Q.1

In a transverse fillet welded joint, the size of weld is __________ the throat of weld.

  • 0.5 times
  • equal to
  • 2 times
  • double
Q.2

For general industrial machinery, the ratio of the length of journal to its diameter is taken as

  • 0.5 to 1
  • 1 to2
  • 3 to 5
  • 5 to 10
Q.3

The ends of the leaves of a semi-elliptical leaf spring are made triangular in order to

  • obtain variable moment of inertia (I) in each leaf
  • permit each leaf to act as a overhanging beam
  • have variable bending moment (M) in each leaf
  • make M/I constant throughout the length of the leaf
Q.4

For general industrial machinery, the ratio of the length of journal to its diameter is taken as

  • 0.5 to 1
  • 1 to2
  • 3 to 5
  • 5 to 10
Q.5

The shear stress at a point in a shaft subjected to a torque is

  • directly proportional to the polar moment of inertia and to the distance of the point from the axis
  • directly proportional to the applied torque and inversely proportional to the polar moment of inertia
  • directly proportional to the applied torque and the polar moment of inertia
  • inversely proportional to the applied torque and the polar moment of inertia
Q.6

In a partial journal bearing, the angle of contact of the bearing with the journal is

  • 120°
  • 180°
  • 270°
  • 360°
Q.7

The size of a cam depends upon

  • base circle
  • pitch circle
  • prime circle
  • pitch curve
Q.8

A steel containing 0.carbon is known as

  • eutectoid steel
  • hyper-eutectoid steel
  • hypo-eutectqid steel
  • none of these
Q.9

The spring mostly used in gramophones is

  • helical spring
  • conical spring
  • flat spiral spring
  • volute spring
Q.10

The face of the tooth is the

  • surface of the top of the tooth
  • surface of the tooth above the pitch surface
  • surface of the tooth below the pitch surface
  • width of the tooth measured along the pitch circle
Q.11

Two concentric helical springs used to provide greater spring force are wound is opposite direction.

  • True
  • False
Q.12

A shaft coupling should

  • be easy to connect or disconnect
  • transmit full power of the shaft
  • hold the shafts in perfect alignment
  • all of these
Q.13

Which of the following property is desirable in parts subjected to shock and impact loads?

  • Strength
  • Stiffness
  • Brittleness
  • Toughness
Q.14

The property of a bearing material which has the ability to accomodate small particles of dust, grit etc. without scoring the material of the journal, is called

  • bondability
  • embeddability
  • comformability
  • fatigue strength
Q.15

Antifriction bearings are

  • thick lubricated bearings
  • plastic bearings
  • thin lubricated bearings
  • ball and roller bearings
Q.16

In block brakes, the ratio of shoe width to wheel diameter is taken between

  • 0.1 and 0.25
  • 0.25 and 0.50
  • 0.50 and 0.75
  • 0.75 and 1
Q.17

Which of the following welded joint is designed for shear strength ?

  • Transverse fillet welded joint
  • Parallel fillet welded joint
  • Butt welded joint
  • all of these
Q.18

A special case of ductility which permits materials to be rolled or hammered into thin sheets, is called

  • plasticity
  • elasticity
  • ductility
  • malleability
Q.19

The shock resistance of steel is increased by adding

  • nickel
  • chromium
  • nickel and chromium
  • cobalt and molybedenum
Q.20

Stress concentration factor is defined as the ratio of

  • maximum stress to the endurance limit
  • nominal stress to the enurance limit
  • maximum stress to the nominal stress
  • nominal stress to the maximum stress
Q.21

Oldham coupling is used to transmit power between two parallel shafts which are slightly offset.

  • True
  • False
Q.22

In designing a connecting rod, it is considered like __________ for buckling about X-axis.

  • both ends hinged
  • both ends fixed
  • one end fixed and the other end hinged
  • one end fixed and the other end free
Q.23

Crowning on pulley helps

  • in decreasing the slip of the belt
  • in increasing the slip of the belt
  • to keep the belt in centre on a pulley while it is in motion
  • to increase pulley life
Q.24

In a bolt, the plane of shear should be across the threaded portion of the shank.

  • Correct
  • Incorrect
Q.25

The property of a bearing material which has the ability to accomodate shaft deflections and bearing inaccuracies by plastic deformation without excessive wear and heating, is known as

  • bondability
  • embeddability
  • comformability
  • fatigue strength
Q.26

A shaft is subjected to fluctuating loads for which the normal torque (T) and bending moment (M) areN-m andN-m respectively. If the combined shock and fatigue factor for bending is 1.5 and combined shock and fatigue factor for torsion isthen the equivalent twisting moment for the shaft is

  • 2000 N-m
  • 2050 N-m
  • 2100 N-m
  • 2136 N-m
Q.27

In a bolt, the plane of shear should be across the threaded portion of the shank.

  • Correct
  • Incorrect
Q.28

The material commonly used for crane hooks is

  • cast iron
  • wrought iron
  • mild steel
  • aluminium
Q.29

The temperature required for full annealing in hyper-eutectoid steel is

  • 50°C above upper critical temperature
  • 50°C below upper critical temperature
  • 50°C above lower critical temperature
  • 50°C below lower critical temperature
Q.30

When a metal or alloy is cold worked,

  • its hardness and strength increases
  • it is worked below recrystallisation temperature
  • Both (A) and (B)
  • None of these
Q.31

A flange coupling is a type of rigid coupling.

  • Correct
  • Incorrect
Q.32

In the levers of __________ type, the mechanical advantage is less than one.

  • first
  • second
  • third
Q.33

When a machine member is subjected to torsion, the torsional shear stress set up in the member is

  • zero at both the centroidal axis and outer surface of the member
  • maximum at both the centroidal axis and outer surface of the member
  • zero at the centroidal axis and maximum at the outer surface of the member
  • maximum at the centroidal axis and zero at the outer surface of the member
Q.34

A flange coupling is a type of rigid coupling.

  • Correct
  • Incorrect
Q.35

The eye bolts are used for

  • transmission of power
  • locking devices
  • lifting and transporting heavy machines
  • absorbing shocks and vibrations
Q.36

The effect of key ways on a shaft is to reduce its load carrying capacity and to increase its torsional rigidity.

  • True
  • False
Q.37

The efficiency of a riveted joint is equal to

  • Pt/P
  • Ps/P
  • Pc/P
  • least of Pt, Ps and Pc/P
Q.38

A leaf spring in automobiles is used

  • to apply forces
  • to measure forces
  • to absorb shocks
  • to store strain energy
Q.39

The strength of the un-riveted plate (P) per pitch length is equal to

  • p.dt
  • p.tt
  • (p - dt
  • (p - d)tσt
Q.40

A hollow saddle key is

  • a taper key which fits half in the key way of hub and half in the key way of shaft
  • a taper key which fits in a key way of the hub and is flat on the shaft
  • a taper key which fits in a key way of the hub and the bottom of the key is shaped to fit the curved surface of the shaft
  • provided in pairs at right angles and each key is to withstand torsion in one direction only
Q.41

The endurance or fatigue limit is defined as the maximum value of the stress which a polished standard specimen can withstand without failure, for infinite number of cycles, when subjected to

  • static load
  • dynamic load
  • static as well as dynamic load
  • completely reversed load
Q.42

According to I.B.R., the factor of safety of riveted joint should not be less than

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
Q.43

The constant factor in case of Rseries of preferred numbers is

  • 1.06
  • 1.12
  • 1.26
  • 1.58
Q.44

Which of the following material has the maximum ductility?

  • Mild steel
  • Copper
  • Zinc
  • Aluminium
Q.45

The velocity of sliding __________ the distance of the point of contact from the pitch point.

  • is directly proportional to
  • is inversely proportional to
  • is equal to cos φ multiplied by
  • does not depend upon
Q.46

In radial cams, the follower moves

  • in a direction perpendicular to the cam axis
  • in a direction parallel to the cam axis
  • in any direction irrespective of cam axis
  • along the cam axis
Q.47

The load cup of a screw jack is made separate from the head of the spindle to

  • enhance the load carrying capacity of the jack
  • reduce the effort needed for lifting the working load
  • prevent the rotation of load being lifted
  • reduce the value of frictional torque
Q.48

In second type of levers,

  • load is in between the fulcrum and effort
  • effort is in between the fulcrum and load
  • fulcrum is in between the load and effort
  • none of these
Q.49

In a hydrodynamic lubricated bearing

  • there is a thick film of lubricant between the journal and the bearing
  • there is a thin film of lubricant between the journal and the bearing
  • there is no lubricant between the journal and the bearing
  • the lubricant is forced between the journal and the bearing, by external pressure
Q.50

The pipe joint mostly used for pipes carrying water at low pressures is

  • socket joint
  • nipple joint
  • union joint
  • spigot and socket joint
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