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ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE ENGINEERS
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(PAPER-II)
Solutions
01. A bar of circular cross-section varies uniformly from a cross section 2D to D. If extension of the bar
is calculated treating it as a bar of average diameter, then the percentage error will be
(A) 10 (B) 25
(C) 33.33 (D) 50
01. Ans: (A)
4PL 2PL
Sol:   actual  
E2D D  ED 2
2D  D
Average diameter of bar =  1.5D
2
PL 4PL 16PL
 avg   

1.5D2 E 1.5 D E 9D 2 E
2 2
4
By using average diameter,
l actual  l avg
% error involved =  100
l actual
 16 
2  
= 
9
 100 = 11.11% ~ 10%
2
02. For bolts of uniform strength the shank diameter is made equal to
(A) Major diameter of threads
(B) Pitch diameter of threads
(C) Minor diameter of threads
(D) Nominal diameter of threads
02. Ans: (C)
Sol: For bolts of uniform strength the shank diameter is made equal to minor diameter of threads.
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03. Which of the following statement(s) is true with respect to convection?

(i). It is possible only in a fluid medium and is directly linked with the transport of medium itself.
(ii). It constitutes the macroform of heat transfer since macroscopic particles of a fluid moving in
space cause heat exchange
(iii). It follows the law of inverse square
(A) Only (i) is correct
(B) Both (i) and (iii) are correct
(C) Both (i) and (ii) are correct
(D) All the statements are correct
03. Ans: (C)

Sol: Convection is the transfer of heat within a fluid by mixing one portion of the fluid with another.
Convection is possible only in a fluid medium and is directly linked with the transport of medium
itself.
Convection constitutes the macroform of the heat transfer since macroscopic particles of a fluid
moving in space cause the heat exchange
04. When is Bernoulli’s equation applicable between any two points in a flow fields?
(A) The flow is steady, incompressible and rotational
(B) The flow is steady, compressible and irrotational
(C) The flow is unsteady, incompressible and irrotational
(D) The flow is steady, incompressible and irrotational
04. Ans: (D)

Sol: When the flow is steady, incompressible and irrotational then Bernoulli equation can be applied for
any two points in the flow.
05. In a Diesel Cycle
(A) Efficiency depends upon cut-off ratio and compression ratio
(B) Efficiency depends upon volume compression ratio.
(C) Efficiency depends only upon pressure ratio.
(D) Efficiency depends upon temperature limits.
05. Ans: (A)

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  f T
Tmin
Sol: Carnot  1 
Tmax
  f rp 
1
Brayton  1 
r 
 1

p
  f rc 
1
Otto  1 
rc  1
   1 
  f rc , 
1
Diesel  1   
rc  1      1 
06. Consider the following statements related to variable flow processes.

1. Flow processes such as filling up and evacuating gas cylinders are steady.
2. In a device through which a fluid is flowing under non-steady state conditions, the rate at
which the mass of fluid within the control volume is equal to the net rate of mass flow across
the control surface.
3. The rate of accumulation of energy with in the control volume is equal to the net rate of
energy flow across the control surface.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
06. Ans: (B)

Sol: Flow processes such as filling up and evacuating gas cylinders are not steady. In a device through
which a fluid is flowing under non-steady state conditions, the rate at which the mass of fluid within
the control volume is equal to the net rate of mass flow across the control surface. The rate of
accumulation of energy with in the control volume is equal to the net rate of energy flow across the
control surface.
07. A beam of triangular cross-section is subjected to a shear force of 50 kN. The base width of the
section is 250 mm and the height is 200 mm. The beam is placed with its base horizontal. The shear
stress at neutral axis will be nearly.
(A) 4.2 MPa (B) 2.7 MPa
(C) 3.2 MPa (D) 5.7 MPa
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07. Ans: (B)

Sol: V = 50 kN
b = 250 mm
h = 200 mm
For triangular section
 
4  50  103 
 NA
4
 
 avg  
3

3  1  250  200 
2 
= 2.66 MPa = 2.7 MPa
08. Two jobs are to be processed on two machines in sequence. For minimum make span time, the
sequence to be followed is
JOB 1 2 3 4 5 6
M/C I 7 4 2 5 9 8
M/C II 3 8 6 6 4 1
(A) 3 – 2 – 4 – 5 – 1 – 6
(B) 3 – 2 – 5 – 4 – 1 – 6
(C) 3 – 5 – 2 – 4 – 1 – 6
(D) 3 – 2 – 4 – 1 – 5 – 6
08. Ans: (A)

Sol: Johnson rule of sequencing gives minimum make span time and the sequence is
3 2 4 5 1 6
09. Decrease in temperature, in general, results in

(A) An increase in viscosities of both gases and liquids
(B) A decrease in the viscosity of liquids and gases
(C) An increase in the viscosity of liquids and decrease in that of gases
(D) A decrease in the viscosity of liquids and an increase in that of gases
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09. Ans: (C)

Sol: In liquids viscosity depends upon cohesion. As temperature decreases cohesion increases. Hence as
temperature decreases, viscosity of liquids increases.
In case of gasses, viscosity depends upon molecular momentum exchanges. As temperature
decreases, molecular activity decreases and hence resistance to motion decreases. Hence as
temperature decreases, viscosity of gases decreases.
10. A turbine develops 8000 kW when running at 1000 rpm. The head on the turbine is 30 m. If the head
is reduced to 18 m, what is the speed developed by the turbine ?
(A) 67.46 rpm (B) 95.24 rpm
(C) 54.67 rpm (D) 77.46 rpm
10. Ans: (D)

Sol: From similarity analysis,
ND  H
i.e., N H [∵ D = constant]
2 H2
 
N1 H1
18
N2  1000  = 774.6 rpm
30
(for N1 = 1000 rpm)
18
N2  100  = 77.46 rpm
30
(for N1 = 100 rpm)
Note: There may be typing mistake in the question. Speed may be 100 rpm instead of 1000 rpm.
11. In a steam power plant, the ratio of the isentropic heat drop in the prime mover to the amount of heat
supplied per unit mass of steam is known as
(A) stage efficiency (B) degree of reaction
(C) rankine efficiency (D) relative efficiency
11. Ans: (C)
Sol: Rankine efficiency,

Enthalpy drop in turbine
Rankine
Heat sup plied in boiler
Stage efficiency,
ctual stage heat drop
stage 
Isentriopi c stage heat drop
Degree of reaction,
Isentropic heat drop in rotor

Isentropic heat drop in stage
Relative efficiency,
Actual thermal efficiency
relative 
Rankine efficiency
12. The working temperatures in the evaporator and condenser coils of a refrigerator are -30oC and 32oC
respectively. If the actual refrigerator has a C.O.P of 0.75 of the maximum, the required power input
for a refrigerating effect of 5 kW is, nearly,
(A) 1.7 kW (B) 2.94 kW
(C) 3.92 kW (D) 4.0 kW
12. Ans: (A)
Sol: COP actual   COP max  NRE

WORK
T2 NRE
 
T1  T2 WORK
243 5 kW
0.75  
305  243 W kW 
 W = 1.7 kW
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13. The moment of inertia of a solid vertical cylinder of mass M and radius R about a line x-x which is
parallel to the axis of the cylinder and on the surface of the cylinder is
x
x
2
MR 3MR 2
(A) (B)
2 2
5MR 2
(C) MR2 (D)
2
13. Ans: (B)
MR 2
Sol: The moment of inertia of the cylinder about its centroidal axis, I CG 
2
Using parallel axis theorem,
MR 2 3
I x x  ICG  MR 
2
 MR 2  MR 2
2 2
14. Shrinkage allowance is made by

(A) Adding to external and internal dimensions
(B) Subtracting from external and internal dimensions
(C) Subtracting from external dimensions and adding to internal dimensions
(D) Adding to external dimensions and subtracting from internal dimensions
14. Ans: (A)

Sol: The shrinkage allowance is always to be added to the linear dimensions. Even in case of internal
dimensions (e.g. internal diameters of cylinders), the material has a tendency to contract towards the
centre and thus are to be increased. It is also possible to obtain shrink rulers for specific materials
such as steels which are nothing but special scales where dimensions shown are actually longer by a
measure equal to the shrinkage allowance. Dimensions provided by such a rule can be used at the
time of making the pattern. Different shrink rulers are used for different casting materials.
15. The maximum fluctuation of energy Ef1 during a cycle for a flywheel is
(A) I2max  2min  .I.av max  min 

1
(B)
2
1
(C) IK es av
2
(D) I.av
2
.K es
2
(Where I = Mass moment of inertia of the flywheel, av = Average rotational speed, Kes = Coefficient
of fluctuations of speed)
15. Ans: (D)

Sol: Maximum fluctuation of energy is given by
E 
1
2

I max  min
2 2

Imax  min max  min 
1

2
 Iav
2
K es
max  min
Where, av  and
2
max  min
K es 
m
16. Slush casting process is used to produce

(A) hollow castings
(B) intricate castings
(C) large size castings
(D) thin walled castings
16. Ans: (A)

Sol: Slush Casting: Slush casting is a permanent-mould process in which a hollow casting is formed by
inverting the mould after partial freezing at the surface to drain out the liquid metal in the centre.
Solidification begins at the mould walls because they are relatively cool, and it progresses over time
toward the middle of the casting. Thickness of the shell is controlled by the length of time allowed
before draining. Slush casting is used to make statues, lamp pedestals, and toys out of lowmelting-
point metals such as zinc and tin. In these items, the exterior appearance is important, but the strength
and interior geometry of the casting are minor considerations.
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17. If the axes of the rolling of the ship and of the stabilizing rotor are parallel, it will result in
(A) A higher bow and lower stern
(B) A lower bow and higher stern
(C) Turning towards left
(D) No gyroscopic effect
17. Ans: (D)

Sol: In case of rolling there will be no gyroscopic effect.
18. For a material, the modulus of rigidity is 100 GPa and the modulus of elasticity is 250 GPa. The
value of the Poisson’s ratio is
(A) 0.20 (B) 0.25
(C) 0.30 (D) 0.35
18. Ans: (B)

Sol: The relation between E and G is
E = 2G (1 + )
250 = 2  100 (1 + )
1
  0.25
4
19. If the load on a ball bearing is reduced to one third, then its life would increase by :
(A) 3 times (B) 9 times
(C) 27 times (D) 81 times
19. Ans: (C)

3
C
Sol: For ball bearings, L   
P
 L.P3 = Constant
 L1P13  L 2 .P23
 L2/L1 = P1 / P2 3 = 33 = 27
20. Pickling treatment is cleaning the casting with

(A) Soda ash
(B) Dilute acid
(C) Compressed air and sand particles
(D) Iron shots
20. Ans: (B)

Sol: The pickling process consists of immersing the forgings in a tank filled with an acid solution, which
is 12 to 15 percent concentrate of H2SO4 in water. The solution acts to loosen the hard scale from the
forging surface and remove it.
21. A spring controlled governor is found unstable. It can be made stable by

(A) increasing the spring stiffness
(B) decreasing the spring stiffness
(C) increasing the ball weight
(D) decreasing the ball weight
21. Ans: (B)

Sol: For a stable governor the control force has a negative intercept. So the control force is to be reduced.
It can be achieved by decreasing the spring stiffness or by decreasing the initial compression of the
spring.
22. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
List - I
P. Unwin’s formula
Q. Wahl factor
R. Reynolds equations
S. Lewis form factor
List - II
1. Bearings
2. Rivets
3. Gears
4. Springs
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Codes: P Q R S
(A) 1 4 2 3
(B) 2 3 1 4
(C) 1 3 2 4
(D) 2 4 1 3
22. Ans: (D)

Sol:
 Unwin’s Formula, d = 6 t mm
It is used to find diameter of rivet when thickness of plate is greater than or equal to 8 mm.
4C  1 0.615
 Wahl’s factor: K   ,
4C  4 C
D Mean coil diameter
Spring index, C  
d Wire diameter
It takes into account the effects of torsional shear stress, direct shear stress and stress concentration
due to curvature.
 Reynolds equation: It is a partial differential equation governing the pressure distribution of viscous
fluid films in sliding contact bearings.
t2
 Lewis form factor Y = ,
6hm
where, t = tooth thickness and m = module.
It is used to calculate beam strength of gear.
23. Following gases arc used in tungsten inert gas welding

(A) CO2 and H2
(B) Argon and Neon
(C) Argon and Helium
(D) Helium and Neon
23. Ans: (C)

Sol: Gas Tungsten-arc Welding: In gas tungsten-are welding (GTAW), formerly known as TIG (for
“tungsten inert gas”) welding, the filler metal is supplied from a filler wire. Because the tungsten
electrode is not consumed in this operation, a constant and stable arc gap is maintained at a constant
current level. The filler metals are similar to the metals to be welded, and flux is not used. The
shielding gas is usually argon or helium (or a mixture of the two). Welding with GTAW may be done
without filler metals-for example, in the welding of close-fit joints.
24. Effect of friction at the sleeve of a centrifugal governor is to make it

(A) More sensitive
(B) More stable
(C) Insensitive over a small range of speed
(D) Unstable
24. Ans: (C)

Sol: If friction is taken into account, two or more controlling force are obtained as show in figure.
N1
Controlling force
g
F1
N2
F2 h
r Radius
In all, three curves of controlling force are obtained as follows.

(a) for steady run ( neglecting friction)
(b) while sleeve moves up ( f positive)
(c) while sleeve moves down ( f negative)
The vertical intercept gh signifies that between the speeds corresponding to gh, the radius of the ball
does not change while direction of movement of sleeve does. Between speeds N1 and N2, the
governor is insensitive.
25. In arc welding, penetration is minimum for

(A) DCSP (B) DCRP
(C) AC (D) DCEN
25. Ans: (B)

Sol: In DCRP, because of lower heat generation at work piece (33%), low melting point materials and
lower thickness plates can be welded. So, depth of penetration is small. Because of higher heat
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generation at the electrode, the melting rate of electrode is higher, deposition rate is higher. High
welding speeds are possible in case of DCRP.
26. Heat is lost from a 100 mm diameter steam pipe placed horizontally in ambient at 25C. If the Nusselt
number is 20 and thermal conductivity of air is 0.02 W/mK, then the heat transfer co-efficient will be
(A) 4 W/m2K (B) 8 W/m2K
(C) 12 W/m2K (D) 16 W/m2K
26. Ans: (A)

hD
Sol: Nu  20 
k
20  k
h
D
20  0.02 20  2  10
  = 4 W/m2K
0.1 1 100
27. Which one of the following can completely balance several masses revolving in different planes on a
shaft?
(A) A single mass in one of the planes of the revolving masses
(B) A single mass in a different plane
(C) Two masses in any two planes
(D) Two equal masses in any two planes
27. Ans: (C)

Sol: When several masses rotate in different planes, the centrifugal force in addition to being out of
balance also forms couple. Therefore, for complete dynamic balancing two masses in any two
arbitrary chosen planes are required for complete dynamic balancing of the system.
28. Consider the following statements regarding conduction:

(i) Critical thickness of insulation yields maximum internal heat generation from a pipe.
(ii) kFe < kAl < kCu < kAg
(iii) Transmission of heat by molecular collisions is called conduction.
(iv) With rise in temperature thermal conductivity of air increases.
Which among the following statement are FALSE ?

(A) (i), (ii), (iii) (B) (i) & (iv)
(C) (i) & (iii) (D) (ii), (iii) & (iv)
28. Ans: (C)

Sol:
 Critical thickness of insulation yield maximum heat transfer from a pipe.
 kFe < kAl < kCu < kAg
 Transmission of heat by molecular vibration is called conduction. Heat transfer by molecular
collision is convection.
29. Which one of the following is a solid state joining process?

(A) Gas tungsten arc welding
(B) Resistance spot welding
(C) Friction welding
(D) Submerged arc welding
29. Ans: (C)

Sol: Friction welding (FRW) is a solid state welding process in which coalescence is achieved by
frictional heat combined with pressure. The friction is induced by mechanical rubbing between the
two surfaces, usually by rotation of one part relative to the other, to raise the temperature at the joint
interface to the hot working range for the metals involved. Then the parts are driven toward each
other with sufficient force to form a metallurgical bond.
30. In the statement “an eccentric mass rotating at 3000 rpm will create X times more unbalanced force
than 50% of the same mass rotation at 300 rpm,” ‘X’ stands for
(A) 10 (B) 50
(C) 100 (D) 200
30. Ans: (D)

2 2
 2  3000  m  2(300 ) 
Sol: me   (e)  X
 60  2  60 
 X = 200
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31. The turbulent boundary layer thickness varies as

(A) x4/5 (B) x1/5
(C) x1/2 (D) x1/7
31. Ans: (A)

Sol: In turbulent boundary layer, velocity distribution is logarithmic u  y1/7
0.376 x 0.376 x
 
Re x 1/ 5
 U  .x 
1/ 5
 
  
  x 
x

4/5

x 1 / 5
32. Consider the following statements regarding 2 stroke engines:

(i). Ports are used instead of valves
(ii). Exhaust gases are driven out from engine cylinder by the fresh charge of fuel entering the
cylinder nearly at the end of the working stroke.
(iii). The cycle is completed in 4 strokes of the piston
(iv). The cycle is completed in one revolution of the crank shaft
(A) (i) and (ii) only
(B) (ii) and (iii) only
(C) (i), (ii) and (iv) only
(D) (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
32. Ans: (C)

Sol: In a two-stroke engine, ports are used instead of valves. Exhaust gases are driven out from engine
cylinder by the fresh charge of fuel entering the cylinder nearly at the end of the working stroke. The
cycle is completed in 2 strokes of the piston or one revolution of the crank shaft
33. A Carnot cycle operates between temperature limits of 27°C and 327°C. If the net work output is
100 kJ, then the heat rejected will be
(A) 200 kJ (B) 100 kJ
(C) 150 kJ (D) 300 kJ
33. Ans: (B)

Sol: T1 = 27°C = 300 K, T2 = 327°C = 600 K, Wnet = 100 kJ
T2 Wnet
carnot  1  
T1 Q1
300 100
 1 
600 Q1
1 100
 1 
2 Q1
 Heat supplied, Q1 = 200 kJ

 Heat rejected, Q2 = Q1 – Wnet = 200 – 100 = 100 kJ.
34. Machinability depends on

(A) Microstructure, physical and mechanical properties and composition of workpiece material
(B) Cutting forces
(C) Type of chip
(D) Tool life
34. Ans: (A)

Sol: Machinability depends on the following factors
 Chemical composition of work-piece material
 Microstructure of work piece material
 Mechanical properties of work piece.
 Rigidity of tool and work holding devices.
 Cutting conditions such as speed feed etc.
35. A four bar mechanism has the following dimensions. Fixed link: 30 cm ; input link: 20 cm ; coupler:
30 cm ; output link: 40 cm. Maximum transmission angle for the mechanism is
(A) 60 (B) 120
(C) 90 (D) 100
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35. Ans: (C)

Sol: The mechanism position for the maximum transmission angle is shown in figure below.
C
30 max
40
B D
20 30
A
It can be easily observed from the figure that the maximum transmission angle.
max = 90
36. Consider the following statements related to constant volume process for a closed system:
1. During constant volume process, the displacement work is zero.
2. Heat transfer is equal to change in Internal energy.
3. Heat transfer is equal to change in enthalpy.
4. Work done is given by V(P1 – P2)
(C) 3 and 4 only (D) 1 and 4 only
36. Ans: (A)
During constant volume process, the displacement work  W1 2   dv  is equal to zero.
2
Sol:
 1 
From the first law of thermodynamics applied to closed system
Heat transfer (Q1-2) = Change in Internal energy (U2 – U1) + Work done (W1-2)
As work done (W1-2) = 0
Q1-2 = U2 – U1.
37. In the dual to the balanced transportation problem, the dual variables are
(A)  0 (B)  0
(C) unrestricted sign (D) none of these
37. Ans: (C)
Sol: In a balanced transportation problem, the primal constraints are equations. Hence dual variables are
unrestricted in sign.
38. For achieving a specific surface finish in single point turning the most important factor to be
controlled is
(A) Depth of cut (B) Cutting speed
(C) Feed (D) Tool rake angle
38. Ans: (C)

Sol: The surface finish can be calculated as following relation.
Rr = f2 / 8r
From above equation, we can conclude that the feed rate is the most important factor to be controlled
to get required surface finish in single point turning.\
39. A mechanism is shown in the below figure. Pure rolling occurs at the rolling contact.
y 1
+
1
x
1
The mobility of the mechanism is

(A) 1 (B) 2
(C) 4 (D) 6
39. Ans: (A)

Sol: Given data: N = 5; j = 5; h = 1
From Kutzbach criterion:
F = 3(N – 1) – 2j – h
= 3(5 – 1) – 25 – 1 = 1
40. Classifying items in A, B and C categories for selective control in inventory management is done by
arranging items in the decreasing order of
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(A) total inventory cost (B) item value

(C) annual usage value (D) item demand
40. Ans: (C)

Sol: In ABC analysis :
‘A’ category items : High annual usage value
‘B’ category items : Medium annual usage value
‘C’ category items :
Low annual usage value
Annual usage value of ‘A’ item > Annual usage value of ‘B’ item > Annual usage value of ‘C’ item.
41. Diamond cutting tools are not recommended for machining of ferrous metals due to
(A) high tool hardness
(B) chemical affinity of tool material with iron
(C) Poor tool toughness
(D) High Thermal conductivity of work material
41. Ans: (B)

Sol: Diamond cutting tool: It has
 Extreme hardness
 Low thermal expansion
 High thermal conductivity
 Very low coefficient of friction
 Cutting speeds are ranging from 1500 to 2000 m/ min
 On ferrous metals diamonds are not suitable because of the diffusion of carbon atoms from
diamond to work-piece.
 Can withstand above 1500°C
 A synthetic (manmade) diamond with polycrystalline structure is recently introduced and made
by powder metallurgy process.
 Used as turning and boring tools, milling cutters, reamers, grinding wheels, honing tools, grinding
wheel dressing etc.
42. A flywheel rotating about an axis experiences an angular retardation proportional to the angle
through which it rotates. If its rotational kinetic energy gets reduced by E while it rotates through an
angle  then
(A) E  2 (B) E  
(C) E   (D) E  3/2
42. Ans: (A)

d
Sol:   .  c
d
f 
  d   c d
1 0
1 2 1 2 1
Ii  If  E  cI2  2
2 2 2
43. If B is the centre of buoyancy, G is the centre of gravity and M is the metacentre of a floating body,
the body will be in stable equilibrium if
(A) MG = 0 (B) M is below G
(C) BG = 0 (D) M is above G
43. Ans: (D)

Sol: For floating body, M should be above G for stable equilibrium.
44. In a transportation problem after reaching optimality to find an alternative solution loop method of
transferring units is adopted to the empty cells which are
(A) Positively evaluated (B) Negatively evaluated
(C) Zero evaluated (D) Infinity evaluated
44. Ans: (C)

Sol: Transferring units to zero evaluated cells after reaching optimality gives an alternative solution with
the same transportation cost to the problem.
45. Enlarging an existing circular hole with rotating single point tool is called
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(A) Boring (B) Drilling

(C) Reaming (D) Internal turning
45. Ans: (A)

Sol: Boring: It enlarges a hole made previously by some other process or produces circular internal
profiles in hollow work pieces. The cutting tools are similar to those used in turning and are mounted
on a boring bar to reach the full length of the bore.
Drilling: Round holes of various sizes and depths; high production rate; labour skill required depends
on hole location and accuracy specified; requires boring and reaming for improved accuracy
Reaming: Reaming is used to slightly enlarge a hole, to provide a better tolerance on its diameter,
and to improve its surface finish. The tool is called a reamer, and it usually has straight flutes.
46. Critical speed of a shaft with a disc supported in between is equal to the natural frequency of the
system in
(A) transverse vibrations
(B) torsional vibrations
(C) longitudinal vibrations
(D) longitudinal vibrations provided the shaft is vertical
46. Ans: (A)

Sol: A critical speed of a rotating shaft is the speed at which the shaft starts to vibrate violently in the
transverse direction as the shaft is rotating in horizontal direction.
47. A hydraulic reaction turbine working under a head of 16m develops 640 kW of power. What is the
unit power of the turbine?
(A) 10 kW (B) 40 kW
(C) 60 kW (D) 160 kW
47. Ans: (A)

Sol: Given H = 16 m
P = 640 kW.
P 640
Pu    10 kW
H3/ 2
16 3 / 2
48. Flow separation is caused by

(A) reduction of pressure to local vapour pressure
(B) a negative pressure gradient
(C) a positive pressure gradient
(D) thinning of boundary layer thickness to zero
48. Ans: (C)

Sol: Reasons for boundary flow separation :
 Flow in the immediate neighourhood of a solid wall becomes reversed causing the boundary
layer to separate from it
 Formation of eddies in wake of body
 A region with an adverse pressure gradient (Positive pressure gradient) exists along the wall.
The retarded fluid particles can not penetrate too far into the region of increased pressure owing
to small K.E, causing boundary layer deflection.
 Boundary layer thickness increases in the downstream direction and the flow becomes reversed,
causes decelerated fluid particles to be forced outwards. (Formation of vortices)
49. Which of the machine tools can be used for boring

1. Lathe
2. Drilling machine
3. Vertical milling machine
4. Horizontal milling machine
(A) 1, 2, 3 (B) 1, 3, 4
(C) 2 and 4 (D) 1 and 2
49. Ans: (B)

Sol: Boring operations on relatively small work pieces can be carried out on lathes; large work pieces are
machined on boring mills. These machine tools are either horizontal or vertical and are capable of
performing various operations, such as turning, facing, grooving, and chamfering. In horizontal
boring machines, the work piece is mounted on a table that can move horizontally in both the axial
and radial directions. The cutting tool is mounted on a spindle that rotates in the headstock, which is
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capable of both vertical and longitudinal movements. Drills, reamers, taps, and milling cutters also
can be mounted on the machine spindle. A vertical boring mill is similar to a lathe, has a vertical axis
of work piece rotation, and can accommodate work pieces with diameters as much as 2.5 m.
50. A beam simply-supported at both the ends, of length ‘L’ carries two equal unlike couples M at two
ends. If the flexural rigidity EI=constant, then central deflection of the beam is given by
(A) ML2/4EI (B) ML2/16 EI
(C) M2/64 EI (D) ML2/8EI
50. Ans: (D)

Sol:
M M
SFD
BMD
The beam is subjected to pure bending there fore, using bending equation.
E M

R I
1 M

R EI
L2 ML2
Central deflection = 
8R 8EI
51. When the mass of a critically damped single degree of freedom system is deflected from its
equilibrium position and released, it will
(A) return to equilibrium position without oscillation.
(B) oscillate with increasing time period
(C) oscillate with decreasing amplitude
(D) oscillate with constant amplitude
51. Ans: (A)
Sol: For critical damping,  = 1
and the amplitude, x(t )  (A  Bt )en t
as t   , the motion is a periodic
So, there are no oscillations.
52. The process of abstracting steam at a certain section of the turbine and subsequently using it for
heating feed water supplied to the boiler is called
(A) Reheating (B) Regeneration
(C) Bleeding (D) Binary vapour cycle
52. Ans: (B)

Sol: The process of extracting steam from turbine at a certain section is bleeding. The bleed steam is used
to heat the feed water. Then the combined process is called regeneration.
53. Two cutters are mounted on the arbor so that two faces are machined simultaneously in
(A) Gang milling
(B) Straddle milling
(C) Pendulum milling
(D) Profile milling
53. Ans: (A)

Sol: Gang milling: Gang milling is the name given to a milling operation which involves the use of a
combination of more than two cutters, mounted on a common arbor, for milling a number of flat
horizontal and vertical surfaces of a work piece simultaneously. This method saves much of
machining time and is widely used in repetitive work. The cutting speed of a gang of cutters is
calculated from the cutter of the largest diameter.
54. In S.H.M., with respect to the displacement vector, the positions of Velocity vector and Acceleration
vector will be respectively
(A) 180 and 90 (B) 90 and 180
(C) 0 and 90 (D) 90 and 0
54. Ans: (B)
Sol: X = A sint
  Asint  90
X
  Asint  180
X
Velocity vector is at 90 to the position vector

Acceleration vector is at 180 to the position vector
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55. A refrigerator works on reversed Carnot cycle producing a temperature of  40C. Work done per TR
is 700 kJ per ten minutes. What is the value of its COP?
(A) 3 (B) 4.5
(C) 5.8 (D) 7.0
55. Ans: (A)

Sol: NRE = 3.517 kW
700
WC =  1.166 kW
10  60
NRE kW  3.517
(COP)Ref =   3.01
WC kW  1.166
56. The measurement of flow rate in a pipe is done by a combination of venturi meter and
(A) V-notch (B) Pitot tube
(C) Orifice-meter (D) Manometer
56. Ans: (D)

Sol: Measurement of flow rate in a pipe is done by a combination of venturi meter and differential
manometer.
57. Which of the following processes would produce strongest components?

(A) Hot rolling (B) Extrusion
(C) Cold rolling (D) Forging
57. Ans: (D)

Sol: Hot-rolled metal is generally free of residual stresses, and its properties are isotropic. Disadvantages
of hot rolling are that the product cannot be held to close tolerances, and the surface has a
characteristic oxide scale. Extrusion is a compression process in which the work metal is forced to
flow through a die opening to produce a desired cross-sectional shape. The process can be likened to
squeezing toothpaste out of a toothpaste tube. There are several advantages of the modern process:
(1) a variety of shapes are possible, especially with hot extrusion.
(2) grain structure and strength properties are enhanced in cold and warm extrusion.
(3) fairly close tolerances are possible, especially in cold extrusion.
(4) in some extrusion operations, little or no wasted material is created.

Cold rolling strengthens the metal and permits a tighter tolerance on thickness. In addition, the
surface of the cold-rolled sheet is absent of scale and generally superior to the corresponding
hotrolled product. These characteristics make coldrolled sheets, strips, and coils ideal for stampings,
exterior panels, and other parts of products ranging from automobiles to appliances and office
furniture. Forging is an important industrial process used to make a variety of high-strength
components for automotive, aerospace, and other applications. These components include engine
crankshafts and connecting rods, gears, aircraft structural components, and jet engine turbine parts. In
addition, steel and other basic metals industries use forging to establish the basic form of large
components that are subsequently machined to final shape and dimensions.
58. In a single cylinder mechanism the mass of reciprocating parts is 50 kg and mass of revolving parts is
30 kg at crank radius. If stroke is 300 mm then the balanced mass required at the radius of 360 mm is
(A) 50 kg (B) 25 kg
(C) 66 kg (D) 33 kg
58. Ans: (B)

Sol: Mass to be balanced at crank pin,
m = 0.6  50 + 30 = 60 kg
mcrc = mr
mc  360 = 60  150
 mc = 25 kg
59. Two points of a rod move with velocities 10V and 4V perpendicular to the rod and in the same
direction as that of the rod. The points are separated by a distance ‘R’. The angular velocity of the
rod is
3V 4V
(A) (B)
R R
6V 2V
(C) (D)
R R
59. Ans: (C)
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Vrelative 10V  4V 6V
Sol: Angular velocity = = 
distance between the points R R
60. Consider the following statements:

1. Internal irreversibility is caused by the internal dissipative effects like friction, turbulence,
electrical resistance, magnetic hysteresis etc., within the system.
2. External irreversibility refers to the irreversibility occurring at the system boundary like hat
interaction with the surroundings due to a finite temperature gradient.
3. If the process occurs due to a finite concentration gradient or a chemical reaction, it is called
chemical irreversibility.
4. If the irreversibility of a process is due to a finite pressure gradient, it is called mechanical
irreversibility.
(A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1, 3 and 4
(C) 2, 3 and 4 (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
60. Ans: (D)

Sol:
 Internal irreversibility is caused by the internal dissipative effects like friction, turbulence, electrical
resistance, magnetic hysteresis etc., within the system.
 External irreversibility refers to the irreversibility occurring at the system boundary like hat
interaction with the surroundings due to a finite temperature gradient.
 If the process occurs due to a finite concentration gradient or a chemical reaction, it is called
chemical irreversibility.
 If the process occurs on account of a finite temperature gradient, it is thermal irreversibility.
61. In the metal forming process, the stresses encountered are

(A) Greater than yield strength but less than ultimate strength
(B) Less than yield strength of the material
(C) Greater than the ultimate strength of the material
(D) Less than the elastic limit
61. Ans: (A)

Sol: Metal forming includes a large group of manufacturing processes in which plastic deformation is
used to change the shape of metal work pieces. Deformation results from the use of a tool, usually
called a die in metal forming, which applies stresses that exceed the yield strength of the metal. The
metal therefore deforms to take a shape determined by the geometry of the die.
62. The equation of motion for a single degree of freedom system is

4x  9x  16x  0
The critical damping coefficient for the system is
(A) 4 2 (B) 4
(C) 16 2 (D) 16
62. Ans: (D)

Sol: 4x  9x  16x  0
mx  cx  kx  0 is the governing equation for a free damped vibration.
Thus, m = 4, c = 9, k = 16
Critical damping coefficient is given by,
c c  2 km = 2 16  4 = 16
63. In a plane stress problem there are normal tensile stresses x and y accompanied by shear stress xy
at a point along orthogonal Cartesian co-ordinates x and y respectively. If it is observed that the
minimum principal stress on a certain plane is zero then
(A)  xy   x   y (B)  xy   x   y
x
(C)  xy   x . y (D)  xy 
y
63. Ans: (C)

Sol: Given 2 = 0
x  y  x  y
2

2 = 0 =      2xy
2  2 
Squaring on both sides
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 x  y    y
2 2
 
    x    2xy
 2   2 
 2x   2y  2 x  y  2x   2y  2 x  y
   2xy
4 4
4 x  y
  2xy   xy   x   y
4
64. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer.
List-I (Process) List-II (Property)
P. Cold Rolling 1. Indentation
Q. Hardness 2. Ductility
R. Impact loads 3. Malleability
S. Wire drawing 4. Resilience
(A) P-4, Q-2, R-3, S-1 (B) P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2
(C) P-1, Q-3, R-4, S-3 (D) P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4
64. Ans: (B)

Sol: The properties that is needed in various processes in work piece are as follows
Cold rolling : Malleability
Hardness : Indentation
Impact loads : Resilience
Wire drawing : Ductility
65. If a mechanism consists of two lower pairs and one higher pair, then the minimum number of links
required is
(A) 4 (B) 2
(C) 3 (D) 5
65. Ans: (C)

Sol: For kinematic mechanism, DOF = 1
Number of lower pairs = 2
Number of higher pairs = 1
DOF = 3 (N–1) – 2j – h
1  3N 1  22 1
2+4 = 3N–3
9  3N
N=3
66. Design of shafts made of brittle materials is based on

(A) Guest’s theory (B) Rankine’s theory
(C) St. Venant’s theory (D) Von Mises theory
66. Ans: (B)

Sol: The brittle materials fail due to normal stress. The principal normal stress theory which was given by
Rankine, compares the maximum normal stress in the design. Hence the design of shafts made of
brittle materials is based on Rankine’s theory.
N Q
67. The specific speed NS  3
for a double-suction pump is to be evaluated. The discharge would be
H4
taken as
(A) half the actual discharge
(B) actual discharge
(C) double the actual discharge
(D)square the actual discharge
67. Ans: (A)

N Q
Sol: Specific Speed of pump, NS = 3
(H ) 4
For double suction pump

Total disch arg e
where, Q =
2
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68. With a punch for which the maximum crushing stress is 4 times the maximum shearing stress of the
plate, the biggest hole that can be punched in the plate would be of diameter equal to
(A) (1/4) ×Thickness of plate
(B) (1/2) ×Thickness of plate
(C) Plate thickness
(D) 2 × plate thickness
68. Ans: (C)

Sol: Given: σc = 4τ
We know,
Punching force = Shear force
σc Ac = τAs
σc × d2 /4 = τ × dt
4τ × d/4 = τ × t
d=t
Hence, the biggest hole that can be punched in plate would be of diameter equal to the thickness of
plate.
69. Speed ratio in terms of train value can be expressed as :

(A) speed ratio = Train value
1
(B) Speed ratio =
Train value
(C) Speed ratio – Train value = 1
(D) Speed ratio + Train value = 1
69. Ans: (B)

1
Sol: Speed ratio 
Train value
70. Consider the following statements pertaining to heat transfer through fins :
(i). Fins are equally effective irrespective of whether they are on the hot side or cold side of the
fluid.
(ii). The temperature along the fin is variable and hence the rate of heat transfer varies along the
elements of the fin.
(iii). The fins may be made of materials that have a higher thermal conductivity than the material
of the wall.
(iv). Fins must be arranged at right angles to the direction of flow of the working fluid.
Which of above statements are CORRECT ?
(A) (i) and (ii) (B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (ii) and (iv) (D) (ii) and (iii)
70. Ans: (D)

Sol: Fins are always provided at the side where heat transfer coefficient is lowest, the material of the fin
should have high thermal conductivity, for high heat transfer to weight ratio, the parabolic shape of
fin is preferable and fins must be provide vertical in case of stationary bodies and parallel to the
direction of movement in case moving fins.
71. In a two stage gas turbine plant, with intercooling and reheating
(A) Both work ratio and thermal efficiency increase
(B) Work ratio increases but thermal efficiency decreases
(C) Thermal efficiency increases but work ratio decreases
(D) Both work ratio and thermal efficiency decrease
71. Ans: (B)

Sol: Due to inter-cooling and reheating mean temperature of heat supply decreases and mean temperature
of heat rejection increases hence thermal efficiency falls (decreases).
72. Spring back in metal forming depends on

(A) Modulus of Elasticity
(B) Load Applied
(C) Strain Rate
(D) None of these
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72. Ans: (A)

Sol: Spring Back:
 In bending after the applied force is withdrawn the metal tries to resume its original position
causing a decrease in bend angle (as well as an increase in the included angle between bent
portions). Such a metal movement is called spring back phenomenon.
 It is caused by the elastic stresses remaining in the bend area. Spring back depends upon the
following factors:
(i) Material type
(ii) Thickness
(iii) Hardness
(iv) Bend radius
73. Instantaneous centre of body rolling with sliding on a stationary curved surface lies.
(A) At the point of contact
(B) On the common normal passing through the point of contact.
(C) On the common tangent at the point of contact.
(D) None of these
73. Ans: (B)

Sol: The I-centre lies on common normal passing through point of contact. If the stationary surface is
having curvature it lies on the centre of curvature.
74. The order of values of thermal efficiency of Otto, Diesel and Dual cycle, when they have equal
compression ratio and heat rejection, is given by
(A) otto  diesel  dual
(B) diesel  dual  otto
(C) dual  diesel  otto
(D) otto  dual  diesel
74. Ans: (D)

Sol: For same compression ratio and heat rejection:
3
T
P
3
V=
3’ c 3’
2 2
4 P=
c
4
Isentropic process 1 1
v=c
s
v
1-2-3-4- Otto cycle
1-2-3ʹ-4- Diesel cycle
From the above diagrams

 (Peak pressure)Otto > (Peak pressure)Diesel
 (Peak temp)Otto > (Peak temp) Diesel
 (Expansion ratio)Otto > (Expansion ratio)Diesel
 (Work output) Otto >(Work output) Diesel
 (Heat supply)Otto > (Heat supply) Diesel
 (th)Otto > (th)Diesel
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75. Perforation in Aluminum plate occurs when it is connected with the Mild steel plate and exposed to
the same environment. This phenomenon is explained by
(A) galvanic corrosion
(B) cold welding corrosion
(C) crevice corrosion
(D) high temperature corrosion
75. Ans: (A)

Sol: Galvanic corrosion occurs when two metals or alloys having different compositions are electrically
coupled while exposed to an electrolyte. The less noble or more reactive metal in the particular
environment will experience corrosion; the more inert metal, the cathode, will be protected from
corrosion.
Crevice Corrosion: Electrochemical corrosion may also occur as a consequence of concentration
differences of ions or dissolved gases in the electrolyte solution, and between two regions of the same
metal piece. For such a concentration cell, corrosion occurs in the locale that has the lower
concentration.
76. In a cam follower mechanism the cam rotational angle is  for the given follower displacement and 
= rotation speed of cam, the follower is undergoing simple harmonic motion. The maximum
acceleration of the follower is
2 2
 h   
(A) h   (B)  
 2   
2 2
   h  
(C) h   (D)  
   2
76. Ans: (B)

Sol: For the follower with SHM, displacement is given by
h  t  
s 1  cos  

2   
2
h   
From the above, the maximum acceleration is a max   
2   
77. Consider the following statements related to Carnot’s theorem and its corollary:
1. Carnot’s theorem states that of all heat engines operating between a given constant
temperature source and a given constant temperature sink, none has a higher efficiency than a
reversible engine.
2. The efficiency of all reversible heat engines operating between the same temperature levels is
same.
3. The efficiency of a reversible engine is independent of the nature or amount of the working
substance undergoing the cycle.
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
77. Ans: (D)

Sol:
 Carnot’s theorem states that of all heat engines operating between a given constant temperature
source and a given constant temperature sink, none has a higher efficiency than a reversible engine.
 The efficiency of all reversible heat engines operating between the same temperature levels is same.
 The efficiency of a reversible engine is independent of the nature or amount of the working substance
undergoing the cycle.
78. What is the bending moment at the location ‘A’ of the ring of radius ‘a’ shown in the figure, due to
the force system.
P
A
P
Pa
(A) 0 (B)
2
Pa
(C) (D) None of the above
2
78. Ans: (A)

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Sol: The line of action of force passing through A

 Moment = 0
79. A state of pure shear in a biaxial of stress is given

 0  0 
(A)  1  (B)  1 
 0 2   0  1 
 x  xy   0 
(C)   (D)  1
 yx  y  0  21 
79. Ans: (B)

Sol: In pure shear in a bi-axial stress state,
x = 0 and y = 0 and xy  0
x  y    y 
2
 1, 2    x    xy
2
2  2 
 1 = + xy and 2 = – xy

 1 = – 2 = xy
 Option B is correct.
 Option A is wrong because 1  2
 Option C is wrong because x = 0 and y = 0 for pure shear.
80. Gratings are used in connection with

(A) Flatness measurement
(B) Roundness measurement
(C) Surface texture measurement
(D) Linear displacement measurements
80. Ans: (A)

Sol: Flatness:
 Flatness can be measured by mechanical means with a surface plate and a dial indicator. This
method can be used to measure perpendicularity, which also can be measured by precision-steel
squares.
 Another method for measuring flatness is interferometry, which uses an optical fiat. This device
is a glass disk or fused-quartz disk with parallel flat surfaces that is placed on the surface of the
work piece.
 When a monochromatic light beam (a light beam with one wavelength) is aimed at the surface at
an angle, the optical flat splits the light beam into two beams, appearing as light and dark bands to
the naked eye.
 The number of fringes that appear is related to the distance between the surface of the part and the
bottom surface of the optical flat. Consequently, a truly flat work piece surface (i.e., one in which
the angle between the two surfaces is zero) will not split the light beam, and fringes will not
appear.
 When surfaces are not flat, the fringes are curved. The interferometry method is also used for
observing surface textures and scratches.
81. If the air screw of an aero-plane rotates clockwise when viewed from the rear and the aeroplane takes
a right turn, the gyroscopic effect will
(A) tend to raise the tail and depress the nose
(B) tend to raise the nose and depress the tail
(C) tilt the aeroplane about spin axis
(D) none of the above
81. Ans: (A)

Sol:
rear
nose
Gyroscopic couple is in clockwise direction when viewed from the front.

So it tends to raise the tail and depress the nose
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82. A heat engine constitutes a Boiler, Turbine, Condenser and Pump. The work developed by the
turbine is 100 kJ and work input to the pump is 20 kJ. If the heat rejected in the condenser is 30 kJ,
then the heat supplied to the boiler is
(A) 20 kJ (B) 80 kJ
(C) 110 kJ (D) 90 kJ
82. Ans: (C)

Sol: Q   W
Cycle Cycle
QB – QC = WT – WP
QB – 30 = 100 – 20
QB = 100 – 20 + 30
= 110 kJ
83. In order to measure/detect materials by non-destructive testing the method generally used is
(A) Acoustic emission
(B) Infrared radiometer
(C) Liquid crystallography
(D) Thermochemic point
83. Ans: (A)

Sol: Acoustic Methods:
 The acoustic-emission technique detects signals (high-frequency stress waves) generated by the
work piece itself during plastic deformation, crack initiation and propagation, phase
transformation, and abrupt reorientation of grain boundaries.
 Bubble formation during the boiling of a liquid and friction and wear of sliding interfaces are
other sources of acoustic signals
 Acoustic-emission inspection is usually performed by elastically stressing the part or structure,
such as bending a beam, applying torque to a shaft, or internally pressurizing a vessel.
 Sensors typically consisting of piezoelectric ceramic elements detect acoustic emissions. This
method is particularly effective for continuous surveillance of load-bearing structures.
84. Flywheel absorbs energy during those periods of crank rotation when:
(A) The twisting moment is greater than the resisting moment
(B) The twisting moment is equal to the resisting moment
(C) The twisting moment is less than the resisting moment
(D) The load on the engine falls
84. Ans: (A)

Sol: Flywheel absorbs energy during the period of crank rotation when twisting moment is greater than
resisting moment. The excess work during the period is stored in the flywheel.
85. The ratio of tensile stress developed in the wall of a boiler in the longitudinal direction to the tensile
stress in the circumferential direction due to an internal pressure is
(A) 6 (B) 3
(C) 1 (D) 0.5
85. Ans: (D)

Sol: The ratio of longitudinal stress to hoop stress in a thin cylinder is given by
  PD / 4 t  1
 
 h PD / 2 t  2
86. A basic hole is one whose

(A) lower deviation is zero
(B) upper deviation is zero
(C) lower and upper deviations are zero
(D) none of the above
86. Ans: (A)

Sol: Basic hole: It is the hole whose lower deviation is zero i.e., it is the hole whose fundamental
deviation is zero.
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87. The break- even point can be lowered by:

(A) Increasing the fixed costs
(B) Increasing the variable costs
(C) Decreasing the slope of the income line
(D) Reducing the variable cost
87. Ans: (D)

Fixed cos t
Sol: Q
selling price  var ible cos t
F.C   Q 
VC   denominator decreases  Q
VC   denominator increases  Q
88. In comparison to an open-loop system a closed loop system is

(A) More stable (B) More accurate
(C) More complex (D) All of the above
88. Ans: (D)

Sol: Comparison between Open-loop and Closed-loop systems:
Open-loop Closed-loop
Less accurate More accurate
Generally build easily. Generally complicated and costly.
Stability can be ensured. May become unstable at times.
Presence of nonlinearities causes It usually performs accurately even in the
malfunctioning. presence of nonlinearities.
Any change in system component cannot Change in system component is
be taken care of automatically. automatically taken care of.
Input command is the sole factor The control action is provided by the
responsible for providing the control difference between the input command
action. and the corresponding output.
The control adjustment depends upon The control adjustment depends on
human judgement and estimate. output and feedback element.
Examples: Examples:
(i) Automatic washing machine. (i) Liquid level control system.
(ii) The electric switch. (ii) Traffic signal system.
(iii) An automatic toaster. (iii) Human being reaching for an object.
Note: All control systems operated by present timing mechanisms are open-loop
89. Match List I (Type of fluid) with List – II (Variation of shear stress) and select the correct answer.
List – I
P. Ideal fluid
Q. Newtonian fluid
R. Non-Newtonian fluid
S. Bingham plastic
List – II
1. Shear stress varies linearly with the rate of strain
2. Shear stress does not vary linearly with the rate of strain.
3. Fluid behaves like a solid until a minimum yield stress beyond which it exhibits a linear
relationship between shear stress and the rate of strain.
4. Shear stress is zero
Codes: P Q R S
(A) 3 1 2 4
(B) 4 2 1 3
(C) 3 2 1 4
(D) 4 1 2 3
89. Ans: (D)

Sol: D C1
B

C2
dv
dy
 For ideal fluid as viscosity is zero, shear stress is always zero. Hence (P-4),
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dv
 For Newtonian fluids   , i.e., Shear stress varies linearly with the rate of strain. (Q-1).
dy
 Non Newtonian fluid: Shear stress does not vary linearly with the rate of strain. Hence,
(R-2).
 Bingham plastic: Fluid behaves like a solid until a minimum yield stress beyond which it exhibits a
linear relationship between shear stress and the rate of strain. Hence (S-3).
90. The shape factor F1-1 for the conical cavity shown in the figure below is
2
h 1
d d2
(A) (B)
4h  d 2
2
4h 2  d 2
d d
(C) 1  (D)
4h 2  d 2 4h 2  d 2
90. Ans: (C)

d  Slant height
Sol: A1 
2
4h 2  d 2
2
d
Slant height,    h    =
2
2 2
d/2
d 4h 2  d 2
 A1  
2 2
 h

A2  d2
4
F2-2 = 0
By summation Rule
F2-1 + F2-2 = 1
 F2-1 = 1
By Reciprocity theorem
A1F1-2 = A2F2-1
 2
d d
A2 4
 F1 2   =
A1  d  4h 2  d 2 4h  d 2
2
4
Again by summation rule,
F1-1 + F1-2 = 1
F1-1 = 1 – F1-2
d
= 1
4h  d 2
2
91. The machining process in which the work piece is dissolved into an electrolyte solution is called
(A) Electro-chemical machining
(B) Ultrasonic machining
(C) Electro-discharge machining
(D) Laser machining
91. Ans: (A)

Sol: Electrochemical machining (ECM) is basically the reverse of electroplating. An electrolyte acts as
current carrier, and the high rate of electrolyte movement in the tool-work piece gap (typically 0.1 to
0.6 mm) washes metal away from the work piece (anode) before they have a chance to plate onto the
tool (cathode).
Ultrasonic machining: Mechanics of M.R.R is brittle fracture caused by impact of abrasive grains
due to tool vibrating at high frequency.
Electric-discharge machining: Mechanics of MRR is melting and evaporation aided by cavitation
(spark erosion).
Laser machining: The machining by a laser beam is achieved through the following phases. (i)
Interaction of laser beam with work material. (ii) Heat conduction and temperature rise. (iii) Melting,
vaporization and ablation
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92. In steam power cycle, the process of removing non-condensable gases is called
(A) scavenging process
(B) deaeration process
(C) exhaust process
(D) condensation process
92. Ans: (B)

Sol: Deaeration process is used to remove non-condensable gases like oxygen and carbondioxide.

A 20o stub tooth system is generally preferred in spur gears as it results in
1. Stronger teeth
2. Lesser number of teeth on the pinion
3. Lesser changes of surface fatigue
4. Reduction of interference
(A) 1, 2 and 4 (B) 3 and 4
(C) 1 and 3 (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
93. Ans: (A)

Sol:
 Stub tooth system requires a less number of teeth than involute tooth system.
 As minimum number of tooth decreases interference effect is minimized.
94. Match List -I (Matching process) with List-II (Associated medium) and select the correct answer
using the codes given below the lists.
List-I (Machining Process)
P. Ultrasonic machining
Q. EDM
R. ECM
S. EBM
List-II (Associated Medium)
1. Kerosene
2. Abrasive slurry
3. Vacuum
4. Salt solution
Codes: P Q R S
(A) 2 1 4 3
(B) 2 3 4 1
(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 4 3 2 1
94. Ans: (A)

Sol: Ultrasonic machining: Slurry (abrasives mixed with water, paraffin etc.)
EDM: Dielectric fluid (generally kerosene)
ECM: Conducting electrolyte (Salt solution)
EBM: Vacuum
95. A centrifugal pump needs 1000 W of power when operating at 1500 rpm. What is the power
requirement if the speed of the pump is increased to 3000 rpm?
(A) 2000 W (B) 4000 W
(C) 6500 W (D) 8000 W
95. Ans: (D)

Sol: P1 = 1000 W, N2 = 3000 rpm
N1 = 1500 rpmP2 = ?
P  N3
3
N 
3
 3000 
P2  P1  2   1000  
 N1   1500 
= 1000 (2)3
= 8000 W
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96. To drill holes of size 0.025 mm, which is the most appropriate process?
(A) Plasma drilling
(B) CNC drilling
(C) LASER Drilling
(D) Electro Discharge drilling
96. Ans: (C)

Sol: Laser-beam machining is used widely for drilling, trepanning, and cutting metals, non-metallic
materials, ceramics, and composite materials. The abrasive nature of composite materials and the
cleanliness of the operation have made laser-beam machining an attractive alternative to traditional
machining methods. Holes as small as 0.005 mm with depth-to-diameter ratios of 50:1 have been
produced in various materials, although a more practical minimum is 0.025 mm. Steel plates as thick
as 32 mm can be cut with laser beams.
97. It is not a cause for discouragement of the use of Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants in domestic
refrigerators and air-conditioners for
(A) their ozone depletion potential
(B) their global warming potential
(C) their tendency to migrate to the upper atmosphere by molecular diffusion.
(D) their toxicity and non-availability
97. Ans: (D)

Sol: Chlorofluorocarbon refrigerants are Non-toxic hence a leakage does not effect human beings.
98. Figure out the odd statement about ceramics in the following
(A) Good insulators of heat and electricity
(B) Usually less desire than metals
(C) Ductile in nature
(D) Contains both metallic and non-metallic elements
98. Ans: (C)
Sol: Ceramics are compounds between metallic and nonmetallic elements; they are most frequently
oxides, nitrides, and carbides. For example, some of the common ceramic materials include
aluminum oxide (or alumina, Al2O3), silicon dioxide (or silica, SiO2), silicon carbide (SiC), silicon
nitride (Si3N4), and, in addition, what some refer to as the traditional ceramics—those composed of
clay minerals (i.e., porcelain), as well as cement, and glass. With regard to mechanical behavior,
ceramic materials are relatively stiff and strong. In addition, ceramics are typically very hard. On the
other hand, they are extremely brittle (lack ductility), and are highly susceptible to fracture. These
materials are typically insulative to the passage of heat and electricity (i.e., have low electrical
conductivities), and are more resistant to high temperatures and harsh environments than metals and
polymers. With regard to optical characteristics, ceramics may be transparent, translucent, or opaque,
and some of the oxide ceramics (e.g., Fe3O4) exhibit magnetic behavior.
99. Two balls are thrown simultaneously in air. The acceleration of the centre of mass of the two balls
while in air
(A) depends on the direction of the motion of the balls
(B) depends on the masses of the two balls
(C) depends on the speeds of the two balls
(D) is equal to g (acceleration due to gravity)
99. Ans: (D)

m1a1  m 2a 2
Sol: acm =
m1  m 2
a1 = a2 = g
 acm = g
100. Pick the composite from the list

(A) Wood (B) Steel
(C) Nylon (D) Mica
100. Ans: (A)
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Sol: Examples of composite material includes wood, where the lignin matrix is reinforced with cellulose
fibers and bones in which the bone-salt plates made of calcium and phosphate ions reinforce soft
collagen.
101. The given figure shows the stress condition of an element. The principal stresses are

 


(A)  3 (B)
2
3
(C)   (D)   
2
101. Ans: (C)
Sol:
1=+  1=
A member is subjected to pure shear stress then 1 = 2 =  .

Where 1, 2 = Principal stress
 = maximum shear stress

1. Kelvin-Planck statement states that “It is impossible for a heat engine to produce net work in a
complete cycle if it exchanges heat only with bodies at a single fixed temperature”.
2. The heat engine will produce net work in a complete cycle by exchanging heat with only one
reservoir.
3. Perpetual Motion Machine of Second Kind (PMM2) is impossible.
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
102. Ans: (C)
Sol:
 Kelvin-Planck statement states that “It is impossible for a heat engine to produce net work in a
complete cycle if it exchanges heat only with bodies at a single fixed temperature”.
 Perpetual Motion Machine of Second Kind (PMM2) is impossible.
103. Repeatable entity of a crystal structure is known as

(A) Crystal (B) Lattice
(C) Unit cell (D) Miller indices
103. Ans: (C)

Sol: The atomic order in crystalline solids indicates that small group of atoms form a repetitive pattern.
Thus, in describing crystal structures, it is often convenient to subdivide the structure into small
repeat entities called unit cells.
104. In a multi-plate clutch with no number of outer discs and ni number of inner discs, the number of pairs
of active surfaces is
(A) no + ni (B) no + ni + 1
(C) no + ni  1 (D) no + ni  2
104. Ans: (C)

Sol: Number of active surfaces, no + ni  1
105. Match list I and list II and such that the formula / principle is correct corresponding to the quantity in
list-I.
List – I (Physical quantity / process)
P. Momentum
Q. Impulse
R. Elastic collision
S. Inelastic collision
List – II (Formula / principle)
1. m(v2 – v1)
2. only momentum is conserved
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3. momentum and kinetic energy both are conserved

4. mv
Codes: P Q R S
(A) 4 1 3 2
(B) 1 3 4 2
(C) 2 3 4 1
(D) 4 1 2 3
105. Ans: (A)

Sol: P. Momentum  mv
Q. Impulse  m(v2 – v1)
R. Elastic collision  momentum and kinetic energy both are conserved
S. Inelastic collision  only momentum is conserved
106. The atomic diameter of an BCC crystal (if a is lattice parameter) is

(A) a (B) a/2
(C) a/(4/√3) (D) a/(4/√2)
106. Ans: (C)

Sol: Another common metallic crystal structure also has a cubic unit cell with atoms located at all eight
corners and a single atom at the cube center. This is called a body-centered cubic (BCC) crystal
structure. Center and corner atoms touch one another along cube diagonals, and unit cell length a and
atomic radius R are related through
R = a/(4/√3)
107. For a counter flow HE, the temperature distribution lines are straight lines, mass flow rate of the cold
fluid is twice that of the hot fluid then the specific heat at constant pressure of the hot fluid will be
how many times of the specific heat at constant pressure of the cold fluid.
(A) 0.5 (B) 4
(C) 2 (D) 0.25
107. Ans: (C)
Sol: If temperature distribution lines are straight lines

mhCph = mcCpc
mh.Cph = 2.mcCpc
Cph = 2Cpc
108. A family of directions is represented by

(A) (hkl) (B) <uvw>
(C) {hkl} (D) [uvw]
108. Ans: (B)

Sol: A direction is represented by [uvw]. A family of directions is represented by <uvw>. A plane is
represented by (hkl). A family of planes is represented by {hkl}.
109. A closed system undergoes a change in state from a pressure of 1 bar, 27°C to 1 bar, 327°C. The
Heat transfer considering specific heat at constant pressure as 1 kJ/kgK is
(A) 600 kJ/kg (B) 300 kJ/kg
(C) 450 kJ/kg (D) 150 kJ/kg
109. Ans: (B)

Sol: In the question pressure at state 1 and state 2 is same, so the process is constant pressure process.
During constant pressure process
Heat transfer,
Q1-2 = mCp(T2 – T1)
= 1 × 1 (327 – 27)
= 300 kJ/kg
110. A stone weighs 400 N in air and when immersed in water it weighs 225 N. If the specific weight of
water is 9810 N/m3, the relative density of the stone will be nearly
(A) 5.9 (B) 4.7
(C) 3.5 (D) 2.3
110. Ans: (D)
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Wstone air g 

Sol:  
Wstone water    w g    w
where  is the volume of stone having density .
400  /  w S
 

225 1 S 1
w
where S is the specific gravity of stone.

16 S

9 S 1
16S – 16 = 9S
7S = 16
16
S  2.29  2.3
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111. For coordination number of four, anion sits at the center of …….. where corners are occupied by
cations
(A) Cube (B) Tetrahedron
(C) Triangle (D) Octahedron
111. Ans: (B)
Sol: The coordination number is 4 for between 0.225 and 0.414; the cation is located at the center of a
tetrahedron, with anions at each of the four corners.
112. Consider the following statements regarding Otto cycle
(i). It is not a reversible cycle.
(ii). Its efficiency can be improved by using a working fluid of higher value of ratio of specific
heats.
(iii). The practical way of increasing its efficiency is to increase the compression ratio.
(iv). Carbureted gasoline engines working on Otto cycle can work with compression ratios more
than 12.
Of these statements
(A) (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct
(B) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
(C) (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct
(D) (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct
112. Ans: (B)
Sol:
 Air standard Otto cycle is reversible but, Air fuel cycle and actual cycles are not reversible.
1
 Otto  1 
rc 1
 = f (rc, )
cp

cv
Efficiency can be improved with increase in  value.

 With increase in compression ratio, Otto cycle efficiency increases.
 Gasoline engine compression ratio is between 6 to 12. Above 12 the changes of knocking increases.
113. Schottky-defect in ceramic material is

(A) Interstitial impurity
(B) Vacancy- interstitial pair of cations
(C) Pair of nearby cation and anion vacancies
(D) Substitutional impurity
113. Ans: (C)

Sol: A pair of one cation and one anion can be missing from an ionic crystal, without violating the
condition of charge neutrality when the valency of ions is equal. The pair of vacant sites, thus
formed, is called Schottky defect.
114. Which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

(A) Slack time in PERT analysis is always zero for critical activities
(B) One time estimate is required for any activity in developing CPM network
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) None of the above
114. Ans: (C)

Sol: Slack is associated with events and it is zero for critical events.
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115. Following is not the 2-dimensional imperfection

(A) Twin boundary (B) Dislocation
(C) Surface (D) Grain boundary
115. Ans: (B)

Sol: Dislocations are one-dimensional crystalline defects of which there are two pure types: edge and
screw. An edge may be thought of in terms of the lattice distortion along the end of an extra half-
plane of atoms; a screw, as a helical planar ramp. For mixed dislocations, components of both pure
edge and screw are found.
116. What is the pressure inside a soap bubble, over the atmospheric pressure if its diameter is 2 cm and
the surface tension is 0.1N/m?
(A) 0.4 N/m2 (B) 4.0 N/m2
(C) 40.0 N/m2 (D) 400.0 N/m2
116. Ans: (C)

Sol: For soap bubble,
8 8  0.1
P    40 N / m2
d 0.02
Note: Compared to water droplet, soap bubble will have two surfaces (inside and outside).
117. Value of Poisson’s ratio for ionic solids in the range of

(A) 0.1 (B) 0.2
(C) 0.3 (D) 0.4
117. Ans: (B)

Sol: If one dimension of the material changed, other dimensions of the material need to be changed to
keep the volume constant. This lateral/transverse strain is related to the applied longitudinal strain by
empirical means, and the ratio of transverse strain to longitudinal strain is known as Poisson’s ratio
(ν). Transverse strain can be expected to be opposite in nature to longitudinal strain, and both
longitudinal and transverse strains are linear strains. For most metals the values of ν are close to 0.33,
for polymers it is between 0.4 – 0.5, and for ionic solids it is around 0.2.
118. In a gas turbine cycle, the turbine output is 600 kJ/kg, the compressor work is 400 kJ/kg and the heat
supplied is 1000kJ/kg. The thermal efficiency of this cycle is:
(A) 80% (B) 60%
(C) 40% (D) 20%
118. Ans: (D)

WT  WC 600  400
Sol: Th =   0.2 (or) 20 %
QS 1000
119. Toughness of a material is equal to area under ______ part of the stress-strain curve.
(A) Elastic (B) Plastic
(C) Both (D) None
119. Ans: (C)

Sol: Toughness of the materials is defined as its ability to absorb energy in the plastic range. In other
terms, it can be said to equal to work per unit volume which can be done on the material without
causing it to rupture.
120. The ratio between the stress produced in a bar by a sudden application of load (impact loading) as
compared to the stress produced by the gradual application of same load is
(A) 1 (B) 2.0
(C) 3.0 (D) 4.0
120. Ans: (B)

P
Sol: For gradual load  
A
2P
For sudden impact (or) shock load max =
A
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121. Time dependent recoverable deformation under load is called ____________ deformation.
(A) Elastic (B) Inelastic
(C) Elastic after-effect (D) Visco-elastic
121. Ans: (B)

Sol: In most engineering materials, there exist a time-dependent elastic strain component. That is, elastic
deformation will continue after the stress application, and upon load release some finite time is
required for complete recovery. This time-dependent elastic behavior is known as anelasticity, and it
is due to time-dependent microscopic and atomistic processes that are attendant to the deformation.
122. During the adiabatic cooling of moist air

(A) DBT remains constant.
(B) Specific humidity remains constant.
(C) Relative humidity remains constant.
(D) WBT remains constant.
122. Ans: (D)

Sol:
2
1
Adiabatic cooling hence constant enthalpy process.

WBT lines are parallel to constant enthalpy lines.
123. Case hardening is done by following except

(A) Electroplating
(B) Cyaniding
(C) Flame hardening
(D) Induction hardening
123. Ans: (A)

Sol: Case hardening is an important process for improving the wear and fatigue resistance of parts.
Several methods are available, among them carburizing, nitriding, induction hardening, and laser-
beam hardening.
124. Match List-I with List –II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List –I (Type and Position of load on cantilever)
P. Carrying linearly varying load from zero at its free end and maximum at the fixed end
Q. Subjected to uniformly distributed load
R. Carrying concentrated load at its free end
S. Whose free end is subjected to bending moment
List –II (Shape of moment diagram for cantilever)
1. Parabola
2. Rectangle
3. Cubic parabola
4. Triangle
Codes: P Q R S
(A) 3 2 1 4
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 3 1 4 2
(D) 2 4 1 3
124. Ans: (C)

Sol:
(A) (B)
W
Cubic parabola Parabola (1)
(C) (D)
Rectangle (2)
Triangle (4)
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125. The stream function  = x3 – y3 is observed for a two dimensional flow field. What is the magnitude
of the velocity at point (1, –1) ?
(A) 4.24 (B) 2.83
(C) 0 (D) – 2.83
125. Ans: (A)

Sol:   x 3  y3

u  3y 2
y

v  3x 2
x
At point (1, –1), u = 3, v = 3
V 32  32  4.24 Units
126. The chemical name of Bakelite is

(A) Polyhedral
(B) Phenol formaldehyde
(C) Phenol acetaldehyde
(D) Urea formaldehyde
126. Ans: (B)

Sol: Phenol (C6H5OH) is an acidic compound that can be reacted with aldehydes (dehydrogenated
alcohols), formaldehyde (CH2O) being the most reactive. Phenolformaldehyde is the most important
of the phenolic polymers; it was first commercialized around 1900 under the trade name Bakelite. It
is almost always combined with fillers such as wood flour, cellulose fibers, and minerals when used
as a moulding material. It is brittle, possesses good thermal, chemical, and dimensional stability.
127. In a journal bearings, the radius of the friction circle increases with the increase in
(A) load
(B) radius of the journal
(C) speed of the journal
(D) viscosity of the lubricant
127. Ans: (B)

Sol: In a journal bearings, the radius of the friction circle increases with the increase in radius of the
journal.
Friction circle radius =  r
Where, r = radius of journal
 = co-efficient of friction
128. Which of the following is NOT a capacity option of aggregate planning ?

(A) subcontracting
(B) varying production rates through overtime or idle time
(C) changing inventory levels
(D) inspection and quality control
128. Ans: (D)

Sol: Strategies for adjusting capacity :
 Overtime and under time (increasing or decreasing working hours)
 Subcontracting (let outside companies complete the work)
 Part time workers (hiring part time workers to complete the work)
 Backordering (providing the service or product at a later time period)
 Level production (producing at a constant rate and using inventory to absorb fluctuation in
demand)
 Chase demand (hiring and firing workers to match demand)
129. Effect of hardness of work material on its machinability

(A) No effect
(B) Increases machinability
(C) Decreases machinability
(D)Very little effect on machinability
129. Ans: (C)
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Sol: Machinability is the characteristic of the work material expressing its ease of machining. However
convenient it looks, it is a characteristic which is difficult to quantify. Unfortunately like other
characteristics of the material it is not a simple property. For example, hard work materials are
difficult to machine. However, hardness alone would not be able to specify the machinability, since it
also depends on the other characteristics such as tool materials used, process parameters, etc.
130. When new, a heat exchanger transfer 10% more heat than it does after being in service for six
months. Assuming that it operates between the same temperature differentials and that there is
insufficient scale built-up to change the effective surface area. The fouling factor of heat exchanger if
the overall heat transfer coefficient is 200W/m2K is
(A) 0.5 K/W (B) 0.05 K/W
(C) 0.005 K/W (D) 0.0005 K/W
130. Ans: (D)

Sol: Qnew = 1.1 Qold
(U A T)new = 1.1 (U A T)old
Unew = 1.1 Uold
1 1
Fouling factor = 
U old U new
1 1 1.1 1 0.1 0.1

=       0.0005
U new U new U new U new U new 200
1.1
131. Nitriding process is used to increase surface hardness for

(A) Low carbon steels
(B) Alloy steels
(C) Medium carbon steels
(D) High carbon steels
131. Ans: (B)

Sol: Alloying elements in steels such as aluminium, chromium, vanadium and molybdenum would form
very hard nitrides when they come in contact with nitrogen. This is of use in the process of nitriding
where alloy steels are case hardened without any quenching process. The nitriding temperatures are
in the range of 500 to 575°C. The steels which are already quenched and tempered are put in a sealed
container with ammonia gas and then heated to the nitriding temperature. The process is maintained
for a period of 8 to 40 hours (as high as 125 hours in some cases) for getting the necessary case
depths. The nitro gen forms complex nitrides with the alloying elements, whose depth depends on the
nitriding time.
132. A person sitting firmly over a rotating stool has his arms stretched. If he folds his arms, his angular
momentum about the axis of rotation will
(A) increase (B) decrease
(C) remain unchanged (D) be doubled
132. Ans: (C)

Sol: Since, there is no external torque about axis of rotation so angular momentum remains unchanged
133. Match List- I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List – I
P. Crank shaft
Q. Wire shaft
R. Axle
S Plain shaft
List – II
1. Supports the revolving parts and transmits torque
2. Transmits motion between shafts where it is not possible to effect a rigid coupling between them.
3. Converts linear motion into rotary motion.
4. Supports only the revolving parts
Codes: P Q R S
(A) 3 2 1 4
(B) 4 2 3 1
(C) 3 2 4 1
(D) 1 4 2 3
133. Ans: (C)
63 TSPSC AEE
Sol:
 The crankshaft is an engine component that converts the linear (reciprocating) motion of the piston
into rotary motion.
 A wire shaft is also known as flexible shaft which is used for transmitting rotary motion between two
objects which are not fixed relative to one another. It consists of a wire rope or coil which is flexible
but has some torsional stiffness.
 Axles are not rotating member but it supports the transverse loads like bearing reactions which causes
bending moment and does not transmit any useful torque.
134. A piston and cylinder arrangement contains a fluid system which passes through a complete cycle of
four processes. During a cycle, the sum of all heat transfer is –120 kJ. The system completes 100
cycles per min. The total change in internal energy during the cycle is
(A) –12000 kJ/min (B) +12000 kJ/min
(C) 0 (D) –6000 kJ/min
134. Ans: (C)

Sol: When a system undergoes a cycle, sum of heat transfer during all processes will be equal to sum of
work transfer during those processes.
 Q = W
This indicates that during a cycle, the total change in internal energy during all processes will be
equal to zero.
135. The cutting tool material should have the following properties except
1. High hot hardness
2. Low thermal conductivity
3. Low coefficient of friction
4. High hardness
5. High coefficient of linear thermal expansion
(A) 1, 2 & 3 (B) 1, 3 & 4
(C) 1, 3 & 5 (D) 2 & 5
135. Ans: (D)
Sol: For easy dissipation of heat thermal conductivity should be high and to minimize change in
dimensions coefficient of thermal expansion () should be low.
136. Z max = x1 + 2x2

Subject to
– x1 + x2  4 ,
x1 + x2  6 ,
x1 , x2  0
The solution to the problem is
(A) infeasible
(B) degenerate
(C) unbounded solution space but bounded optimal solution
(D) unbounded solution space and unbounded optimal solution
136. Ans: (D)

Sol: Zmax = x1 + 2x2
Subjected to X2
–x1 + x2  4 6
4
x1 + x2  6
2
x1 , x2  0
x1 x 2 –6 –4 –2 2 4 6 X1
 1 2
4 4 4
x1 x 2 6
 1
6 6
Unbounded solution space and unbounded optimal solution to problem exist.
65 TSPSC AEE
137. A T-section is used as a simply supported beam with uniform loading. The maximum bending
stresses for a given load will occur at the
y1
N A
y2
(A) top of the section

(B) C.G of the section
(C) mid-point of the depth of section
(D) bottom of the section
137. Ans: (D)

Sol:
ymax
fmax
Maximum bending stress occurs at a fibre which is far away from neutral axis.
Here, the bottom fibre is far away from neutral axis.
 Maximum bending stress occurs at bottom fibre.
138. The slip gages required for building a dimension of 46.635mm is

(A) 43 + 1.6 + 1.03 + 1.005
(B) 40 + 4.5 + 1.13 + 1.005
(C) 40 + 3.5 + 1.1 + 1.03 +1.005
(D) 40 + 4.0+ 1.63 + 1.005
138. Ans: (B)

Sol: The slip gages required for building a dimension of 46.635mm is 40 + 4.5 + 1.13 + 1.005.
139. A cylindrical gate is holding water on one side as shown in the given figure.
Water
Surface
2m
The resultant vertical component of force of water per meter width of gate will be (ESE – 97)
(A) Zero (B) 7700.8 N/m
(C) 15401.1 N/m (D) 30803.4 N/m
139. Ans: (C)

Sol: Cylinder Unit
length (or) width
Water
2m
Fv = weight of fluid supported by the curved surface.

Fv = Wfluid = mg =  ..g = .A.l.g

Fv  . d 2 ..g
8
 2
1000  2 1 9.81
 4
2
 30819 
  Newton per meter width
 2 
= 15409.5 N/m
140. During welding of 5mm thick steel plates using resistance spot welding operation, the minimum spot
spacing required for avoiding shunting problem is
(A) 25 mm (B) 50 mm
(C) 130 mm (D) 240 mm
140. Ans: (D)

Sol: For avoiding shunting, minimum spot spacing = 48 t = 48  5 = 240 mm
67 TSPSC AEE

If a solid circular shaft and a hollow circular shaft have the same torsional strength, then
1. the weight of the hollow shaft will be less than that of solid shaft.
2. the external diameter of the hollow shaft will be greater than that of the solid shaft.
3. the stiffness of the hollow shaft will be equal to that of the solid shaft.
Which of the above statements is/are CORRECT ?
(A) 2 and 3 only (B) 3 only
(C) 1 and 2 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
141. Ans: (D)

Sol: Statement-1 is True: weight of hollow shaft will be lesser compared to a solid shaft.
Statement-2 is True: To have same strength or polar section modulus external diameter of hollow
shaft will be higher compared to soild shaft.
Statement-3 is True: as strength is same, the stiffness is also same for both hollow & solid shafts,
because same polar moment of inertia.
142. The stresses induced in which of the following zones will be between yield stress and ultimate stress
to produce component in deep drawing operation
(A) Bottom of the punch and deformation zone
(B) Flange portion and deformation zone
(C) Deformation zone
(D) Flange portion and bottom of the punch zone
142. Ans: (A)

Sol: Bottom of the punch and deformation zone is the stresses induced in zones will be between yield
stress and ultimate stress to produce component in deep drawing operation.
143. A gas turbine plant working on Joule cycle produces 4000 kW of power. If its work ratio is 40%,
what is the power consumed by the compressor?
(A) 2000 kW (B) 4000 kW
(C) 6000 kW (D) 8000 kW
143. Ans: (C)

WT  Wc
Sol:  0.4
WT
4000
 0.4
WT
4000
WT =
0.4
WT = 10000 kW
WC = 6000 kW
144. A metallic strip of thickness 24mm is reduced to a final thickness of 20mm in single pass rolling with
a pair of cylindrical rollers each of diameter 800mm. the length of deformation zone is
(A) 4.242mm (B) 40 mm
(C) 83.06mm (D) 1800 mm
144. Ans: (B)

Sol: H0 = 26 , Hl = 20
  Rt  400  4 = 40 mm
145. A particle moves in a circle of radius 1 cm at a speed given by V = 4t where V is in cm/s and t is in
seconds. The radial and tangential accelerations at t = 1 sec (in cm/s2) are respectively
(A) 4, 16 (B) 16, 4
(C) 2, 4 (D) 4, 2
145. Ans: (B)

V2
Sol: Radial acceleration = 2 r =
r

4t 2 = 16 cm/s2
1
dV
Tangential acceleration = r  =  4 cm / s 2
dt
69 TSPSC AEE
146. What will the spindle speed be if you were required to mill a material having a cutting speed of 60
m/min with a cutter of 100 mm in diameter?
(A) 120 rpm (B) 910 rpm
(C) 190 rpm (D) 290 rpm
146. Ans: (C)

DN
Sol: V
1000
 1000  N
60 
1000
1000  60 600
  N   190 rpm
 100 
147. On a psychrometric chart what does a vertical downward line represent?

(A) Adiabatic saturation (B) Sensible cooling
(C) Dehumidification (D) Humidification
147. Ans: (C)
Sol:
1

2
DBT
148. The pattern material used for producing wave guides of radar system using casting process will be
(A) Plaster of paris
(B) Frozen Mercury
(C) Wax
(D) Polystyrene
148. Ans: (C)

Sol: Due to complex shape of the casting and possibility of reusability of the pattern the wax pattern with
investment casting will be used for producing wave guides for radar system
149. In the purchase model of inventory, if the standard deviation of annual demand of a product is 50
units for a service level of 99.87 percent, the safety stock is
(A) 150 (B) 200
(C) 300 (D) 400
149. Ans: (A)

Sol: Safety stock = (Safety factor)  standard deviation of demand
= 350 = 150
[For 99.87 percent service level, the (safety factor) = 3]
150. Match List –I (End conditions of columns) with List –II (Effective Length,) and select the correct
answer using the codes given below the lists:
List – I List –II
P. Both ends fixed 1. le = 2 l

Q. Both ends hinged 2. le =
2

R. One end fixed, other free 3.  e 
2
S. One end fixed, other hinged 4. le= l
(Where l is the length and le is the effective length of the column)
Codes: P Q R S
(A) 2 4 1 3
(B) 3 1 2 4
(C) 2 4 3 1
(D) 3 1 4 2
150. Ans: (A)
Sol:

 Both ends fixed  le =
2
 Both ends hinged  le = l
 One end fixed, other free  le = 2 l

 One end fixed, other hinged   e 
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ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE ENGINEERS

03. Which of the following statement(s) is true with respect to convection?

03. Ans: (C)

04. Ans: (D)

05. Ans: (A)

06. Consider the following statements related to variable flow processes.

06. Ans: (B)

07. Ans: (B)

08. Ans: (A)

09. Decrease in temperature, in general, results in

09. Ans: (C)

10. Ans: (D)

11. Ans: (C)

Sol: Rankine efficiency,

12. Ans: (A)

Sol: COP actual   COP max  NRE

14. Shrinkage allowance is made by

14. Ans: (A)

(A) I2max  2min  .I.av max  min 

15. Ans: (D)

16. Slush casting process is used to produce

16. Ans: (A)

17. Ans: (D)

18. Ans: (B)

19. Ans: (C)

20. Pickling treatment is cleaning the casting with

20. Ans: (B)

21. A spring controlled governor is found unstable. It can be made stable by

21. Ans: (B)

22. Ans: (D)

23. Following gases arc used in tungsten inert gas welding

23. Ans: (C)

24. Effect of friction at the sleeve of a centrifugal governor is to make it

24. Ans: (C)

In all, three curves of controlling force are obtained as follows.

25. In arc welding, penetration is minimum for

25. Ans: (B)

26. Ans: (A)

27. Ans: (C)

28. Consider the following statements regarding conduction:

Which among the following statement are FALSE ?

28. Ans: (C)

29. Which one of the following is a solid state joining process?

29. Ans: (C)

30. Ans: (D)

31. The turbulent boundary layer thickness varies as

31. Ans: (A)

32. Consider the following statements regarding 2 stroke engines:

32. Ans: (C)

(C) 150 kJ (D) 300 kJ

33. Ans: (B)

 Heat supplied, Q1 = 200 kJ

34. Machinability depends on

34. Ans: (A)

35. Ans: (C)

36. Ans: (A)

37. Ans: (C)

38. Ans: (C)

The mobility of the mechanism is

39. Ans: (A)

(A) total inventory cost (B) item value

40. Ans: (C)