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This section includes 158 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Strength Materials knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Calculate the torque which a shaft of 300 mm diameter can safely transmit, if the shear stress is 48 N / mm2. |
| A. | 356 kNm |
| B. | 254 kNm |
| C. | 332 kNm |
| D. | 564 kNm |
| Answer» C. 332 kNm | |
| 2. |
How many number of rain gauge stations should be installed an area between 250 to 500 km2. |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» D. 5 | |
| 3. |
_____ number is the ratio between inertia and viscous forces. |
| A. | Lamina’s |
| B. | Parker’s |
| C. | Macadam’s |
| D. | Reynold’s |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
A frame which is composed of members just sufficient to keep it in equilibrium, such frame is ___________ |
| A. | Redundant frame |
| B. | Perfect frame |
| C. | Imperfect frame |
| D. | Deficient frame |
| Answer» C. Imperfect frame | |
| 5. |
Which of the following is not affected by temperature? |
| A. | Fabric sheets |
| B. | G I sheets |
| C. | AC sheets |
| D. | Flat roofs |
| Answer» D. Flat roofs | |
| 6. |
Calculate the power transmitted in the shaft at 150 rpm. Take torque as 9000Nm. |
| A. | 140 kW |
| B. | 150 kW |
| C. | 160 kW |
| D. | 175 kW |
| Answer» B. 150 kW | |
| 7. |
When two dissimilar shafts are connected together, then the shaft is __________ |
| A. | Integrated shafts |
| B. | Composite shafts |
| C. | Differential shafts |
| D. | Combined shafts |
| Answer» C. Differential shafts | |
| 8. |
___________ flow the liquid particles move along straight parallel paths. |
| A. | Steady |
| B. | Unsteady |
| C. | Laminar |
| D. | Turbulent |
| Answer» D. Turbulent | |
| 9. |
____ is the difference between theoretical discharge and the actual discharge of the pump. |
| A. | Crank |
| B. | Hook |
| C. | Slip |
| D. | Centile |
| Answer» D. Centile | |
| 10. |
Flow in circular pipes will be turbulent is Reynolds number is _________ |
| A. | < 2800 |
| B. | > 2800 |
| C. | 2800 |
| D. | ~ 2800 |
| Answer» C. 2800 | |
| 11. |
The energy gradient line is _______ to drop in bed, in an open channel. |
| A. | Equal |
| B. | Parallel |
| C. | Perpendicular |
| D. | Unequal |
| Answer» B. Parallel | |
| 12. |
Aqueduct is an example of __________ channel. |
| A. | Natural |
| B. | Prismatic |
| C. | Non prismatic |
| D. | Artificial |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
The level of top of weir can be termed as __________ |
| A. | Talus |
| B. | Curtain walls |
| C. | Crest |
| D. | Shutter |
| Answer» D. Shutter | |
| 14. |
________ are transverse ties on which the rails are laid. |
| A. | Lugs |
| B. | Sleepers |
| C. | Spikes |
| D. | Clips |
| Answer» C. Spikes | |
| 15. |
Volute is a type of _____________ |
| A. | Delivery pipe |
| B. | Casing |
| C. | Impeller |
| D. | Suction pipe |
| Answer» C. Impeller | |
| 16. |
When a shaft is subjected to pure twisting then the type of stress developed is ________ |
| A. | Bending |
| B. | Axial |
| C. | Shear |
| D. | Normal |
| Answer» D. Normal | |
| 17. |
_______ permits track circuiting. |
| A. | Clips |
| B. | Rails |
| C. | Spikes |
| D. | Sleepers |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
The wing wall resembling the letter “U” in plan, is ___________ |
| A. | Return wing wall |
| B. | Approach wing wall |
| C. | Splayed wing wall |
| D. | Straight wing wall |
| Answer» B. Approach wing wall | |
| 19. |
________ are made of high carbon steel to withstand heavy stresses. |
| A. | Fish plates |
| B. | Fish bolts |
| C. | Spikes |
| D. | Lugs |
| Answer» C. Spikes | |
| 20. |
A circular shaft of diameter 30 mm is tested under torsion the gauge length of test specimen is 300 mm. A torque of 2kNm produces an angle twist of 1°. Calculate CJ. |
| A. | 0.432 × 10⁶ N/mm² |
| B. | 0.324 × 10⁶ N/mm² |
| C. | 0.46 × 10⁶ N/mm² |
| D. | 0.532 × 10⁶ N/mm² |
| Answer» B. 0.324 × 10⁶ N/mm² | |
| 21. |
_________ is used to check the level of plastered surface. |
| A. | Gauging trowel |
| B. | Plumb bob |
| C. | Floating Rule |
| D. | Float |
| Answer» D. Float | |
| 22. |
Which of the following are also known as upstream and downstream piles? |
| A. | Talus on upstream and downstream |
| B. | Curtain walls on upstream and downstream |
| C. | Solid apron on upstream and downstream |
| D. | Shutters on crest of weir |
| Answer» C. Solid apron on upstream and downstream | |
| 23. |
____________ are provided to protect the land and property with is likely to be submerged. |
| A. | Weir |
| B. | Divide wall |
| C. | Marginal bunds |
| D. | Fish ladder |
| Answer» D. Fish ladder | |
| 24. |
__________ is provided for the easy movement of fish from upstream to downstream. |
| A. | Fish ladder |
| B. | Silt excluder |
| C. | Marginal bunds |
| D. | Marginal embankments |
| Answer» B. Silt excluder | |
| 25. |
_________ is provided to reduce the kinetic energy of falling water in weir. |
| A. | Body wall |
| B. | Curtain walls |
| C. | Downstream apron |
| D. | Shutter |
| Answer» D. Shutter | |
| 26. |
Which of the following is known as "laying trowel"? |
| A. | Float |
| B. | Gauge trowel |
| C. | Floating Rule |
| D. | Skimming float |
| Answer» B. Gauge trowel | |
| 27. |
Skimming float is ____________ |
| A. | Wooden float |
| B. | Metalled float |
| C. | Tempered steel float |
| D. | Asbestos cement sheet |
| Answer» B. Metalled float | |
| 28. |
________ is a process of mixing various constituents of plaster. |
| A. | Grazing |
| B. | Blistering |
| C. | Gauging |
| D. | Hacking |
| Answer» D. Hacking | |
| 29. |
Sabotage problem is eliminated in _______ |
| A. | Round spike |
| B. | Dog spike |
| C. | Screw spike |
| D. | Polar spike |
| Answer» D. Polar spike | |
| 30. |
When the gross length is more than 6 metres between the face of abutment it is called as ________ |
| A. | Cause way |
| B. | Bridge |
| C. | Culvert |
| D. | Cassion |
| Answer» C. Culvert | |
| 31. |
__________ has perfect control on river flow. |
| A. | Barrage |
| B. | Weir |
| C. | Marginal bunds |
| D. | Guide banks |
| Answer» B. Weir | |
| 32. |
Rectangular channel is _________ channel. |
| A. | non Prismatic |
| B. | Prismatic |
| C. | Natural |
| D. | Artificial |
| Answer» C. Natural | |
| 33. |
_____________ foundation is used when bed soil is soft. |
| A. | Raft |
| B. | Pile |
| C. | Spread |
| D. | Well |
| Answer» C. Spread | |
| 34. |
_____ slip occurs, when the delivery pipe is short and the suction pipe is long. |
| A. | Positive |
| B. | Critical |
| C. | Negative |
| D. | Zero |
| Answer» C. Negative | |
| 35. |
What is the splay provided in splayed wing walls? |
| A. | 30° |
| B. | 45° |
| C. | 60° |
| D. | 90° |
| Answer» C. 60° | |
| 36. |
The phenomenon of separation can also be known as ___________ |
| A. | Cavitation |
| B. | Priming |
| C. | Positive head |
| D. | Pulsate |
| Answer» B. Priming | |
| 37. |
Determine the maximum flood discharge from a catchment area of 40.25 km² and it is situated in the Western Ghats. |
| A. | 350 cumecs |
| B. | 375 cumecs |
| C. | 400 cumecs |
| D. | 425 cumecs |
| Answer» D. 425 cumecs | |
| 38. |
________ possesses less silting and scouring. |
| A. | Weir |
| B. | Barrage |
| C. | Dams |
| D. | Reservoir |
| Answer» C. Dams | |
| 39. |
The __________ resistance is independent of the nature of surface contact. |
| A. | Frictional |
| B. | Skid |
| C. | Shear |
| D. | Coupling |
| Answer» B. Skid | |
| 40. |
If the absolute pressure falls below ___________ m, the pump prone to separation. |
| A. | 3 m |
| B. | 2 m |
| C. | 1.5 m |
| D. | 2.5 m |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
Calculate the specific weight of oil. If the specific gravity is 0.95. Take specific weight of water is 1000 kg/m³. |
| A. | 750 kg/m³ |
| B. | 850 kg/m³ |
| C. | 950 kg/m³ |
| D. | 1250 kg/m³ |
| Answer» D. 1250 kg/m³ | |
| 42. |
_________ is a structure made up of several members connected to each other. |
| A. | Frame |
| B. | Form work |
| C. | Strut |
| D. | Caisson |
| Answer» B. Form work | |
| 43. |
The Wheels of Rolling stock have slope ________ |
| A. | 1 in 10 |
| B. | 1 in 15 |
| C. | 1 in 20 |
| D. | 1 in 30 |
| Answer» D. 1 in 30 | |
| 44. |
The minimum straight approach provided on either side of bridge is ___________ |
| A. | 12 m |
| B. | 15 m |
| C. | 20 m |
| D. | 22 m |
| Answer» C. 20 m | |
| 45. |
Gross storage – Dead storage is _______ |
| A. | Live storage |
| B. | Virtual storage |
| C. | Excessive storage |
| D. | Free storage |
| Answer» B. Virtual storage | |
| 46. |
_______ foundation is used when the depth of water is more. |
| A. | Pile |
| B. | Caisson |
| C. | Raft |
| D. | Spread |
| Answer» C. Raft | |
| 47. |
What is the practical maximum suction lift in a reciprocating pump? |
| A. | 3.5 m |
| B. | 4.5 m |
| C. | 5 m |
| D. | 6.5 m |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
The thickness of cement plaster should not be more than _______ |
| A. | 15 mm |
| B. | 12 mm |
| C. | 16 mm |
| D. | 20 mm |
| Answer» C. 16 mm | |
| 49. |
In __________ there will be no means for silt disposal. |
| A. | Weir |
| B. | Barrage |
| C. | Reservoir |
| D. | Dams |
| Answer» B. Barrage | |
| 50. |
The small projections of plaster are known as ________ |
| A. | Back |
| B. | Dado |
| C. | Dot |
| D. | Hack |
| Answer» D. Hack | |