Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Engineering.

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