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7151.

Presence of nickel & chromium in steel does not raise its

A. elastic limit
B. machining properties
C. ductility
D. resilience
Answer» B. machining properties
7152.

__________ of air does not increase with increase in temperature.

A. Density
B. Thermal diffusivity
C. Viscosity
D. Thermal conductivity
Answer» B. Thermal diffusivity
7153.

Spherical shape of mercury droplets is due to its

A. high viscosity.
B. low surface tension.
C. high density.
D. high surface tension.
Answer» E.
7154.

Sub zero treatment of steel is done to

A. suppress martensite transformation.
B. enhance its working performance in sub zero atmosphere.
C. reduce the retained austenite in hardened steel.
D. induce temper brittleness after its hardening.
Answer» D. induce temper brittleness after its hardening.
7155.

Air-petrol ratio for maximum power generation in spark ignition engine is about

A. 6:1
B. 12 : 1
C. 18 : 1
D. 24 : 1
Answer» C. 18 : 1
7156.

Which of the following varies as the square root of oil pressure during atomisation of fuel oil through a pressure jet burner ?

A. Output & fineness
B. Velocity
C. Both (a) & (b)
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
7157.

Hot extrusion process is not used for making

A. cast iron pipe for domestic water supply.
B. aluminium curtain rods.
C. stainless steel tubes used in furnitures.
D. any of these.
Answer» B. aluminium curtain rods.
7158.

Quartz is a __________ material.

A. diamagnetic
B. ferromagnetic
C. ferroelectric
D. piezoelectric
Answer» E.
7159.

A reduction in thermal resistance during heat transfer does not occur in the

A. convection heat transfer by stirring the fluid and cleaning the heating surface.
B. conduction heat transfer by reduction in the material thickness and increase in the thermal conductivity.
C. radiation heat transfer by increasing the temperature and reducing the emis-sivity.
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
7160.

Shaft/rotor speed is most accurately measured by a

A. frequency counter.
B. tachometer.
C. strobometer.
D. speedometer.
Answer» D. speedometer.
7161.

__________ test determines the yield strength, Young's modulus of elasticity, percentage reduction in area & percentage elongation of a material.

A. Tensile
B. Fatigue
C. Impact
D. None of these
Answer» B. Fatigue
7162.

The rolling process can not be used to produce

A. plates
B. rods
C. tubes
D. wires
Answer» D. wires
7163.

The pressure outside a bubble/droplet of liquid is __________ the internal pressure.

A. greater than
B. less than
C. equal to
D. unpredictable ; depends on the bubble size
Answer» C. equal to
7164.

Two wires of the same radius & material having length in the ratio of 1 : 2 are stretched by the same force. The strain produced in the two wires will be in the ratio of

A. 1:1
B. 1:2
C. 2:1
D. 1:4
Answer» B. 1:2
7165.

Which of the following test is used for distinguishing among dry oils, semi-drying oils and non drying oils ?

A. Elaiden test
B. Reichart-Meissl value test
C. Henter value test
D. Iodine value test
Answer» B. Reichart-Meissl value test
7166.

The wet bulb temperature is lower in dry air than in wet air at the same temperature. A dry bulb thermometer registers a higher temperature than a wet bulb thermometer except at __________ percent relative humidity.

A. 0
B. 100
C. 50
D. none of these
Answer» C. 50
7167.

The process of removal of scale formed during hot rolling of steel is termed as

A. descaling
B. shot blasting
C. pickling
D. skimming
Answer» D. skimming
7168.

A psychrometer does not measure the __________ temperature of moist air.

A. dew point
B. dry bulb
C. wet bulb
D. none of these
Answer» B. dry bulb
7169.

An ideal material for making cooking vessels should have

A. high heat capacity.
B. low heat capacity.
C. high thermal conductivity.
D. both (b) and (c).
Answer» E.
7170.

Powder metallurgy technique is used in the production of __________ tools.

A. tungsten carbide
B. high carbon steel
C. high speed steel
D. drilling
Answer» B. high carbon steel
7171.

Fluorine is not a constituent of

A. freon
B. chloroform
C. teflon
D. fluorocarbons
Answer» C. teflon
7172.

The most commonly used combustion system manufactured in India for the thermal power plant boilers is the __________ combustion system.

A. pulverised fuel
B. travelling grate stoker firing
C. circulating fluidised bed
D. fluidised bed
Answer» B. travelling grate stoker firing
7173.

During solid state sintering of powders, the following mechanism can be active.

A. Evaporation and condensation.
B. Solid state diffusion processes.
C. Liquid formation in grain boundaries.
D. Creation of more dislocations.
Answer» C. Liquid formation in grain boundaries.
7174.

The transition temperature at which all the ferromagnetic materials become paramagnetic materials is termed as the 'Curie temperature'. Its value for cobalt is __________ C.

A. 768
B. 1127
C. 1359
D. 1480
Answer» C. 1359
7175.

Regeneration of molecular seive requires it to be heated to a temperature of about __________ C.

A. 80-120
B. 200-300
C. 600-800
D. 1000-1100
Answer» E.
7176.

In chemical dehumidification process

A. wet bulb temperature increases.
B. dry bulb temperature remains constant.
C. dew point temperature increases.
D. dry bulb temperature increases.
Answer» C. dew point temperature increases.
7177.

Secondary hardening in steels arises out of the

A. precipitation of fine alloy carbides at high temperatures.
B. refinement of ferrite grain size by working.
C. decomposition of retained austenite upon heat treatment.
D. precipitation of complex inter-metal-lics upon heat treatment.
Answer» D. precipitation of complex inter-metal-lics upon heat treatment.
7178.

Drills are usually made of

A. cermets
B. high speed steel
C. alloy steel
D. tungsten carbide
Answer» C. alloy steel
7179.

Tumbling is the process of improving the __________ of the materials/parts.

A. surface finish
B. fatigue limit
C. creep limit
D. surface cleanlineses
Answer» E.
7180.

The __________ of a double acting reciprocating pump as compared to the single acting pump will be almost double.

A. flow output
B. head developed
C. overall efficiency
D. weight
Answer» B. head developed
7181.

A solution which resists change in its pH value on addition of acid/alkali is called the __________ solution.

A. neutral
B. ideal
C. buffer
D. zero pH
Answer» D. zero pH
7182.

The bolt is subjected to __________ when the nut is tightened by putting the washer beneath it.

A. tension
B. shear
C. compression
D. bending & tension
Answer» B. shear
7183.

Which of the following is not categorised as the ore agglomeration process ?

A. Nodulising
B. Pelletising
C. Balling
D. Briquetting
Answer» D. Briquetting
7184.

With increase in temperature, the surface tension of water

A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains constant
D. increases linearly
Answer» C. remains constant
7185.

Maximum hardenability of steel depends upon its

A. chemical composition
B. carbon content
C. grain size
D. alloying elements content
Answer» E.
7186.

Blast furnace slag is mainly molten

A. sand
B. magnesium silicate
C. calcium silicate
D. iron pyrite
Answer» D. iron pyrite
7187.

A jet engine turbine blade is normally manufactured by

A. forging.
B. shell moulding.
C. investment casting.
D. pressure die casting.
Answer» D. pressure die casting.
7188.

The cooling rate required to freeze 1 ton of water at 0 C into ice at 0 C in 24 hours is __________ BTU/hr.

A. 100
B. 200
C. 1000
D. 2000
Answer» C. 1000
7189.

Which of the following is not a principal alloying element for the structural steel?

A. Molybednum
B. Nickel
C. Manganese
D. Chromium
Answer» B. Nickel
7190.

Metalloids

A. are good conductor of heat & electricity.
B. act as electron donors with metals & as electron acceptor with non-metals.
C. are not necessarily solids at room temperature.
D. are compounds that exhibit both metallic & non-metallic properties to some extent and are exemplified by elements like germanium, silicon & boron.
Answer» E.
7191.

Lead is poured into the joints between two __________ pipes.

A. cast iron
B. steel
C. concrete
D. plastic
Answer» B. steel
7192.

'Ice point' is designated on Farenhite temperature scale by

A. 0
B. 32
C. 62
D. 212
Answer» C. 62
7193.

In __________ process, ions of salts react with water to produce acidity or alkalinity.

A. hydration
B. hydrolysis
C. electrolysis
D. dialysis
Answer» C. electrolysis
7194.

__________ is used for tying the steel coloumns to concrete foundation.

A. Grouting
B. Eyebolt
C. Anchor bolts
D. Refractory castables
Answer» D. Refractory castables
7195.

Fatigue resistance of a material is measured by the

A. elastic limit.
B. ultimate tensile strength.
C. Young's modulus.
D. endurance limit.
Answer» E.
7196.

__________ is the trade name assigned to a non-ferrous cast alloy composed of cobalt, chromium & tungsten.

A. Stellite
B. High speed steel
C. Cermet
D. Alnico
Answer» B. High speed steel
7197.

A dense structure of grinding wheel is not used for the

A. ductile material.
B. hard materials.
C. brittle materials.
D. finishing cuts.
Answer» B. hard materials.
7198.

The best guide to judge the general quality of water is the measurement of its

A. pH value.
B. electrical conductivity.
C. turbidity.
D. dissolved oxygen content.
Answer» C. turbidity.
7199.

Which of the following is the largest quantum of pressure?

A. 1 kg/cm
B. <sup>2</sup>
C. 1 bar
D. 1 atmosphere
E. 1 kilo Pascal
Answer» D. 1 atmosphere
7200.

Which of the following is not a charge material for cupola ?

A. Limestone
B. Iron scrap
C. Iron ore
D. Pig iron
Answer» D. Pig iron