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Domain Knowledge

Question 1Single Answer

Vernier caliper is primarily used to measure?

A
Temperature
B
Pressure
C
Length, inside, outside, and depth dimensions
D
Voltage

Question 2Single Answer

Least count of a standard metric Vernier caliper is generally?

A
1 mm
B
0.02 mm
C
0.5 mm
D
2 mm

Question 3Single Answer

Which instrument is most suitable for measuring the outside diameter of a shaft accurately?

A
Steel rule
B
Try square
C
Outside micrometer
D
Divider

Question 4Single Answer

Micrometer works on which principle?

A
Rack and pinion
B
Hydraulic pressure
C
Screw and nut
D
Gear train

Question 5Single Answer

The spindle movement of a micrometer is controlled by?

A
Ratchet stop
B
Spring
C
V-block
D
Clamp

Question 6Single Answer

Which tool is used to check the flatness of a workpiece during marking?

A
Chisel
B
Hammer
C
Surface plate
D
Hacksaw

Question 7Single Answer

A try square is mainly used to check?

A
Roundness
B
Diameter
C
Parallelism
D
Perpendicularity

Question 8Single Answer

Which tool is used to draw layout lines on metal surfaces?

A
Scriber
B
Chisel
C
Punch
D
File

Question 9Single Answer

Which instrument is used to check very small displacement or runout?

A
Dial gauge
B
Steel rule
C
Divider
D
Feeler gauge

Question 10Single Answer

Before marking, the workpiece surface is generally coated with?

A
Lubricating oil
B
Water
C
Grease
D
Marking blue

Question 11Single Answer

Which tool is used to make a small indentation before drilling?

A
Scriber
B
Centre punch
C
Divider
D
File

Question 12Single Answer

A divider is mainly used for?

A
Measuring pressure
B
Filing edges
C
Measuring voltage
D
Transferring distances and drawing circles

Question 13Single Answer

The accuracy of a micrometer is generally higher than?

A
Steel rule
B
Divider
C
Vernier caliper
D
Hammer

Question 14Single Answer

Which part of a Vernier caliper measures depth?

A
Fixed jaw
B
Vernier scale
C
Depth rod
D
Beam

Question 15Single Answer

Surface plates are commonly made of?

A
Granite or cast iron
B
Plastic
C
Wood
D
Copper

Question 16Single Answer

Which measuring instrument is best for checking bore diameter accurately?

A
Outside micrometer
B
Inside micrometer
C
Steel rule
D
Hammer

Question 17Single Answer

Which tool checks whether two surfaces are at 90°?

A
Bevel protractor
B
Try square
C
Vernier height gauge
D
Divider

Question 18Single Answer

Which instrument is used with a surface plate for height measurement?

A
Hammer
B
Hacksaw
C
Chisel
D
Vernier height gauge

Question 19Single Answer

The main purpose of marking in fitting work is to?

A
Guide machining operations
B
Increase hardness
C
Paint the workpiece
D
Reduce weight

Question 20Single Answer

Which measuring tool is suitable for checking external dimensions quickly?

A
Steel rule
B
Vernier caliper
C
Chisel
D
File

Question 21Single Answer

Which file has parallel width and thickness?

A
Flat file
B
Round file
C
Half-round file
D
Triangular file

Question 22Single Answer

Round files are mainly used for?

A
Flat surfaces
B
Sharp corners
C
Enlarging circular holes
D
Keyways

Question 23Single Answer

Half-round files are suitable for?

A
Only square holes
B
Only flat surfaces
C
Curved and flat surfaces
D
Only keyways

Question 24Single Answer

Triangular files are mainly used for?

A
Cylindrical holes
B
Internal angles and saw teeth
C
Flat finishing
D
External threads

Question 25Single Answer

A single-cut file is mainly used for?

A
Wood cutting
B
Heavy stock removal
C
Fine finishing
D
Chipping

Question 26Single Answer

A double-cut file removes material?

A
Rapidly
B
Slowly
C
Not at all
D
Only on wood

Question 27Single Answer

Which file cut produces the smoothest finish?

A
Rough cut
B
Dead smooth cut
C
Second cut
D
Bastard cut

Question 28Single Answer

The correct filing stroke is?

A
No pressure
B
Pressure on return stroke only
C
Equal pressure both ways
D
Pressure on forward stroke only

Question 29Single Answer

Pinning in filing means?

A
Metal particles sticking between file teeth
B
Breaking the file
C
Sharpening the file
D
Filing at an angle

Question 30Single Answer

Which tool is used to clean a file?

A
File card
B
Wire cutter
C
Hammer
D
Chisel

Question 31Single Answer

Hacksaw blade teeth should point?

A
Towards the handle
B
Away from the handle
C
Downward
D
Upward

Question 32Single Answer

Hacksaw cuts during which stroke?

A
Forward stroke
B
Return stroke
C
Both strokes
D
Idle stroke

Question 33Single Answer

Higher TPI (teeth per inch) hacksaw blades are used for?

A
Thin materials
B
Thick materials
C
Wood only
D
Plastic only

Question 34Single Answer

Which hacksaw blade is suitable for thick sections?

A
40 TPI
B
32 TPI
C
24 TPI
D
14 TPI

Question 35Single Answer

Chipping is performed using?

A
File only
B
Cold chisel and hammer
C
Hacksaw only
D
Micrometer

Question 36Single Answer

The cutting angle of a cold chisel depends mainly on?

A
Material being cut
B
File size
C
Hammer weight only
D
Bench height

Question 37Single Answer

Which chisel is used for cutting V-grooves?

A
Flat chisel
B
Cape chisel
C
Diamond point chisel
D
Round nose chisel

Question 38Single Answer

Cape chisel is mainly used for?

A
Marking circles
B
Cutting pipes
C
Measuring length
D
Cutting narrow grooves

Question 39Single Answer

Round nose chisel is used for making?

A
Flat surfaces
B
External threads
C
Square holes
D
Semi-circular grooves

Question 40Single Answer

Scraping is mainly carried out to obtain?

A
Decorative finish
B
Painting surface
C
Hardness
D
High accuracy and bearing contact

Question 41Single Answer

Which scraper is commonly used on flat surfaces?

A
Flat scraper
B
Triangular scraper
C
Half-round scraper
D
Hook scraper

Question 42Single Answer

Engineer's blue is used during scraping to?

A
Increase hardness
B
Prevent rust
C
Identify high spots
D
Lubricate the surface

Question 43Single Answer

Bench vice is mainly used to?

A
Hold work securely
B
Measure dimensions
C
Drill holes
D
Polish surfaces

Question 44Single Answer

Soft jaw covers are used on a bench vice to?

A
Prevent damage to finished surfaces
B
Increase pressure
C
Reduce vice size
D
Improve cutting speed

Question 45Single Answer

Which operation removes a very small amount of metal for accuracy?

A
Chipping
B
Filing
C
Sawing
D
Scraping

Question 46Single Answer

Cross filing is mainly used for?

A
Thread cutting
B
Final polishing
C
Rapid metal removal
D
Measuring

Question 47Single Answer

Draw filing is mainly done for?

A
Heavy cutting
B
Smooth finishing
C
Chipping
D
Marking

Question 48Single Answer

Which tool should never be used without a handle?

A
File
B
Steel rule
C
Divider
D
Try square

Question 49Single Answer

The main purpose of hacksaw blade tension is to?

A
Reduce weight
B
Reduce teeth
C
Increase blade thickness
D
Prevent blade bending and improve cutting

Question 50Single Answer

Which operation is generally performed after rough filing for better accuracy?

A
Punching
B
Chipping
C
Scraping
D
Drilling

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Domain Knowledge

Question 51Single Answer

Limits in engineering are the?

A
Average dimensions only
B
Maximum and minimum permissible dimensions
C
Nominal dimensions only
D
Actual dimensions only

Question 52Single Answer

Tolerance is defined as the?

A
Maximum size only
B
Difference between maximum and minimum limits
C
Minimum size only
D
Nominal size only

Question 53Single Answer

The basic size is the?

A
Theoretical size from which limits are derived
B
Smallest permissible size
C
Largest permissible size
D
Actual measured size

Question 54Single Answer

The actual size of a part is the?

A
Nominal dimension
B
Measured dimension after manufacture
C
Maximum limit only
D
Minimum limit only

Question 55Single Answer

A clearance fit always provides?

A
Negative clearance
B
Positive clearance between mating parts
C
Zero clearance only
D
Permanent interference

Question 56Single Answer

Which fit is commonly used where free movement is required?

A
Interference fit
B
Transition fit
C
Clearance fit
D
Shrink fit

Question 57Single Answer

In an interference fit, the shaft is generally?

A
Larger than the hole
B
Equal to the hole
C
Smaller than the hole
D
Independent of the hole

Question 58Single Answer

A transition fit provides?

A
Only clearance
B
Either slight clearance or slight interference
C
Only interference
D
Large clearance

Question 59Single Answer

Which fit is suitable for permanent assemblies?

A
Clearance fit
B
Transition fit
C
Interference fit
D
Running fit

Question 60Single Answer

Running fit is a type of?

A
Transition fit
B
Interference fit
C
Clearance fit
D
Force fit

Question 61Single Answer

A push fit is generally classified as?

A
Clearance fit
B
Heavy interference fit
C
Transition fit
D
Shrink fit

Question 62Single Answer

Hole basis system keeps the?

A
Shaft size constant
B
Both constant
C
Hole size constant
D
Tolerance constant

Question 63Single Answer

Shaft basis system keeps the?

A
Hole size constant
B
Fit constant
C
Both constant
D
Shaft size constant

Question 64Single Answer

Which fit is preferred for rotating shafts in bearings?

A
Clearance fit
B
Heavy interference fit
C
Shrink fit
D
Force fit

Question 65Single Answer

The upper deviation is the difference between?

A
Lower limit and basic size
B
Upper limit and basic size
C
Actual size and basic size
D
Maximum size and actual size

Question 66Single Answer

The lower deviation is the difference between?

A
Maximum size and basic size
B
Actual size and upper limit
C
Lower limit and basic size
D
Tolerance and limit

Question 67Single Answer

Which term represents the difference between actual size and basic size?

A
Allowance
B
Tolerance zone
C
Clearance
D
Deviation

Question 68Single Answer

Allowance is the?

A
Basic size
B
Maximum clearance or minimum interference between mating parts
C
Actual size
D
Upper deviation

Question 69Single Answer

Which fit requires heating or cooling during assembly?

A
Clearance fit
B
Running fit
C
Interference fit
D
Sliding fit

Question 70Single Answer

A sliding fit belongs to?

A
Transition fit
B
Clearance fit
C
Interference fit
D
Force fit

Quantitative Aptitude

Question 71Single Answer

The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________ ?

A
51:52
B
52:53
C
51:53
D
52:55

Question 72Single Answer

Which of the following numbers is irrational ?

A
√49
B
0.125
C
√2
D
22/7

Question 73Single Answer

356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?

A
35600
B
34500
C
9630
D
93600

Question 74Single Answer

Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4

A
3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
B
7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
C
3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
D
5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4

Question 75Single Answer

What is (3^{^}{4} times 9^{^}{2}) ?

A
3⁶
B
3⁸
C
3¹⁰
D
9⁶

Question 76Single Answer

Passage :

information given below and answer the question that follow.
The result of an exam is given below. Out of 1000 students who appeared
(i) 658 failed in Physics
(ii) 166 failed in Physics and Chemistry
(iii) 372 failed in Chemistry, 434 failed in Physics and Maths
(iv) 590 failed in Maths, 126 failed in Maths & Chemistry
Find the number of people who failed in (assuming that none is passed in all subjects.

We have the following equations:
a+ b + c + d + e + f + g = 1000
a + b + d + e = 658, b + d = 166
b + d + c + f = 372
d + e = 434 as in the figure.
d + e + f + g = 590, d + f = 126. Find the values

Chemistry but not in Physics.

A
318
B
198
C
213
D
206

Question 77Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: information given below and answer the question that follow.
The result of an exam is given below. Out of 1000 students who appeared
(i) 658 failed in Physics
(ii) 166 failed in Physics and Chemistry
(iii) 372 failed in Chemistry, 434 failed in Physics and Maths
(iv) 590 failed in Maths, 126 failed in Maths & Chemistry
Find the number of people who failed in (assuming that none is passed in all subjects.

We have the following equations:
a+ b + c + d + e + f + g = 1000
a + b + d + e = 658, b + d = 166
b + d + c + f = 372
d + e = 434 as in the figure.
d + e + f + g = 590, d + f = 126. Find the values

Physics or Maths but not in Chemistry.

A
558
B
718
C
628
D
None of these

Question 78Single Answer

Passage :

For the next four question that follow:
In a city, three daily newspapers A, B, C are published, 42% read A; 51% read B; 68% read C; 30% read A and B; 28% read B and C; 36% read A and C; 8% do not read any of the three newspapers.

Let x% people read all the three newspapers.
Since 8% people do not read any newspapers.
(x – 24) + (x – 7) + (x + 4) + (30 – x) + (36 – x) + (28 – x) + x = 92
→ x + 98 – 31 = 92
→ x = 92 – 67 = 25

What is the percentage of persons who read all the three papers ?

A
20%
B
25%
C
30%
D
40%

Question 79Single Answer

Passage :

For the next four : question that follow :
In a city, three daily newspapers A, B, C are published, 42% read A; 51% read B; 68% read C; 30% read A and B; 28% read B and C; 36% read A and C; 8% do not read any of the three newspapers.

What is the percentage of persons who read only two papers?

A
19%
B
31%
C
44%
D
None of these

Question 80Single Answer

Passage :

What is the percentage of persons who read only one paper ?

A
38%
B
48%
C
51%
D
None of these

Logical Reasoning

Question 81Single Answer

How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?

A
Two
B
Three
C
Five
D
Four
E
None of these

Question 82Single Answer

Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A
True
B
False
C
Uncertain
D
None

Question 83Single Answer

If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the second, the third, the sixth and the eight letters of the word FRAGMENT using each only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word ? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give ‘Y’ as the answer.

Question 84Single Answer

How many such letters are there in the word ORIENTAL each of which is as far away from the beginning of the word as when they are arranged alphabetically?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three

Question 85Single Answer

How many such pairs of letters in the word CREDIT each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three

Question 86Single Answer

Passage :

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z .

Which letter in this alphabet is the eighth letter to the right of the letter and which is tenth letter to the left of the last but one letter of the alphabet ?

Question 87Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

If the third alphabet of each of the words is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical series, which of the following will form a meaningful English word?

A
SUM
B
BIG
C
Both BIG and THE
D
FOR
E
Both FOR and BIG

Question 88Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in a dictionary from left to right, which of the following will be second from the right ?

A
AND
B
FOR
C
THE
D
BIG
E
SUM

Question 89Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

If second alphabet in each of the words is changed to next alphabet in the English alphabetical order, how many words having two vowels (same or different vowels) will be formed ?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
Four

Question 90Single Answer

Passage :

How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the second letter of the word which is second from the right and the second letter of the word which is second from the left of the given words?

A
Two
B
Five
C
Six
D
Nine
E
Three

General Knowledge & English

Question 91Single Answer

I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express

A
a
B
an
C
some
D
the

Question 92Single Answer

Have the car stolen!

A
Steal the car
B
You should have the stolen car
C
Get someone to steal the car
D
They have stolen the car

Question 93Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : Question below has two blanks, each blank indicting that some thing has been omitted. Choose the word for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The Finance Department has ……………a centralized online databank system for all statutory government bodies to …………an eye on their assets and liabilities.

A
presented , stay
B
introduced , keep
C
announce , make
D
created , let
E
proclaimed , hold

Question 94Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The five items in this section consists of a word or group of words followed by four words as (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the word which is nearly opposite to the meaning of the original word or group of words and mark your response as (a), (b), (c) and (d), as the case may be, in your Answer Sheet.

Assets

A
liabilities
B
responsibilities
C
estates
D
profits

Question 95Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : In the question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it

Affidavit

A
Affirmation
B
Slander
C
Oath
D
Testimony

Question 96Single Answer

Which is the national game of Bhutan ?

A
badminton
B
basketball
C
football
D
archery

Question 97Single Answer

When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?

A
1946
B
1947
C
1948
D
1950

Question 98Single Answer

Who is known as the "Missile Man of India"?

A
Dr. Homi J. Bhabha
B
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
C
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
D
Dr. Satish Dhawan

Question 99Single Answer

Who among the following was associated with Enlightenment philosophy?

A
Voltaire
B
Shakespeare
C
Erasmus
D
All of the above

Question 100Single Answer

On what date did India celebrate the 9th anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implementation?

A
July 1, 2026
B
June 30, 2026
C
July 2, 2026
D
June 29, 2026

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