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DETAILED SYLLABUS FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT ENGINEER (CIVIL) -KSHB

(CAT.NO: 097/2025,180/2025 ) (Total Marks – 100)

Mechanics of Solids and Structural Analysis (10 Marks)

Concept of stress and strain, Bending moment and shear force, Stresses in

beams, Deflectionof beams, Theory of columns, Truss analysis, Displacement

response of statically determinate structural systems using energy methods,

Principle of virtual work, Statically indeterminatestructures, Strain Energy

methods, Moving loads and influence lines, Arches. Slope Deflection Method,

Moment Distribution Method, Clapeyrons Theorem (Three Moment

Equation), Kani’s method of analysis.

Fluid Mechanics and Water Resources Engineering (10 Marks)

Fluid Statics- Fluid pressure, Buoyancy and floatation, Fluid Kinematics,

Dynamics of fluid flow, Flow through orifice and notches, Flow through pipes,

Boundary layer, Drag and Lift on immersed bodies. Hydraulic machines- flow

through vanes (moving and stationary) Impulse and reaction Turbines,

Centrifugal Pumps, Open channel flow, Uniform flow,Hydraulic Jump, Gradually

varied flow, Dimensional analysis and model testing.Hydrologic cycle,

Precipitation, Infiltration and Evaporation-measurement and data analysis.

Runoff-components and computation, Hydrograph, Unit Hydrograph and SHydrograph. Irrigation types and methods-Soil water plant relationships,

Frequency of irrigation, Computation of crop water requirement. Stream flow

measurement -Stage-discharge curve.Meandering of rivers, river training

works. Surface water systems: diversion and storage systems, reservoir -

estimation of storage capacity and yield of reservoirs - reservoir

sedimentation -useful life of reservoir. Groundwater - Aquifer types and

properties – Steady radial flow into a well. Estimation of yield of an open well.

Surveying and Levelling, Quantity Surveying and Valuation (10 Marks)

Basics of Surveying, Levelling and Contouring, Area and Volume Computation,

Theodolite Survey, Mass Diagram, Triangulation, Theory of Errors, Electronic

Distance Measurement, Total Station Survey, Global Positioning Systems,

Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System Analysis of rates - Data

book and schedule of rates, Analysis of rates for various items of

work, Detailed specification. Types of Estimate. Detailed estimate including

quantities, abstract and preparation of various items of works, Preparation of

bar bending schedules for various RCC works. Valuation- Methods of valuation,

Depreciation, Fixation of rent.

Building materials, Construction Technology, Construction Management (20 Marks)

Construction Materials – Timber, Mortar, Iron and Steel, Structural steel,

Modern materials. Concrete–Admixtures, Making of concrete, Properties of

concrete, Mix proportioning. Building construction- Foundations, Cost-effective

construction, Masonry, Lintels and arches. Floors and flooring, Roofs and roof

coverings, Doors, windows and ventilators, Finishing works. Tall Buildings –

Steel and Concrete frame, Prefabricated construction, Slip form construction.

Vertical transportation – Stairs, Elevators, Escalators and Ramps. Building

failures and Retrofitting, failures in RCC and Steel structures. Construction

Planning and Scheduling, Construction disputes and settlement, Ethics in

Construction, Construction safety, Principles of materials management, Quality

management practices, Construction procedures.

Environmental Engineering (10 Marks)

Water sources and demand, Quantity estimation, Population forecasting,

Quality of water. Water treatment- Physical methods, Chemical methods.

Design of sedimentation tank, flocculator, clariflocculator, filters, Membrane

treatment techniques. Disinfection methods. Distribution of water, Pumps,

Hardy Cross method of analysis Waste water- Sources, Characteristics, Oxygen

demand. Design of sewers, Circular sewers, Partial flow and full flow conditions.

Sewer appurtenances, Disposal of wastewater, Streeter Phelps equation,

Oxygen sag curve, Treatment methods, Aerobic and anaerobic methods,

Design of various treatment units-Screening, Grit chamber, Sedimentation

tank, Activated Sludge process, Trickling filter, Rotating biological contactor,

Septic tanks, Imhoff tanks, Oxidation ditches, Oxidation ponds, Upflow

anaerobic sludge blanket reactors, Sludge digestion, Sludge drying bed. Air

pollution-sources, effects on human, Control of air pollutants, Air quality

legislations.

Design of Structures (20 Marks)

Limit state method of design, Analysis of reinforced rectangular beams, Shear

strength of RC beam, Design of shear reinforcement, Bond and development

length, Curtailment of reinforcement, Design for torsion, Design of one way

slab, Cantilever slab, Continuous slab (detailing only), Two way slabs, Limit

state of serviceability, Deflection, Cracking, Stair cases -design & detailing.

Columns-effective length-design of axially loaded short columns

with rectangular ties and helical reinforcement. Columns subjected to

compression, Uniaxial bending and biaxial bending, Design of slender

columns, Design of wall/strip footing- design of footings, Design of cantilever

retaining wall without surcharge, design principles of counter fort retaining

wall, Circular slabs simply supported, fixed and partially fixed subjected to udl,

Design of water tanks, Design philosophy and requirements, joints, IS code

recommendations, Pre-stressed concrete,Concept of prestressing, materials

and methods of prestressing, Prestressing systems, losses of prestress,

Analysis of prestressed beams (rectangular and I-sections) at stages of transfer

and service Steel and steel structures – Bolted and welded connections, Tension

members, Compression members, Beams, Roof trusses, Purlins. Timber

structures- columns, composite beams(concepts only)

Geotechnical Engineering (10 Marks)

Major soil deposits of India, Classification and three phase system of soil,

Permeability of soils, Principle of effective stress, Shear characteristics of soil,

Consolidation (Terzaghi’s theory of one-dimensional consolidation only) and

Compaction. Stability of finite slopes-Swedish Circle Method and Friction circle

method, Stresses in subsoil due to loaded areas of various shapes,

Boussinesq’s formula, Newmark’s chart Lateral earth pressure-Rankine’s and

Coulomb’ theories Bearing capacity of soil, Estimation of magnitude of

settlement, Site investigation, Standard Penetration Test and Plate load test,

Design of shallow, deep and machine foundations,Ground improvement

techniques.

Transportation Engineering and Urban Planning (10 Marks)

Classification and alignment of highways, Geometric design of highways,

Properties and testing of pavement materials, CBR method of flexible

pavement design, Construction and maintenance of pavements, Design of

runways, taxiways and aprons. Traffic characteristics- Traffic studies and

analysis, Traffic control devices. Airport characteristics- Aircraft component

parts. Site selection, Terminal area planning- Airport marking and lighting.

Traffic regulation rules, Highway capacity, Traffic safety, Influencing factors and

preventive measures for traffic accidents, Basic diagrams of traffic flow theory.

Railways- geometric design of tracks, railway operation control, Maintenance.

Alignment, Ventilation and drainage of tunnels, Types of harbours and docks.

Goals and objectives of planning; Components of planning, Regional planning,

Theories of urbanization, Study of Urban Forms, Zoning, Development of new

towns, Town Development Plan, Town planning acts.

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AE Agro Industries Syllabus Download| 595/2024 Syllabus Kerala PSC

DETAILED SYLLABUS FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT ENGINEER- THE KERALA

AGRO INDUSTRIES CORPORATION LIMITED (CATEGORY NO.595/2024)

TOTAL – 100 MARKS

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Management and Industrial Engineering 10Marks

Principles of Management: Meaning of management–Taylor’s scientific management, Functions of

management–Different types of ownership–organizational structure. Principles of a good Wage

Payment System, minimum wages, Incentives. Quality Planning and its developments –

Definitions, dimensions, and TQM concepts

Project Management Techniques: Commonly used terms in CPM and PERT, critical path, slack, or

float, Comparison between CPM and PERT

Quantitative techniques in Management: Linear programming –formulation of LPP–transportation

problem– Least cost method, North-West corner rule, Vogel’s approximation method

Inventory management – definition and classification – EOQ and ABC analysis. Sales – sales

forecasting.

Meaning of the terms production and productivity – types of production – Job production batch

production, mass production, continuous production – Scheduling – Dispatching – Plant location

and layout, Factors to be considered in locating industrial plants – Types of layouts

Method Study: Work study – Method study – Process chart symbols – operation process chart, flow

process chart, man-machine chart, and SIMO chart, Principles of motion economy, Objectives of

work measurement – Procedure of stop watch time study.

Concept of quality and quality control, Control Charts introduction, types of control charts – X-bar,

R, P, 100P and C.

Fundamental Statistical Concepts: frequency, frequency distribution and frequency plot–Normal

distribution curve – Explanation of the terms mean, mode, median and standard deviation

Project Analysis: Need and scope for project analysis–Explanation of the constituents elements of

project analysis

Metallurgy and Machine Tools 10Marks

Metals and alloys: Structure of materials – Crystal structure –BCC, FCC and HCP – Ferrous and

non-ferrous– Cast iron, Manufacturing of Pig iron – Blast Furnace – Manufacturing of Cast iron –

Cupola Furnace – Types of steel – Manufacturing of steel, Steel alloys – Non ferrous metals and

alloys–Aluminium, Copper and its alloys–Crucible furnace.

Heat Treatment Processes: iron carbon equilibrium diagram – TTT diagram – Micro constituents of

steel – Heat treatment process

Properties, testing and inspection of materials: Mechanical properties such as strength, hardness,

toughness, brittleness, creep, fatigue, stiffness, ductility, malleability, elasticity and plasticity–

Thermal properties such as specific heat, thermal conductivity, thermal resistance, and thermal

diffusivity–Destructive tests and Non-destructive tests.

Classification of measuring instruments – precision and non precision instruments – Direct reading

and indirect measuring instruments, classifications of gauges, comparators.

Principle of arc welding, selection of welding electrodes, Electrode coatings – Functions of

electrode coating, Gas welding, submerged arc welding, tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, metal

inert gas (MIG) welding, Atomic hydrogen welding and thermit welding – Defects in welding –

causes and remedies of the defects such as porosity, poor penetration, warping, under cut, distortion

crack, poor appearances, soldering, brazing.

Metal Cutting: Orthogonal cutting and oblique cutting, Tool life, Machinability.

Type of lathes, Lathe accessories, Work holding and tool holding devices, Speed, feed and depth of

cut – Operations – taper turning methods – Lathe specification.

Drilling Machines: Classification–Work holding devices–Types of drill bits–Tool holding devices–

Operations. Shaping Machines: Parts and their functions. Milling Machines: General use of milling

machines–Parts of milling machines and their functions–types of milling machines, Milling

operations, Types of indexing.

Definition of jigs and fixtures.

Grinding: Abrasives, Bonding materials, kinds of abrasives, functions of the grinding wheels

Flexible Manufacturing System: Flexible automation–flexible manufacturing cell – components of

FMS. Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

Fluid Mechanics, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Machines 10Marks

Properties of Fluids: Density–specific weight–specific volume–specific gravity – viscosity –

Newton’s law of viscosity –types of fluids– compressibility – surface tension –capillarity.

Fluid Pressure and its Measurement: Fluid pressure at a point– Pascal’s law – absolute, gauge,

atmospheric and vacuum pressures, measurement of fluid pressure – pressure measuring devices.

Types of fluid flow –steady and unsteady flow – uniform and non-uniform flow – laminar and

turbulent flow – compressible and incompressible flow – rotational and irrotational flow -

continuity of liquid flow – energy of a liquid in motion–Bernoulli’s equation–practical applications

of Bernoulli’s equation.

Impact of Jets: Force exerted by the jet, Impulse turbines – classification – Pelton wheel

components. Reaction Turbines: Components – difference between impulse and reaction turbines,

classification of Reaction Turbines, specific speed.

Pumps: Types of pumps, centrifugal pumps – efficiencies – discharge – power required to drive –

multi stagepumps– specific speedof CP –cavitation– priming. Reciprocating Pump – Types –

comparison of CP & RP – discharge – slip – air vessels, Hydraulic ram.

Applied Mechanics, Strength of Materials and Design of Machine Elements 10Marks

Direct Stresses and Strains: Types of Stresses and strains–tensile and compressive – longitudinal

and lateral strain – Poisson’s ratio – stress strain diagram – limit of proportionality – elastic limit –

yield point – ultimate stress – working stress – factor of safety – comparison of stress strain

diagrams, principle of superposition – stresses in varying section – stresses in composite section.

Shear stress and strain – modulus of rigidity –volumetric strain, bulk modulus. Nature and

magnitude of stresses due to change in temperature.

Introduction – type of friction – static friction, dynamic friction, sliding friction, rolling friction,

pivot friction, limiting friction, angle of friction, coefficient of friction, cone of friction.

Moment of inertia–radius of gyration.

Joints: Riveted Joints – types–lap joint–single riveted, double riveted – failure of riveted joints,

Welded Joints: Welding terms, strength of welded joints.

Torsion equation – strength equation for solid and hollow shaft, power equation – polar moment of

inertia.

Springs: Types of spring–leaf spring–helical springs.

Types of beams – cantilever beam, simply supported beam, overhanging beam, built in beam or

fixed beam and continuous beam, types of loading, shear force and bending moment diagrams –

maximum bending moment on the section. – deflection of beams. Column, strut, buckling load,

equivalent length, slenderness ratio –types of columns–short column, medium size column, long

column.

Thread terminology – Forms of screw threads -Witworth thread, British Association thread,

American standard thread –Acme thread–ISO metric thread–square thread–single start and multi

start threads right hand and left hand threads – conventional representation of threads. Bolted

connection using standard proportions.

Limits, Fits and Tolerances: Definition of limits, fits and tolerances. Surface roughness terminology

– surface roughness values.

General design procedure – Design stress and working stress – factor of safety – Kinematic link –

pair – chain – four bar chain – examples and applications– mechanism– inversion.

Torsional stresses and strains – strength of solid and hollow shaft – design of shaft considering

strength and rigidity – comparisons – power transmitted by shaft – solid and hollow shafts in terms

of their weight, strength and stiffness. Shaft couplings–requirement–types.

Functions of bearings – classification of bearings – Radial bearings – thrust bearings – sliding

contact bearings – rolling contact bearings.

Classification of followers and cams – motion of the followers – uniform velocity, simple harmonic

motion – displacement diagrams.

Governors and Flywheels: Functions of the governors – types of governors – flywheels – coefficient

of fluctuation of energy.

Gears and Gear Trains: Functions of gears – advantages and disadvantages of a gear drive – spur

gear nomenclature – simple gear drive – velocity ratio – gear trains–simple gear train– compound

gear train.

Thermal Engineering 10Marks

Air Standard Cycles: Assumption, Air standard efficiency–explanation with diagrams and

derivation of air standard efficiency of Carnot Cycle, Otto cycle, Diesel cycle, dual combustion

cycle. Classification of fuels – solid, liquid and gaseous – requirements of a good fuel – Calorific

Value –combustion of fuel.

Performance of I. C. Engines – testing, Total fuel consumption and Specific Fuel Consumption –

Morse test of multi-cylinder engines.

Heat Transfer: Heat Transfer – conduction, convection and radiation – Fourier's law – Thermal

conductivity – Conduction through plane wall and composite wall –Black body concept – StefanBoltzman law – free and forced convection, Heat exchangers – Classification – regenerative type,

parallel flow, counter flow type and cross flow, LMTD.

Air Compressors: Construction and working of Air compressors – function of an air compressor –

uses of compressed air – classification of the air compressors –working of reciprocating

compressors (single stage and two stage), rotary compressors – fans and blowers, centrifugal

compressors and axial flow compressors.

IC Engine sub-systems: Fuel systems, ignition system, cooling system, lubrication system –

quantity governing – quality governing–hit and miss governing.

Definition of refrigeration, concept of C. O. P., unit of refrigeration–reversed Carnot cycle – COP,

Application of refrigeration.

Principles and working of a vapour compression system with the help of flow diagram. C.O.P. of

vapour compression systems. Compressors – Condensers – Evaporators–Expansion Devices–

capillary tube, Thermostatic expansion valve. Definition of refrigerants, primary and secondary

refrigerants, desirable properties of refrigerants.

Psychrometry - principles and uses, Sensible heating, sensible cooling–humidifying, dehumidifying.

Definition of air conditioning, classification, factors affecting human comfort, effective

temperature, working of summer air conditioning, winter and year round air-conditioning.

Agricultural Engineering

Module – I Marks: 5

Primary and secondary tillage operations -mould board plough, disc plough- functional component,

accessories and attachments- chisel plough- subsoiler- horizontal and vertical suction of MB plough

-forces acting on tillage implements- field efficiencies. Draft measurement of tillage implements and

calculation of power requirement for tillage. Sowing, planting and weeding equipment. Seed drills

and planters –types of seed metering mechanisms and furrow openers. Calibration and adjustments of

seed drills and planters. Sprayers and dusters. types of nozzles.

Module – II Marks: 5

Harvesting- methods and technologies: Reapers (VCR), mowers and chaff cutters. Threshers: types of

threshing drums- factors affecting thresher performance. Winnowers. Grain and straw Combines–

computation of combine losses. Tractors and power tillers - engines -power transmission systems:

clutch, gearbox, differential and final drives. Tractor power outlets- p.t.o power and drawbar power.

Determination of maximum draw bar pull. Tractor tyres. Traction aids. Centre of gravity and moment

of inertia of tractors.

Module - III Marks: 5

Hitching of implements – mounted, semi-mounted and trailed type implements. Traction mechanics:

pull and draft, coefficient of traction, tractive efficiency and weight transfer. Calculation of field

capacity and field efficiency- Economics of machinery usage, fixed cost, variable costs- estimating

the cost of operation and break-even point.

Module - IV Marks: 5

Testing of tractors and farm machines: type of tests, test codes and procedure. Ergonomic

considerations in designing farm machines – anthropometry and assessment of energy expenditure.

Vibration and noise levels and its physiological effects. Non-conventional energy sources- solar

thermal energy conversion- flat plate and concentrating collectors - solar constant - photovoltaic

electric production– PV systems.

Module - V Marks: 5

Wind energy conversion- power coefficient- Betz limit -Bio energy: thermo chemical energy

conversion of biomass- biomass gasification- gasifiers – biochemical energy conversion of biomass:

anaerobic digestion process - fixed and floating type bio gas plants-bio mass characteristics. Gasifier

technology- types of gasifiers.

Module - VI Marks: 5

Soil properties influencing irrigation management- soil- water relations- infiltration characteristics

of soil and equations -water requirement of crops. Mechanics and types of soil erosion- soil loss

estimation -biological and engineering measures to control erosion- water harvesting structures.

Estimation of mean rain fall. Measurement of run off – Cook’s method. Linear, aerial and relief

aspects of watersheds –stream order. Watershed management: factors and measures. Hydrographapplications and limitations.

Module - VII Marks: 5

Surveying: basic principles and classification. Levelling – rise and fall system, classification of

levelling. Total station and GPS survey. Remote Sensing: basic components, advantages and

limitations. Types of sensors and platforms. GIS: basic components, spatial data, map projections,

data models and its integration. Properties of fluids- hydrostatic pressure and its measurementBernoulli's theorem- laminar flow in pipes- general equation for head loss-Darcy’s equation- major

and minor losses through pipes and fittings- open channel hydraulics-Chezy’s and Bazin’s formulaon farm structures for water conveyance- control and distribution-drop structures.

Module - VIII Marks: 5

Surface and sub surface drainage – coefficient- design parameters - hydraulic conductivitydrainable porosity - Hooghoudt’s spacing equations. Hydraulics of flow in wells- centrifugal

pumps- total pumping head-NPSH- maximum suction lift- power requirement - performance

curves. Sprinkler and drip irrigation systems- layout- hydraulic design of lateral sub-main and main

pipe line- selection of pump.

Module - IX Marks: 5

Rheological properties- force deformation- stress- strain- elastic –plastic- and viscous behaviordrying - theory of grain drying- moisture content and water activity- free, bound and equilibrium

moisture content. Equipment for cleaning and grading. Size reduction: fineness modulus- principles

of comminution: laws and procedures, crushing, impact, cutting and shearing.

Module – X Marks: 5

Principles of processing and preservation: blanching and canning. Thermal processing of food –

freezing, refrigeration and cold storage. Drying: hysteresis effect -EMC determination psychometric

chart. Grain dryers - batch and continuous type -types of grain dryers: deep bed dryer- flat bed,

continuous flow and LSU dryer. Storage of grains - improved storage structures: CAP, hermetic

storage, pusabin, RCC ring bins.

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Question Paper Code: 2/2024/OL

Category Code: 269/2023

Exam: Offset Printing Machine Operator Grade II

Date of Test 09-01-2024

Department Printing

Question1:-Name an electronic device that measures colour densities of an original,

stores it as a digital information for creating further action by manipulating or

altering that data

        A:-Densitometer

        B:-Printer

        C:-Scanner

        D:-Colourimeter

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question2:-A type of colourant that dissolves in liquid

        A:-dye

        B:-vehicle

        C:-hue

        D:-process colour

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question3:-Colourant of subtractive primaries can be mixed together in equal

proportions to form

        A:-Black

        B:-RGB

        C:-CMYK

        D:-Fake colour

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question4:-Cyan + Magenta + Yellow

        A:-Black

        B:-Green

        C:-White

        D:-Blue

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question5:-The process by which a scanner monitor or output device is adjusted to

provide a mose acurate display and reproduction of images

        A:-Scanning

        B:-Colour seperates

        C:-Colour mixing

        D:-Calibration

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question6:-Chester carlson invested ______ printing process.

        A:-Relief

        B:-Lithography

        C:-Xerography

        D:-Screen

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question7:-Identify the term which is most related to print production work flow

        A:-Land marking

        B:-Perfecting

        C:-Moire

        D:-Logistics

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question8:-________ is a basic requirement for the print media

        A:-Money

        B:-Literacy

        C:-Packing

        D:-Transport

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question9:-The first movable type of printing system in Europe was introduced by

        A:-Ira Rubel

        B:-Allois senefelder

        C:-Johann Gutenberg

        D:-Tsai Lun

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question10:-_______ is a measuring device for paper, plate and packing material

thickness.

        A:-Nanometer

        B:-pH meter

        C:-Micrometer

        D:-Spectrophotometer

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question11:-When startarget fills is at the center portion indicates

        A:-Dot gain

        B:-Milling of ink

        C:-Blackening

        D:-Ghosting

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question12:-Name the tool used to view dots is a photograph

        A:-Microscope

        B:-Linentester

        C:-Densitometer

        D:-UCR

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question13:-What is NIP?

        A:-Non Image Printing

        B:-Narrow Image Print

        C:-Non Image Plate

        D:-Non Impact Printing

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question14:-_____ is the process of dividing colours of a multicolour original into

subtractive or printing primaries (CMY)

        A:-Colour seperaties

        B:-Process colour

        C:-Scanning

        D:-Colour mixing

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question15:-Reverse of Relief printing process is _______

        A:-Xerography

        B:-Intaglio printing

        C:-Screen printing

        D:-Offset

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question16:-Two sections of Central Processing Unit of a computer are

        A:-Mother board and Microprocessor unit

        B:-Mother board and SMPS unit

        C:-Microprocessor unit and hard disc

        D:-ALU and Control Unit

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question17:-Types of the computer network are

        A:-LAN, WAN, MAN

        B:-WAN, CAN, LAN

        C:-VAN, LAN, MAN

        D:-VAN, LAN, CAN

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question18:-HTML means

        A:-Hyper Text Makeup Language

        B:-Higher Type Markup Link

        C:-Hyper Text Markup Language

        D:-Hyper Type Markup Link

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question19:-Type style without serif is called

        A:-Sans serif

        B:-Non serif

        C:-Serif less

        D:-Syan serif

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question20:-In type point system, one inch =

        A:-12 picas

        B:-6 picas

        C:-6 points

        D:-1/72 points

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question21:-Full form of Microsoft developed document file format RTF is

        A:-Raster Tiff Format

        B:-Raster Text Format

        C:-Rich Text Format

        D:-Readable Tiff Format

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question22:-The technique of changing a black and white, continuous tone image

into a multi colour reproduction is called

        A:-Posterization

        B:-Duetone

        C:-Colorization

        D:-Dualtone

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question23:-In a book, the page containing list of books or sources which the

author consulted for writing the book is called

        A:-Glossary

        B:-Appendix

        C:-Index

        D:-Bibliography

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question24:-Transfer of business functions to an service provider inside or outside

the country is known as

        A:-BFT

        B:-TBF

        C:-BPO

        D:-BFO

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question25:-A paper sheet folded to Octavo size, it produce

        A:-4 pages

        B:-8 pages

        C:-12 pages

        D:-16 pages

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question26:-A printing method in which one plate is used for printing both sides of

a sheet without changing the gripper edge

        A:-Sheet wise imposition

        B:-Work-and-turn

        C:-Work-and-Tumble

        D:-Signature imposition

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question27:-Full form of PDF

        A:-Printable Document Format

        B:-Printable Document File

        C:-Portable Document Format

        D:-Portable Document File

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question28:-Roughening process performed for a uniform layer of photo emulsion

will adhere onto the plate, is called

        A:-Roughening

        B:-Graining

        C:-Filing

        D:-Pursing

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question29:-A simple plate exposure system consists of a vacuum frame and high

intensity light source is called

        A:-Light Table

        B:-Wirler

        C:-Lining up table

        D:-Printing down frame

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question30:-Plate problem causes by under exposure for negative plate is

        A:-Dot loss

        B:-Scumming

        C:-Dot gain

        D:-Blinding

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question31:-Printing plate preparation process in which a digital image is

transmitted directly from a computer to a conventional plate is called

        A:-CTP

        B:-DTP

        C:-RIP

        D:-CTCP

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question32:-In typography, the vertical distance between one base line and next

base line measured in points unit is called

        A:-Tracking

        B:-Kerning

        C:-Leading

        D:-Word spacing

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question33:-Alteration of a colour created by adding white to the colour

        A:-Tint

        B:-Gradient

        C:-Shade

        D:-White balanceing

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question34:-Image created in illustration programmes which includes straight and

curved lines are called

        A:-Raster image

        B:-Vector images

        C:-Pixel images

        D:-JPEG images

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question35:-Half tone screens are measured in

        A:-dpi

        B:-ppi

        C:-Pixels

        D:-Ipi

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question36:-A device used to bond a new roll to the end of an existing web on web

offset press

        A:-Perfector

        B:-Gathering

        C:-Former

        D:-Splicer

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question37:-Problem that occurs when ink pigment particles bleed into the

dampening solution

        A:-Scum

        B:-Ghosting

        C:-Tinting

        D:-Mottle

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question38:-Printing system that prints both sides of the substrate

        A:-Perforator

        B:-Paster

        C:-Common Impression

        D:-Perfector

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question39:-Which is used as cover of a dampening roller that helps to retain

fountain solution?

        A:-Engraving

        B:-Silicon coating

        C:-Film

        D:-Molleton cover

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question40:-The resolution of gravure is _______ or more lines per inch.

        A:-150

        B:-100

        C:-20

        D:-110

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question41:-The time taken by the doctor roller to contact and receive dampening

solution from the fountain

        A:-Buffer period

        B:-Wetting period

        C:-Dwell period

        D:-Intermittent

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question42:-A gear which has its teeth cut at an angle to the axis of shaft

        A:-Helical gear

        B:-Spur gear

        C:-Bevel gear

        D:-Ball and Sprocket

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question43:-Faint images that are part of paper which are visible from both sides of

paper

        A:-Security thread

        B:-Watermark

        C:-Number

        D:-Security ink

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question44:-The basis weight of 60 gsm paper with basic size as double demy is

51.6 kg, then its M-weight is

        A:-206.4 kg

        B:-103.2 kg

        C:-25.8 kg

        D:-12.9 kg

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question45:-The principle of half tone block printing was invented by

        A:-Henry Cornelli

        B:-Alois senefelder

        C:-William Henry Fox Tabolt

        D:-Fredric Eugene Ives

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question46:-Vertical Blanket-to-Blanket presses are

        A:-CIC presses

        B:-Stack presses

        C:-Inline presses

        D:-Duplicators

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question47:-Flexography was originally known as

        A:-Inline

        B:-Anilox

        C:-Doctoring

        D:-Aniline

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question48:-Crease formation in paper is due to

A. wrong climatic conditions

B. incorrect machine settings

C. Electrostatic charge in paper

D. Slow ink drying

Choose correct answer

        A:-Only A is correct

        B:-Only A and B are correct

        C:-A, B, C and D are correct

        D:-Only B and C are correct

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question49:-Pigments which are used to allow the background material or ink to be

seen

        A:-Black pigment

        B:-Opaque pigment

        C:-White pigment

        D:-Grey pigment

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question50:-Rollers that actually ink the plate during printing

        A:-Forme rollers

        B:-Fountain roller

        C:-Ductor rollers

        D:-Distribution roller

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question51:-Calculate paper required in reams for 2000 notebooks of 200 pages,

book size is foolscap quarto

        A:-96

        B:-12

        C:-48

        D:-48000

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question52:-A web printing which uses the gravure process for long run jobs

        A:-Common impression

        B:-Embossing

        C:-Rotogravure

        D:-Satellite gravure

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question53:-Method used to print on the non-porous substrate such as milk cover,

candy wraps etc.

        A:-Letterpress

        B:-Flexography

        C:-Offset printing

        D:-Screen printing

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question54:-Which of the following is a non-impact printing?

        A:-Ink-jet printing

        B:-Letterpress

        C:-Flexography

        D:-Gravure

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question55:-The difference between the radius of the cylinder's bearer and the

radius of the cylinder themselves

        A:-Gutter

        B:-Cylinder gap

        C:-Under cut

        D:-Depression gap

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question56:-The type of blankets used in high speed machine for printing on

boards, coated papers etc,

        A:-Sandwich Blanket

        B:-Soft Blanket

        C:-Medium Blanket

        D:-Hard Blanket

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question57:-The covering ability of an ink

        A:-Opacity

        B:-Viscosity

        C:-Tack

        D:-Hue

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question58:-Ingredient that is added to dampening solution to lower its surface

tension

        A:-Anti-foaming agent

        B:-Wetting agent

        C:-Corrosive agent

        D:-Foaming agent

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question59:-The number of threads per linear inch in a fabric is

        A:-Mono filament

        B:-Screen count

        C:-Mesh count

        D:-Stencil count

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question60:-Paper storage device that unwinds paper to keep the press running at

the same speed

        A:-Detector

        B:-Splicer

        C:-Roll stand

        D:-Festoon

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question61:-The inks used in flexography which is not toxic

        A:-Water based inks

        B:-Alcohol based inks

        C:-Polyamide inks

        D:-VOC

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question62:-An unwanted accumulation of half tone dots that results in a smeared

image

        A:-Slur

        B:-Moire

        C:-Mottle

        D:-Hickies

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question63:-How much paper in 61 × 88 cm will be required for printing of 5000

booklets in A4 size having 48 pages?

        A:-60 reams

        B:-24 reams

        C:-30 reams

        D:-15 reams

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question64:-A chemical change in the body of an ink that occurs during storage

        A:-Set-off

        B:-Chalking

        C:-Brayer

        D:-Livering

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question65:-Test used to check for proper ink mixing

        A:-TAPPI 7498

        B:-Drawdown Test

        C:-Proficiency Test

        D:-Tensile Strength Test

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question66:-Roller which moves up and down as the web offset press runs

        A:-Oscillator roller

        B:-Ductor roller

        C:-Dandy roller

        D:-Dancing roller

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question67:-The gap between the bearer and the cylinder body

        A:-Clamp

        B:-Shrink

        C:-Gutter

        D:-Undercut

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question68:-The device used to measure the thickness of blanket

        A:-Densitometer

        B:-Ammeter

        C:-Detector

        D:-Shore durometer

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question69:-Which type of feeding system is usually seen in High Speed, large

offset presses?

        A:-Pull type

        B:-Push type

        C:-Drag type

        D:-Gravity type

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question70:-Popular method of screen printing multicolour images on 7-shirts

        A:-Multi filament

        B:-Carousal units

        C:-Tusche and glue

        D:-Hand - cut

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question71:-Which of the following is not included in premake ready checks?

        A:-Examine the inking rollers for glaze

        B:-Examine the blankets for defects

        C:-Image file size and resolution

        D:-Check the pH of the fountain solution

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question72:-______ allows the pressman the facility of changing the cylinder

diameter when the printed image size must be changed.

        A:-Blanket washing

        B:-Plate packing

        C:-Printing unit setup

        D:-The surface pores of the rubber

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question73:-Before starting a printing job, we should check the information given in

the

        A:-Job ticket

        B:-Physical properties of paper

        C:-Paper calculation

        D:-Technical application

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question74:-Correct press lubrication ________ wear on all moving parts and

lengthens press life.

        A:-Increases

        B:-Creases

        C:-Preparing

        D:-Reduces

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question75:-Which process remove any statistic electricity that might be holding

individual sheets together

        A:-Electron beam

        B:-Fanning

        C:-Air blast

        D:-Setting the gripper bite control

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question76:-Small particles are torn out of the surface of the paper during the

printing process is known as _______.

        A:-Chalking

        B:-Blinding

        C:-Picking

        D:-Hickies

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question77:-Which of the following is not a printing problem?

        A:-Glazing

        B:-Ghosting

        C:-Mottling

        D:-Slurring

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question78:-Fine caused by electrical equipments such as motors, switches etc

comming under which type of fires?

        A:-Class A

        B:-Class B

        C:-Class C

        D:-Class D

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question79:-Class A fire extinguishers type contains

        A:-Carbon dioxide gas under pressure

        B:-Bi carbonate of soda solution and sulphuric acid

        C:-Solution of aluminium sulfate and bicarbonate of soda

        D:-Dry chemical, granular type material

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question80:-The defect take place in the blanket due to the use of unsuitable

chemicals is called

        A:-Emulsification

        B:-Glazing

        C:-Paper sticking

        D:-Swelling

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question81:-Which fold is made at right angle to the preceding fold by changing the

direction of the sheet 90° before the second fold is made?

        A:-Accordion

        B:-Parallel

        C:-Right - angle

        D:-Left - angle

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question82:-The false feature about the made end paper is

        A:-The made end paper has two fly leaves and one made end leaf

        B:-Three folded sheets or six open sheets are used to prepare one made end

paper

        C:-The fourth end sheet is tipping sheet

        D:-This end paper is very simple and used in paper back cover books

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question83:-A method in which metal wire is forced through the folded edges of a

signature and formed into staples to hold the pages together is called

        A:-Saddle stitching

        B:-Side stitching

        C:-Wire rolling

        D:-Wire sewing

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question84:-Which folding machine produces right-angle fold in heavier weight

papers?

        A:-Knife folder

        B:-Buckle folder

        C:-Form folder

        D:-Nose folder

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question85:-What is known Quarter Bound book?

        A:-When the book is covered with only one material which extends over the

whole book

        B:-When the spine and corners of the book covered with one material and the

sides with another material

        C:-Trimming the folded and sewn sheets after putting the suitable paper board

cover

        D:-When the spine of the book is covered with one material and side is with

another material

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question86:-Method of making holes on paper for binding that are not round is

known as

        A:-Scoring

        B:-Slitting

        C:-Slotting

        D:-Punching

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question87:-______ improves the book structure by giving it a convex spine and a

concave fore edge.

        A:-Cutting

        B:-Rounding

        C:-Folding

        D:-Sticking

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question88:-Sometimes ink not used and the stock itself creates the raised 3D

image after dies that press their image into the paper under great pressure is called

as ________.

        A:-Dry punching

        B:-Glide rolling

        C:-Blind embossing

        D:-Wet striking

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question89:-Name the finishing process that is not classified under edge decoration

        A:-Gilding

        B:-Gauffering

        C:-Sputtering

        D:-Sprinkling

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question90:-What is a plastic or wooden piece located directly below the cutting

blade beneath the table to protect the blade when it touches the table after cutting

the paper pile?

        A:-Cutting stick

        B:-Clamping bar

        C:-Gripping finger

        D:-Moving rod

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question91:-Which one of the following is an example for shell and slide carton

types?

        A:-Ink bottle

        B:-Window carton

        C:-Cake box

        D:-Cigarette pockets

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question92:-The angle of level of the cutting blade in the Die-cutting machine

        A:-15 - 18

        B:-8 - 11

        C:-21 - 24

        D:-5 - 8

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question93:-The board which is made from layers of virgin chemical pulp

sandwiched between layers of mechanical pulp?

        A:-SBB

        B:-SUB

        C:-FBB

        D:-WLC

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question94:-Which one of the following is not a water based adhesive?

        A:-Starch

        B:-Acrylies

        C:-Casein

        D:-Latex

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question95:-Which one of the following is an example for the 2 piece tray carton?

        A:-Cake box

        B:-Shirt box

        C:-Match box

        D:-Cigarette box

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question96:-_____ is the process in which the liquid metal like Aluminium is poured

into a mold, cooled and solidified.

        A:-Casting

        B:-Forming

        C:-Joining

        D:-Rolling

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question97:-What is the SI unit for Torque/Moment of a foce?

        A:-Newton

        B:-Newton-meter

        C:-Pascal

        D:-Watt

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question98:-Which one of the following stores the magnetic flux?

        A:-Capacitor

        B:-Resistors

        C:-Inductors

        D:-Battery

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question99:-An electrical iron carrying 4A at 120 V. Find out the resistance

        A:-20 ohms

        B:-30 ohms

        C:-40 ohms

        D:-60 ohms

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question100:-Trimmed size of A0 sheet is _________?

        A:-841 × 1189

        B:-210 × 297

        C:-1000 × 1414

        D:-917 × 1197

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

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Question Paper Code: 166/2023/OL

Category Code: 449/2022

Exam: Mechanic  Date of Test 12-12-2023

Department Agriculture Development and Farmers Welfare

Question1:-Which of the following is not the part of tractor?

        A:-Rear axle

        B:-Engine

        C:-Transmission

        D:-Suspension

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question2:-While starting of the tractor, the compressed air is given to

        A:-Head

        B:-Cylinder

        C:-Crank case

        D:-Air filter

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question3:-The position of transfer case in power transmission system

        A:-Mounted in the front of the engine

        B:-Mounted in the back of the main transmission

        C:-Mounted in the back of the differential

        D:-Mounted behind the clutch and gear box

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question4:-Purpose of spring-loaded balls in the gear shifter mechanism

        A:-To hold sliding dog clutch to the gear

        B:-To select the gears

        C:-To hold selector shaft in locking position

        D:-To lock gears in main shaft

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question5:-Which of the following statement is/are correct about differential

locking?

i.    Axle and the housing are forced to rotate as one unit

ii.   This action prevents bevel gear on the axle from turning

iii.   This action prevents in getting more speed from gear box

        A:-Only (i)

        B:-Only (i & ii)

        C:-Only (ii & iii)

        D:-All of the above (i, ii & iii)

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question6:-Which of the following is/are the differential locks?

        A:-Limited slip differential

        B:-Hydraulic lock

        C:-Mechanical lock

        D:-All of these

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question7:-The differential ring gear is bolted to

        A:-Case flange

        B:-Star gear

        C:-Spider

        D:-Differential housing

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question8:-As per the ASAE and BIS standard for PTO specification, the shaft

diameter is

        A:-34.925 mm

        B:-36.254 mm

        C:-30.124 mm

        D:-32.257 mm

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question9:-The link chain of tractor serves

        A:-To control the depth of implement

        B:-Restricting the sideways movement of the implement

        C:-Enhancing the sideways movement for field operation

        D:-None of these

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question10:-Component used to adjust the different sized seeds in the fluted roller

metering device

        A:-Spring loaded baffle plate

        B:-Adjustable feed roll

        C:-Shutter

        D:-Adjustable feed cover

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question11:-The size of the disc is given in terms of

        A:-Diameter and Thickness

        B:-Diameter and number of notches

        C:-Thickness and number of discs on the plough bottom

        D:-Plough bottom and number of gangs

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question12:-What is the purpose of spring provided in the tyne of cultivator?

        A:-For smooth operation

        B:-To increase the speed

        C:-Prevent damage in case of obstacles

        D:-To adjust the tyne angle

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question13:-In disc harrows, notched discs are used when the field having

        A:-Sandy soils

        B:-Soils with hard clay pan

        C:-Soils with heavy crop residue or grass

        D:-Undulating topography

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question14:-When the clutch pedal presses, hydraulic fluid passes through the

check valve and it reaches to

        A:-Wheel cylinder

        B:-Slave cylinder

        C:-Hydraulic cylinder

        D:-Master cylinder

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question15:-In a single plate clutch, clutch cover is mounted by a set of screws on

the

        A:-Gear box foundation

        B:-Gear box cover

        C:-Fly wheel

        D:-Thrust plate

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question16:-A clutch locking drive gear is fixed

        A:-On the front differential drive shaft

        B:-On the main shaft

        C:-Between the main shaft and the counter shaft

        D:-On the back differential drive shaft

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question17:-In wheeled tractors, the speed ratios provide for land speeds are in the

range

        A:-2.4 to 3.6 m/sec

        B:-0.4 to 1.8 m/sec

        C:-6.4 to 12.8 m/sec

        D:-4.2 to 9.5 m/sec

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question18:-Which of the following statement is/are incorrect about wheels?

(i)    Able to withstand the driving and braking torque, and support the weight of

the vehicle

(ii)   Statistically and dynamically unbalanced

(iii) Able to adsorb road shocks

        A:-Only (i)

        B:-Only (i & ii)

        C:-Only (ii)

        D:-Only (ii & iii)

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question19:-In the cross ply type of tyre, alternate plys are provided

        A:-Radially from bead to bead

        B:-Radially from tread to bead

        C:-Opposite diagonal directions

        D:-Parallel to the tread

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question20:-NHTSA stands for

        A:-National Highway Traffic Standard Authority

        B:-National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

        C:-National Highway Temperature Safety Administration

        D:-National Highway Traffic Safety Authority

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question21:-When a tire has a rating P215/65R15 89H, the number 65 represents

        A:-Load capacity

        B:-Rim diameter

        C:-Section width

        D:-Aspect ratio

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question22:-Which electrolyte is used in maintenance free lead acid batteries?

        A:-Sodium electrolyte

        B:-Gelled electrolyte

        C:-Potassium hydroxide electrolyte

        D:-Alkaline electrolyte

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question23:-What is the name of the process to maintain the recommended level of

electrolyte in lead acid battery cell

        A:-Charging the cell

        B:-Topping up

        C:-Charging

        D:-Cycling of the cell

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question24:-What is the need of solenoid switch in the tractor?

        A:-Used to operate the over running clutch drive pinion to engage with the fly

wheel ring gear

        B:-Act as a relay to close the contacts between the battery and the starting

motor

        C:-Both (1) and (2)

        D:-None of these

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question25:-The purpose of anti-drift spring in the starting motor

        A:-To prevent the pinion from striking the flywheel

        B:-To limit the turning of sleeve on the armature shaft

        C:-To connect the strator pinion to the flywheel

        D:-To return the armature to its original position

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question26:-Radial engines are used in?

        A:-Aeroplanes

        B:-Buses

        C:-Cars

        D:-Trucks

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question27:-Engines having more than one cylinder is called?

        A:-Two cylinder

        B:-Multi cylinder

        C:-Inline

        D:-Radial

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question28:-Steam engines are known as?

        A:-C.I. Engines

        B:-E.C. Engines

        C:-I.C. Engines

        D:-S.I. Engines

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question29:-The total distance travelled by a vehicle is indicated by?

        A:-Speedometer

        B:-Tripmeter

        C:-Odometer

        D:-Ammeter

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question30:-Pistons of modern IC engines are made by?

        A:-Cast iron

        B:-Aluminium alloy

        C:-Mild steel

        D:-Copper

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question31:-The perpendicular distance between Crank pin and main journals of a

crank shaft is called

        A:-Crank Throw

        B:-Crank Angle

        C:-Crank web

        D:-Crank Edge

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question32:-Front end of the Engine Crank shaft is connected with?

        A:-Fly wheel

        B:-Connecting rod

        C:-Piston ring

        D:-Vibration damper

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question33:-Lower compression ratio of diesel engine will cause?

        A:-Pre Ignition

        B:-Mis firing

        C:-Compression leak

        D:-Back firing

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question34:-The petrol engine has the compression ratio of?

        A:-15 to 24

        B:-03 to 08

        C:-08 to 12

        D:-10 to 16

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question35:-Cam shaft belt drive mechanism is used in the engines of?

        A:-Over head cam

        B:-Over head valve

        C:-Side valve

        D:-F-head

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question36:-The ability of engine oil which is used for the lubrication purpose is

        A:-Fire point

        B:-Density

        C:-Viscosity

        D:-Specific gravity

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question37:-Radiator core of I.C. engine cooling system are made with?

        A:-Brass/Copper

        B:-Aluminium

        C:-Steel

        D:-Rubber

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question38:-Which lubrication system is equipped with Scavenge pump?

        A:-Petroil system

        B:-Dry sump system

        C:-Splash system

        D:-Pressure system

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question39:-Which part of the engine cooling system which maintains running

temperature?

        A:-Radiator

        B:-Filler cap

        C:-Coolant pump

        D:-Thermostat valve

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question40:-Exhaust manifolds of the I.C. engines are made with?

        A:-Aluminium

        B:-Steel

        C:-Cast iron

        D:-Zinc

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question41:-Heavy duty Diesel engines are equipped with the air cleaner of?

        A:-Dry type

        B:-Oil bath type

        C:-Pre type

        D:-Turbulent type

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question42:-The function of turbocharger in I.C. engines is to improve?

        A:-Lubrication

        B:-Cooling

        C:-Viscosity

        D:-Volumetric efficiency

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question43:-Which of the fuel feed system does not use fuel feed pump?

        A:-Gravity feed

        B:-Pressure feed

        C:-M.P.F.I. System

        D:-C.R.D.I. system

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question44:-Average injecting pressure of diesel in the diesel engines are?

        A:-150 kg/sq.cm

        B:-310 kg/sq.cm

        C:-215 kg/sq.cm

        D:-160 kg/sq.cm

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question45:-The process of adjusting fuel delivery at different speed and load

conditions of engine in F.I. pump is?

        A:-Bleeding

        B:-Caliberation

        C:-Phasing

        D:-Greasing

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question46:-Energy released by the complete combustion of unit mass fuel is called

        A:-Specific gravity

        B:-Flash point

        C:-Density

        D:-Calorific value

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question47:-The device in the diesel fuel feed system which convert low pressure

fuel to high pressure to inject fuel is

        A:-Fuel feed pump

        B:-F.I. pump

        C:-Fuel pump

        D:-Diaphragm pump

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question48:-Blow by gases in the I.C. engines are recirculated by

        A:-S.C.R. System

        B:-Down draft system

        C:-E.G.R. System

        D:-Up draft system

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question49:-Which part in the exhaust system reduces air pollution of Petrol

engines?

        A:-Catalytic converter

        B:-Silencer

        C:-Tail pipe

        D:-Exhaust pipe

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question50:-Chemical content in the engine exhaust system which cause air

pollution by burnt fuel particles is

        A:-Carbon dioxide

        B:-Carbon monoxide

        C:-Hydro carbon

        D:-Sulpher dioxide

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question51:-Which type of engine arrangement is used in Maruti 800 car?

        A:-Front Transverse type

        B:-Front Longitudinal type

        C:-Rear Transverse type

        D:-Rear longitudinal

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question52:-Pick one example for station wagon body style vehicle?

        A:-Maruti Ciaz

        B:-Hyundai Santro

        C:-Maruti Omni

        D:-Toyota Innova

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question53:-Which of the following statement is correct regarding differential

action?

        A:-When vehicle moving straight, inner wheel has more grip on road

        B:-When vehicle makes a turn, star gears rotate on their own axis

        C:-When vehicle makes a turn, outer wheel has more grip on road

        D:-All of these

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question54:-Which component transmission system transmit power at right angle?

        A:-Differential

        B:-Propeller shaft

        C:-Universal joint

        D:-Final drive

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question55:-The component of torque converter which gives impeller an added

torque?

        A:-Stator

        B:-Turbine

        C:-Reaction shaft

        D:-Lock up clutch

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question56:-Which of the following is not a function of steering system?

        A:-Convert rotary motion of steering wheel into angular motion of front wheel

        B:-To provide permanent gear reduction in drive line

        C:-To provide self-centering action after negotiating a turn

        D:-To multiply driver's effort to turn the vehicle for easy operation

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question57:-Which of the following steering system doesn't have drop arm?

        A:-Worm and sector

        B:-Worm and wheel

        C:-Worm and nut

        D:-Rack and pinion steering gearbox

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question58:-The steering column inclination to vertical in commercial vehicle is

generally about?

        A:-20°

        B:-50°

        C:-70°

        D:-90°

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question59:-Which wheel geometry factor helps in self-centering of wheels after

negotiating a turn?

        A:-Camber

        B:-Toe in

        C:-Toe out

        D:-Kingpin inclination

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question60:-When did the vehicle will be in 'Dog tracking'?

        A:-Incorrect king pin inclination

        B:-Steering ratio more than 15

        C:-Thrust angle is not zero

        D:-Incorrect tyre pressure

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question61:-For achieving good driving safety and comfort

        A:-Unsprung mass should be large as possible

        B:-Unsprung mass should be small as possible

        C:-Sprung mass should be small as possible

        D:-Sprung mass should be large as possible

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question62:-Which of the suspension component absorb vibrations of high

amplitude and lower frequency?

        A:-Shock absorber

        B:-Balance rod

        C:-Suspension spring

        D:-Control arms

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question63:-What is the arrangement of inner and outer tube in telescopic shock

absorber?

        A:-Offset

        B:-Eccentric

        C:-Parallel

        D:-Concentric

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question64:-What is the disadvantages of independent suspension system?

        A:-High maintenance cost

        B:-Vibration damping is less

        C:-Shock on both wheels are depend each other

        D:-More rigid suspension

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question65:-Which of the following is correct statement regarding rigid axle

suspension system?

        A:-Rigid axle suspension has less sprung weight

        B:-This is complicated arrangement

        C:-Maintenance cost is more

        D:-Vibration damping is less effective

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question66:-What is the principle of hydraulic brake system?

        A:-Newton's law of viscosity

        B:-Pascal's law

        C:-Newtonian fluid law

        D:-Hooke's law

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question67:-Which type of brake system can be considered as Energy Recovery

Mechanism?

        A:-Power assisted brake system

        B:-Regenerative brake system

        C:-Pneumatic Brake system

        D:-Vacuum assisted brake system

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question68:-Which type of master cylinder having non-return valve provided on

piston head?

        A:-Centre feed master cylinder

        B:-Tank master cylinder

        C:-Tandem master cylinder

        D:-Single barrel master cylinder

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question69:-Which type of wheel cylinder makes different pressure on each brake

shoes?

        A:-Double piston with straight bore

        B:-Baffle type piston wheel cylinder

        C:-Single piston wheel cylinder

        D:-Double piston with step bore

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question70:-How to measure vehicle speed information in ABS?

        A:-By using vehicle speed sensor

        B:-With some logic using wheel speed sensor information

        C:-From CKP sensor data logic

        D:-By using Engine Management system

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question71:-What is the function of ignition coil?

        A:-Connect primary circuit to ignition switch

        B:-Step up low voltage to high voltage

        C:-Disconnect secondary winding to distributor

        D:-Step down high voltage to low voltage

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question72:-What happens when the spark plug runs too cold?

        A:-high voltage surge will leak across sooty deposit formation

        B:-Electrodes will wear more

        C:-Electrodes will burn more rapidly

        D:-Electrode gap become wider

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question73:-What is dwell angle?

        A:-Angle of CB point opening

        B:-Angle of rotation of distributor cam in one crank revolution

        C:-Angle of cam rotation at which CB point remain closed

        D:-Angle of rotation of breaker plate

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question74:-How many spark plugs are ignited at the same time in Distributor type

electronic ignition system?

        A:-1

        B:-2

        C:-3

        D:-4

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question75:-What does the 3rd digit of scan tool letter code indicates?

        A:-Type of error code

        B:-Code is manufacturer unique or not

        C:-Specific failure

        D:-The system in trouble code reference

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question76:-PPE5-stands for

        A:-Helmet

        B:-Eyes and Face protection

        C:-Ear protection

        D:-Respiratory protective equipment

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question77:-ABC of first aid stands for

        A:-Airway, breathing, comfort

        B:-Airway, breathing, circulation

        C:-Airway, bleeding, comfort

        D:-Arms protection, bleeding, comfort

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question78:-Collisions causes

        A:-Roads, vehicles, drivers

        B:-Roads, vehicles, consciousness

        C:-Vehicle, driver, ignorance

        D:-Vehicles, drivers, careless

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question79:-Class B fire stands for

        A:-Wood, paper, cloth etc

        B:-Gas and liquified gas

        C:-Flammable liquid, liquitable solids

        D:-Involving metals

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question80:-The legs of inside calipers are

        A:-Bend to outwards

        B:-Bend to inward

        C:-One straight and other outward

        D:-Pointed

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question81:-The specification of files are classified as

        A:-length, shape, type, grade

        B:-length, shape, cut and grade

        C:-length, breadth, thickness, grade

        D:-length, shape, thickness, grade

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question82:-The part of a combination set which is used to find the center of a rod

is

        A:-Square head

        B:-Protractor head

        C:-Center head

        D:-Slotted rule

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question83:-The least count of vernier bevel protractor is

        A:-5 degree

        B:-5 minutes

        C:-5 seconds

        D:-0.005 mm

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question84:-Portable fire proof canvas screens are used to

        A:-Protect the eyes while chipping the slag

        B:-Protect the persons who work near the welding area

        C:-Protection and allows the welder to use both hands

        D:-Protect from weld spatters

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question85:-Flame temperature of oxy-acetylene gas flame

        A:-2400°C to 2700°C

        B:-2700°C to 2800°C

        C:-3100°C to 3300°C

        D:-1800°C to 2200°C

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question86:-The angle of acme thread is

        A:-60°

        B:-29°

        C:-47.5°

        D:-55°

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question87:-Studs are used to

        A:-Remove the tap from a hole

        B:-Connect machine parts to each other without obstruction

        C:-Make an internal thread

        D:-Make an external thread

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question88:-The angle of a drill is

        A:-60°

        B:-49°

        C:-118°

        D:-59°

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question89:-The property of wire drawing is known as

        A:-Malleability

        B:-Brittleness

        C:-Tenacity

        D:-Ductility

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question90:-The purpose of tempering the steel

        A:-To develop high hardness

        B:-To develop wear resistance properties

        C:-To relieve internal stresses

        D:-To soften the steel

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question91:-The ore of aluminium is

        A:-Lignite

        B:-Bauxite

        C:-Alumina

        D:-Alnico

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question92:-The purpose of holes provided on the sine bar is

        A:-To reduce the weight

        B:-To align it on the job

        C:-To connect other measuring instruments

        D:-To make the angle visible

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question93:-Feeler gauge is used for

        A:-To measure the distance between two mating parts

        B:-To measure the angle between mating parts

        C:-To check the diameter of a hole

        D:-To check the external diameter of a rod

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question94:-Scrapers are used to remove

        A:-Surplus metal

        B:-High spots

        C:-Burrs

        D:-Dirts in a hole

        Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled

Question95:-Cap Nuts are used to

        A:-Frequent adjustment

        B:-Frequent removal and fixing

        C:-Protect bolt end threads

        D:-Bearing surface in assembly

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question96:-The localized movement of belt with a direct result of the elastic

strength is known as

        A:-Slip

        B:-Creep

        C:-Dressing

        D:-Misalignment

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question97:-The gear which transmit motion when the shafts are at right angles to

each other

        A:-Spur gear

        B:-Bevel gear

        C:-Mitre gear

        D:-Hypoid gear

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question98:-Keep the belt centralized even if there is any slight tendency to run off

is known as

        A:-Fast pulley

        B:-Loose pulley

        C:-Crowning

        D:-Jockey pulley

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question99:-The advantages of hydraulics are

        A:-Fluid friction and leakage of oil reduce efficiency

        B:-Dissipation of heat

        C:-Quick reversal is possible

        D:-Prevention of corrosion of internal parts

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question100:-What reasons, air is used as a working substance is pneumatics?

        A:-Limiting the working pressure to specific values

        B:-Large amounts of energy can be stored in a limited space

        C:-To prevent accidents and damage

        D:-To produce linear reciprocating motion

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

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