Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Engineering.

This section includes 123 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Mechanical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

A bolt___________________?

A. has a head on one end and a nut fitted to the other
B. has head at one end and other end fits into a tapped hole in the other part to be joined
C. has both the ends threaded
D. is provided with pointed threads
Answer» B. has head at one end and other end fits into a tapped hole in the other part to be joined
2.

A bevel gear has pitch circle diameters of pinion and gear as 20 mm and 40 mm respectively. What is the face width of bevel gear? (m =module)

A. 17.5 m
B. 10 m
C. 7.45 m
D. 3.16 m
Answer» D. 3.16 m
3.

A bevel gear made of steel pinion and steel gear has dynamic factor C equal to __________

A. 8900 e
B. 10000 e
C. 11500 e
D. 15000 e
Answer» D. 15000 e
4.

A bench vice has following type of threads____________________?

A. metric
B. square
C. buttress
D. acme
Answer» E.
5.

A backing ring is used inside the pipe joint when making a___________________?

A. butt weld
B. fillet weld
C. sleeve weld
D. socket weld
Answer» B. fillet weld
6.

Which of the following are true about plasticity?

A. permanent deformation
B. ability to retain deformation under load or after removal of load
C. plastic deformation is greater than elastic deformation
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
7.

Sliding contact bearings, also called plain bearings have no problem of wear.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
8.

In steam and gas turbines, rolling contact bearings are used.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
9.

A radial bearing supports the load that acts along the axis of the shaft.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
10.

Which of the following are functions of bearings?

A. ensure free rotation of shaft with minimum friction
B. holding shaft in a correct position
C. transmit the force of the shaft to the frame
D. all of the listed
Answer» E.
11.

The crankshaft should be inspected for

A. cracks
B. alignment of crankpins and journals
C. cleanliness of oil gallaries
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
12.

A               bearing supports the load acting along the axis of the shaft.

A. thrust
B. radial
C. longitudinal
D. transversal
Answer» B. radial
13.

The crankshaft rotates the camshaft using

A. belt drive
B. chain drive
C. gear drive
D. motor drive
Answer» C. gear drive
14.

In the cam, the distance between the base circle and the nose is called

A. lift
B. lobe
C. flank
D. pitch
Answer» B. lobe
15.

The main causes of crankshaft vibration are

A. variation in torque
B. cyclic variation of gas and combustion products
C. unbalanced weight of parts
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
16.

The main reasons for crankshaft wear are

A. different loads at some points of rotation
B. centrifugal forces due to crankshaft rotation
C. misalignment in connecting rod
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
17.

Crankshafts are usually constructed by

A. casting
B. drop forging
C. drawing
D. extrusion
Answer» C. drawing
18.

Camshaft gear is made from which material

A. cast iron
B. mild steel
C. bakelite
D. brass
Answer» D. brass
19.

The material known as high carbon high copper chrome silicon cast steel is used for making

A. camshaft
B. cylinder body
C. cylinder head
D. piston
Answer» B. cylinder body
20.

The gears on camshaft and crankshaft are known as

A. lining gears
B. aligning gears
C. timing gears
D. tuning gears
Answer» D. tuning gears
21.

In a four stroke cycle engine camshaft revolves at              the crank speed.

A. two times
B. half
C. four times
D. three times
Answer» C. four times
22.

The diameter of the hub of the flywheel is usually taken

A. equal to the diameter of the shaft
B. twice the diameter of the shaft
C. three times the diameter of the shaft
D. four times the diameter of the shaft
Answer» C. three times the diameter of the shaft
23.

The cross-section of the flywheel arms is usually

A. elliptical
B. rectangular
C. i-section
D. l-section
Answer» B. rectangular
24.

The tensile stress in the flywheel rim due to the centrifugal force acting on the rim is given by

A. ρ v2/4
B. ρ v2/2
C. 3ρ v2/4
D. ρ v2
Answer» E.
25.

In order to find the maximum bending moment on the arms, it is assumed as a

A. simply supported beam carrying a uniformly distributed load over the arm
B. fixed at both ends
C. cantilever beam fixed at the hub and carrying a concentrated load at the free end of the rim
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
26.

Due to the centrifugal force acting on the rim, the flywheel arms will be subjected to

A. tensile stress
B. compressive stress
C. shear stress
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. compressive stress
27.

The ratio of the maximum fluctuation of energy to the ……. is called coefficient of fluctuation of energy.

A. minimum fluctuation of energy
B. workdone per cycle
C. maximum fluctuation of energy
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. maximum fluctuation of energy
28.

If E = Mean kinetic energy of the flywheel, CS = Coefficient of fluctuation of speed and Δ E = Maximum fluctuation of energy, then

A. Δe = e / cs
B. Δe = e2 × cs
C. topic 4.2 flywheels considering stresses in rims and arms for engines and punching machines
Answer» C. topic 4.2 flywheels considering stresses in rims and arms for engines and punching machines
29.

In a turning moment diagram, the variations of energy above and below the mean resisting torque line is called

A. fluctuation of energy
B. maximum fluctuation of energy
C. coefficient of fluctuation of energy
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. maximum fluctuation of energy
30.

The coefficient of fluctuation of speed is the                    of maximum fluctuation of speed and the mean speed.

A. product
B. ratio
C. sum
D. difference
Answer» C. sum
31.

Active and inactive, both types of coils support the load although both don’t participate in spring action.

A. active coils don’t support the load
B. inactive coils don’t support the load
C. both active and inactive don’t support the load
D. both active and inactive support the load
Answer» C. both active and inactive don’t support the load
32.

If uncompressed length of spring is 40mm and number of coils 10mm, then pitch of coil is?

A. 4
B. 40/9 c) 40/11
C. d) none of the mentioned
Answer» C. d) none of the mentioned
33.

Pitch of coil is defined as axial distance in compressed state of the coil.

A. yes
B. it is measured in uncompressed state
C. it is same in uncompressed or compressed state
D. none of the listed
Answer» C. it is same in uncompressed or compressed state
34.

Compressed length is smaller than the solid length.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
35.

If the spring is compressed completely and the adjacent coils touch each other,the the length of spring is called as?

A. solid length
B. compressed length
C. free length
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. compressed length
36.

A spring with index=15 is prone to buckling.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
37.

If number of coils are 8 and wire diameter of spring 3mm, then solid length is given by?

A. none of the listed
B. 27mm
C. 24mm
D. 21mm
Answer» D. 21mm
38.

The spring index is the ratio of wire diameter to mean coil diameter.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
39.

If spring index=2.5, what can be concluded about stresses in the wire?

A. they are high
B. they are negligible
C. they are moderate
D. cannot be determined
Answer» B. they are negligible
40.

Multi leaf springs are not recommended for automobile and rail road suspensions.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
41.

The longest leaf in a leaf spring is called centre leaf.

A. it is called middle leaf
B. it is called master leaf
C. yes
D. none of the listed
Answer» C. yes
42.

The helical spring ad wire of helical torsion spring, both are subjected to torsional shear stresses.

A. true
B. false
C. topic 4.1 various types of springs, optimization of helical springs - rubber springs
Answer» C. topic 4.1 various types of springs, optimization of helical springs - rubber springs
43.

How much should fuel oil be added to increase the moulding ability of sand?

A. 0.01% – 0.1%
B. 0.02% – 0.2%
C. 0.03% – 0.3%
D. 0.04% – 0.4%
Answer» B. 0.02% – 0.2%
44.

Which of the following function can the spring perform?

A. store energy
B. absorb shock
C. measure force
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
45.

The helix angle is very small about 2⁰. The spring is open coiled spring.

A. yes
B. it is closed coiled spring
C. that small angle isn’t possible
D. none of the listed
Answer» C. that small angle isn’t possible
46.

Cereals improve flowability and lower collapsibility.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
47.

Which of the following increases the dry strength of the sand?

A. iron oxides
B. fuel oils
C. cereals
D. dextrin and molasses
Answer» E.
48.

Pitch maybe used up to what percent?

A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 3%
D. 4%
Answer» C. 3%
49.

For bonding action of clays, what is the amount of water needed?

A. 1.5%-8%
B. 3.5%-11%
C. 4.5%-12%
D. 5.5%-13%
Answer» B. 3.5%-11%
50.

What does the clay particle absorb in electrostatic bonding theory?

A. complete water
B. h+ ions
C. oh–ions
D. sand grains
Answer» D. sand grains