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2151.

The noble metals

A. are exemplified by Na, K and Li.
B. do not resist corrosion very strongly.
C. are the lowermost in the electro-chemical series of metals.
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
2152.

Co-efficient of performance of a Carnot cycle refrigerator operating between - 23°C and + 27°C is

A. 3
B. 5
C. 0.5
D. 1.5
Answer» C. 0.5
2153.

Boiler tube size is specified by its thickness and __________ diameter.

A. outside
B. inside
C. mean
D. none of these
Answer» B. inside
2154.

A thermally thin body is the one for which

A. Biot number is less than 0.1.
B. Gallileo number is less than 0.1.
C. Fourier number is less than 0.1.
D. Fourier number is greater than 0.1.
Answer» B. Gallileo number is less than 0.1.
2155.

In a forced draft cooling tower, water is cooled from 95 to 80°F by exposure to air with a wet bulb temperature of 70°F. In this case, the

A. range is 15°F.
B. approach is 10°F.
C. both (a) & (b).
D. neither (a) nor (b).
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b).
2156.

Kinematic viscosity of water as compared to that of air is

A. more
B. same
C. 15% more
D. 15% less
Answer» E.
2157.

Grain hardness is measured by the __________ hardness testing method.

A. Knoop
B. Rockwell F
C. Shore sceleroscope
D. Vicker's
Answer» B. Rockwell F
2158.

Viscoelastic behaviour is observed in __________ materials.

A. non-crystalline organic polymeric
B. ceramic
C. all crystalline
D. all amorphous
Answer» B. ceramic
2159.

Difference at any instant between the value of the controlled variable and the set point is called the

A. deviation
B. derivative time
C. error ratio
D. differential gap
Answer» B. derivative time
2160.

Which of the following alloying elements when added in steel does not improve its lachinability ?

A. Sulphur
B. Phosphorous
C. Copper
D. Lead
Answer» D. Lead
2161.

Maximum change in the hardness of mar tensite occurs in the carbon content range of __________ percent in steel.

A. 0.01 to 0.10
B. 0.2 to 0.4
C. 0.5 to 0.7
D. 0.8 to 1.0
Answer» C. 0.5 to 0.7
2162.

Milk is fat dispersed in water. It is an example of

A. suspension
B. emulsion
C. gel
D. solution
Answer» C. gel
2163.

Iron content in Indian iron ore is about __________ percent.

A. 80-85
B. 60-65
C. 40-45
D. 20-25
Answer» C. 40-45
2164.

For dynamic strain measurement, the wheatstone bridge used is of __________ type.

A. voltage sensitive null
B. voltage sensitive deflected
C. current sensitive deflected
D. none of these
Answer» C. current sensitive deflected
2165.

To counteract the bad effects of strain hardening on a cold formed part, it must be

A. tempered
B. normalised
C. annealed
D. hardened
Answer» D. hardened
2166.

The fatigue resistance of a material is improved by the following technique.

A. Anodising
B. Carburising
C. Ion nitriding
D. Shot peening
Answer» E.
2167.

An atom bomb works on the principle of

A. nuclear fission
B. nuclear fusion
C. both the nuclear fission & fusion
D. ionisation
Answer» B. nuclear fusion
2168.

L.D. (Linz-Donawitz) converter is used in the production of

A. copper
B. steel
C. zinc
D. aluminium
Answer» C. zinc
2169.

The forms in which various metals and non metals occur in nature are called minerals. Which of the following is not a metallic ferrous mineral?

A. Cassiterite
B. Sphalerite
C. Chalcopyrite
D. Calcite
Answer» E.
2170.

In which of the following reactions, application of vacuum will help ?

A. Number of gas molecules in the product side is more than that on the reactant side.
B. Number of gas molecules in the reactant side is more than that on the product side.
C. Number of gas molecules are the same on both the reactant & the product side.
D. None of the above.
Answer» E.
2171.

Hydrogen can be

A. used in I.C. engines as fuel.
B. liquefied & stored under cryogenic conditions.
C. produced by electrolysis of water.
D. all(a), (b) & (c).
Answer» E.
2172.

Cold chiesel & hammers are made of

A. high speed steel
B. high carbon steel
C. forged steel
D. mild steel
Answer» C. forged steel
2173.

The thermodynamic law, PVy = constant, is not followed by the

A. free expansion of an ideal gas.
B. adiabatic expansion of steam in turbine.
C. adiabatic compression of air.
D. ideal compression of air.
Answer» B. adiabatic expansion of steam in turbine.
2174.

The tensile strength of plastics ranges from __________ kg/mm2.

A. 10 to 50
B. 50 to 100
C. 0.01 to 0.1
D. 0.1 to 10
Answer» E.
2175.

The magnitude of water hammer caused in pipe flow is independent of the

A. pipe length.
B. fluid flow stoppage rate.
C. fluid temperature.
D. time of valve closure.
Answer» D. time of valve closure.
2176.

Stoneware pipes used for sewers for carrying sewage normally is joined by __________ joint.

A. spigot and socket
B. flanged iron
C. collar
D. expansion
Answer» B. flanged iron
2177.

Joining of thin foils is preferred to be done by

A. gamma rays
B. X-rays
C. microwaves
D. gas welding
Answer» D. gas welding
2178.

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
2179.

Enzymes belong to the category of

A. proteins
B. carbohydrates
C. vitamins
D. fats
Answer» B. carbohydrates
2180.

For a small scale toy factory, the fixed cost per month is Rs. 5000/-. The variable cost per toy is Rs. 20 and sales price is Rs. 30 per toy. The break even production per month will be __________ toys.

A. 250
B. 500
C. 1000
D. 3000
Answer» C. 1000
2181.

The thermal efficiency of a heat engine giving an output of 4 KW with an input of 10000 Joules/sec is __________ percent.

A. 40
B. 80
C. 10
D. 25
Answer» B. 80
2182.

A boy weighing 110lb climbs up a 50 ft high vertical destination in 100 seconds. Horse power of the boy is __________ hp.

A. 0.1
B. 0.5
C. 0.8
D. 1
Answer» B. 0.5
2183.

For the irreversible reaction, Ca+ 2C = Ca C2 , Δ H°298 = - 60000 J . mole-1 . If a system initially containing 2 moles of calcium, 3 moles of carbon and 1 mole of calcium carbide is allowed to react to completion, the heat evolved at 298 K will be

A. 30000 J
B. 60000 J
C. 90000 J
D. 240000 J
Answer» D. 240000 J
2184.

The type of water filter normally employed/ preferred for treating small quantities of water in railway stations and individual industries is the __________ filter.

A. rapid sand
B. pressure
C. gravity
D. slow sand.
Answer» C. gravity
2185.

The most detrimental impurity in high pressure boiler feed water is

A. suspended salt
B. dissolved salt
C. silica
D. turbidity
Answer» D. turbidity
2186.

On oscilloscope screen for dynamic measurement, lissajous diagram is normally used to determine the __________ of the input signal.

A. frequency
B. amplitude
C. damping
D. none of these
Answer» B. amplitude
2187.

Factor of safety in machine design is defined as the ratio of ultimate stress to __________ stress.

A. working
B. bearing
C. yield
D. none of these
Answer» B. bearing
2188.

The elastic strain energy of a unit length of an edge dislocation as compared to that of a screw dislocation is

A. more
B. equal
C. less
D. double
Answer» B. equal
2189.

In the blast furnace, incorporation of water vapour in the blast gives the following effect.

A. Increases the reducing potential of the gas.
B. Increases the flame temperature.
C. No significant change occurs.
D. Increases the hydrogen content in the metal.
Answer» B. Increases the flame temperature.
2190.

In a furnace with heating element temperature at 1700°C, the dominant machanism of heat transfer will be

A. conduction
B. radiation
C. natural convection
D. forced convection
Answer» C. natural convection
2191.

Temperature of hot gases flowing in a pipe is measured by a thermocouple inserted in the thermal well. The thermal well made of __________ will facilitate the most accurate measurement of the temperature.

A. copper
B. steel
C. aluminium
D. brass
Answer» B. steel
2192.

The swift cup test evaluates the following property of a sheet metal.

A. Stretchability
B. Drawability
C. Bendability
D. None of these
Answer» C. Bendability
2193.

Velocity of a gas in sound is not proportional to (where, T = Absolute temperature of the gas. P = Absolute pressure of the gas. y = Ratio of specific heats (Cp/Cv) ρ = specific weight of the gas)

A. T
B. 1/p
C. y
D. 1/ρ
Answer» C. y
2194.

Which of the following emissions in the exhaust gas of an I.C. engine causes the formation of photochemical smog?

A. Nitrogen oxides
B. Hydrocarbons
C. both 'a' & 'b'
D. Carbon monoxide
Answer» D. Carbon monoxide
2195.

Oxide layer formed on the non-ferrous metal surface after its annealing is

A. removed by acid pickling.
B. hammered into the surface.
C. removed with coarse emery cloth.
D. left as such to protect the surface.
Answer» B. hammered into the surface.
2196.

Electrometallurgical methods of metal extraction is normally used for those metals

A. whose oxide/ore is not reduced by carbon.
B. which fall in the category of alkali & alkaline earth metals.
C. which stands higher in the electrochemical series of the metal.
D. all (a), (b) & (c).
Answer» E.
2197.

Gas turbine normally employs a constant __________ cycle.

A. pressure
B. temperature
C. volume
D. none of these
Answer» B. temperature
2198.

Machine tool bodies are usually made of

A. cast iron
B. mild steel
C. wrought iron
D. copper alloys
Answer» B. mild steel
2199.

__________ wire is never used for making the heating element.

A. Nichrome
B. Kanthal
C. Invar
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
2200.

Which of the following is not found in iron-carbon equilibrium diagram ?

A. Curie point
B. Peritectic point
C. Eutectic point
D. Eutectoid point
Answer» B. Peritectic point