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51.

For gas welding, the pressure desired at the welding torch for acetylene is

A. 7 to 103 kN/m²
B. 70 to 280 kN/m²
C. 280 to 560 kN/m²
D. 560 to 840 kN/m²
Answer» B. 70 to 280 kN/m²
52.

The cutting edge of a chisel should be

A. Hardened
B. Tempered
C. Hardened and tempered
D. Case hardened
Answer» D. Case hardened
53.

Scribing block is used to

A. Hold the round bars during marking
B. Check the trueness of flat surfaces
C. Locate the centres of round bars
D. Check the surface roughness
Answer» C. Locate the centres of round bars
54.

The operation of producing cup shaped parts from flat sheet metal blanks by bending and plastic flow of metal, is known as

A. Drawing
B. Squeezing
C. Coining
D. Planishing
Answer» B. Squeezing
55.

The operation of straightening a curved sheet metal, is known as

A. Drawing
B. Squeezing
C. Coining
D. Planishing
Answer» E.
56.

In order to get uniform thickness of the plate by rolling process, one provides

A. Camber on the rolls
B. Offset on the rolls
C. Hardening of the rolls
D. Antifriction bearings
Answer» D. Antifriction bearings
57.

The casting method adopted for ornaments and toys of nonferrous alloys, is

A. Permanent mould casting
B. Slush casting
C. Die casting
D. Centrifugal casting
Answer» C. Die casting
58.

A basic shaft is one whose

A. Lower deviation is zero
B. Upper deviation is zero
C. Lower and upper deviations are zero
D. None of these
Answer» C. Lower and upper deviations are zero
59.

According to Indian standard specifications, 100 H6/g5 means that.

A. Basic size is 100 mm
B. Actual size is 100 mm
C. Difference between the actual size and basic size is 100 mm
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Actual size is 100 mm
60.

The upsetting is a process of

A. Increasing the cross-section of a bar
B. Reducing the cross-section of a bar
C. Joining the two surfaces of metal under pressure after heating
D. Bending of a bar
Answer» B. Reducing the cross-section of a bar
61.

In backhand welding, the angle between the welding rod and the work is ________ as compared to forehand welding.

A. Same
B. Less
C. More
D. None of these
Answer» B. Less
62.

For arc welding

A. Alternating current with high frequency is used
B. Alternating current with low frequency is used
C. Direct current is used
D. Any one of these
Answer» D. Any one of these
63.

The process used to improve fatigue resistance of the metal by setting up compressive stresses in its surface, is known as

A. Hot piercing
B. Extrusion
C. Cold peening
D. Cold heading
Answer» D. Cold heading
64.

Cold working of metal increases

A. Tensile strength
B. Yield strength
C. Hardness
D. All of these
Answer» E.
65.

Extrusion

A. Is extensively used for making bolts and nuts
B. Is used for reducing the diameter 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» E.
66.

Riddle is used for

A. Smoothing and cleaning out depressions in the mould
B. Cleaning the moulding sand
C. Moistening the sand around the edge before removing pattern
D. Reinforcement of sand in the top part of moulding box
Answer» C. Moistening the sand around the edge before removing pattern
67.

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
68.

In spot welding, the distance between the nearest edge of the plate and centre of weld should be equal to

A. d
B. 1.5 d
C. 3d
D. 6d
Answer» C. 3d
69.

A basic hole is one whose

A. Lower deviation is zero
B. Upper deviation is zero
C. Lower and upper deviations are zero
D. None of these
Answer» B. Upper deviation is zero
70.

A neutral flame is obtained by supplying

A. Equal volumes of oxygen and acetylene
B. More volume of oxygen and less volume of acetylene
C. More volume of acetylene and less volume of oxygen
D. None of the above
Answer» B. More volume of oxygen and less volume of acetylene
71.

Linde welding uses

A. Neutral flame and rightward technique
B. Oxidizing flame and leftward technique
C. Neutral flame and leftward technique
D. Carburising flame and rightward technique
Answer» E.
72.

In a simple die

A. Two or more operations are performed simultaneously at the single stroke of the ram
B. Two or more cutting operations are performed at one station of the press in every stroke of the ram
C. Both cutting and non-cutting operations are performed at one station of the press in every stroke of the ram
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
73.

In a compound die

A. Only one operation is performed at each stroke of the ram
B. Two or more operations are performed simultaneously at the single stroke of the ram
C. Two or more cutting operations are performed at one station of the press in every stroke of the ram
D. Both cutting and non-cutting operations are performed at one station of the press in every stroke of the ram
Answer» D. Both cutting and non-cutting operations are performed at one station of the press in every stroke of the ram
74.

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
75.

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
76.

When the file is moved to and fro over the work, it is known as

A. Cross filing
B. Draw filing
C. Pull and push filing
D. None of these
Answer» C. Pull and push filing
77.

The minimum size of a bloom is

A. 5 cm × 5 cm
B. 10 cm × 10 cm
C. 15 cm × 15 cm
D. 20 cm × 20 cm
Answer» D. 20 cm × 20 cm
78.

The electrodes used in spot welding have a tip of

A. Stainless steel
B. Aluminium
C. Copper
D. Brass
Answer» D. Brass
79.

The process of increasing the cross-section of a bar at the expense of its length, is called

A. Drawing down
B. Upsetting
C. Spinning
D. Peening
Answer» C. Spinning
80.

The process of decreasing the cross-section of a bar and increasing its length, is called

A. Drawing down
B. Upsetting
C. Spinning
D. Peening
Answer» B. Upsetting
81.

Cutting and forming operations can be performed in a single operation in a

A. Simple die
B. Progressive die
C. Compound die
D. Combination die
Answer» E.
82.

In permanent mould casting method

A. Molten metal is poured in a metallic mould, retained in the mould long enough for the outer skin to solidify and finally mould is turned over to remove molten metal still in molten condition
B. Molten metal is poured and allowed to solidify while the mould is revolving
C. Molten metal is forced into mould under high pressure
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
83.

When more volume of acetylene and less volume of oxygen is supplied, then a ________ flame is obtained.

A. Neutral
B. Oxidizing
C. Carburising
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
84.

The oxyacetylene gas used in gas welding produce a flame temperature of

A. 1800°C
B. 2100°C
C. 2400°C
D. 3200°C
Answer» E.
85.

In a gas welding of mild steel using an oxyacetylene flame, the total amount of acetylene consumed is 10 litres. The oxygen consumption from the cylinder is

A. 5 litres
B. 10 litres
C. 15 litres
D. 20 litres
Answer» C. 15 litres
86.

The hot working of metals is carried out

A. At the recrystallisation temperature
B. Below the recrystallisation temperature
C. Above the recrystallisation temperature
D. At any temperature
Answer» D. At any temperature
87.

The cold working of metals is carried out

A. At the recrystallisation temperature
B. Below the recrystallisation temperature
C. Above the recrystallisation temperature
D. At any temperature
Answer» C. Above the recrystallisation temperature
88.

For welding plates of thickness less than 5 mm, its edges

A. Do not require bevelling
B. Should be bevelled to a single-V or U-groove
C. Should have a double-V or U-groove on one side
D. Should have a double-V or U-groove on both sides
Answer» B. Should be bevelled to a single-V or U-groove
89.

A file with 20 teeth in 25 mm is called

A. Rough file
B. Bastard file
C. Second cut file
D. Smooth file
Answer» B. Bastard file
90.

A taper provided on the pattern for its easy and clean withdrawal from the mould is known as

A. Machining allowance
B. Draft allowance
C. Shrinkage allowance
D. Distortion allowance
Answer» C. Shrinkage allowance
91.

Which of the following material can be used for making patterns?

A. Aluminium
B. Wax
C. Lead
D. All of these
Answer» E.
92.

When a pattern is made in three parts, the ________ is known as a drag.

A. Bottom part
B. Middle part
C. Top part
D. None of these
Answer» B. Middle part
93.

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.
94.

Lap joints are employed on plates having thickness

A. Less than 3 mm
B. 5 to 10 mm
C. 12.5 mm
D. Above 25 mm
Answer» B. 5 to 10 mm
95.

Seam welding is best adopted for metal thickness ranging from

A. 0.025 to 3 mm
B. 3 to 5 mm
C. 5 to 8 mm
D. 8 to 10 mm
Answer» B. 3 to 5 mm
96.

Tandem drawing of wires and tubes is necessary because

A. It is not possible to reduce at one stage
B. Annealing is needed between stages
C. Accuracy in dimensions is not possible otherwise
D. Surface finish improves after every drawing stage
Answer» C. Accuracy in dimensions is not possible otherwise
97.

In a unilateral system of tolerance, the tolerance is allowed on

A. One side of the actual size
B. One side of the nominal size
C. Both sides of the actual size
D. Both sides of the nominal size
Answer» C. Both sides of the actual size
98.

The current in electric resistance welding can be regulated by

A. Varying the input supply
B. Changing the primary turns of the transformer
C. Changing the secondary turns of the transformer
D. Any one of the above
Answer» C. Changing the secondary turns of the transformer
99.

The property of sand due to which the sand grains stick together is called

A. Collapsibility
B. Permeability
C. Cohesiveness
D. Adhesiveness
Answer» D. Adhesiveness
100.

In a four high rolling mill, the diameter of backing up rolls is ________ the diameter of working rolls.

A. Equal to
B. Smaller than
C. Larger than
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these