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SSC JE (Mechanical) Official Paper-I (Held On: 05 Jun, 2024 Shift 2) (English)
SSC JE (Mechanical) Official Paper-I (Held On: 05 Jun, 2024 Shift 2) (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
47 questions
Section Test
1
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 2, 5, 13, 28, 52, 87, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 135
2
In a certain code language, ‘HAIR’ is coded as ‘7935’ and ‘AGED’ is coded as ‘4892’. What is the code for ‘A’ in the given language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 9
3
The position(s) of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word STAMPED is arranged in the English alphabetical order?
MCQ
Correct answer: Two
4
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All frames are rocks. All rocks are clips. All clips are towels. Conclusion (I): All frames are towels. Conclusion (II): At least some clips are frames.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
5
If ‘A’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘B’ stands for ‘×’, ‘C’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘−‘, what will come in place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following equation? 10 B 2 D 15 A 3 C 7 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 22
6
In a certain code language, ‘FLEW’ is coded as ‘8462’ and ‘LORD’ is coded as ‘9736’. What is the code for ‘L’ in the given code language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 6
7
In a certain code language, A + B means ‘A is the sister of B’ A # B means ‘A is the brother of B’ A × B means ‘A is the wife of B’ A @ B means ‘A is the father of B’ Based on the above, how is E related to M if ‘E # F × H @ G + M’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mother’s brother
8
This question consists of a pair of words which have a certain relationship to each other. Select the pair which has the same relationship. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.) Altimeter : Altitudes
MCQ
Correct answer: Hygrometer : Humidity
9
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? DMY, BKW, ZIU, XGS, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: VEQ
10
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series. 6, 3, 12, 6, 24, ?, 48, 24, 96
MCQ
Correct answer: 12
11
In a certain code language, ‘apple is healthy’ is written as ‘di jl ew’ and ‘apple is red’ is written as ‘di ko ew’. How is ‘red’ written in the given language?
MCQ
Correct answer: ko
12
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? INJ, LQM, OTP, RWS, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: UZV
13
Six friends Abby, Bunny, Chan, Dolly, Emma and Fanny have different weights. Dolly’s weight is an odd number. Dolly is heavier than Emma but not the heaviest. Chan is heavier than Fanny but lighter than Dolly. Chan is not heavier than Emma but is heavier than Fanny and Abby. Abby’s weight is not an odd number. The lightest weight is 45 kilograms and the heaviest weight is 80 kilograms. Who is the heaviest person in the group?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bunny
14
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? RQO, LKI, FEC, ZYW, TSQ, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: NMK
15
The position(s) of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word FOREIGN is arranged in the English alphabetical order?
MCQ
Correct answer: None
16
A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (not necessarily in the same order). B is sitting to the immediate right of F and immediate left of C. C is sitting to the immediate left of E. A is sitting to the immediate right of E and to the immediate left of D. Who is sitting to the immediate left of F?
MCQ
Correct answer: D
17
Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.) Mycology : Fungi
MCQ
Correct answer: Seismology : Earthquakes
18
Madan starts from point A and drives 4 km towards the South. He then takes a left turn and drives 5 km. he then takes a right turn and drives 2 km. He then takes another right turn and drives 3 km. He takes a final right turn and drives 6 km to reach point B. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90 degrees turns only unless specified)
MCQ
Correct answer: 2 km West
19
Select the option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in meaningful and logical order. 1. Word 2. Paragraph 3. Sentence 4. Letter 5. Phrase
MCQ
Correct answer: 4, 1, 5, 3, 2
20
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (45, 23, 73) (19, 27, 51)
MCQ
Correct answer: (16, 14, 35)
21
Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the given pattern.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
22
What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘−’ are interchanged? 10 + 2 − 10 ÷ 5 × 10 =?
MCQ
Correct answer: 45
23
In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g., 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (6, 34) (8, 46)
MCQ
Correct answer: (10, 58)
24
LQNR is related to PURV in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, OTQU is related to SXUY. To which of the following is GLIM related, following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: KPMQ
25
LQKN is related to PUOR in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, INHK is related to MRLO. To which of the following is QVPS related, following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: UZTW
26
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (9, 576, 8) (7, 252, 6)
MCQ
Correct answer: (10, 40, 2)
27
What should come in place of ‘?’ in the given series? 394, 465, 536, 607, 678, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 749
28
142 is related to 92 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 255 is related to 205. To which of the following is 457 related following the same logic? (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
MCQ
Correct answer: 407
29
Select the option figure that can replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
30
IMPU is related to LPSX in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, BEKN is related to EHNQ. To which of the following is CLQS related, following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: FOTV
31
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘−’ are interchanged? 21 ÷ 15 × 52 + 13 – 7 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 8
32
A, B, C, D, E, and F are sitting at a circular table facing the centre (not necessarily in the same order). A is to the immediate left of B, E is third to the right of B, D is to the immediate right of C. F is third to the right of C. Who are the immediate neighbours of E? a)A and B b)B and D c)D and F d)F and B
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
33
In a certain code language, ‘SANG’ is coded as ‘3618’, and ‘RANG’ is coded as ‘6438’. What is the code for ‘S’ in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
34
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some cars are grass. All trucks are cars. Conclusion 1: Some trucks are not cars. Conclusion 2: Some trucks are grass.
MCQ
Correct answer: Neither conclusion 1 nor 2 follows
35
What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘×’ are interchanged and ‘−’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 12 + 4 − 24 × 11 ÷ 13 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 0
36
In a certain code language, ‘A + B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’, ‘A − B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’, ‘A × B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’ and ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the father of B’. How is B related to L if ‘B × G ÷ T + K − L’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mother’s mother
37
STAR is related to TWCV in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, PARK is related to QDTO. To which of the following is MILK related, following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: NLNO
38
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
39
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
MCQ
Correct answer: 夫XB
40
OB 8 is related to UE 3 in a certain way. In the same way, TO 11 is related to ZR 6. To which of the following is IB 8 related, following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: OE 3
41
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following planets according to their size. 1. Mars 2. Jupiter 3. Venus 4. Earth 5. Mercury
MCQ
Correct answer: 5, 1, 3, 4, 2
42
Jennifer starts from Point D and drives 3 km towards the north. She then takes a left turn and drives 10 km. She then takes another left turn and drives 6 km. She takes one more left turn and drives 5 km. She then takes a right turn and drives 3 km. She takes a final left turn and drives 5 km to reach point E. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should she drive in order to reach Point D again? (All turns are 90 degree turns only, unless specified)
MCQ
Correct answer: 6 km North
43
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
44
Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given number triads. 120-100-60 240-220-180 (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole number, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13- Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed.)
MCQ
Correct answer: 200-180-140
45
Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded as its part (rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
46
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: 13
47
15 is related to 230 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 4 is related to 65. To which of the following is 12 related following the same logic? (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding / subtracting /multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
MCQ
Correct answer: 185
Section 2
General Awareness
47 questions
Section Test
48
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order KMO, HJL, EGI, BDF, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: YAC
49
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? MAT MIIT MOT MET
MCQ
Correct answer: MUT
50
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? LXC, OZD, RBE, UDF, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: XFG Section : General Awareness
51
What is the SI unit of force?
MCQ
Correct answer: Newton
52
The government of which of the following states launched the ‘Nand Baba Milk Mission’ scheme in June 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: Uttar Pradesh
53
When was Swami Vivekananda born?
MCQ
Correct answer: 12 January 1863
54
The National Defense Fund is governed by an Executive Committee, which is chaired by the:
MCQ
Correct answer: Prime Minister
55
The total number of bishops in a chess game is _____.
MCQ
Correct answer: four
56
Which of the following is the correct option for using 'justify' alignment to a paragraph in a document?
MCQ
Correct answer: Aligns text to both left and right edges
57
Arachnids belong to which subphylum of the phylum Arthropoda?
MCQ
Correct answer: Chelicerata
58
During which years did Khalji dynasty ruled over Delhi?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1290 - 1320
59
It is a fact that if you drink from a plastic bottle and throw it in the dustbin, it will still be there when your grandchildren are old. What is the reason behind this?
MCQ
Correct answer: Plastics are non-biodegradable.
60
What is the primary focus of the ASPIRE scheme of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Establishment of livelihoods business incubation centres
61
You grew a small plant in a planter. On maturity, you observed that the plant has green stem, very few branches and the stem is so soft that you could easily break it with your hands. Under which category will you put this plant?
MCQ
Correct answer: Herb
62
The valency of Ca is 2+. The valency of O is 2−. What is the simplified chemical formula of Calcium oxide?
MCQ
Correct answer: CaO
63
Who introduced the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, 2023, in the Lok Sabha?
MCQ
Correct answer: Dr. Jitender Singh
64
Who among the following musicians received the Padma Bhushan Award 2022 for his contributions in the field of art?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rashid Khan
65
Name the scheme launched by the Prime Minister on 17 September 2023 that aims to improve the lives of artisans.
MCQ
Correct answer: PM Vishwakarma
66
Which Chief Justice of India was sworn in as the acting President of India on 20thJuly 1969?
MCQ
Correct answer: Justice Mohammad Hidayatullah
67
Which of the following values is subtracted from the numerical value of temperature expressed in Kelvin to obtain the temperature in degrees Celsius?
MCQ
Correct answer: 273
68
Which of the following is a heart-related disease?
MCQ
Correct answer: Angina
69
How do estuaries serve as critical habitats for various species?
MCQ
Correct answer: Estuaries provide breeding grounds and nurseries for marine organisms.
70
Which of the following places receives rainfall from the Bay of Bengal branch of southwest monsoon?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kolkata
71
Olympic medalist Vijender Singh belongs to which State of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Haryana
72
Private income minus tax payment minus non-tax payment will give us the estimate for ______.
MCQ
Correct answer: personal disposable income
73
Identify the INCORRECT pair (railway zone and headquarters) from the following.
MCQ
Correct answer: Central Railway Zone – Kolkata
74
Who was the leader of the temple entry movement in 1930 at Kalaram temple, Nashik?
MCQ
Correct answer: Dr. BR Ambedkar
75
Which of the following Ministers introduced the Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill 2023 and the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill 2023 in the Lok Sabha?
MCQ
Correct answer: Nirmala Sitharaman
76
Narmada Bachao Andolan (Save Narmada Movement) is a/an _________________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Social movement
77
Match the following states with their percentage urban population in India, as per Census 2011. i) Kerala a) 10.04% ii) Madhya Pradesh b) 47.72% iii) Tamil Nadu c) 27.63% iv) Himachal Pradesh d) 48.45%
MCQ
Correct answer: i) b, ii) c, iii) d, iv) a
78
What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sorting and packaging of cellular products
79
Who was elected as the 16th Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly in January 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kuldeep Singh Pathania
80
Which of the following sentences is/are correct? i. According to the Census of India 2011, the total population of India is 141 crores. ii. Between 1911 and 1921, there was a negative rate of growth of India’s population. iii. Between 1901 and 1951, the average annual growth of India’s population did not exceed 1.33%.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only ii and iii
81
Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India provides measures to ensure the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
MCQ
Correct answer: Article 32
82
Which of the following is a macronutrient?
MCQ
Correct answer: Carbohydrates
83
Which organelle contains enzymes for digesting cellular waste and foreign materials?
MCQ
Correct answer: Lysosome
84
Which are the two major branches of the southwest monsoon in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: The Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch
85
To cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired our national struggle for freedom is a ________ fundamental duty in the list of fundamental duties enshrined in our Indian Constitution.
MCQ
Correct answer: second
86
In plant cells, which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?
MCQ
Correct answer: Chloroplast
87
Which compound is used to neutralise fatty acids and convert them into salts in a process called saponification?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sodium hydroxide
88
In 1800, which of the following experimental achievements was made by William Nicholson?
MCQ
Correct answer: Discovery of water electrolysis
89
Which of the following is/are a gymnosperm?
MCQ
Correct answer: Cycas
90
The particles that form the main part of the nucleus of an atom are together known as:
MCQ
Correct answer: nucleons
91
Who said “a cherry that will drop into our mouth one day” about the kingdom of Awadh?
MCQ
Correct answer: Lord Dalhousie
92
If an earthquake happens at the sea floor and one tectonic plate dips under the another, this will most probably lead to a natural disaster known as:
MCQ
Correct answer: Tsunami
93
Which of the following is the shortcut key to create a new paragraph in MS Word?
MCQ
Correct answer: Enter
94
Which of the following committees was responsible for making recommendations that led to the 42nd Constitutional Amendment for the declaration of Fundamental Duties?
MCQ
Correct answer: Swaran Singh Committee
Section 3
General Engineering Mechanical
106 questions
Section Test
95
The office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner works under which Ministry of Government of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ministry of Home Affairs
96
_________ is referred to as paper taxes.
MCQ
Correct answer: Gift tax
97
Sange Meel Se Mulaqat is a documentary on the life of _______________, directed by Gautam Ghosh.
MCQ
Correct answer: Pandit Bismillah Khan
98
Which of the following bacterial infections often affects the lungs?
MCQ
Correct answer: Tuberculosis
99
Name the first Finance Minister of independent India, whose statue was inaugurated by the Union Textiles Minister in Coimbatore .
MCQ
Correct answer: RK Shanmugam Chetty
100
Who among the following is the author of the book published in December 2021, ‘The Monk Who Transformed Uttar Pradesh’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Shantanu Gupta
101
When the compressor and motor operate on the same shaft and are enclosed in a common casing, they are known as ___________.
MCQ
Correct answer: hermetic sealed compressors
102
The surging phenomenon in a centrifugal compressor occurs when the refrigeration load decreases to below:
MCQ
Correct answer: 35% of the rated capacity
103
The given figure shows the p-V diagram of:
MCQ
Correct answer: vapour compression refrigeration system
104
Which of the following is NOT the application for steam in industry?
MCQ
Correct answer: De-atomisation
105
Which of the following refrigeration lubricants were the first synthetic oils to be used in the refrigeration industry?
MCQ
Correct answer: Alkylbenzenes oil
106
Variation of power input with speed at constant discharge in case of a centrifugal pump is _______________.
MCQ
Correct answer: cubic
107
A cantilever beam of length 2 m is subjected to a point load of 3 kN at a distance of 2 m and is subjected to a UDL of 3 kN/m for a total distance of 1.5 m from the fixed end. Calculate the shear force and bending moment at the fixed end.
MCQ
Correct answer: −7.5 kN, −9.375 kN-m
108
In case of a four-stroke diesel engine, the valve timing diagram is expressed in terms of _____.
MCQ
Correct answer: the degree of the crank angle at the time of opening and closing of the valve
109
The location of centre of gravity for a sphere of radius (R) from the geometrical centre is at a distance of:
MCQ
Correct answer: 0
110
‘No slip condition’ at a fixed surface is applicable to the flow of which type of fluids?
MCQ
Correct answer: All real fluids
111
The conventional depth of a cut considered in the parting operation using a lathe is ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: 3 mm to 10 mm
112
When a system is undergoing constant volume process, then heat transfer is equal to:
MCQ
Correct answer: change in internal energy
113
When the fluid pressure is measured above the absolute zero pressure, the measured pressure is known as _________ .
MCQ
Correct answer: absolute pressure
114
The process that involves passage of a higher-pressure fluid through a narrow constriction is called:
MCQ
Correct answer: throttling process
115
What will not happen if the liquid has greater adhesion than cohesion?
MCQ
Correct answer: Liquid surface will be concave downwards in a small diameter tube.
116
In the vapour compression refrigeration cycle with dry saturated vapour after compression, the entropy at the end of compression is the same as the _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: entropy at the end of evaporation
117
A cooling system is essentially required in internal combustion engines to __________.
MCQ
Correct answer: remove heat at a faster rate when engine is hot
118
In actual air-conditioning applications, the heat rejection factor depends upon the:
MCQ
Correct answer: evaporator and condenser temperatures
119
Which of the following gas combination is commonly used in oxyfuel-gas welding?
MCQ
Correct answer: Oxygen and acetylene
120
Which of the following does NOT indicate that the refrigeration plant has to be charged with the refrigerant?
MCQ
Correct answer: High suction pressure
121
Carbon steel contains a carbon percentage of about 0.21%. The possible type of carbon steel is ___________________ .
MCQ
Correct answer: mild steel
122
Which of the following is NOT an example of Newtonian fluid?
MCQ
Correct answer: Printer's ink
123
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the air pre-heater in a steam boiler?
MCQ
Correct answer: In the tubular type of air pre-heater, hot flue gases flow through the outside of the tubes of the air pre-heater.
124
Which of the following is NOT a lathe turning operation?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sawing
125
In a hot working process, metals are deformed _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: above their recrystallisation temperature
126
The distance of the centre of pressure from the free surface of the liquid is independent of the:
MCQ
Correct answer: density of liquid
127
The function of a halide torch is:
MCQ
Correct answer: detecting leakage of the refrigerant
128
The manometric head of a centrifugal pump is independent of which of the following factors?
MCQ
Correct answer: Frictional losses in bearings
129
The fluid that becomes less viscous as it is sheared harder is called _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: pseudo-plastic fluid
130
The casting process that employs a permanent metal or ceramic mould, is ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: die casting
131
Which of the following is the correct designation of the refrigerant CCl3F?
MCQ
Correct answer: R 11
132
Which of the following is the assumption of Air Standard Cycles?
MCQ
Correct answer: Some heat is assumed to be rejected to a constant low temperature sink
133
Which of the following is NOT a part of a bucket type steam trap?
MCQ
Correct answer: Injector
134
In a boiler test, the water supplied to a boiler per hour is 2250 kg. The mass of water in the boiler at the end of the one hour is found to be less than that at commencement by 250 kg. The coal burnt per hour is 250 kg. What will be the actual evaporation per kg of the fuel burnt of the boiler?
MCQ
Correct answer: 10 kg
135
In the porter governor, the main constituent of controlling force is:
MCQ
Correct answer: mass of sleeve
136
Which of the following claims about the irreversibility of a system is true?
MCQ
Correct answer: Irreversible processes increase the entropy of the system.
137
The casting process that employs a wax pattern coated with a ceramic shell to make the mould, is ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: investment casting
138
A complex geometry is placed in the X-Y plane. If the geometry is found to be symmetrical about the Y-axis, then which of the following is correct to calculate the centre of gravity?
MCQ
Correct answer: X co-ordinate is zero
139
Total gradient line (or total energy line) is parallel to hydraulic gradient line with a vertical distance of _______________. (The symbols have their usual meanings.)
MCQ
Correct answer: 2 g
140
Which of the following assertions related to drilling is true?
MCQ
Correct answer: Drilling is a process that uses a rotating tool to make a hole in a workpiece.
141
Which of the following is NOT a type of sawing?
MCQ
Correct answer: Straight sawing
142
The distance of centre of pressure from free surface of liquid is independent of:
MCQ
Correct answer: the density of liquid
143
Which of the following evaporators are used for refrigeration units of 2 to 250 TR capacity?
MCQ
Correct answer: Dry expansion shell and tube evaporators
144
Which of the following machines violates the Kelvin Planck’s statement?
MCQ
Correct answer: PMM2
145
For measurement of dryness fraction of steam, use of a separating calorimeter is suitable _______.
MCQ
Correct answer: when dryness fraction is less than 0.95
146
The brake power of an engine can be measured by using a rope brake dynamometer. It is given by the expression: (Where, ‘D’ is diameter of the brake drum; ‘W’ is the weight and ‘S’ is the spring scale reading, ‘N’ Speed in rpm)
MCQ
Correct answer: πDN (W − S)
147
The zeroth law of thermodynamics is based on the concept of ___________.
MCQ
Correct answer: temperature
148
What is the main benefit of double volute casing over single volute casing of a centrifugal pump?
MCQ
Correct answer: Radial load balancing
149
The maximum frictional force that comes in play when a body just begins to slide over the surface of another body is called:
MCQ
Correct answer: limiting friction
150
Which of the following statements is true about the fuel feed pump used for diesel engines?
MCQ
Correct answer: It is a spring-loaded, plunger type reciprocating pump.
151
Which of the following is used to increase the temperature of steam above its saturation temperature?
MCQ
Correct answer: Superheater
152
In which of the following areas is supercharging NOT so important?
MCQ
Correct answer: Domestic bikes
153
Which of the following statements is true about quantity governing?
MCQ
Correct answer: The mixture strength remains the same with variation in the speed of the engine.
154
If N is the speed of the compressor in RPM, then what will be the isentropic power for a double acting compressor? Where W = work required by the compressor.
MCQ
Correct answer: 2WN/60
155
Which of the following is correct for Pelton wheel? Where, α & β = guide blade angle at inlet and outlet, respectively ϴ & ɸ = vane angle at inlet and outlet, respectively
MCQ
Correct answer: α =$0^\circ$ and ϴ = $0^\circ$
156
In a milling machine, bulky workpieces of irregular shapes are clamped directly on the milling machine table by using ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: T-bolts and clamps
157
Which of the following statements is correct about the location of centre of pressure?
MCQ
Correct answer: Centre of pressure lies below the centre of gravity of the vertically immersed surface.
158
What will be the power lost in friction assuming uniform pressure theory, when a vertical shaft of 100 mm diameter rotating at 150 r.p.m. rests on a flat end foot step bearing? The coefficient of friction is equal to 0.05 and the shaft carries a vertical load of 15 KN.
MCQ
Correct answer: 392.7 W
159
For the laminar flow through circular pipes, shear stress distribution across a section is _________ .
MCQ
Correct answer: linear
160
Determine the stress induced in the steel bars of reinforced concrete structure, if the modular ratio for steel and concrete is 14.5 and the stress applied on the concrete is 2.5 MPa.
MCQ
Correct answer: 36.25 MPa
161
When pressure is measured above the atmospheric pressure, it is termed as:
MCQ
Correct answer: gauge pressure
162
Which of the following statements best describes the second law of thermodynamics in relation to cyclic heat and work processes?
MCQ
Correct answer: In a cyclic process, the net work output can be equal to, greater than or less than the net heat input, depending on the efficiency of the process.
163
Name the welding defect in which we observe a long and continuous visual separation line between the base metal and the heat affected zone.
MCQ
Correct answer: Lamellar tearing
164
Which of the following impellers are best suited to medium sized pumps with a small amount of soft solids?
MCQ
Correct answer: Semi-open impellers
165
If the power output of a hydraulic turbine is 100 kW and overall efficiency is 50%, then what will be the power supplied at the inlet of the turbine?
MCQ
Correct answer: 200 kW
166
Which of the following is NOT a frequent pattern-making process in manufacturing?
MCQ
Correct answer: Welding pattern
167
What will be the value of the axial thrust on a wheel when there is no blade friction?
MCQ
Correct answer: Zero
168
In the process of brazing, the filler metal is drawn into the joint by means of ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Capillary action
169
Which of the following statements is true about an SI engine in comparison to a CI engine?
MCQ
Correct answer: The operating speed is very high.
170
The Kaplan turbine is an example of _________ .
MCQ
Correct answer: axial flow turbine
171
Under which of the following conditions does the Francis turbine operate?
MCQ
Correct answer: Medium head and medium discharge
172
Which of the following options is correct about four-stroke engines when compared with two-stroke engines?
MCQ
Correct answer: Thermal efficiency is higher.
173
Enthalpy of a system in an open flow is given by h = u + pv, where pv is the _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: flow work
174
In the battery ignition system for SI engines, with increase in the speed, the ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: sparking voltage drops
175
The heat rejection in Stirling cycle takes place at:
MCQ
Correct answer: constant temperature
176
If a point is to be at the free surface of a liquid open to the atmosphere, where the pressure is the atmospheric pressure Patm, then the gauge pressure at a depth ‘h’ from the free surface becomes:
MCQ
Correct answer: gauge pgh
177
The mist lubrication system is generally used for _____.
MCQ
Correct answer: two stroke cycle engine
178
Which of the following factors is taken into consideration when determining the maximum suction height of a centrifugal pump?
MCQ
Correct answer: Cavitation
179
A sample of an ideal gas is compressed isothermally from volume of 4 l to 2 l. If the initial pressure is 2 atm, what is the final pressure?
MCQ
Correct answer: 4 atm
180
Which part of the arc welding element/equipment is consumable?
MCQ
Correct answer: Electrode
181
If there is flow of real fluid at fixed boundary, then no-slip condition:
MCQ
Correct answer: occurs
182
The overall efficiency of the turbine is given by:
MCQ
Correct answer: overall efficiency = hydraulic efficiency × mechanical efficiency
183
Isochronism in a governor is desirable when _____.
MCQ
Correct answer: one speed is desired under one load
184
The mass transfer process in an open system is commonly modelled using the ______ equation.
MCQ
Correct answer: mass balance
185
Which of the following prevents the high-pressure vapour refrigerant from flowing back to the evaporator in rotating blade type rotary compressor?
MCQ
Correct answer: Check valve
186
A cyclic heat engine takes 40 kJ of heat from a $100^\circ$C temperature reservoir. If it gives 40 kJ of work, then which of the following statements is correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: The engine violates the Kelvin Planck’s statement
187
Which of the following statements is true about hit and miss governing?
MCQ
Correct answer: This method of governing requires higher weight of flywheel.
188
Calculate the polar moment of inertia and the maximum torque transmitted by a solid shaft of diameter 100 mm and length 1.0 m. Let the angle of twist be $2^\circ$ and the modulus of rigidity, G = 80 GPa.
MCQ
Correct answer: 9.817×10§mm*, 27.409 kN-m
189
The heat transfer during constant pressure heating of a gas in a cylinder containing a sliding piston is equal to _______.
MCQ
Correct answer: the change in enthalpy
190
A closed system undergoes a cycle consisting of two processes. Process 1-2 is an isothermal expansion whereas Process 2-1 is an isentropic compression. According to the first law of thermodynamics, which of the following statements is true for this cycle?
MCQ
Correct answer: Heat transfer during Process 2-1 is zero.
191
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about no slip boundary condition?
MCQ
Correct answer: In case of the no slip boundary condition at a fixed solid boundary, the fluid will have some velocity relative to the boundary.
192
In which of the following compressors, the top cover is bolted to the compressor housing instead of the welded steel shell?
MCQ
Correct answer: Semi-hermetic sealed compressor
193
For the H-S diagram of a vapour compression refrigeration cycle, the specific enthalpy of the refrigerant coming out from the compressor ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: increases
194
A drill bit of diameter 25 mm has cutting speed of 15.7 m/min. What is the speed of rotation of drill?
MCQ
Correct answer: 200 RPM
195
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the characteristics of Entropy? 1)It increases when heat is supplied irrespective of the fact whether temperature changes or not. 2)It decreases when heat is removed whether temperature changes or not. 3)It remains unchanged in all adiabatic frictionless processes. 4)It increases if temperature of heat is lowered without work being done as in a throttling process.
MCQ
Correct answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
196
In a Hartnell governor, if a spring of greater stiffness is used, then the governor will be:
MCQ
Correct answer: less sensitive
197
The volumetric efficiency of a single-stage reciprocating air compressor is the ratio of the:
MCQ
Correct answer: free air delivered to the displacement of the compressor
198
The Kelvin-Planck statement of the Second Law states that ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: it is impossible to convert all the heat absorbed from a single reservoir into work
199
If hi and h 2 are en thal pies at the inlet and the outlet, respectively and Ci and C 2 are inlet and outlet velocities, respectively, then which of the following statements is
MCQ
Correct answer: The equation considers frictional losses in the steam nozzle.
200
Which of the following is the effect of frictional resistance to the flow of the steam jet over the blade in steam turbines?
MCQ
Correct answer: The velocity of flow at the outlet to the moving blade is less than that of flow at the inlet to the moving blade.