Explore topic-wise MCQs in Machine Design.

This section includes 6 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Machine Design knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Greater the velocity ratio, smaller the gearbox.

A. True
B. Greater the gearbox
C. Size of gearbox remains unaffected
D. None of the listed
Answer» C. Size of gearbox remains unaffected
Discussion
2.

Which of the following are true for worm gears?

A. Worm is in the shape of threaded screw
B. Threads on the worm have small lead
C. Worm imposes high thrust loads
D. Characterised by low speed reduction ratio
Answer» E.
Discussion
3.

Bevel gears impose ____ loads on the shafts.

A. Radial and thrust
B. Radial
C. Thrust
D. Neither radial nor thrust
Answer» B. Radial
Discussion
4.

Herringbone gear can be used in

A. Intersecting shafts only
B. Parallel shafts only
C. Both intersection and parallel shafts
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Both intersection and parallel shafts
Discussion
5.

The teeth of the helical gears are cut parallel to the shaft axis.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
6.

Gear drive don t require precise alignment of shafts.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion