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1301.

In Diesel engines, the duration between the time of injection and the time of ignition is called

A. spill cut-off
B. delay period
C. injection period
D. ignition period
Answer» C. injection period
1302.

If a tyre is designated as 175/65 R14 82 S, then the aspect ratio for the tyre is

A. 175
B. 65
C. 14
D. 82
Answer» C. 14
1303.

An engine has a clearance volume of 100 cm3 and a swept volume of 800 cm3. The compression ratio is

A. 7:1
B. 8:1
C. 9:1
D. 10:1
Answer» D. 10:1
1304.

Toe-in ensures parallel rolling of the wheel thus stabilizing steering in addition to preventing both sides slipping and excessive tyre wear.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer» B. Incorrect
1305.

The gear shift lever requires two separate motions to shift gears, and the first movement

A. moves the synchronizer
B. selects the synchronizer
C. meshes the gears
D. operates the clutch
Answer» C. meshes the gears
1306.

The advantage of the fuel injection system over the carburetor system is

A. improved fuel efficiency
B. improved emission
C. improved power output
D. all of these
Answer» E.
1307.

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the construction of a planetary gear type differential ?

A. The six planetary pinions rotate in constant mesh with the internal gears.
B. One drive shaft is splined to the central gear and the other to the planetary gear.
C. Each planetary pinion gear meshes with both the central gear and the internal gear.
D. The internal gear is fixed to the planetary gear.
Answer» C. Each planetary pinion gear meshes with both the central gear and the internal gear.
1308.

A petrol engine of a car develops 125 N-m torque at 2700 r.p.m. The car is driven in second gear having gear ratio of 1.75. The final drive ratio is 4.11. If the overall transmission efficiency is 90%, then the torque available at the driving wheels is

A. 8.091 N-m
B. 80.91 N-m
C. 809.1 N-m
D. 8091 N-m
Answer» D. 8091 N-m
1309.

The component of the oil filter that prevents the passage of metal particles and sludge is

A. element
B. relief valve
C. check valve
D. case
Answer» B. relief valve
1310.

The engine oil viscosity is defined by __________ ratings.

A. automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
B. society of automotive engineers (SAE)
C. gross vehicle weight (GVW)
D. American petroleum institute (API)
Answer» C. gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1311.

In comparison to frame type construction, the frameless structure construction of automobiles is economical when produced in __________ numbers.

A. small
B. large
Answer» C.
1312.

The minimum parking brake force is generally __________ of gross vehicle mass (GVM).

A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
Answer» E.
1313.

The condition that results in large quantities of HC emission is

A. high temperature combustion
B. incomplete combustion
C. low temperature combustion
D. high atmospheric temperature combustion
Answer» C. low temperature combustion
1314.

In bending operation, the metal takes the shape of a punch.

A. Yes
B. No
Answer» B. No
1315.

The shrinkage allowance for cast iron pattern is

A. 10 mm/m
B. 16 mm/m
C. 20 mm/m
D. 26 mm/m
Answer» B. 16 mm/m
1316.

A pouring basin acts as a reservoir for the molten metal.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree
1317.

An oxidising flame is obtained when equal volumes of oxygen and acetylene are supplied.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
1318.

A neutral flame is obtained by supplying

A. equal volumes of oxygen and acetylene
B. more volume of oxygen and less volume of acetylene
C. more volume of acetylene and less volume of oxygen
D. none of the above
Answer» B. more volume of oxygen and less volume of acetylene
1319.

An oxidising process used for aluminium and magnesium articles is called

A. galvanising
B. anodising
C. parkerising
D. sheradising
Answer» C. parkerising
1320.

Cores are used to

A. form internal cavities in the casting
B. improve mould surface
C. form a part of a green sand mould
D. all of these
Answer» E.
1321.

The drawing down is a process of __________ the cross-section of a bar.

A. increasing
B. reducing
Answer» C.
1322.

A file removes the metal during

A. forward stroke
B. return stroke
C. both forward and return strokes
D. none of these
Answer» B. return stroke
1323.

In a compound die

A. only one operation is performed at each stroke of the ram
B. two or more operations are performed simultaneously at the single stroke of the ram
C. two or more cutting operations are performed at one station of the press in every stroke of the ram
D. both cutting and non-cutting operations are performed at one station of the press in every stroke of the ram
Answer» D. both cutting and non-cutting operations are performed at one station of the press in every stroke of the ram
1324.

If the sand is too fine, its permeability will be high.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
1325.

A jolt machine is used to

A. ram the sand harder at the pattern face with decreasing hardness towards the back of the mould
B. ram the sand harder at the back of the mould and softer on the pattern face
C. produce uniform sand hardness throughout the mould
D. produce uniform packing of sand in the mould
Answer» B. ram the sand harder at the back of the mould and softer on the pattern face
1326.

The material which can be best cut with oxygen cutting process is

A. mild steel
B. brass
C. copper
D. aluminium
Answer» B. brass
1327.

The cold working of metals is carried out

A. at the recrystallisation temperature
B. below the recrystallisation temperature
C. above the recrystallisation temperature
D. at any temperature
Answer» C. above the recrystallisation temperature
1328.

Shrinkage allowance is made by adding to external dimensions and subtracting from internal dimensions.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree
1329.

Lancing is the operation of

A. cutting a sheet of metal in a straight line along the length
B. removal of metal to the desired shape from the edge of a plate
C. cutting a sheet of metal through part of its length and then bending the cut portion
D. bending a sheet of metal along a curved axis
Answer» D. bending a sheet of metal along a curved axis
1330.

Notching is the operation of

A. cutting a sheet of metal in a straight line along the length
B. removal of metal to the desired shape from the edge of a plate
C. cutting a sheet of metal through part of its length and then bending the cut portion
D. bending a sheet of metal along a curved axis
Answer» C. cutting a sheet of metal through part of its length and then bending the cut portion
1331.

For welding plates of thickness less than 5 mm, its edges

A. do not require bevelling
B. should be bevelled to a single-V or U-groove
C. should have a double-V or U-groove on one side
D. should have a double-V or U-groove on both sides
Answer» B. should be bevelled to a single-V or U-groove
1332.

In sheet metal work, the cutting force on the tool can be reduced by

A. grinding the cutting edges sharp
B. increasing the hardness of tool
C. providing shear on tool
D. increasing the hardness of die
Answer» B. increasing the hardness of tool
1333.

In order to get uniform thickness of the plate by rolling process, one provides

A. camber on the rolls
B. offset on the rolls
C. hardening of the rolls
D. antifriction bearings
Answer» B. offset on the rolls
1334.

The process extensively used for making bolts and nuts is

A. hot piercing
B. extrusion
C. cold peening
D. cold heading
Answer» E.
1335.

Loam sand is a mixture of

A. 30% sand and 70% clay
B. 50% sand and 50% clay
C. 70% sand and 30% clay
D. 90% sand and 10% clay
Answer» C. 70% sand and 30% clay
1336.

A three high rolling mill consists of three rolls placed one above the other. Which of the following statement is correct?

A. The upper and middle rolls rotate in the same direction whereas the bottom roll rotates in opposite direction.
B. The upper and bottom rolls rotate in the same direction whereas the middle roll rotate in opposite direction.
C. The bottom and middle roll rotate in the same direction.
D. any one of the above
Answer» C. The bottom and middle roll rotate in the same direction.
1337.

Cutting and forming operations can be performed in a single operation in a

A. simple die
B. progressive die
C. compound die
D. combination die
Answer» E.
1338.

The oxy-acetylene gas used in gas welding produce a flame temperature of

A. 1800 C
B. 2100 C
C. 2400 C
D. 3200 C
Answer» E.
1339.

The teeth of hacksaw blade are bent

A. towards right
B. towards left
C. alternately towards right and left and every third or fourth left straight
D. may be bent in any direction
Answer» D. may be bent in any direction
1340.

Metal patterns require __________ draft allowance than wooden patterns.

A. more
B. less
Answer» C.
1341.

The upsetting is a process of

A. increasing the cross-section of a bar
B. reducing the cross-section of a bar
C. joining the two surfaces of metal under pressure after heating
D. bending of a bar
Answer» B. reducing the cross-section of a bar
1342.

If neutral flame is used in oxy-acetylene welding, both oxygen and acetylene cylinders of the same capacity will be emptied at the same time.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer» B. Incorrect
1343.

Which of the following material can be used for making patterns ?

A. Aluminium
B. Wax
C. Lead
D. all of these
Answer» E.
1344.

For cutting brass, the hacksaw blade should have __________ teeth per 25 mm.

A. 14
B. 24
C. 32
D. 40
Answer» B. 24
1345.

In a cold chamber die casting machine, a measured quantity of molten metal is brought in a ladle from the melting pot to a chamber and forced into the closed die-section by applying hydraulic pressure upon the plunger.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer» B. Incorrect
1346.

The torch used for oxygen cutting is same as for oxy-acetylene welding.

A. Yes
B. No
Answer» C.
1347.

The operation of cutting a cylindrical hole in a sheet of metal by the punch and die is called

A. shearing
B. piercing
C. punching
D. blanking
Answer» D. blanking
1348.

In die casting, machining allowance is

A. small
B. large
C. very large
D. not provided
Answer» E.
1349.

The cold chisels are made from

A. cast iron
B. mild steel
C. high speed steel
D. cast tool steel
Answer» E.
1350.

A moving mandrel is used in

A. wiredrawing
B. tube drawing
C. metal cutting
D. forging
Answer» C. metal cutting