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1351.

The minimum size of a bloom is

A. 5 cm x 5 cm
B. 10 cm x 10 cm
C. 15 cm x 15 cm
D. 20 cm x 20 cm
Answer» D. 20 cm x 20 cm
1352.

The operation of cutting a number of holes evenly spaced in a regular pattern on a sheet of metal is. called perforating.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree
1353.

The welding set up is said to have straight polarity, when

A. work is connected to the positive terminal and the electrode holder to the negative terminal
B. work is connected to the negative terminal and the electrode holder to the positive terminal
C. work is connected to the positive terminal and the electrode holder is earthed
D. work is connected to the negative terminal and the electrode holder is earthed
Answer» B. work is connected to the negative terminal and the electrode holder to the positive terminal
1354.

The binder commonly used in making oil sand, is

A. clay-type binder
B. organic-type binder
C. inorganic-type binder
D. any one of these
Answer» C. inorganic-type binder
1355.

During hot working of metals

A. porosity of the metal is largely eliminated
B. grain structure of the metal is refined
C. mechanical properties are improved due to refinement of grains
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
1356.

The metal is subjected to mechanical working for

A. refining grain size
B. reducing original block into desired shape
C. controlling the direction of flow lines
D. all of these
Answer» E.
1357.

To prevent the body of the blade from jamming in the saw cut, the teeth of blade are

A. strengthened
B. sharpened
C. set
D. all of these
Answer» D. all of these
1358.

A ring gauge is used to

A. check the diameter of shafts or studs
B. test the accuracy of holes
C. check the clearance between two mating surfaces
D. all of the above
Answer» B. test the accuracy of holes
1359.

A casting defect which occurs near the ingates as rough lumps on the surface of a casting is known as

A. shift
B. sand wash
C. swell
D. scab
Answer» C. swell
1360.

According to Indian standards, the total number of tolerance grades are

A. 8
B. 12
C. 18
D. 20
Answer» D. 20
1361.

In tungsten-inert gas arc welding, a __________ electrode is used.

A. consumable
B. non-consumable
Answer» C.
1362.

The most preferred process for casting gas turbine blades is

A. die casting
B. shell moulding
C. investment moulding
D. sand casting
Answer» C. investment moulding
1363.

The electron beam welding can be carried out in

A. open air
B. a shielded gas environment
C. vacuum
D. a pressurised inert gas chamber
Answer» D. a pressurised inert gas chamber
1364.

A casting defect which results in general enlargement of a casting is known as

A. shift
B. sand wash
C. swell
D. scab
Answer» D. scab
1365.

Rotary swaging

A. is extensively used for making bolts and rivets
B. is used for reducing the diameters of round bars and tubes by rotating dies which open and close rapidly on the work
C. is used to improve fatigue resistance of the metal by setting up compressive stresses in its surface
D. consists of pressing the metal inside a chamber to force it out by high pressure through an orifice which is shaped to provide the desired form of the finished part
Answer» C. is used to improve fatigue resistance of the metal by setting up compressive stresses in its surface
1366.

Thermit welding is often used in

A. replacing broken gear teeth
B. repairing broken shears
C. joining rails, truck frames and locomotive frames etc.
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
1367.

The directional solidification in casting can be improved by using

A. chills and chaplets
B. chills and padding
C. chaplets and padding
D. chills, chaplets and padding
Answer» C. chaplets and padding
1368.

When two metal pieces of different thicknesses are to be welded by projection welding, then the projections should be made on __________ metal piece.

A. thinner
B. thicker
Answer» C.
1369.

Spot welding is used for welding

A. lap joints in plates having 0.025 mm to 1.25 mm thickness
B. lap joints in plates having thickness above 3 mm
C. butt joints in plates having 0.025 mm to 1.25 mm thickness
D. butt joints in plates having thickness above 3 mm
Answer» B. lap joints in plates having thickness above 3 mm
1370.

In fore-hand welding, the angle between the welding rod and the work is kept as

A. 30 -40
B. 40 -50
C. 50 -60
D. 60 -70
Answer» B. 40 -50
1371.

Gagger is used for cleaning the moulding sand.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer» C.
1372.

Aluminium is the best material for making patterns because it is

A. light in weight
B. easy to work
C. corrosion resistant
D. all of these
Answer» E.
1373.

The valve tappet clearance is measured by

A. screw pitch gauge
B. engineering scale
C. feeler gauge
D. vernier caliper
Answer» D. vernier caliper
1374.

An over-inflated tyre will wear the tread most near the

A. edges
B. corners
C. centre
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
1375.

Cushioning springs in clutch plate reduces

A. vehicle speed
B. torsional vibrations
C. jerky starts
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
1376.

The negative terminal post on the top of a battery is

A. smaller than the positive terminal post
B. larger than the positive terminal post
C. of the same size as the positive terminal post
D. none of these
Answer» B. larger than the positive terminal post
1377.

In a single dry plate clutch, torsional vibrations are absorbed by

A. coil springs known as torsional springs
B. cushion springs
C. central hub
D. clutch pedal
Answer» B. cushion springs
1378.

Odometer is an instrument used for measurement of

A. power
B. fuel consumption
C. engine r.p.m.
D. distance
Answer» E.
1379.

Which of the following oil is more viscous ?

A. SAE 30
B. SAE 40
C. SAE 70
D. SAE 80
Answer» E.
1380.

Two speed reverse gear arrangement is generally provided in case of

A. passenger cars
B. metadors
C. tractors
D. trucks
Answer» D. trucks
1381.

The function of a governor in automobiles is to

A. limit the power
B. limit the vehicle speed
C. maintain constant engine speed
D. maximise the fuel economy
Answer» D. maximise the fuel economy
1382.

The basic purpose of tyres is to

A. grip the road and provide good traction
B. substitute for springs
C. act as brake
D. none of these
Answer» B. substitute for springs
1383.

The specific gravity of petrol is about

A. 0.75
B. 0.85
C. 0.95
D. 1.25
Answer» B. 0.85
1384.

The clutch is located between the transmission and the

A. engine
B. rear axle
C. propeller shaft
D. differential
Answer» B. rear axle
1385.

Which one of the following statement correctly describe the construction of a bevel-gear type differential?

A. The drive shafts are splined to the differential carrier.
B. The left side gear and the differential carrier rotate in constant unison.
C. The differential carrier houses differential pinion gears and side gears, each pinion gear meshes with a different side gear.
D. The differential carrier houses differential pinion gears and side gears
Answer» E.
1386.

The brake warning light warns the driver of

A. water in the master cylinder
B. air in the hydraulic system
C. failure of the primary or secondary circuit of hydraulic system
D. power-brake failure
Answer» D. power-brake failure
1387.

Vulcanizing means

A. heating rubber under pressure
B. spraying with special paint
C. melting rubber while stirring it
D. none of these
Answer» B. spraying with special paint
1388.

The engine torque increases with the increase in engine speed up to a certain point after which it starts to fall down.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer» B. Incorrect
1389.

For obtaining a cup of diameter 25 mm and height 15 mm by drawing, the size of the round blank should be approximately

A. 42 mm
B. 44 mm
C. 46 mm
D. 48 mm
Answer» D. 48 mm
1390.

The specific gravity of acid in a fully charged battery is generally

A. 1.00
B. 1.28
C. 1.82
D. 2.81
Answer» C. 1.82
1391.

The brake pedal during ABS operation

A. is pushed upward forcefully
B. pedal stroke becomes longer
C. transmits slight kickback to the driver's foot
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
1392.

Damper in an automobile is used to

A. absorb the energy
B. dissipate the energy
C. release the energy
D. increase the energy
Answer» C. release the energy
1393.

The most effective method of controlling S.I. engine exhaust emission is by

A. recirculating exhaust
B. using catalytic converter
C. using some additives in the fuel
D. none of these
Answer» C. using some additives in the fuel
1394.

Valve overlap is the number of degrees of camshaft rotation during which

A. both valves are closed
B. both valves are open
C. both 'a' and 'b'
D. none of these
Answer» C. both 'a' and 'b'
1395.

The component that is responsible for converting the rotation of the steering wheel into lateral motion is the

A. steering wheel
B. steering shaft
C. steering gearbox
D. tie rod
Answer» D. tie rod
1396.

The connecting rod connects the piston and the

A. cylinder head
B. cylinder block
C. camshaft
D. crankshaft
Answer» E.
1397.

The main cause for the change in engine oil viscosity is

A. humidity
B. temperature
C. vibration
D. contamination
Answer» C. vibration
1398.

The forced-fed lubrication system means that the oil is delivered to the engine by

A. gravity
B. the pressure created by the oil pump
C. splashing action of the crankshaft
D. none of these
Answer» C. splashing action of the crankshaft
1399.

The problems caused by the wheel imbalance are

A. hard steering and hard ride
B. poor acceleration and hard steering
C. steering wheel vibrations and uneven tyre wear
D. poor acceleration and reduced fuel efficiency
Answer» D. poor acceleration and reduced fuel efficiency
1400.

The connecting rod lower end is connected to the relevant __________ of crankshaft.

A. big end
B. crank arm
C. journal
D. small end
Answer» D. small end