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.

101.

Fracture toughness does not depend upon geometry of the part containing crack

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
102.

Stress intensity factor is the critical value of stress at which crack extension occurs.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
103.

The safe stress for a hollow steel column which carries an axial load of 2100 kN is 125 MN/m2. if the external diameter of the column is 30cm, what will be the internal diameter?

A. 25 cm
B. 26.19cm c) 30.14 cm
C. d) 27.9 cm
Answer» C. d) 27.9 cm
104.

Consider a 250mmx15mmx10mm steel bar which is free to expand is heated from 15C to 40C. what will be developed?

A. compressive stress
B. tensile stress
C. shear stress
D. no stress
Answer» E.
105.

The bending stress is

A. directly proportional to the distance of layer from the neutral layer
B. inversely proportional to the distance of layer from the neutral layer
C. directly proportional to the neutral layer
D. does not depend on the distance of layer from the neutral layer
Answer» B. inversely proportional to the distance of layer from the neutral layer
106.

On bending of a beam, which is the layer which is neither elongated nor shortened?

A. axis of load
B. neutral axis
C. center of gravity
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. center of gravity
107.

Which stress comes when there is an eccentric load applied?

A. shear stress
B. bending stress
C. tensile stress
D. thermal stress
Answer» C. tensile stress
108.

Stress in a beam due to simple bending is

A. directly proportional
B. inversely proportional
C. curvilinearly related
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. inversely proportional
109.

A beam is said to be of uniform strength, if

A. b.m. is same throughout the beam
B. shear stress is the same through the beam
C. deflection is the same throughout the beam
D. bending stress is the same at every section along its longitudinal axis
Answer» E.
110.

Quality control charts doesn’t depend on which factor?

A. normal distribution
B. random sampling
C. independence between samples
D. binomial distribution
Answer» E.
111.

Which of the following is incorrect about tolerances?

A. too loose tolerance results in less cost
B. tolerance is a compromise between accuracy and ability
C. too tight tolerance may result in excessive cost
D. fit between mating components is decided by functional requirements
Answer» B. tolerance is a compromise between accuracy and ability
112.

If a clearance fit is present between shaft and hole, what is the tolerance on shaft or hole for a complete interchangeable approach?

A. ½ of maximum clearance – ½ of minimum clearance
B. ¼ of maximum clearance – ¼ of minimum clearance
C. maximum clearance – minimum clearance
D. ¾ of maximum clearance – ¾ of minimum clearance
Answer» B. ¼ of maximum clearance – ¼ of minimum clearance
113.

What is mean clearance?

A. maximum size of hole minus maximum size of shaft
B. minimum size of hole minus minimum size of shaft
C. mean size of hole minus mean size of shaft
D. average of both size of shaft and hole
Answer» D. average of both size of shaft and hole
114.

What is bilateral tolerance?

A. total tolerance is in 1 direction only
B. total tolerance is in both the directions
C. may or may not be in one direction
D. tolerance provided all over the component body
Answer» C. may or may not be in one direction
115.

Why tolerances are given to the parts?

A. because it’s impossible to make perfect settings
B. to reduce weight of the component
C. to reduce cost of the assembly
D. to reduce amount of material used
Answer» B. to reduce weight of the component
116.

Maximum carbon content in welding is usually limited to

A. 0.22%
B. 0.8%
C. 1.5%
D. 2%
Answer» B. 0.8%
117.

In manual assembly, cost of screw is higher than the cost of driving a screw.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
118.

Among casting, forging and forging which has the slowest rate of production?

A. casting
B. forging
C. machining
D. all have equal rate of production
Answer» D. all have equal rate of production
119.

In forging, metal is in which of the following stage?

A. elastic
B. plastic
C. can be in any stage
D. rigid
Answer» C. can be in any stage
120.

1 INTRODUCTION TO THE DESIGN PROCESS - FACTORS INFLUENCING MACHINE DESIGN

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
121.

Which process allows controlling grain structure of the product?

A. casting
B. forging
C. none of the mentioned
D. die casting
Answer» C. none of the mentioned
122.

Stressed parts are always kept in tension.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
123.

Cast surfaces have good finishing.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.