, the
3. to improve quality
method of swiveling the compound rest is
preferred for Which of the statements given above are
correct ?
a. long jobs with small taper angles
a. Only 1 and 2
b. long jobs with steep taper angles
b. Only 1 and 3
c. short jobs with small taper angles
c. Only 2 and 3
d. short jobs with steep taper angles
d. 1, 2 and 3
60. Which of the following are the advantages
of indirect addressing over direct 63. Consider the following statements in
addressing ? respect of flexible couplings :
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1. The flanges of flexible coupling are C. Piston rod and cross head
usually made of grey cast iron FG200. D. Links of four-bar chain
2. In the analysis of flexible coupling, it List-II
is assumed that the power is 1. Pin Joint
transmitted by the shear résistance of 2. Knuckle Joint
the pins. 3. Gib and Cotter Joint
3. Rubber bushes with brass lining are 4. Cotter Joint
provided to absorb misalignment
A B C D
between the two shafts.
a. 1 3 4 2
Which of the statements given above are
correct ? b. 2 4 3 1
a. 1, 2 and 3 c. 1 4 3 2
b. Only 1 and 2 d. 2 3 4 1
c. Only 2 and 3 68. In a gib and cotter joint, the gib and cotter
are subjected to
d. Only 1 and 3
a. single shear only
64. In case of belt drives, the effect of the
centrifugal tension is to: b. double shear only
a. cause the belt to leave the pulley and c. single shear and crushing
increase the power to be transmitted d. double shear and crushing
b. cause the belts to stay on the pulley 69. What is the number of nodes in a shaft
and increase the power to be carrying three rotors?
transmitted a. Zero
c. reduce the driving power of the belt b. 2
d. stretch the belt in longitudinal direction c. 3
65. Which one of the following statements is d. 4
not correct? 70. Match List-I (Property) with List-II
a. Hooke’s joint is used to connect two (System) and select the correct answer
rotating co-planar, non-intersecting. using the code given below the Lists :
shafts List-I
b. Hooke’s joint is used to connect two A. Resonance
rotating co-planar, intersecting shafts B. On-off control
c. Oldham’s coupling is used to connect C. Natural frequency
two parallel rotating shafts D. Feedback signal
d. Hooke’s joint is used in the steering List-II
mechanism for automobiles 1. Closed-loop control system
66. Stresses in a screw thread are estimated by 2. Free vibrations
considering the thread to be : 3. Excessively large amplitude
a. long cantilever beam projecting from 4. Mechanical brake
the pitch cylinder A B C D
b. long cantilever beam projecting from a. 1 2 4 3
the root cylinder
b. 3 4 2 1
c. short cantilever beam projecting from
c. 1 4 2 3
the root cylinder
d. 3 2 4 1
d. short cantilever beam projecting from
the pitch cylinder 71. In case of partial balancing of single-
cylinder reciprocating engine, what is the
67. Match List-I (Parts to be Joined) with List-
primary disturbing force along the line of
II (Type of Joint) and select the correct
stroke?
answer using the code given below :
List-I a. cmr2 cos 
A. Two rods having relative axial motion b. (1 – c2) mr2 cos 
B. Strap end of the connecting rod c. (1 – c) mr2 cos 
d. (1 – c) m2r cos 2
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where, c = Fraction of reciprocating mass Cam followers are generally classified
to be balanced;  = Angular velocity of according to
crankshaft;  = Crank angle. 1. the nature of its motion
72. Consider the following statements : 2. the nature of its surface in contact with
1. The condition of stability of a governor the cam
requires that the slope of the 3. the speed of the cam
controlling force curve should be less Which of the statements given above are
than that of the line representing the correct ?
centripetal force at the equilibrium a. 1, 2 and 3
speed under consideration. b. Only 1 and 2
2. For a centrifugal governor when the c. Only 2 and 3
load on the prime mover drops d. Only 1 and 3
suddenly, the sleeve should at once
78. Consider the following statements:
reach the lower-most position.
Radius of friction circle for a journal
Which of the statements given above is/are
bearing depends upon
correct ?
1. coefficient of friction
a. Only 1
2. radius of the journal
b. Only 2
3. angular speed of rotation of the shaft
c. Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above are
d. Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
73. What is the number of instantaneous
a. 1, 2 and 3
centres of rotation for a 6-link mechanism?
b. Only 1 and 2
a. 4
c. Only 2 and 3
b. 6
d. Only 1 and 3
c. 12
79. What is the maximum acceleration of a
d. 15
cam follower undergoing simple harmonic
74. In which one of the following is a flywheel motion?
generally employed? 2
a. Lathe h   
a.  
b. Electric motor 2  
c. Punching machine  2 
d. Gearbox b. 4h  2 
 
75. What is the value of pressure angle
generally used for involute gears ?  2 
c. 4h  
a. 35°   
b. 30°
2h 2
c. 25° d.
d. 20° 2
76. Consider the following statements : Where, h = Stroke of the follower ;  =
1. A stub tooth has a working depth Angular velocity of the cam;  = Cam
larger than that of a full-depth tooth. rotation angle for the maximum follower
2. The path of contact for involute gears displacement.
is an arc of a circle. 80. Consider the following statements :
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Lower pairs are more resistant than the
correct ? higher pairs in a plane mechanism.
a. Only 1 2. In a 4-bar mechanism (with 4 turning
b. Only 2 pairs), when the link opposite to the
shortest link is fixed, a double rocker
c. Both 1 and 2
mechanism results.
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
77. Consider the following statements :
correct ?
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a. Only 1 1
c.
b. Only 2 a2
c. Both 1 and 2 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2 d.
a2
81. In Zinc Blende structure, each atom is
85. Match List-I (Element) with List-II
surrounded by four atoms of the opposite
(Crystal Structure) and select the correct
kind which are located at the corners of
answer using the code given below the
which one of the following?
Lists :
a. Tetrahedron
List-I
b. Hexahedron
A. Alpha Iron
c. Cube
B. Copper
d. Orthorhombic
C. Zinc
82. Match List-I (Fe-Fe3C Phase Diagram
D. Glass
Characteristic) with List-II (Phase) and
select the correct answer using the code List - II
given below the Lists : 1. Hexagonal closed packed
List-I 2. Body-centred cubic
A. Alpha () iron 3. Amorphous
B. Iron carbide having crystal lattice with 4. Face-centred cubic
3 iron and 1 carbon atom A B C D
C. BCC pure allotrope of iron is stable a. 2 3 1 4
between 1388 °C and is melting point b. 1 4 2 3
at 1535 °C c. 2 4 1 3
List – II d. 1 3 2 4
1.  iron 86. Which one of the following factors is more
2. Eutectic relevant to represent complete solubility of
3. Ferrite two metals in each other?
4. Cementite a. Chemical affinity
A B C b. Valency factor
a. 4 2 3 c. Crystal structure factor
b. 3 4 1 d. Relative size factor
c. 4 2 1 87. Match List-I (Effect of Cooling) with List-
d. 3 1 2 II (Cooling Medium) and select the correct
answer using the code given below:
83. Which one of the following pairs is not
correctly matched? List-I
Space Lattice Relation between Atomic A. Martensite
Radius r and Edge element a B. Very fine pearlite
a. Simple cubic structure : a2 = 4r2 C. Fine pearlite
b. Body-centred cubic structure D. Coarse pearlite
: 3a2 = 16r2 List - II
c. Triclinic : 2a2 = 3r2 1. Water quenched
d. Face-centred cubic structure : a2 = 8r2 2. Air cooled
84. What is the planar density of (100) plane 3. Furnace cooled
in FCC (face-centred cubic) crystal with 4. Oil quenched
unit cell side a equal to ? A B C D
1.484 a. 1 4 2 3
a. b. 2 3 1 4
a2
2 c. 2 3 4 1
b. d. 1 2 3 4
a2
88. 30 C 8 steel has its yield strength of 400
N/mm2 and modulus of elasticity of 2 
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105 MPa. Assuming the material to obey a. improving the transmission of power
Hooke’s law up to yielding, what is its from engine to the axle in automobiles
proof resilience ? b. improving the strength of welded joints
a. 0.8 N/mm2 c. pre-stressing the cylinders before
b. 0.4 N/mm2 putting them in service
c. 0.6 N/mm2 d. improving the strength of riveted joints
d. 0.7 N/mm2 96. Match List-I (Type of Gears) with List-II
89. Which one of the following is the process (Characteristics) and select the correct
to refine the grains of metal after it has answer using the code given below the
been distorted by hammering or cold Lists :
working? List-I
a. Annealing A. Helical gearing
b. Softening B. Herringbone gearing
c. Re-crystallizing C. Worm gearing
d. Normalizing D. Hypoid gearing
90. Tempering is a process of annealing List-II
a. martensite at low temperatures 1. Zero axial thrust
b. martensite at higher temperatures 2. Non-inter-changeable
c. bainite at low temperatures 3. Skew shafts
d. bainite at higher temperatures 4. Parallel shafts
91. What is the efficiency of a self-locking A B C D
power screw ? a. 4 1 3 2
a. 70% b. 3 2 4 1
b. 60% c. 4 2 3 1
c. 55% d. 3 1 4 2
d. < 50% 97. In heavy-duty gear drives, proper heat
92. In case of power screws, what is the treatment of gears is necessary. in order to:
combination of materials used for the a. avoid interference
screw and the nut ? b. prevent noisy operation
a. Cast iron screw and mild steel nut c. minimize wear of gear teeth
b. Carbon steel screw and phosphor d. provide resistance against impact
bronze nut loading on gear teeth
c. Cast iron screw and cast iron nut 98. Which of the following is/are used for
d. Aluminium screw and alloy steel nut cutting internal gears?
93. In power transmission shafts, if the polar 1. Gear hobber
moment of inertia of a shaft is doubled, 2. Gear shaper
then what is the torque required to produce 3. Rack cutter
the same angle of twist ? 4. Jig borer
a. 1/4 of the original value Select the correct answer using the codes
b. 1/2 of the original value given below :
c. Same as the original value a. Only 1 and 2
d. Double the original value b. Only 2 and 3
94. What is sunk key made in the form of a c. Only 1 and 4
segment of a circular disc of uniform d. Only 2
thickness, known as ?
99. Match List-I (Type of Anti-friction
a. Feather key Bearing) with List-II (Specific Use) and
b. Kennedy key select the correct answer using the code
c. Woodruff key given below the Lists :
d. Saddle key List-I
95. Autofrettage is a method of: A. Self-aligning ball bearing
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B. Taper roller bearing b. tensile stress decreases at a faster rate
C. Deep groove ball bearing c. tensile stress increases in linear
D. Thrust ball bearing proportion to the stress
List-II d. tensile stress decreases in linear
1. For pure axial load proportion to the stress
2. For hinged condition 104. In a strained material, normal stresses on
3. For pure radial load two mutually perpendicular planes are x
4. For axial and radial load and y (both alike) accompanied by a
A B C D shear stress xy. One of the principal
a. 2 1 3 4 stresses will be zero, only if
  y
b. 3 4 2 1 a.  xy  x
c. 2 4 3 1 2
d. 3 1 2 4 b.  xy   x   y
100. Satisfactory hydrodynamic film in a
c.  xy   x   y
journal bearing is formed when
a. journal speed is low, unit pressure on d.  xy   x 2   y 2
the bearing is high and viscosity of
lubricant used is low 105. Two tapering bars of the same material are
b. journal speed is low, unit pressure on subjected to a tensile load P. The lengths
the bearing is low and viscosity of of both the bars are the same. The larger
lubricant used is low diameter of each of the bars is D. The
diameter of the bar A at its smaller end is
c. journal speed is high, unit pressure on
D/2 and that of the bar B is D/3. What is
the bearing is high and viscosity of
the ratio of elongation of the bar A to that
lubricant used is high
of the bar B?
d. appropriate combination of journal
a. 3 : 2
speed, unit pressure on bearing and
lubricant viscosity exists resulting in b. 2 : 3
low coefficient of friction c. 4 : 9
101. A body is subjected to a pure tensile stress d. 1 : 3
of 100 units. 106. The pattern known as Widmanstätten
What is the maximum shear produced in structure is encountered in :
the body at some oblique plane due to the a. tempering
above ? b. normalizing
a. 100 units c. spheroidizing
b. 75 units d. annealing
c. 50 units 107. Phenol formaldehyde is a / an
d. 0 unit a. thermoplastic polymer
102. While transmitting the same power by a b. thermoset polymer
shaft, if its speed is doubled, what should c. elastomer
be its new diameter if the maximum shear d. rubber
stress induced iii the shaft remains same ? 108. An orthotropic material, under plane stress
1 condition will have:
a. of the original diameter
2 a. 15 independent elastic constants
1 b. 4 independent elastic constants
b. of the original diameter
2 c. 5 independent elastic constants
d. 9 independent elastic constants
c. 2 of the original diameter
109. Match List-I (Composition) with List-II
1 (Application) and select the correct answer
d. of the original diameter
 2
1/3
using the code given below the Lists :
103. In a tensile test, near the elastic limit zone List-I
a. tensile stress increases at a faster rate A. Commercial bronze (10% Zn)
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B. Red brass (15% Zn) d. Only 2, 3 and 4
C. Aluminium brass (22% Zn, 2% Al) 114. Shell moulding can be used for :
D. P-bronze (11% tin, small amount of P) a. producing milling cutters
List-II b. making gold ornaments
1. Radiator c. producing heavy and thick walled
2. Spring metal casting
3. Forging and stamping d. producing thin casting
4. Power plant and chemical equipment 115. According to Chvorinov’s equation, the
A B C D solidification time of a casting is
a. 2 4 1 3 proportional to
b. 3 1 4 2 a. 2
c. 2 1 4 3 b. 
d. 3 4 1 2 c. 1/
110. Which one of the following is a continuous
d. 1/2
bending process in which opposing rolls
are used to produce long sections of where,  = volume of casting
formed shapes from coil or strip stock? 116. In which of the following welding
a. Stretch forming processes, flux is used in the form of
granules ?
b. Roll forming
a. AC arc welding
c. Roll bending
b. Submerged arc welding
d. Spinning
c. Argon arc welding
111. Which of the following are the limitations
of powder metallurgy? d. DC arc welding
1. High tooling and equipment costs. 117. Which one of the following is not a fusion
welding process ?
2. Wastage of material.
a. Gas welding
3. It cannot be automated.
b. Arc welding
4. Expensive metallic powders.
c. Brazing
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below : d. Resistance welding
a. Only 1 and 2 118. Fabrication weldability test is used to
determine
b. Only 3 and 4
a. mechanical properties required for
c. Only 1 and 4
satisfactory performance of welded
d. Only 1, 2 and 4 joint
112. In which of the following are metal b. susceptibility of welded joint for
moulds used ? cracking
a. Greensand mould c. suitability for joint design
b. Dry sand mould d. appropriate machining process
c. Die casting process 119. Which one of the following welding
d. Loam moulding processes consists of minimum heat
113. Which of the following materials are used affected zone (HAZ)?
for making patterns in investment casting a. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
method ? b. Laser Beam Welding (LBW)
1. Wax c. Ultrasonic Welding (USW)
2. Rubber d. Metal Inert Gas Welding (MIG)
3. Wood 120. What does hydrostatic pressure in
4. Plastic extrusion process improve?
Select the correct answer using the codes a. Ductility
given below : b. Compressive strength
a. Only 1 and 3 c. Brittleness
b. Only 2 and 3 d. Tensile strength
c. Only 1, 2 and 4