Subject – Elements of machine design.

MCQ
Roll 201 ANS
no.
The science or art of creating new & better machines or
1 reforming machines is
a. Circuit Design b
b. Machine Design
c. Stress
d. Force
C-clamp is an example of
2 a. Tensile load
b. Compressive load c
c. Eccentric Load
d. Normal load
Shaft transmits
3 a. Torque
b. Motion c
c. Both a & b
d. None
Key is subjected to
4 a. Shear
b. Crushing d
c. Tension
d. Both a & b
State True or False:
5 Axles are subjected to Bending Moment only,
a. True a
b. False

Roll 202
no.
6 A cotter joint is used to connect two -----------rods
a. Co-axial c. Parallel a
 b .Perpendicular d. None of this

7 Which of the following factors are not considered while

selecting values for factor of safety? d
a. Cost
b. Failure consequences
c. Degree of uncertainty about loading and material
d. None of the above
8 The application factor depends on ______
a. prime mover d
b. hours of operation per day
c. machine driven
d. all of the above
9 Which of the following factors are not considered while
selecting values for factor of safety? d
a. Cost
b. Failure consequences
c. Degree of uncertainty about loading and material
d. None of the above
10 In a Gear, having involute teeth , the normal to the involute is a
a tangent to the
a. Base Circle c.
Addendum circle
b. Pitch circle d.
dedendum circle
Roll 203
no.
11 In a flange coupling, the bolts are subjected to
a.Tensile stress c
c .shear stress
b. Compressive stress
d. None of this
12 In design process, which process is followed after selecting
the material? d
 a. Selecting factor of safety
b. Synthesis
c. Analysis of forces
d. Determining mode of failure
13  Which design consideration deals with appearance of the
product? b
a. Ergonomics
b. Aesthetics
c. System design
d. Creative design
14 In stress-strain diagram, up to proportional limit ______
a. stress is inversely proportional to strain c
b. force is directly proportional to displacement
c. stress is directly proportional to strain
d. strain is directly proportional to stress
15  Factor of safety is the ratio of _________
a. working stress and ultimate strength d
b. yield strength and endurance strength
c. ultimate strength and yield strength
d. yield strength and working stress
Roll 204
no.
16 Cotter joint is used when the members are subjected to which C
type of stresses?
a) Axial tensile
b) Axial compressive
c) Axial tensile or compressive
d) None of the mentioned

17 The principle of wedge action is used in cotter joint. a

a) True
b) False

18 Can the cotter joint be used to connect slide spindle and fork a
 of valve mechanism?
a) True
b) False
19 Which of the following is not a part of cotter joint? d
a) Socket
b) Spigot
c) Cotter
d) Collar
20 . Cold riveting holds the connected parts better than hot b
riveting.
a) True
b) False
Roll 205
no.
21 Determine the width of the cotter used in cotter joint a
connecting two rods subjected to axial load of 50kN and
permissible shear stress in cotter is 50N/(mm² ). Given
thickness of cotter=10mm
a) 5omm
b) 100mm
c) 150mm
d) 25mm

22 If joint is to fail by crushing of socket collar then estimate the a

diameter of socket collar. Given Permissible compressive
stress= 126.67 N/mm².; Spigot dia=65mm; thickness 0f
collar=15mm
a) 131mm
b) 139mm
c) 141mm
d) 149mm

23 Cotter joint can be used to connect two rods for torque b

transmission purpose.
a) True
 b) False
24 Thickness of plate is required more in welding than in b
riveting.
a) True
b) False
25 Which of the following is a disadvantage of welding? D
a) Lighter structures
b) Very rigid joints
c) Greater strength
d) Inspection is easier
Roll 206
no.
26 How can be leverage calculated? A
a) Load arm / Effort arm
b) Effort / Load
c) Load / Effort
d) Effort arm / Load arm
27 Which of the following is not the cause of stress D
concentration?
a) Abrupt changes in cross-section
b) Discontinuity in the component
c) Machining scratches
d) Point load applied on the component

28 Which of the following is not the method to reduce stress D

concentration?
a) Usage of additional notches and holes
b) Usage of fillet radius
c) Usage of additional discontinuities
d) Usage of sharp corners

29 Which of the following elements transfers torque and is only C

subjected with the bending moment?
a) Brake
 b) Clutch
c) Axle
d) Belt drive
30  _____ of material can be defined as its ability to resist a b
fluctuating or repetitive stress.
a) Creep strength
b) Fatigue strength
c) Impact strength
d) Tensile strength
Roll 207
no.
31. What is the approximate ratio of fatigue strength to the tensile a
strength?
a) 1:2
b) 1:3
c) 1:4
d) 2:1
32. Which of the following are important parts of knuckle joint? d
a) Eye
b) Pin
c) Fork
d) Each of the mentioned
33. Calculate the diameter of pin from shear consideration with a
maximum shear stress allowed is 40NN/mm² and an axial
tensile force of 50kN is acting on the rod.
a) 39mm
b) 44mm
c) 49mm
d) 52mm
34.  If knuckle joint is to fail by crushing failure of pin in fork, a
then determine the diameter of knuckle pin when 50kN axial
tensile force act on rods. Given: Max allowable compressive
stress=25N/mm², thickness of each eye of fork=25mm.
a) 40mm
 b) 50mm
c) 60mm
d) 70mm
35.  A knuckle joint can be used in valve mechanism of a b
reciprocating engine.
a) No
b) Yes
c) Yes but there are stress problems
d) No as it is very dangerous to use

Roll 208
No.
36 The piston rod of a steam engine is usually connected to the c
crosshead by means of
(a) bolted joint
(b) knuckle joint
(c) cotter joint
(d) universal joint

37 The helix angle for double helical gears may be made up to a

a) 45
b) 60
c) 75
d) 90
38 According to Indian standard specifications, 100 H6/g5 a
means that
a) Tolerance grade for the hole is 6 and for the shaft is 5
b) Tolerance grade for the shaft is 6 and for the hole is 5
c) Tolerance grade for the shaft is 4 to 8 and for the hole is
3 to 7
d) Tolerance grade for the hole is 4 to 8 and for the shaft is
3 to 7
 Which of the following screw thread is used for power d
39 transmission in one direction only?
a) A Square thread
b) B Multiple threads
c) C Acme threads
d) D Buttress threads

40 Components made of brittle materials fails because of a

a) Sudden fracture
b) Yielding
c) Elastic deflection
d) All of the above

Roll 209
No.
41 Which of the following is a disadvantage of welding? d
a) Lighter structures

b) Very rigid joints

c) Greater strength

d) Inspection is easier
42 Which is not a possible type of failure in a riveted joint? d
a) Crushing failure of the plate

b) Shear failure of rivet

c) Tensile failure of the plate between rivets

d) Shear failure of plate

43 What is the requirement to weld a butt joint? a
a) The components must lie in the same plane
 b) The components may not necessarily lie in the same plane

c) Beveling is not required for components with a thickness

less than 5 mm

d) There is no requirement to weld a butt joint

44 Which of the following correctly symbolizes a fillet joint? a

a) A right angled triangle

b) Two parallel lines with an arc above them

c) A triangle with an arc above it

d) A triangle
45 Which of the following is not a type of welding joint? d
a) Lap joint

b) Butt joint

c) Tee joint

d) Single strap joint

Roll 210
No
46 For longitudinal joint in boilers, the type of joint used is b

a) Butt joint with single cover plate

b) Butt joint with double cover plate

c) Lap joint with one ring overlapping the other

 d) Any one of the above
47 Stress concentration is caused due to d

a) Variation in properties of material from point to point in a

member

b) Pitting at points or areas at which loads on a member are

applied

c) Abrupt change of section

d) All of the above

48 When screw threads are to be used in a situation where power d
is being transmitted in one direction only, then the screw
threads suitable for this will be

a) Knuckle threads

b) Square threads

c) Acme threads

d) Buttress threads
49 The root angle of a bevel gear is equal to c

a) Pitch angle - addendum angle

b) Pitch angle + addendum angle

c) Pitch angle - dedendum angle

d) Pitch angle + dedendum angle

50 If T₁ and T₂ are the tensions on the tight and slack sides of d
the belt respectively, and Tc is the centrifugal tension, then
initial tension in the belt is equal to
 a) T₁ - T₂ + Tc

b) T₁ + T₂ + Tc

c) (T₁ - T₂ + Tc)/2

d) (T₁ + T₂ + Tc)/2
Roll no. 211

51 The wire rope makes contact at A

A)Bottom of the groove of the pulley

B) Sides & bottom of groove of pulley
C) Anywhere in the groove of the pulley
D)Sides of groove of the pulley

52 A key is made from a cylindrical disc having segmental cross A

section, is known as ….

A)Woodruff key
B) Feather key
C) Flat saddle key
D)Gib head key
53 The included angle in unified of American National threads is A

A)60 degree
B) 55 degree
C) 47 degree
D)29 degree

54 The metal is suitable for bearings subjected to heavy loads is A

 A)White metal
B) Silicon bronze
C) Monel metal
D)Phosphor bronze

55 The metal suitable for bearings subjected to light loads is D

A)Silicon Bronze
B) White metal
C) Monel metal
D)Phosphor bronze

Roll 212
No.
56 The leaf spring in automobile is used C

A)To apply force

B) To measure forces
C) To absorb shocks
D)To store strain energy

57 The ratio of the ultimate stress to the design stress is known C

as

A)Elastic limit
B) Strain
C) FOS
D)Bulk modulus
58 Guest’s theory of failure is applicable for following type of B
materials

A)Brittle
B) Ductile
C) Elastic
D)Plastic
59 Idler pulley is used for B

A)Increasing velocity ratio

B) For applying tension
C) Changing the direction of motion of belt
D)All of these
60 The suitable material for belt in agricultural machinery is B

A)Leather
B) Rubber
C) Cotton duck
D)Balata gum
Roll 213
No.
61 A tube has the following advantage over pipe D

A)Lighter and easier to handle

B) Greater shock absorption
C) Smoother inside walls
D)All of the above
62 the rivet head used for boiler plate riveting is usually D

A)Pan head
B) To facilitate slipping of balls
C) To prevent the lubricant from flowing out
D)To maintain the balls at a fixed distance apart

63 Machine philosophy is a science which deals with study of – D

1) Establishment
2) New machine
3) modifying old to get another new machine
4) All of the above
64 Forces and energy transmitted by member depends upon B
1) Input and position
2) output and working conditions
3) output only
4) input only
65 When a metal or alloy is cold worked C

A)Its hardness and strength increases

B) It is worked below recrystallization
C) Both A & B
D)None of the above
Roll 214
No.
66 When designing of machine members structure failure cause D
due to
A)Economical loss
B)Machine loss
C)Both 1 & 2
D)Human Life
67 While we are designing different machines which of the B
following machines have more F.O.S.
A)Hand drill
B)Lathe Machine
C)Boiler
D)Hand cutting machine

68 Stress which vary in -------- and ------- is known as varying A

stress
A)Magnitude and direction
B)Magnitude and nature
 C)Direction and nature
D)Non-of the above
69 When the stress changes their nature form ---- to ---- is D
known as completely reversed stress
A)Tension to compression
B)Compression to Tension
C)Magnitude to direction
D)Both A & B
70 The stress which varies from 0 to certain maximum value is C
known as ---------
A)Valuable stress
B)Reversible stress
C)Repeated stress
D)None of the above
Roll 215
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No.
71 A short rotating shaft, which forms integral part of any B
machine is....
A)Transmission shaft.
B) Spindle.
C) Axle.
D)Machine shaft.

72 According to ASME code, permissible shear stress for shaft C

without keyway is taken as.........
A)30%of yield strength or 24% of ultimate strength
B) 42%of yield strength or 24% of ultimate strength
C) 30%of yield strength or 18% of ultimate strength
D)35%of yield strength or 15% of ultimate strength

73 Length of shafting should not be more than ....m D

A)20m
B) 12m
C) 5m
 D)7m

74 Stationary shaft are subjected to.... D

A)Gradually applied load
B) Suddenly applied load
C) Option A
D)Option A & B

75 Commonly used materials for high strength shaft are... D

A)40Cr1Mo28
B) 40Ni1Cr1Mo15
C) 40C8
D)Option A & B

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No.
76 In designing a flange coupling, the pitch circle diameter of B
bolts is taken as (where d = Diameter of the shaft)
A) 2 d
B) 3 d
C) 4 d
D) 5 d

77 The bending moment ‘M’ and a torque ‘T’ is applied on a A

solid circular shaft. If the maximum bending stress equals to
maximum shear stress developed, then ‘M’ is equal to
A)T/2
B) T
B) C) 2 T
C) D) 4 T

78 The property of a material which enables it to resist fracture D

due to high impact loads is known as
A) Elasticity
B) Endurance
 C) Strength
D) Toughness

79 The bending stress in a curved beam is B

A) Zero at the centroidal axis
B) Zero at the point other than centroidal axis
C) Maximum at the neutral axis
D) None of these

80  In a flange coupling, the flanges are coupled together by A

means of
A) Bolts and nuts
B) Studs
C) Headless taper bolts
D) None of these

Roll 217
No.
81 Whether any core is required in wire rops A
A. Yes
B. No

82 Multiple threads are used to secure B

A. Low efficiency
B. High efficiency
C. High load lifting capacity
D. High mechanical advantage

83 The pitch of threads on a jock nut in comparison to pitch of A

nut is
A. same
B. coarser
C. finer
D. very fine
84 The stress in the threaded part of the bolt will be .......... as B
compared to the shank
A. Same
B. Higher
C. Lower
D. None

85 The rated life of a bearing varies C

A. Directly as load
B. Inversely as square of load
C. Inversely as cube of load
D. Inversely as fourth power of load

Roll. 218
No.
86 Power screws are used to transmit power by B
converting____
A)Linear motion into rotary motion
B) Rotary motion into linear motion
C) Both (A) and (B)
D)None of the above

87 Which of the following is not advantages of power screw? C

A)Large load carrying capacity
B) Simple to design and manufacture
C) Rapid wear of screw and nut due to high friction in
threads
D)Smooth and noiseless service without any
maintenance

88 Overall efficiency of screw jack is ratio of______ A

A)Ideal Torque to Actual Torque
B) Actual Torque to Ideal Torque
 C) Ideal Force to Actual Force
D)Actual Force to Ideal Force

89 Which of the following stress induced in power screw? D

A)Direct Compressive Stress
B) Torsional Shear Stress
C) Bearing Pressure induced in power screws
D)All of the above

90 The distance through which, a screw advances axially in D

one revolution of nut called as______
A)Pitch
B) Helix Angle
C) Mean Diameter
D)Lead

Roll. 219
No.
91 State true or false A
Coupling is a joining of two shafts by means of
mechanical devices for power transmission
A)True
B) False

92 ______ is type of flexible coupling B

A)Flange Coupling
B) Oldham’s Coupling
C) Muff Coupling
D)Split-Muff Coupling
93 In case of sunk key, key is inserted in _____ C
A)Hub Only
B) Shaft Only
C) Half key in shaft and half in hub
D)None of the above

94 Crushing stress induced in square key is the shearing B

stress
A)Equals
B) Twice
C) Triple
D)None of the above

95 Shaft is designed on basis of_____ D

A)Strength
B) Rigidity
C) Stiffness
D)Strength, rigidity, stiffness

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No
96 Load passes through C.G or Centroidal axis is called ___ A
load
A)Direct
B) Dead
C) Impact
D)Shock
97 When Maintenance is done regularly high FOS is taken. B
A)True
B) False
98 When workpiece is subjected to repeated stress the A
material/workpiece fails to stress. Such stress is called
A)Fatigue Stress
 B) Variable stress
C) Completely reversed stress
D)None
99 Which of the following is a Detachable Joint? D
A)Welded Joint
B) Riveted Joint
C) Bearing
D)None of the above
100 Sliding type is a Detachable Joint. A
A)True
B) False
Roll 221
No
101 The maximum efficiency of square threaded power B
depends upon.
A)Lead angle of screw
B) Friction angle
C) Pitch of screw
D)Nominal diameter of screw
102 Which of the following screw thread is stronger than other C
threads?
A)Square threads
B) Trapezoidal threads
C) Buttress threads
D)V- threads

103 Multiple threads are used for A

A)High efficiency
B) High mechanical advantage
C) Low efficiency for self-locking
D)High load carrying capacity
104 Which of the following screw thread is adaptable to split B
type nut?
(A) Square threads
 (B) Trapezoidal threads
(C) Buttress threads
(D) V-threads
105 Which of the following screw thread is used for D
transmitting power in either direction?
(A) Square threads
(B) Trapezoidal threads
(C) Buttress threads
(D) Both (A) and (B)
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No
106 A cup is provided in screw jack B
(A) To reduce the friction
(B) To prevent rotation of load
(C) To increase load capacity
(D) To increase efficiency
107 Power screws for transmission of power should have A
(A) High efficiency
(B) Low efficiency
(C) Self-locking characteristic
(D) Over hauling characteristic
108 For over hauling screw B
(A) φ > α
(B) α > φ
(C) φ = α
(D) None of the
109 For self locking screw A
(A) φ > α
(B) α > φ
(C) μ < tan α
(D) μ = cosec α
110 The efficiency of square threaded power screw is given A
by,
(A) η = tan α/tan (α + φ)
 (B) η = tan α/tan (α - φ)
(C) η = tan (α + φ)/tan α
(D) η = tan (α - φ)/tan
Roll No-223

111 1) Efficiency of self locking screw is always...

A)less 50%
B)equal A
C) greater 50%
D) none of the above
112 In a flange coupling, the bolts are subjected to
A)Tensile stress
B)Compressive stress C
C)Shear stress
D)None of these
113 Which of the following coupling consists
of only sleeve and a key?
A)Muff coupling A
B)Flexible coupling
C)Rigid coupling
D)Universal coupling
114 The helix angle for double helical gears may be made up
to...
A) 75° C
B) 60°
C) 45°
D) 90°
115 When screw threads are to be used in a situation where
power is being transmitted in one direction only, then the
screw threads suitable for this will be A
A) Buttress threads
B) Square threads
C) Acme threads
D) Knuckle threads
 Roll no -224

116 A cup is provided in screw jack B

(A) To reduce the friction
(B) To prevent rotation of load
(C) To increase load capacity
(D) To increase efficiency

117 Power screws for transmission of power should have A

(A) High efficiency
(B) Low efficiency
(C) Self-locking characteristic
(D) Over hauling characteristic

118  A power screw is specified by A

(A) Major diameter × pitch
(B) Major diameter × length
(C) Mean diameter × pitch
(D) Nominal major diameter

119 The transverse fillet welds are designed for A

(A) Tensile strength
(B) Shear strength
(C) Bending strength
(D) Compressive strength

120 The weakest plane in a fillet weld is A

(A) The throat
(B) Side parallel to the force
(C) Smaller of two sides
(D) Side normal to the force
Roll no. - 225

121 A cotter joint is used to connect two_____rods.

 (A) Co-axil
(B) Perpendicular
(C) Parallel
(D) None of these

122 In a flange coupling, the bolts are subjected to___

(A) Tensile stress
(B) Compressive stress
(C) Shear stress
(D) None of these

123 Shaft is a ____member.

(A) Sliding
(B) Rotating
(C) Non-rotating
(D) None of these

124 Type of rigid coupling.

(A) Flexible coupling
(B) Oldham coupling
(C) Universal coupling
(D) Muff or sleeve coupling

125 Which is not a possible type of failure in a riveted joint?

(A) Crushing failure of the plate
(B) Shear failure of rivet
(C) Tensile failure of the plate between rivets
(D) Shear failure of plate
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no.
126 d

Part no. 2 what indicates ?

a) Single eye
b) Knuckle pin
c) Socket
d) Fork end
127 The objective of considering ergonomics in machine d
design is ………….
1. Decrease physical and mental stresses.
2. Make user adapt to the machine.
3. Make machine fit for user
4. Improve appearance of the product

a) Only 2
b) 3 and 4
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1 and 3
N128 A knuckle joint is to withstand tensile force of 33KN. C
What is the diameter of Knuckle pin if permissible tensile
and shear stresses are 60 MPa and 53 MPa ?
a) 12mm
b) 15mm
c) 22mm
d) 25mm
129 If a solid circular shaft of steel is 2 cm in diameter is a
subjected to a permissible shear stress of 10 KN / cm ^ 2,
then the value of twisting moment T will be
a) 5 π KN . cm
b) 10π KN . cm
c) 15 π KN . cm
d) 20π KN . cm
130 If polar moment of inertia of the shaft is 8579 mm^4. Find b
the diameter of that shaft
a) 12mm
b) 18mm
c) 22mm
d) 28mm
Roll 227
no
131 30Ni4cr1 state composition C
a) Alloy steel having 30% of carbon 1% of nickel
0.25% of chromium.
b) Alloy steel having 0.30% of carbon 1% of nickel
0.1% of chromium.
c) Alloy steel having 0.30% of carbon 1% of nickel
0.25 % of chromium.
d) None of above.
132 Which of the following factors considered in aesthetic d
design
a) Symmetry and balance
b) Material and surface finish
c) Tolerance
d) All of above
133 Design a single cotter joint to transmit 200KN. for c
allowable stresses the material are 75MPa in tension and
50 in shear. Determine diameter of spigot
a) 80mm
b) 50mm
c) 72mm
d) 43mm
134 Proof of resilience is c
a) The amount of energy observer per unit value of
material, when loaded within elastic limit
b) The ability of material to absorb energy within
elastic limit
 c) The maximum amount of strain energy which can be
stored in material upto an elastic limit
d) The strain energy is stored in a member per unit
volume when loaded with in elastic limit
135 Factor of safety is high when d
a) Analysis of load is a difficult to estimate
b) If testing of element or machine is a done in a
standard environment and conditions
c) If quality of manufacture is poor
d) All of above
Roll 228
No
136. Hand press is an application of …. b)
a) Self-locking screw
b) Overhauling screw
c) Both a) and b)
d) None of the above
137. Efficiency of screw depends upon …. a)
a) Helix angle
b) Load to be lifted
c) Torque
d) All of the above
138. Thread angle in trapezoidal threads is …. b)
a) 45°
b) 30°
c) 29°
d) 20°
139. In which of the following thread having thread angle a)
45°….
a) Butter thread
b) ACME thread
c) Trapezoidal thread
d) Square thread
140. Value of taper in cotter varies from …. d)
 a) 1 in 50 to 1 in 27
b) 1 in 36 to 1 in 28
c) 1 in 60 to 1 in 30
d) 1 in 48 to 1 in 24
Roll 229
no.
141. The designer must have the knowledge of properties of d)
material and their behaviour under working condition that
is.....
a) Strength
b) Flexibility
c) Durability
d) All the above

142. General consideration in machine design e)

a) Type of load and stresses
b) Selection of material
c) Use of standard parts
d) Safety of Operations
e) All the above
143. Every machine or structure must be assembled as a unit a)
before it can function. State true or false.
a) True
b) False
144. Key is subjected to...... c)
a) Torsional stress
b) Crushing stress
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of these
145. The philosophy of machine design based upon the general d)
principles derived for engineering design that are.....
a) Need
b) Physical reliability
c) Design process
 d) All these
Roll 230
no.
146. What are the two types of rigid flange couplings? c)
a) Stable and unstable
b) Flexible and non-flexible
c) Protected and unprotected
d) Deformable and non-deformable
147. How can be leverage calculated. b)
a) Load arm/Effort arm
b) Effort arm/Load arm
c) Effort/load
d) Load/effort

148. Which of the following is not a type of sunk key? d)

a) Gib headed key
b) Woodruff key
c) Square key
d) Hollow saddle key
149. Which of the following coupling consists of only sleeve a)
and a key
a) Muff coupling
b) Flexible coupling
c) Rigid coupling
d) Universal coupling
150. In flange coupling the bolts are subjected to c)
a) Tensile stress
b) Compressive stress
c) Shear stress
d) None of these
Roll 231
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151 A screw will be self locking, if B)
a) Friction angle is less than helix angle
b) Friction angle is more than helix angle
c) Friction angle is equal to helix angle
d) Efficiency of screw is 100%
152 Tapper on the cotter and slot is provided b)
a) On both sides
b) On one side only
c) None of the side
d) May be provided anywhere
153 The washer is generally specified by it's b)
a) Outer diameter
b) Hole diameter
c) Thickness
d) Mean diameter

154 The square threads are usually found on C)

a) Spindle of bench vices
b) Railway carriage coupling
c) Feed mechanism machine tools
d) Screw cutting lathes
155 The bending stress in a curve beam is b)
a) Zero at certroidal axis
b) Zero at point other than centroidal axis
c) Maximum at neutral axis
d) None of these
156 In a flange coupling, bolts are subject to C)
a) Tensile stress
b) Compressive stress
c) Shear stress
d) None of these
Roll 232
no.
157 Which of the following joins two rotating shafts to each B
other?
a) Key
b) Coupling
c) Gear
d) Belt drive
158 Which of the following is true with respect to hollow and A
solid shafts?
a) Hollow shafts are costlier than solid shafts
b) Stiffness of a solid shaft is more than hollow shaft
c) Strength of hollow shaft is less than solid shaft
d) Hollow shafts are cheaper than solid shafts
159 Which of the following coupling is used to connect two D
parallel shafts when they are at a small distance apart?
a) Hooke’s coupling
b) Rigid coupling
c) Muff coupling
d) Oldham’s coupling
160 Which of the following expression is not correct for D
designing a shaft according to rigidity?
a) T = GθJ / L
b) J = TL / Gθ
c) θ = TL / GJ
d) L = GθT / J
161 What are the two types of rigid flange couplings? C
a) Stable and unstable
b) Flexible and non-flexible
c) Protected and unprotected
d) Deformable and non-deformable
Roll 233
No.
162 Phases of machine design d)
a) Need or aim
b) Synthesis (mechanism)
 c) Analysis of forces
d) All these
163 The maximum bending stress induced at the outer fibre a)
that is at the largest distance from neutral axis. State true
or false.
a) True
b) False
164 The stress concentration in a rectangular plate with hole, a)
subjected to tensile stress. State true or false.
a) True
b) False
165 Causes of stress concentration e)
a) Abrupt change of cross section
b) Poor surface finish
c) Localised loading
d) Variation in the material properties
e) All these
166 Axle is..... c)
a) Non-rotating machine member
b) Used to support rotating elements
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) Rotating machine member
Roll 234
no
Which of the following ergonomic factors are
167 encountered in engineering applications? c
a. Thermal radiations
b. Lubrication failure
c. Fatigue
d. Corrosion

What is the requirement to weld a butt joint?

168
a) The components must lie in the same plane a
b) The components may not necessarily lie in the same
plane
c) Bevelling is not required for components with a
thickness less than 5 mm
d) There is no requirement to weld a butt joint
169 Which of the following is true about the roller bearing in
comparison with ball bearing?
a
a) Power lost in friction is more
b) Axial dimensions are less
c) Radial dimensions are more
d) They have point contact
170 Which of the following is a dominance of power screw?
a) Large load carrying capacity
b) High efficiency a
c) Wear of screw is reduced
d) Mechanical advantage is lowered
Tapered roller bearings can take……….
171 (A) Axial load only
(B) Both radial and axial loads and the ratio of these being
greater than unity b
(C) Radial load only
(D) Both radial and axial loads and the ratio of these
being less than unity
Roll 235
no.
172 What are the two types of rigid flange couplings? C
a) Stable and unstable
b) Flexible and non-flexible
c) Protected and unprotected
 d) Deformable and non-deformable
173 How can be leverage calculated? d
a) Load arm / Effort arm
b) Effort / Load
c) Load / Effort
d) Effort arm / Load arm

174 Which of the following coupling consists of only sleeve a

and a key?
a) Muff coupling
b) Flexible coupling
c) Rigid coupling
d) Universal coupling

175 The stiffness of solid shaft is more than the stiffness of b

hollow shaft with same weight.
a) True
b) False

176 The layout of a shaft supported on bearings at A & B is b

shown. Power is supplied by means of a vertical belt on
pulley B which is then transmitted to pulley C carrying a
horizontal belt. The angle of wrap is 180' and coefficient
of friction is 0.3. Maximum permissible tension in the
rope is 3kN. The radius of pulley at B & C is 300mm and
150mm. Calculate the torque supplied to the shaft.
 a) 453.5N-m
b) 549.3N-m
c) 657.3N-m
d) None of the listed

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no.
177 Which of the following is a disadvantage of welding? d
a) Lighter structures
b) Very rigid joints
c) Greater strength
d) Inspection is easier

178 If nominal diameter of screw thread=50mm and - h = b

10mm then the mean diameter of the screw thread will
be?
a) 40mm
b) 45mm
c) 60mm
d) 55mm
179 A power screw is only used to convert rotary motion into b
linear motion and not for transmitting
power.
a) True
b) False

180 Trapezoidal threads screws have less load carrying b

capacity as compared to square thread screws.
a) True
b) False

181 Nominal diameter of the screw thread is the same as core b

 diameter.
a) True
b) False
Roll 237
No.
182 The irregularities in stress distribution due to sudden or a
abrupt changes in the form or section or area is called as .
.....
a) stress concentration
b) direct stress
c) indirect stress
d) none of these
183 When a part is subjected to constant stress at high b
temperature for a long period of time it will undergo,
slow & permanent deformation is called as . . . . .
a) Tension
b) creep
c) stress
d) fatigue failure

184 The load whose line of action is away from centroidal axis c
is called . . . .
a) Direct load
b) Eccentric load
c) none of these
185 What is Fatigue factor for torsion (kt) when Stationary C
Gradually load is applied ?
a) 1 to 2
b) 3 to 4
c) 1
d) less than 1
186 When two equal but opposite forces act tangentially to a
the given section the stress setup is called . . . .
a) shear stress
b) tension
c) none of these

187 The relationship between man and machine and the C

application of anatomical, physiological and psychological
principles to solve the problems arising from man-
machine relation is defined as
a) Research
b) Design
c) Ergonomic Consideration
d) Aesthetic Consideration
188 Cotter joint is used to connect A
a) Two coaxial rods having tensile or compressive
force
b) Rods having intersecting axes
c) Rods having inclined axes under tensile stress
d) None of the above
189 What is Stress Concentration A
a) Localization of high stresses due to irregularities in
the component
b) Stress due to Environmental changes
c) Energy change due to sudden loading and unloading
d) None of the above
190 Three essential parts of the power screw are D
a) Screw
b) Nut
c) Part to hold either screw or nut
d) All the above
191 Which factor is used to consider the effects of direct A
 shear stress and torsional shear stress when curvature
effect stress is not considered?
a) Shear stress concentration factor
b) Wahl shear stress concentration
c) Both a. and b.
d) None of above
192 What are the two types of rigid flange couplings? C
a) Stable and unstable
b) Flexible and non-flexible
c) Protected and unprotected
d) Deformable and non-deformable
193 Threads used in screw fasteners are____ D
a) having high strength
b) having low efficiency
c) single start type
d) all of the above
194 Why are rigid couplings used? C
a) To connect diesel engine and generator
b) To connect eccentric shafts
c) To connect electric motor to pump
d) None of the above
195 Universal coupling is a type of? A
a) Flexible coupling
b) Rigid coupling
c) Both a. and b.
d) None of the above
196 For longitudinal joint in boilers, the type of joint used is B
a) Butt joint with single cover plate
b) Butt joint with double cover plate
c) Lap joint with one ring overlapping the other
d) Any one of the above
197 Multiple threads are used to secure B
a) Low efficiency
b) High efficiency
c) High load lifting capacity
d) High mechanical advantage
198 Shaft is a ____member. D
a) Sliding
b) Rotating
c) Non-rotating
b) None of these
199 Tapper on the cotter and slot is provided B
a) On both sides
b) On one side only
c) None of the side
d) May be provided anywhere
200 The stiffness of solid shaft is more than the stiffness of A
hollow shaft with same weight.
a) True
b) False
Roll No. 242
201 The spring mostly used in gramophones is C
A.Helical spring
B.Conical spring
C.Flat spiral spring
D.Volute spring
202 Creep in belt is due to C
A.Material of the belt
B.Material of the pulley
C.Uneven extensions and contractions due to
varying tension
D.All of the above
203 The rolling contact bearings are known as C
A.Thick lubricated bearings
B.Plastic bearings
C.Antifriction bearings
D.Thin lubricated bearings
204 Dreep groove ball bearings are used for D
A.Heavy thrust load only
B.Small angular displacement of shafts
C.Radial load at high speed
D.Combined thrust and radial loads at high speed
205 A backing ring is used inside the pipe joint when A
making a
A.Butt weld
B.Fillet weld
C.Sleeve weld
D.Socket weld
Roll No- 243
206 A 4 bots are subjected to 39N tensile load, then each
bolt subjected to load is equal to
A) 39/4 A
B) 4/39
C) 4×39
D)4+39
207 M30 bolts means,
A)A bolt having 30 mm core diameter
B)A bolt having 30 mm mean diameter C
C)A bolt having 30 mm Nominal diameter
D)None of those.
208 Efficiency of welded joints is
A) 50%
B) 99% D
C) 87%
 D) 100%
209 Gasket used in screwed joint for
A) tightening
B) leakage proof
C) reduce stress concentration B
D)Pressure uniformly distribute

210 Preloading of bolt means ,

A) load apply on bolt
B) External load apply on bolt C
C) Initial tightening of bolt
D) All of those
Roll 244
No.
211 A cotter joint is used to connect two ………. Rods. A
A) Co- axial
B) Perpendicular
C) Parallel
D) None of these

212 The rated life of a bearing Varies. C

A) Directly as load
B) Inversely as square of load
C) Inversely as cube of load
D) Inversely as fourth power of load
213 The bending stress in a curved beam is B
A) Zero at the centroidal axis
B) Zero at the point other than centroidal axis
C) Maximum at the neutral axis
D) None of these
214 Which of the following is a disadvantages of welding? D
A) Lighter structures
B) Very rigid joints
C) Greater strength
D) Inspection is easier
215 Resistance to fatigue of a material is measured by D
A) Young’s modulus
B) Coefficient of elasticity
C) Elastic limit
D) Endurance limit

Roll 245
No.
216 Which of the following screw thread is adopted for B
power transmission in either direction?
(A) Acme threads
(B) Square threads
(C) Buttress threads
(D) Multiple threads
217 A coupling used to connect two perfectly aligned D
shafts, is
(A) Muff coupling
(B) Compression coupling
(C) Flange coupling
(D) All of these
218 Which of the following coupling is used to connect two D
shafts which have both lateral and angular
misalignment?
(A) Bushed pin type coupling
(B) Universal coupling
(C) Oldham coupling
(D) All of these
219 In worm gears, the angle between the tangent to the A
pitch helix and an element of the cylinder, is known as
(A) Helix angle
(B) Pressure angle
(C) Pitch lead angle
(D) None of these
220 When a closely coiled helical spring is subjected to a D
couple about its axis, the stress induced in the wire
material of the spring is
(A) Bending stress only
(B) A combination of torsional shear stress and bending
(C) Direct shear stress only
(D) A combination of bending stress and direct shear
stress
Roll 246
no.
221 Which of the following is not a type of transmission A
shaft?
a) Crank shaft
b) Counter shaft
c) Transmission shaft
d) Line shaft
222 Which of the following is a detachable joints? D
a)Knuckle joint
b)Turn buckle
c)cotter joint
d)All of this
223 Rivets are usually made of B
a)Conformable material
b)Ductile material
c)Hard material
d)Brittle material
224 Maximum rod connecting limit by using knuckle joints? C
a)1
b)5
C)3
d)4
225 The use of knuckle joint is to transmit the torque B
between two shaft.
a)True
b)False

Roll 248
no
226 In a flange coupling the bolts are subjected to? C
a)Tensile stress
b)Compressive stress
c)Shear stress
d(None of these
227 A cotter joint is used to connect two ..... rods. A
a)Coaxial
b) Perpendicular
c)Parallel
d)None of the above
228 Which properties is not required for shaft material? B
a) High fatigue strength
b)Good machinability.
c)High shear strength
d)Good castability.
229 A bushed pin type flange coupling is used. B
a)For intersecting shafts
b)When the shafts are not in exact alignment.
c)For small shafts rotating at slow speeds.
d)For parallel shafts.
230 A muff coupling is a A
a)Rigid coupling
b)Flexible coupling
c)Shock absorbing coupling
d) None of the above
Roll 249
no
231 The size of a gear is usually specified by B
(A) Pressure angle
(B) Pitch circle diameter
(C) Circular pitch
(D) Diametral pitch
232 Saddle key is more suitable than sunk key for heavy B
duty applications.
a) True
b) False

233 Which of the following is not a advantage of muff C

coupling?
a.It has compact construction
b.It is cheaper compared to other types of coupling
c. It is easy to assemble and disassemble
d. It has no projecting part
234 Which thread are used to transmit power in only one D
direction
a.Square thread
 b.trapezoidal thread
c.acme thread
d.buttress thread
235 Which coupling is used to connect parallel shaft or C
eccentric shaft ?
a.Muff coupling
b.Flange coupling
cOldham coupling
d.none of the above