Material Handling MCQs [set-1]

1. Which of the following resistance depends on the train speed?

A. Journal friction

B. Track resistance

C. Frictional resistance

D. all of the above

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2. In case of electric traction, power supply frequency for 25 kV single

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B. 16? Hz

C. 25 Hz

E. 50 Hz

Answer: E

3. The number of cylinders in case of steam locomotives is

A. Eight

B. Four

D. Two

E. One

Answer: D

4. In case of screw conveyors, cut flights are used for

A. grains

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 B. cereals

C. light materials

D. all of the above

Answer: D

5. Which one of the following shovel excavators is considered most

efficient in loading carriers?

A. Dipper shovel

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6. In screw conveyors, ribbon screws are used for

A. wet and sticky materials

B. granular materials

C. none of the above

Answer: A

7. A jack having 2 cm as the diameter of the screw at the root of the thread,
may be expected to safely lift a load of about

A. 25 to 30 tonnes

C. 5 to 7 tonnes

D. 35 to 40 tonnes

E. 40 to 50 tonnes

Answer: C

8. Automatic scales can be used with

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 A. belt conveyors

B. apron conveyors

C. pivoted bucked carriers

D. Any of the above

Answer: D

9. The angle of repose depends on

A. shape of the material

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10. Car shakers are often used for

A. unloading of coal

B. loading of granular materials

C. both (A) and (B) above

D. None of the above

Answer: A

11. A four wheel drive has

A. differential on rear side only

B. differential on front side only

C. both front as well as rer differentials

D. no differential

Answer: C

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12. The maximum degree of broad gauge line is

B. 10?

C. 12?

D. 14?

E. 8?

Answer: B

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Answer: E

14. In case of pneumatic system, a receiver is

A. a device for storing compressed air

B. a divice for storing atmospheric air

C. a device for cleaning air

D. a device for cooling air

Answer: A

15. Flight conveyors are mainly used for conveying

B. iron ore

C. bauxite

D. coal

E. grains

Answer: D

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16. A chain link while in use may be subjected to

A. bending

B. shear

C. tension

D. Any of the above

Answer: D

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Answer: A

18. The distance between the rails of a metre gauge railway line is

A. One metre

C. 4 ft, 6

D. 3 ft, 9

E. 0.692 metre

Answer: A

19. Pneumatic conveyors are generally used for conveying

A. package goods

B. granular material

C. mineral ores

E. heavy goods

Answer: B

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20. Electric motor used for skip hoists may be

A. dc motor

B. Slip ring type induction motor

C. Ward Leonard system

D. Any of the above

Answer: D

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21. We know that acid phosphate (damp) adheres
conveyor. Which of the following conveyor. will be preferred for conveying
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A. Screw conveyor
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B. Flight conveyor c
C. pneumatic conveyor
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D. Any of the above

Answer: A

22. In case of an overhead travelling crane, the hoisting unit is supported

on

A. a pillar

B. a bridge

C. a tower

D. Any of the above

Answer: B

23. Which of the following material has the highest weight/volume ratio?

A. Barley

B. Coke

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 C. Limestone

D. Charcoal

Answer: C

24. The expected life of a light commercial vehicle is nearly

B. 250,000 km

C. 150,000 km

D. 50,000 km
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B. pulsating, continuous

D. pulsating, pulsating

E. continuous, continuous

Answer: A

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