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This section includes 2253 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Chemical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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 | |