BPSC ME Practice-Questions - SET 1
BPSC ME Practice-Questions - SET 1
01. The [110] direction in a cubic unit cell is parallel to the following :
(a) Face diagonal of unit cell (b) Edge of the cube
(c) Body diagonal of the cube (d) None of the above
02. When mechanical properties of a material remain same in all directions at each point, such a
material is called
(a) Isotropic (b) Homogeneous
(c) Orthotropic (d) Anisotropic
04. Iron is Face Centered Cubic (FCC) at which one of the following temperatures ?
(a) Room temperature (b) 1400°C
(c) 910°C (d) None of the above
09. The processes, used to make the steel magnetically softer, are
(a) Annealing and Decarburization
(b) Decarburization and Quenching
(c) Annealing, Grain growth and Decarburization
(d) Grain growth and Quenching
11. Match the items in List – 1 to that of the List – 2 and choose the correct alternative.
List – 1 List – 2
A. Alnico V 1. Metallic Magnet
B. Ferrexodur 2. Ceramic Magnet
C. Nickel Oxide 3. Anti ferromagnetic
D. Ferrites 4. Compounds containing trivalent iron
5. Ferrimagnetic
6. Soft magnetic
Alternatives : A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 6 2 3 4
(c) 4 6 1 2
(d) 2 1 6 1
Note: Q. Nos. 13 - 16 :
13. Choose the alternative from the code given below which explains the correct relationship between
the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) :
Assertion (A) : Metallic Magnets cannot be used in high frequency circuits.
Reason (R) : The low resistivity of metallic magnets permits heating from induced currents.
Code :
(a) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(b) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(c) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A) correctly.
(d) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A) correctly.
14. Assertion (A) : Little energy is required to break materials such as glass, polystyrene and some cast
irons. Conversely, rubber and many steels absorb considerable energy in the fracture process.
Reason (R) : The service limit in many engineering products is not the yield or ultimate strength,
rather may be the energy associated with fracture propagation.
15. Assertion (A) : In general, materials deform more readily at elevated temperature.
Reason (R) : Plastic deformation commonly arises from dislocation movements that involve a
continual displacement of atoms to new neighbours at elevated temperature.
16. Assertion (A) : Soft magnets are the obvious choice for ac or high frequency applications.
Reason (R) : They must be magnetised and demagnetized many times per second.
18. Select the correct answer out of the following alternatives about ‘Cyclic Stresses’.
(a) That a material can tolerate are much greater than stresses produced under static loading.
(b) Can lead to fatigue if the stress level is above the endurance limit.
(c) Can lead to fatigue if the stress level is below the endurance limit.
(d) Are not introduced in the axle of a running train.
20. Match the items in List – 1 to the corresponding items in the List – 2.
List – 1 (Heat Treatment) List – 2 (Effect on Properties)
A. Annealing 1. Refine grain structures
B. Nitriding 2. Improves the hardness of the whole mass
C. Martempering 3. Improves surface hardness
D. Normalising 4. Improves ductility
Choose the correct from the following :
A B C D A B C D
(a) 3 1 4 2 (b) 3 1 2 4
(c) 1 3 4 2 (d) 1 3 2 4
24. Gradual time dependent deformation under constant load or self weight is called
(a) Erosion (b) Decay (c) Tension (d) Creep
25. Which ingredient is responsible for corrosion resistant capability in Stainless Steel ?
(a) Iron (b) Chromium (c) Zinc (d) Sulphur
26. The property of material, which enables it to withstand bending without fracture, is known as
(a) Mechanical strength (b) Stiffness (c) Flexural rigidity (d) Ductility
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27. The material commonly used for making machine tool bed is
(a) Mild Steel (b) Aluminium (c) Brass (d) Cast Iron
30. The ultimate tensile strength of low Carbon Steel by working at high strain rate will
(a) increase (b) decrease
(c) remain constant (d) first increase, then decrease
34. Which of the following are the reasons for reduction of tool life in a machining operation ?
1. Temperature rise of cutting edge.
2. Chipping of tool edge due to mechanical impact.
3. Gradual wear at tool point.
4. Increase in feed of cut at constant cutting force
Select the answer from the following :
(a) 1, 2 & 4 (b) 1, 2 & 3 (c) 1, 3 & 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 & 4
35. Choose the alternative, which explains the correct relationship between the given statements, (A) &
(R) from the code given below :
Assertion (A) : In ECM, the shape of the cavity is the mirror image of the tool, but unlike EDM,
the tool wear in ECM is a cathode.
Reason (R) : The tool in ECM is a Cathode.
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36. An orthogonal cutting operation is being carried out under the following conditions :
Cutting Speed = 2 m/sec,
Depth of cut = 0.5 mm,
Chip thickness = 0.6 mm.
What is the chip velocity ?
(a) 2 m/sec (b) 2.4 m/sec (c) 1 m/sec (d) 1.66 m/sec
37. The rake angle of a cutting tool is 15°, the shear angle is 45° and the cutting velocity is 35 mpm.
What is the velocity of chip along the tool face ?
(a) 28.5 mpm (b) 27.3 mpm (c) 25.3 mpm (d) 23.5 mpm
39. Which of the following is not true in case of Jigs and Fixtures ?
(a) Consistency in dimension (b) Fast production speed is not possible
(c) Auto-location control (d) None of the above
40. The upper and lower control limits in case of R-chart are given by
(a) A 2 R & A 3 R (b) D 3 R & D 4 R
(c) R D 3R (d) R A 2 R
41. A cutting tool is turning a work piece of 40 mm diameter, revolving at 300 rpm. If tool life is 120
min, find the value of constant C as per the Taylor’s tool life equation, Assuming n = 1/7.
(a) 85 (b) 80 (c) 70 (d) 75
43. Which of the following instruments is used to measure smoothness of a metallic surface ?
(a) Talysurf (b) Coordinate Measuring Machine
(c) Profile Projector (d) None of the above
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44. Life of a single point cutting tool is influenced by which of the following factors ?
(a) Cutting speed (b) Feed rate
(c) Depth of cut (d) All the above
46. The relationship between the shear angle (), friction angle (β), cutting rake angle (α)and the
machining constant (C) for the work material is
(a) 2α + β – = C (b) 2α + β + = C
(c) 2 + β – α = C (d) 2 + β + α = C
49. The process in which the material removal rate is governed by Faraday’s law is ?
(a) ECM (b) EDM (c) AJM (d) LBM
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53. For TIG welding, which of the following gases are used ?
(a) Hydrogen and Carbon-di-oxide (b) Argon and Helium
(c) Argon and Neon (d) Hydrogen and Oxygen
54. Which of the following materials require the largest shrinkage allowance while making a pattern for
casting ?
(a) Aluminium (b) Brass (c) Cast Iron (d) Duralumin
55. Which of the following values of index n is associated with carbide tools when Taylor’s tool life
equation VTn = constant is applied ?
(a) 0.65 to 0.90 (b) 0.45 to 0.60 (c) 0.20 to 0.40 (d) 0.10 to 0.15
56. In an orthogonal cutting experiment, with a tool of rake angle γ = 75° and shear angle = 22.8°,
then friction angle β will be
(a) 41.9° (b) 51.4° (c) 61.2° (d) None of the above
58. Which of the following are the quality control limits for p-charts ?
p 1 p
(a) p 3 p 1 p (b) p p 1 p (c) p 3 (d) p 3 n p 1 p
n
59. Which is the false statement about electro discharge machining ?
(a) It can machine very hard material. (b) Very good surface finish is obtained.
(c) Section to be machined should be thick. (d) Metal removal rate is very slow.
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69. Choose the Correct relationship between the given statements of Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : In case of control charts for variables, if some points fall outside the control limits,
it is concluded that process is not under control.
Reason (R) : It was experimentally proved by Shewart that averages of four or more consecutive
readings from a universe (population) or from a process, when plotted, will form a normal
distribution curve.
Codes :
(a) Both (A) and (R) are correct. (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct. (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is correct, but (R) is in correct.
(d) (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
70. Which one of the following is most important parameter for EDM ?
(a) Thermal capacity (b) Hardness
(c) Strength (d) Geometry
72. Which one of the followings statements is not correct regarding simplex method of linear
programming ?
(a) It is an iterative procedure.
(b) It has a trial basic feasible solution to constraints.
(c) The collection of feasible solution does not constitute a convex set.
(d) It improves the first trial solution by a set of rules.
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74. Which of the following are said to be the benefits of assembly line balancing ?
1. It mimises the in-process inventory.
2. It reduces the work content.
3. It smoothens the production flow.
4. It maintains the required rate of output.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Codes:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 4
76. Assertion (A) : Value analysis is superior to other conventional cost reduction techniques.
Reason (R) : In conventional cost reduction techniques, value is increased by widening tolerance
bands.
Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true. (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true. (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
77. Assertion (A) : Vogel’s approximation method yields the best initial basic feasible solution of a
transportation problem.
Reason (R) : Vogel’s method give allocations to the lowest cost elements of the whole matrix.
Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are correct. (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct. (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is correct, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is correct.
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78. The following is the general policy for A class items in ABC analysis :
1. Very strict control
2. Frequent review of their consumption
3. Safety stock kept
Which of these statement/s is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
79. In the EOQ model, if the unit ordering cost gets doubled, then the EOQ will be
(a) reduced to half (b) doubled
(c) increased 1.414 times (d) decreased 1.414 times
80. Value engineering is necessary to be used when the following symptoms are indicated
1. New product designs are to be introduced.
2. The firm is unable to meet delivery date.
3. Rate of return on investment goes down.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct ?
(a) 1, 2 & 3 (b) 2 only
(c) 1 & 3 only (d) 2 & 3 only
81. The leaving basic variable in simplex method is the basic variable that
(a) has the lowest value.
(b) has the largest coefficient in the key row.
(c) goes to zero first, as the entering basic variable is increased.
(d) has the smallest coefficient in the key row.
83. In ABC analysis, ‘A’ items are responsible to share approximately the following percentage of cost:
(a) 80 (b) 60 (c) 40 (d) 20
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85. Which of the following is true about the initial basic feasible solution in simplex method ?
(a) It is an optimal solution. (b) All basic variables are zero.
(c) Solution is not possible. (d) Any one basic variable in zero
86. The probability law used for calculating the control limits of ‘P’ chart is
(a) Binomial (b) Poisson
(c) Normal (d) Exponential
87. If P = % activity and A = limit of accuracy in work sampling. The number of observations at a
confidence level of 95% is given by
(a)
1 P (b)
21 P
(c)
31 P
(b)
41 P
2
A P A2P A 2P A2P
89. Which type of layout is preferred in order to avoid excessive multiplication of facilities ?
(a) Process layout (b) Product layout
(c) Fixed position layout (d) Cellular manufacturing
92. In the model M/M/I : ∞/FCFS with utilization factor ρ, the expected line length is equal to
1 2
(a) 1 – ρ (b) (c) (d)
1 1 1
93. Group ‘C’ items constitute the following percentage of items in ABC analysis :
(a) 10 (b) 20 (c) 50 (d) 70
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95. Annual demand for a product, costing ₹ 100 per piece, is 900. Ordering cost per order is ₹ 100 and
the holding cost is ₹ 2 per unit per year. The economic order quantity is
96. The mathematical technique for finding the best use of limited resources of a company in the
optimum manner is known as
(a) Value analysis (b) Network analysis
(c) Linear programming (d) Queuing theory
97. Which of the following charts indicates variability of variability within the collected samples ?
(a) X chart (b) σ chart (c) c chart (d) u chart
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(a) 17.32 N A
C
(b) 56.60 N 90
(c) 169.90 N
(d) 113.20 N B
10 kg
103. The maximum frictional force, which comes into play, when a body just begins to slide over the
surface of the other body, is known as
(a) Limiting friction (b) Static friction
(c) Dynamic friction (d) Coefficient of friction
104. A body subjected to coplanar non-concurrent forces will remain in a state of equilibrium if
(a) Fx = 0 (b) Fy = 0
(c) M = 0 (d) All the above three
105. A rigid body is subjected to non-coplanar concurrent force system. If the body is to remain in a state
of equilibrium, then
(a) Fx = Fy = Fz = 0 (b) Mx = My = 0
(c) My = Mz = 0 (d) None of the above
106. One end of an uniform ladder, of length L and weight W, rests against a rough vertical wall and the
other end rests on rough horizontal ground. The coefficient of friction f is same at each end. The
inclination of ladder when it is on the point of slipping is
1 f 2 1 f 2
(a) tan 1 (b) tan 1
2f 2f
2f 2f
(c) tan 1 2
(d) tan 1 2
1 f 1 f
107. In the analysis of truss, the force system acting at each pin
(a) is concurrent but not coplanar. (b) is coplanar and concurrent.
(c) is coplanar and non-concurrent. (d) does not satisfy rotational equilibrium.
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108. For truss as shown below, the forces in the member AB and AC are
80 kN 60 kN
B D
(a) Tensile in each
(b) Compressive in each
(c) Compressive and Tensile respectively
60 60 60 60
A E
(d) Tensile and Compressive respectively C
3m 3m
109. Two equal and mutually perpendicular forces of magnitude ‘P’, are acting at a point. Their resultant
force will be
(a) P 2 , at an angle of 30° with the line of action of any one force.
(b) P 2 , at an angle of 45° with the line of action of each force.
(c) 2P 2 , at an angle of 45° with the line of action of each force.
(d) Zero
110. The relationship, between number of joints (J), and the number of members (m), in a perfect truss,
is given by
(a) m = 3j – 2 (b) m = 2j – 3 (c) m = j – 2 (d) m = 2j – 1
111. Four forces P, 2P, 3 P & 4P act along the sides of a square, taken in order. The resultant force is
(a) zero (b) 5P (c) 2 2 P (d) 2P
112. According to the Newton’s law of gravitation, the force of attraction, between the bodies of masses
m1 and m2 situated at a distance ‘d’ apart, is given by
2 2 2 2
m1m 2 m1 m 2 m1 m 2 m1 m 2
(a) F G (b) F G (c) F G (d) F G
d2 d2 d2 d2
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114. Choose the correct relationship between the given statements of Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Only axial forces act in members of roof trusses.
Reason (R) : Truss members are welded together.
Codes:
(a) Both (A) & (R) are correct. (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) & (R) are correct. (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
116. A train crosses a tunnel in 30 seconds time. The speed of the train at entry and at exit from the
tunnel are 36 and 54 km/hour respectively. If acceleration remains constant, the length of the tunnel
is
(a) 350 m (b) 360 m (c) 375 m (d) 400 m
117. If T1 and T2 are the initial and final tensions of an elastic string and x1 and x2 are the corresponding
extensions, then the work done is
(a) (T2 + T1) (x2 – x1) (b) (T2 – T1) (x2 + x1)
(c)
T2 T1 x 2 x1 (d)
T2 T1 x 2 x1
2 2
119. A motor boat whose speed in still water is 15 km/hr goes 30 km downstream and comes back in a
total time of four and half hours. The stream has a speed of
(a) 3 km/hr (b) 4 km/hr (c) 5 km/hr (d) 6 km/hr
121. Choose the correct relationship between the given statements of Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : A dynamically system of multiple rotors on a shaft can rotate smoothly at the
critical speeds of the system.
Reason (R) : Dynamic balancing eliminates all the unbalanced forces and couples from the system.
Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true. (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true. (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
122. A spring scale reads 20 N as it pulls a 5.0 kg mass across a table. what is the magnitude of the force
exerted by the mass on the spring scale ?
(a) 4.0 N (b) 5.0 N (c) 20.0 N (d) 49.0 N
123. A thin circular ring of mass 100 kg and radius 2 m resting on a smooth surface is subjected to a
sudden application of a tangential force of 300 N at a point on its periphery. The angular
acceleration of the ring will be
(a) 1.0 rad/sec2 (b) 1.5 rad/sec2
(c) 2.0 rad/sec2 (d) 2.5 rad/sec2
124. The loss of kinetic energy, during inelastic impact of two bodies having masses m1 and m2, which
are moving with velocity v1 and v2 respectively, is given by
m1m 2 2m1 m 2
(a) v1 v 2 2 (b) v1 v 2 2
2m1 m 2 m1m 2
2m1 m 2 2
(c)
m1m 2
2m1 m 2
2
v1 v 2
2
(d)
m1m 2
v1 v 2
2
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128. If the sum of all the forces acting on a moving object is zero, the object will
(a) continue moving with constant velocity (b) accelerate uniformly
(c) change the direction of motion (d) slow down and stop
130. When a body is thrown up at an angle of 45° with a velocity of 100 m/sec, it describes a parabola.
Its velocity on point of return down will be
100
(a) zero (b) 50 m/sec (c) m/s (d) 100 2 m/sec
2
131. A projectile on a level ground will have maximum range if the angle of projection is
(a) 30° (b) 45° (c) 60° (d) 75°
134. A 44 N block is thrust up a 30° inclined plane with an initial speed of 5 m/sec. It travels a distance
of 1.5 m before it comes to rest. The frictional force acting upon it would be
(a) 18.3 N (b) 15.3 N (c) 12.3 N (d) 9.3 N
135. A body is moving with a velocity 1 m/s and a force F is needed to stop it within a certain distance.
If the speed of the body becomes three times, the force needed to stop it within the same distance
would be
(a) 1.5 F (b) 3.0 F (c) 6.0 F (d) 9.0 F
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136. In a loaded beam, the term represents
dx
(a) Deflection at a section (b) Slope at a section
(c) Intensity of loading at a section (d) Shear force at a section
137. A beam is of rectangular section. The distribution of shearing stress across a section is
(a) Parabolic (b) Rectangular
(c) Triangular (d) None of the above
138. In a stressed field, the change in angle between two initially perpendicular lines is called
(a) Normal strain (b) Shear strain
(c) Principal strain (d) Poisson’s ratio
139. A metallic cube is subjected to equal pressure (P) on its all the six faces. If v is volumetric strain
P
produced, the ratio is called
v
(a) Elastic modulus (b) Shear modulus
(c) Bulk modulus (d) Strain-Energy per unit volume
140. To express stress-strain relations for a linearly elastic, homogeneous, isotropic material, minimum
number of material constants needed are
(a) Two (b) Three (c) Four (d) One
141. A tension member with a cross-sectional area of 30 mm2 resists a load of 60 kN. What is the normal
stress induced on the plane of maximum shear stress ?
(a) 2 kN/mm2 (b) 1 kN/mm2 (c) 4 kN/mm2 (d) 3 kN/mm2
142. If the Mohr’s circle for a state of stress becomes a point, the state of stress is
(a) Pure shear state of stress (b) Uniaxial state of stress
(c) Identical principal stresses (d) None of the above
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144. In theory of simple bending of beams, which one of the following assumptions is incorrect ?
(a) Elastic modulus in tension and compression are same for the beam materials.
(b) Plane sections remain plane before and after bending.
(c) Beam is initially straight.
(d) Beam material should not be brittle.
145. A cylindrical shell of diameter 200 mm and wall thickness 5 mm is subjected to internal fluid
pressure of 10 N/mm2. Maximum shearing stress induced in the shell in N/mm2 , is
(a) 50 (b) 75 (c) 100 (d) 200
147. In a static tension tests of a low carbon steel sample, the gauge length affects
(a) yield stress (b) ultimate tensile stress
(c) percentage elongation (d) percentage reduction in cross-sectional area
148. One end of a metallic rod is fixed rigidly and its temperature is raised. It will experience
(a) zero stress (b) tensile stress
(c) compressive stress (d) None of the above
149. Two cantilever steel beams of identical length and of rectangular section are subjected to same point
load at their free end. In one beam, the longer side of section is vertical, while in the other, it is
horizontal. Beams defect at free end :
(a) equally irrespective of their disposition.
(b) more in case of longer side vertical.
(c) less in case of longer side horizontal.
(d) less in case of longer side vertical.
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150. A long column of length (l) with both ends hinged, is to be subjected to axial load. For the
calculation of Euler’s buckling load, its equivalent length is
(a) l/2 (b) l/ 2 (c) l (d) 2l
151. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List – I (Characteristic) List – II (Member)
A. Kernel of section 1. Helical spring
B. Tie and Strut 2. Bending of beams
C. Section modulus 3. Eccentric loading of short column
D. Stiffness 4. Roof truss
Code : A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 3 4 2 1
(c) 4 1 2 3
(d) 2 3 1 4
152. The bending moment diagram for a simply supported beam AB of length ‘L’ is shown below :
D1
L
+
2
A B
L
M –
CD1 = CD2 = 2
2
Sagging moment : positive D2
Hugging moment : negative
What is the load acting on beam AB ?
M
(a) An upward concentrated load at C.
2
M
(b) A downward concentrated load at C.
2
(c) An anticlockwise moment ‘M’ at C
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153. Two simply supported beams of equal lengths, cross sectional areas, and section moduli, are
subjected to the same concentrated load at its mid-length. One beam is made of steel and other is
made of Aluminium. The maximum bending stress induced will be in
(a) Steel beam
(b) Aluminium beam
(c) Both beams of equal magnitude
(d) The beams according to their Elastic Moduli magnitude.
154. Two strips of equal lengths and widths are joined together by two rivets, one at each end. One strip
is of copper and the other of steel. Now, the temperature of this assembly is lowered, the rivets will
undergo.
(a) Bending (b) Single shear
(c) Double shear (d) Both (a) & (b) above
155. A uniform metal bar of weight ‘W’, length ‘l’, cross-sectional area ‘A’ is hung vertically with its top
end rigidly fixed. Which section of the bar will experience maximum shear stress ?
(a) Top-section (b) Mid-section
(c) Bottom-section (d) l/3 from top
156. Which one of the following will result into a constant strength beam ?
(a) The bending moment at every section of the beam is constant.
(b) Shear force at every section is same.
(c) The beam is of uniform section over its whole length.
(d) The ratio of bending moment to the section modulus for every section along the length is same.
158. The outside diameter of a hollow shaft is twice its inside diameter. The ratio of its torque carrying
capacity to that of a solid shaft of the same material and the same outside diameter is
(a) 15/16 (b) 3/4 (c) 1/2 (d) 1/16
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159. Choose the correct relationship in the given statements of Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : A plane state of stress does not necessarily result into a plane state of strain.
Reason (R) : Normal stresses acting along X and Y directions will also result into strain along the
Z-direction.
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(a) Both (A) & (R) are correct. (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) & (R) are correct. (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
160. A body is subjected to two unequal like direct stresses σ1 and σ2 in two mutually perpendicular
planes along with simple shear stress q
2
q
q
1 1
q
q
2
1 2 2 2
(a) The principal stresses at a point are P1 , P2 1 q
2
2 2
(b) The position of principal planes with the plane of stress σ1 , are
1 2q
1 tan 1 ; 2 1 45
2 1 2
2 2
(c) Maximum shear stress is (σt )max = 1 q
2
2
(d) Planes of maximum shear are inclined at 45° to the principal planes.
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162. When a body is subjected to direct tensile stresses (σx and σy) in two mutually perpendicular
directions, accompanied by a simple shear stress τxy, then in Mohr’s circle method, the circle radius
is taken as
x y x y
(a) xy (b) xy
2 2
(c)
1
x y 42xy
2
(d)
1
x y 42xy
2
2 2
163. The ratio of hoop stress to longitudinal stress in thin walled cylinders is
(a) 1 (b) 1/2 (c) 2 (d) 1/4
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171. The minimum number of teeth which can be cut for standard tooth for a given pressure angle ‘’ the
following
2
(a) sin2 /2 (b) 2/sin2 (c) 2 sin2 (d)
sin 2
173. When two gear teeth are in mesh, then pure rolling occurs at the
(a) root of tooth (b) tip of tooth
(c) pitch point (d) flank
174. In a governor, if the equilibrium speed is constant for all radii of rotation of balls, the governor is
said to be
(a) stable governor (b) unstable governor
(c) inertia governor (d) isochronous governor
175. The instantaneous centre of rotation of a circular disc rolling on a straight path is at
(a) the centre of the disc
(b) their point of contact
(c) the centre of gravity of the disc
(d) infinity
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177. In a simple gear train, there is odd number of idlers. The direction of rotation of the driver and the
driven gears will be
(a) same
(b) opposite
(c) depends upon the number of teeth of the gears
(d) depends upon the diameter of idlers used
178. In free vibrations, the acceleration vector leads the displacement vector by
(a) π/3 (b) π/2 (c) 2π/3 (d) π
179. At a certain speed, revolving shafts tend to vibrate violently in transverse directions, this speed is
known as
(a) whirling speed (b) critical speed
(c) whipping speed (d) All the above
180. If the speed of the engine varies between 390 and 410 rpm in a cycle of operation, the coefficient of
fluctuation of speed will be
(a) 0.01 (b) 0.03 (c) 0.05 (d) 0.07
181. When teeth formed on the cones are straight, the gears are known as
(a) worm gear (b) helical gear
(c) straight bevel (d) spiral bevel
183. The point on the Cam with maximum pressure angle is known as the
(a) Cam centre (b) Pitch point
(c) Trace point (d) Prime point
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189. Any distributed mass can be replaced by two point masses to have the same dynamical properties, if
(a) The sum of the two masses is equal to the total mass.
(b) The combined centre of mass coincides with that of the rod.
(c) The moment of inertia of two point masses about perpendicular axis through their combined
centre of mass is equal to that of the rod.
(d) All the above.
190. For steady state forced vibrations, the phase lag at resonance condition is
(a) 0° (b) 45° (c) 80° (d) 90°
191. The maximum efficiency of a screw jack having square threads and friction angle of 30° will be
(a) 11 % (b) 20 % (c) 30 % (d) 33 %
192. If the damping factor for a vibrating system is unity, then the system is
(a) critically damped (b) under damped
(c) over damped (d) zero damped
193. A gear train, in which at least one of the gear axes is in motion relative to the frame, is known as
(a) reverted gear train (b) non-reverted gear train
(c) epicyclic gear train (d) none of the above
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194. In a mechanism having six links, the number of instantaneous centres of rotation present are
(a) 15 (b) 12 (c) 9 (d) 6
196. In a slotted lever and crank quick return mechanism used in shapers, the beginning and end of
cutting stroke occurs when
(a) cranked lever are in line with each other (b) crank is perpendicular to lever
(c) crank is horizontal (d) lever is horizontal
200. A body of weight W is supported by two springs as shown below. The equivalent spring constant is:
K1
K2
1 1
(a) (b) K1 + K2 (c) K1 – K2 (d) K1 K2
K1 K 2
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