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				This section includes 180 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 system will be error free if we remove all systematic error’. | 
| A. | true | 
| B. | false | 
| Answer» C. | |
| 2. | How angle greater than 90° is measured? | 
| A. | by repeating gauges | 
| B. | using square plate | 
| C. | using sine bar | 
| D. | using auto collimator | 
| Answer» C. using sine bar | |
| 3. | How 34’ can be built by using angle gauges? | 
| A. | 27’+9’-3’+1’ | 
| B. | 26’+10’-2’ | 
| C. | 27’+10’-3’ | 
| D. | 27’+8’ | 
| Answer» B. 26’+10’-2’ | |
| 4. | Which of the following option is not correct for ‘full interchangeability’? | 
| A. | this type of interchangeability is not feasible sometimes | 
| B. | requires machine which can maintain low process capability | 
| C. | machines with very high accuracy are necessary | 
| D. | for interchangeable production, this type of interchangeability is not must | 
| Answer» C. machines with very high accuracy are necessary | |
| 5. | Starting position of an object is representedas x=5.1±0.2m and finishing position asy=6.9±0.3m. What will be the displacementand error in displacement? | 
| A. | displacement = 1m, error = 0.5m | 
| B. | displacement = 2m, error = 0.36m | 
| C. | displacement = 1.8m, error = 0.36m | 
| D. | displacement = 1.5m, error = 0.4m | 
| Answer» D. displacement = 1.5m, error = 0.4m | |
| 6. | best method for examining the surface finish. Visual, touch and scratch inspection methods are not as accurate as microscopic. In these methods, minute flaws can’t be detected. | 
| A. | 0.0001 mm | 
| B. | 0.001 mm | 
| C. | 0.01 mm | 
| D. | 0.1 mm | 
| Answer» D. 0.1 mm | |
| 7. | Which of the following option is correct in given statements about interchangeability? Statement 1: Standardisation is not so much of importance for interchangeability. Statement 2: Interchangeability follows ‘normal distribution’. | 
| A. | f, t | 
| B. | t, t | 
| C. | f, f | 
| D. | t, f | 
| Answer» B. t, t | |
| 8. | Venturimeter is based on integral form of Euler’s equation. | 
| A. | true | 
| B. | false | 
| Answer» B. false | |
| 9. | ‘Zero error is an indication of instrumental error’. | 
| A. | true | 
| B. | false | 
| Answer» B. false | |
| 10. | ‘A system will be error free if we removeall systematic error’. | 
| A. | true | 
| B. | false | 
| Answer» C. | |
| 11. | Statement 1: Flank angle of symmetrical thread is known as thread’s half-angle. Statement 2: It is measured parallel to the axis of a thread. | 
| A. | t, f | 
| B. | f, f | 
| C. | t, t | 
| D. | f, t | 
| Answer» B. f, f | |
| 12. | Analogous quantities of heat flow and temperature in electrical are and | 
| A. | potential and current | 
| B. | current and potential | 
| C. | power and potential | 
| D. | current and power | 
| Answer» C. power and potential | |
| 13. | 3 TEMPERATURE: BIMETALLIC STRIP, THERMOCOUPLES | 
| A. | strain | 
| B. | pressure | 
| C. | displacement | 
| D. | voltage | 
| Answer» D. voltage | |
| 14. | For checking straightness, straight edge is placed over a surface and these two are viewed against the light. Which of the following option true if colour of light is red? | 
| A. | gap between 0.12 to 0.17 mm | 
| B. | gap between 0.2 to 0.7 mm | 
| C. | gap between 1.7 to 2 mm | 
| D. | gap between 0.0012 to 0.0017 mm | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. | How can corrosion be prevented in a resistance thermometer? | 
| A. | by immersing the setup in oil | 
| B. | by enclosing the elements in a glass tube | 
| C. | by using guard rings | 
| D. | by painting the elements | 
| Answer» C. by using guard rings | |
| 16. | Nickel and its alloys can be used over a temperature range of | 
| A. | 100 to 450 k | 
| B. | 10 to 50 k | 
| C. | 0 to 25 k | 
| D. | 5 to 15 k | 
| Answer» B. 10 to 50 k | |
| 17. | In a temperature sensing element | 
| A. | low value of α is required | 
| B. | infinite value of α is required | 
| C. | α must be zero | 
| D. | high value of α is required | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. | Most metallic conductors have a | 
| A. | neutral temperature coefficient of resistance | 
| B. | negative temperature coefficient of resistance | 
| C. | positive temperature coefficient of resistance | 
| D. | zero temperature coefficient of resistance | 
| Answer» D. zero temperature coefficient of resistance | |
| 19. | If the sensing element is large, then less amount of heat is required. | 
| A. | true | 
| B. | false | 
| Answer» C. | |
| 20. | Resistance thermometer provides the change in electrical resistance. | 
| A. | true | 
| B. | false | 
| Answer» B. false | |
| 21. | Sensing element in the thermometer must provide | 
| A. | small change in resistance | 
| B. | no change in resistance | 
| C. | large change in resistance | 
| D. | infinite change in resistance | 
| Answer» D. infinite change in resistance | |
| 22. | Relation between temperature and resistance of a conductor is | 
| A. | rt = rref [1+t] | 
| B. | rt = rref [1+α∆t] | 
| C. | rt = rref [1-αt] | 
| D. | rt = rref [1-t] | 
| Answer» C. rt = rref [1-αt] | |
| 23. | Resistance temperature detector is | 
| A. | a electrical transducer | 
| B. | a mechanical transducer | 
| C. | a chemical transducer | 
| D. | a physical transducer | 
| Answer» B. a mechanical transducer | |
| 24. | Heat transfer coefficient of a material with length l is | 
| A. | k/l | 
| B. | l/k | 
| C. | 1/k | 
| D. | kl | 
| Answer» B. l/k | |
| 25. | Ratio of net amount of heat received and stored in the body for certain time interval is known as | 
| A. | temperature | 
| B. | thermal coefficient | 
| C. | thermal storage capacity | 
| D. | none of the mentioned | 
| Answer» D. none of the mentioned | |
| 26. | Analogous quantities of heat flow and temperature in electrical are                            and | 
| A. | potential and current | 
| B. | current and potential | 
| C. | power and potential | 
| D. | current and power | 
| Answer» C. power and potential | |
| 27. | When bimetallic thermometer heated, curling occurs to the side of metal with least temperature coefficients. | 
| A. | true | 
| B. | false | 
| Answer» B. false | |
| 28. | Which of the following is true for bimetallic type thermometer? | 
| A. | two metals have same temperature coefficients | 
| B. | two metals have different temperature coefficient | 
| C. | one metal is cooled always | 
| D. | none of the mentioned | 
| Answer» C. one metal is cooled always | |
| 29. | Which of the following is used as indication instrument in a liquid expansion system? | 
| A. | bellows | 
| B. | bourdon tube | 
| C. | ammeter | 
| D. | thermometer | 
| Answer» C. ammeter | |
| 30. | In liquid in steel bulb thermometer, which liquid can be used for measuring temperature up to 60000C? | 
| A. | mercury | 
| B. | ether | 
| C. | water | 
| D. | none of the mentioned | 
| Answer» B. ether | |
| 31. | IPTS stands for | 
| A. | international practical temperature scale | 
| B. | indian primary temperature scale | 
| C. | international primary temperature scale | 
| D. | international practical temperature standard | 
| Answer» B. indian primary temperature scale | |
| 32. | TOPIC 5.3 TEMPERATURE: BIMETALLIC STRIP, THERMOCOUPLES | 
| A. | strain | 
| B. | pressure | 
| C. | displacement | 
| D. | voltage | 
| Answer» D. voltage | |
| 33. | Which of the following can be used for measuring temperature? | 
| A. | metallic diaphragm | 
| B. | fluid expansion system | 
| C. | capsule | 
| D. | bourdon tube | 
| Answer» C. capsule | |
| 34. | Orifice meter consists of a flat rectangular plate. | 
| A. | true | 
| B. | false | 
| Answer» C. | |
| 35. | Venturimeter is based on integral form of Euler’s equation. | 
| A. | true | 
| B. | false | 
| Answer» B. false | |
| 36. | Orifice Meter can only be used for measuring rate of flow in open pipe like structure. | 
| A. | true | 
| B. | false | 
| Answer» B. false | |
| 37. | A nanometre is connected to a section which is at a distance of about 4 to 6 times the pipe diameter upstream from orifice plate. | 
| A. | true | 
| B. | false | 
| Answer» C. | |
| 38. | The Orificemeter has a smooth edge hole. | 
| A. | true | 
| B. | false | 
| Answer» C. | |
| 39. | The Orificemeter readings are more accurate than Pitot tube readings. | 
| A. | true | 
| B. | false | 
| Answer» C. | |
| 40. | The Orificemeter readings are more accurate than Venturimeter. | 
| A. | true | 
| B. | false | 
| Answer» C. | |
| 41. | What is the relationship between Orificemeter diameter and pipe diameter | 
| A. | orificemeter diameter is 0.5 times the pipe diameter | 
| B. | orificemeter diameter is one third times the pipe diameter | 
| C. | orificemeter diameter is one fourth times the pipe diameter | 
| D. | orificemeter diameter is equal to the pipe diameter | 
| Answer» D. orificemeter diameter is equal to the pipe diameter | |
| 42. | The principle of Orificemeter is same as that of Venturimeter. | 
| A. | true | 
| B. | false | 
| Answer» B. false | |
| 43. | Which is the cheapest device for measuring flow / discharge rate. | 
| A. | venturimeter | 
| B. | pitot tube | 
| C. | orificemeter | 
| D. | none of the mentioned | 
| Answer» D. none of the mentioned | |
| 44. | Which among the following are not the main selection criteria for selection of hydraulic pumps? | 
| A. | discharge | 
| B. | pressure | 
| C. | speed | 
| D. | weight | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. | What prevents the leakage of oil inside an unbalanced vane pump? | 
| A. | vanes | 
| B. | cylindrical rotor | 
| C. | screw | 
| D. | difference between the pressure of inlet and outlet | 
| Answer» B. cylindrical rotor | |
| 46. | Hydraulic systems are slower in operation. | 
| A. | true | 
| B. | false | 
| Answer» B. false | |
| 47. | Which type of component in the hydraulic system supports less vibration and noise? | 
| A. | flow control valve | 
| B. | oil reservoir | 
| C. | rotatory pumps | 
| D. | pressure gauge | 
| Answer» D. pressure gauge | |
| 48. | Which type of pumps can give discharge even at high pressure? | 
| A. | multistage pumps | 
| B. | monoblock pumps | 
| C. | rotary pumps | 
| D. | single stage pumps | 
| Answer» D. single stage pumps | |
| 49. | Which part of the Pneumatic system stores the compressed air? | 
| A. | air dryer | 
| B. | air compressor | 
| C. | air receiver tank | 
| D. | air lubricator | 
| Answer» D. air lubricator | |
| 50. | What is the function of the air dryer? | 
| A. | removes dirt | 
| B. | removes moisture | 
| C. | controls the rate of flow | 
| D. | controls the pressure | 
| Answer» C. controls the rate of flow | |