Explore topic-wise MCQs in Machine Design.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Machine Design knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which among regular lay and Lang lay are popular?

A. Regular Lay
B. Lang Lay
C. Both are equally used
D. Can t be stated
Answer» B. Lang Lay
2.

If the wires in the strand are twisted in the same direction as the strands, then rope is called a _____ lay rope.

A. Lang
B. Regular Lay
C. Ordinary
D. None of the listed
Answer» B. Regular Lay
3.

Wire rope is specified as 8 10. Calculate the number of steel wires in each strand.

A. 10
B. 20
C. 5
D. 8
Answer» B. 20
4.

Wire rope specified as 8 10. Calculate the number of strands.

A. 8
B. 10
C. 16
D. 20
Answer» B. 10
5.

Wire ropes have

A. High strength to weight ratio
B. Solent operation even at high velocities
C. Greater reliability
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
6.

If magnitude of contact pressure between sealing lip and rotating shaft is very high then

A. There is excessive friction
B. High temperature
C. Rapid wear
D. All of the listed
Answer» E.
7.

Which of the following isn t true about oil seals?

A. Cheap
B. Can be used over a wide range of lubricating oils
C. Can t tolerate misalignment
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» D. All of the mentioned
8.

Does oil seal consist of any spring in its structure?

A. Yes
B. No
Answer» B. No
9.

An oil seal is a mechanical device made of elastic material which is used to prevent leakage of fluid between two machine components.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
10.

Class 1 pressure vessels are used to contain

A. Lethal substances
B. Light duties applications
C. None of the listed
D. LPG
Answer» B. Light duties applications
11.

An unfired pressure vessel is used to carry stem, gases or fluids at pressure

A. Less than atmospheric pressure
B. Greater than atmospheric pressure
C. Equal to atmospheric pressure
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Equal to atmospheric pressure