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Question 1Single Answer
Which of the following is the unit of kinematic viscosity _________________?
  1. A
    Pascal
  2. B
    Poise
  3. C
    Stoke
  4. D
    Faraday
  5. E
    None of the above
Question 2Single Answer
Consider the following processes:
1. Extension of a spring
2. Plastic deformation of a material
3. Magnetization of a material exhibiting hysteresis
Which of the above process are irreversible?
  1. A
    1 and 2 only            
  2. B
    1 and 3 only
  3. C
    1 only                        
  4. D
    1, 2 and 3
Question 3Single Answer
Which of the following statements are correct for a throttling process?
1. It is an adiabatic steady flow process
2. The enthalpy before and after throttling is same
3. In the processes, due to fall in pressure, the fluid velocity at outlet is always more than inlet velocity
  1. A
    1 and 2 only            
  2. B
    1 and 3 only
  3. C
    2 and 3 only                        
  4. D
    1, 2 and 3
Question 4Single Answer
A Reversed Carnot Engine removes 50 kW from a heat sink. The temperature of the heat sink is 250 K and the temperature of the heat reservoir is 300 K. The power required of the engine is
  1. A
    10 kW      
  2. B
    20 kW
  3. C
    30 kW    
  4. D
    50 kW
Question 5Single Answer
A heat engine receives heat at the rate of 2500 kJ/min and gives an output of 12.4 kW. Its thermal efficiency is, nearly
  1. A
    18%                        
  2. B
    23%
  3. C
    26%                        
  4. D
    30%
Question 6Single Answer
Consider the following motions :
1. Piston reciprocating inside an engine cylinder
2. Motion of a shaft between foot-step bearings
Which of the above can rightly be considered as successfully constrained motion?
  1. A
    1 only                     
  2. B
    2 only
  3. C
    Both 1 and 2           
  4. D
    Neither 1 nor 2
Question 7Single Answer
A rotor weighing 2 kN is supported on bearings A and B which are 1 m apart. The centre of mass of the rotor is at a distance 0.4 m from bearing A. It is observed that there is an unbalanced couple of magnitude 300 N-m which leaves the shaft balanced statically.The dynamic reactions at the supports will be
  1. A
    800 N and 800 N
  2. B
    300 N and 800 N
  3. C
    800 N and – 300 N
  4. D
    300 N and – 300 N
Question 8Single Answer
A cam is a mechanical member used to impart a desired motion to a follower by direct contact. Which one of the under-listed follower motion types will produce the least jerk to the system?
  1. A
    Simple harmonic
  2. B
    Constant acceleration and deceleration
  3. C
    Constant velocity
  4. D
    Cycloidal
Question 9Single Answer
In a circular are cam with a roller follower, acceleration of the follower depends on
1. cam speed and location of centre of circular arc
2. roller diameter and radius of circular arc
Which of the above is/are correct?
  1. A
    1 only                     
  2. B
    2 only
  3. C
    Both 1 and 2           
  4. D
    Neither 1 nor 2
Question 10Single Answer
A manufacturing company is selling a product for 15 per unit with variable cost of  10 per unit. The fixed cost of the asset is 50,000. How many units should be produced to breakeven?
  1. A
    2000                       
  2. B
    5000
  3. C
    8000                       
  4. D
    10000
Question 11Single Answer
A spherical waterdrop of 1 mm in diameter splits up in air into 64 smaller drops of equal size. The surface tension coefficient of water in air is 0.073 N/m. The work required in splitting up the drop is
  1. A
    0.96 × 10–6 J            
  2. B
    0.69 × 10–6 J
  3. C
    0.32 × 10–6 J            
  4. D
    0.23 × 10–6 J
Question 12Single Answer
Consider the following statements pertaining to stability of floating bodies:
1. A floating body will be stable when the centre of gravity is above the centre of buoyancy.
2. The position of metacentres corresponding to different axes of rotation are generally different for the same floating object.
3. For cargo ships, the metacentric height varies with loading.
Which of the above statements are correct?
  1. A
    1, 2 and 3                
  2. B
    1 and 2 only
  3. C
    1 and 3 only                        
  4. D
    2 and 3 only
Question 13Single Answer
Water is coming out from a tap and falls vertically downwards. At the tap opening, the stream diameter is 20 mm with uniform velocity of 2 m/s. Assuming steady inviscid flow, constant pressure atmosphere everywhere, and neglecting curvature and surface tension effects, the diameter of the stream 0.5 m below the tap opening is nearly
  1. A
    11.7 mm                  
  2. B
    14.6 mm
  3. C
    17.5 mm                  
  4. D
    20.4 mm
Question 14Single Answer
Consider the following statements:
1. At low Reynolds numbers of any flow, viscous forces dominate over inertial forces.
2. Transition from laminar to turbulent flow occurs over a range of Reynolds numbers depending on the surface presented to the flow.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. A
    1 only                     
  2. B
    2 only
  3. C
    Both 1 and 2           
  4. D
    Neither 1 nor 2
Question 15Single Answer
In a steady laminar flow of a given discharge through a circular pipe of diameter D, the head loss is proportional to
  1. A
    D–1                          
  2. B
    D–2
  3. C
    D–3                          
  4. D
    D–4
Question 16Single Answer
A fin will be more effective when Bio number is
  1. A
    Greater than 1
  2. B
    Equal to 1
  3. C
    Between 1 and 3
                   4        4
  4. D
    Less than 1
Question 17Single Answer
A tank of length, breadth and height in the ratio of 2:1:2 is full of water. The ratio of hydrostatic force at the bottom to that at any larger vertical surface is
  1. A
    1
  2. B
    2
  3. C
    3
  4. D
    4
Question 18Single Answer
Which of the following fluids exhibit a certain shear stress at zero shear strain rate followed by a straight line relationship between shear stress and shear strain rate?
  1. A
    Newtonian fluid 
  2. B
    Ideal Bingham plastic fluids
  3. C
    Pseudo-plastic fluids
  4. D
    Dilatent fluids
Question 19Single Answer
What is the specific gravity of a marble stone, which weighs 400N in air, and 200N in water? (g=10m/s2)
  1. A
    8
  2. B
    6
  3. C
    4
  4. D
    2
Question 20Single Answer
What is the intensity of pressure in the following SI units, when specific gravity of mercury is 13.6 and the intensity of pressure is 400KPa ?
  1. A
    0.3 bar or 4.077m of water or 0.29 mm of Hg
  2. B
    4 bar or 5.077m of water or 0.399 mm of Hg
  3. C
    0.3 bar or 5.077m of water or 0.599 mm of Hg
  4. D
    4 bar or 4.077m of water or 0.299 mm of Hg
Question 21Single Answer
If a submerged body displaced from its equilibrium position, returns to its original position, it is called __________.
  1. A
    thermal equilibrium
  2. B
    neutral equilibrium
  3. C
    unstable equilibrium
  4. D
    stable equilibrium
Question 22Single Answer
In a flow measurement, a venturi meter is preferred over an orifice plate because _____.
  1. A
    energy of head loss is less
  2. B
    It is cheaper
  3. C
    pressure drop is more
  4. D
    space is limited  
Question 23Single Answer
Pitot tube measures ______.
  1. A
    dynamic pressure of a moving stream
  2. B
    guage pressure
  3. C
    temperature of moving water
  4. D
    pressure difference between two fluids
Question 24Single Answer
Which of the following is not a property of an ideal fluid ?
  1. A
    flow is irrotational
  2. B
    it has no viscosity
  3. C
    it has viscosity
  4. D
    it is incompressible
Question 25Single Answer
Nozzle used in steam turbines convert ________.
  1. A
    enthalpy of steam into work
  2. B
    enthalpy of steam into kinetic energy
  3. C
    enthalpy of steam into pressure energy
  4. D
    pressure energy into work
Question 26Single Answer
Which of the following assumptions is the most relevant in air-standard cycle analysis ?
  1. A
    All the processes within the cycle are irreversible
  2. B
    Working fluid is a fixed mass
  3. C
    Specific heat of air changes during the cycle
  4. D
    Cycle is assumed to be an open cycle
Question 27Single Answer
The modern Francis turbine is a ___________flow turbine .
  1. A
    tangential 
  2. B
    axial
  3. C
    radial
  4. D
    mixed
Question 28Single Answer
Variation of stress with strain rate for a Newtonian fluid is ______ .
  1. A
    hyperbolic
  2. B
    linear
  3. C
    elliptical
  4. D
    parabolic
Question 29Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT a part of refrigeration systems ?
  1. A
    Turbine
  2. B
    Evaporator
  3. C
    Compressor
  4. D
    Condenser
Question 30Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT an intensive property ?
  1. A
    Temperature
  2. B
    Total volume
  3. C
    Pressure
  4. D
    Density
Question 31Single Answer
What is the primary purpose of instrumentation in industrial settings?
  1. A
    To manage raw materials
  2. B
    To monitor and control processes
  3. C
    To manage human resources
  4. D
    To generate electrical power
Question 32Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT a type of measuring instrument?
  1. A
    Thermocouple
  2. B
    Pressure gauge
  3. C
    Hydraulic pump
  4. D
    Flow meter
Question 33Single Answer
Which type of instrument is used to measure temperature?
  1. A
    Thermometer
  2. B
    Barometer
  3. C
    Manometer
  4. D
    Caliper
Question 34Single Answer
What does a pressure transducer measure?
  1. A
    Force
  2. B
    Velocity
  3. C
    Pressure
  4. D
    Temperature
Question 35Single Answer
A flow meter is used to measure which of the following?
  1. A
    Volume of liquid or gas
  2. B
    Weight of solid materials
  3. C
    Temperature of gases
  4. D
    Velocity of sound
Question 36Single Answer
What is the key function of control instruments in industrial systems?
  1. A
    To maintain a steady supply of raw materials
  2. B
    To ensure operational parameters stay within the desired limits
  3. C
    To create power for machinery
  4. D
    To store data for future use
Question 37Single Answer
Which of the following instruments is used to measure humidity?
  1. A
    Hygrometer
  2. B
    Manometer
  3. C
    Thermocouple
  4. D
    Pyrometer
Question 38Single Answer
Which of the following types of instruments is commonly used for temperature measurement in an industrial process?
  1. A
    Pressure gauge
  2. B
    Pyrometer
  3. C
    Tachometer
  4. D
    Flow transmitter
Question 39Single Answer
What is the primary purpose of an instrument calibration?
  1. A
    To adjust the instrument’s appearance
  2. B
    To ensure accurate and reliable measurements
  3. C
    To increase the instrument's resistance to wear
  4. D
    To increase the lifespan of the instrument
Question 40Single Answer
Which of the following instruments is used to measure electrical resistance?
  1. A
    Ohmmeter
  2. B
    Ammeter
  3. C
    Voltmeter
  4. D
    Wattmeter
Question 41Single Answer
What is the primary focus of electronics?
  1. A
    Only electrical systems
  2. B
    The study of circuits and devices that control the flow of electrons
  3. C
    Only mechanical devices
  4. D
    Fluid mechanics
Question 42Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT a field in which electronics is used?
  1. A
    Communications
  2. B
    Medical technology
  3. C
    Textiles
  4. D
    Automation
Question 43Single Answer
Which of the following devices is used to control the flow of current in an electronic circuit?
  1. A
    Resistor
  2. B
    Capacitor
  3. C
    Diode
  4. D
    Transistor
Question 44Single Answer
What is the significance of semiconductors in electronics?
  1. A
    They conduct electricity only in specific conditions
  2. B
    They are perfect conductors of electricity
  3. C
    They do not conduct electricity at all
  4. D
    They act as insulators
Question 45Single Answer
Which electronic component is primarily used to store energy in an electric field?
  1. A
    Resistor
  2. B
    Capacitor
  3. C
    Inductor
  4. D
    Diode
Question 46Single Answer
Which of the following is an example of a passive component in electronics?
  1. A
    Transistor
  2. B
    Diode
  3. C
    Capacitor
  4. D
    Integrated circuit
Question 47Single Answer
What is the role of diodes in electronic circuits?
  1. A
    To amplify signals
  2. B
    To store electrical energy
  3. C
    To allow current to flow in one direction only
  4. D
    To generate alternating current
Question 48Single Answer
What is the primary function of an integrated circuit (IC)?
  1. A
    To resist electrical flow
  2. B
    To amplify signals
  3. C
    To combine multiple components into a single package
  4. D
    To store energy
Question 49Single Answer
In electronics, what does the term “power” generally refer to?
  1. A
    The amount of current in a circuit
  2. B
    The energy consumed by a device per unit time
  3. C
    The resistance in a circuit
  4. D
    The voltage difference across a component
Question 50Single Answer
Which of the following is a key principle in electronics?
  1. A
    Voltage is constant across all components
  2. B
    Resistance always increases in parallel circuits
  3. C
    The flow of current is opposed by resistors
  4. D
    Capacitors resist voltage changes
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