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Cassiterite is an ore of

A. Tin

B. Lead

C. Molybdenum

D. Chromium

Correct Answer :

A. Tin


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Screws are specified by their __________ diameters.

A. Minor

B. Major

C. Pitch

D. None of these

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The condition of diffraction from a crystal is given by

A. nλ = 2d Sin θ

B. λ = d Sin 2θ

C. λ = 2d Sin 2θ

D. nλ = d Sin θ

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The product out from a cupola is called

A. Wrought iron

B. Pig iron

C. Cast iron

D. None of these

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The ratio of mass of a neutron to that of an electron is about 1839. What is the ratio of the mass of a proton to that of an electron?

A. 159

B. 1837

C. 2537

D. 10000

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Nusselt number is related to the Reynolds number (Re) in turbulent & laminar flow respectively as

A. Re0.5, Re0.8

B. Re0.8, Re-0.5

C. Re0.8, Re0.5

D. Re-0.8, Re0.5

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Brazing is the joining of metals

A. Without melting the base metal

B. With a non-ferrous filler

C. Both (A) & (B)

D. Neither (A) nor (B)

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Addition of __________ to steel does not help in improving its machinability.

A. Sulphur

B. Silicon

C. Lead

D. Phosphorous

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Current employed in resistance welding ranges from __________ kVA/.

A. 1.2 to 2.5

B. 4.5 to 6.2

C. 7.5 to 8.5

D. 10.5 to 15.5

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The same volume of all gases is representative of their

A. Specific gravities

B. Densities

C. Gas characteristic constants

D. Molecular weights

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Pick out the correct combination about the role of various additives used in polymers.

A. Plasticiser: increases the polymer strength

B. Heat stabiliser: increases the maximum service temperature

C. Fillers: Does not affect the property of polymer but increases its weight

D. Lubricants: increases the flexibility of polymers

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Which of the following materials has the poorest electrical conductivity?

A. Carbon

B. Aluminium

C. Silver

D. Stainless steel

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__________ is not used as the control rod material in a nuclear reactor.

A. Cobalt

B. Hafnium

C. Cadmium

D. Boron

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Which of the following forces does not act on a fluid at rest?

A. Viscous force

B. Gravity force

C. Hydrostatic force

D. Surface tension force

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Melting point & boiling points of liquid oxygen are respectively - 218.8°C & - 183°C, while the same for liquid nitrogen is - 210°C & - 195.8°C respectively. The difference in melting points of liquid oxygen & liquid nitrogen is not equal to 8.8

A. °C

B. °F

C. °K

D. °R

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Tip of the match stick contains a mixture of

A. K + S

B. K + S + K2Cr2O7

C. S + K2Cr2O7 + White P

D. None of these

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Primary designation of steel is based on its

A. Hardness & tensile strength

B. Carbon content

C. Iron content

D. Alloying elements content

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Silicon percentage in the silicon steel used for electrical appliances/equipments is

A. 0.3-0.4

B. 12-14

C. 3-4

D. 20-25

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Most of the phosphorous present in the blast furnace burden enters into

A. Hot metal

B. Flue gases

C. Slag

D. Refractory lining

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The joint for soldering is supported by binding wire made of

A. Mild steel

B. Copper

C. Soft iron

D. Stainless steel

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Brittleness induced due to the presence of sulphur in steel can be reduced by adding

A. Manganese

B. Magnesium

C. Vanadium

D. Copper

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Nickel is a __________ material.

A. Ferromagnetic

B. Semi-conductor

C. Paramagnetic

D. Ferroelectric

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Corrosion is

A. A physical phenomenon

B. A chemical phenomenon

C. Same as erosion

D. An uncontrollable phenomenon

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Which of the following is the correct nature of shear stress distribution along the cross section in a horizontal circular pipe under steady state fluid flow condition?

A.

B.

C.

D.

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Which of the following is not a ferromagnetic material?

A. Nickel

B. Cobalt

C. Aluminium

D. Iron

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Silicon percentage in acid resistant cast iron is about

A. 4

B. 8

C. 14

D. 20

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Multistage compression of air as compared to single stage compression offers the advantage of

A. Power saving per unit weight of air delivered

B. Moisture elimination in the inter-stage cooler

C. Increased volumetric efficiency

D. All (A), (B) & (C)

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The 'transition temperature' for ductile to brittle behaviour of steel increases with increase in the __________ content in steel.

A. Carbon

B. Manganese

C. Both 'a' nor 'b'

D. Neither 'a' nor 'b'

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There are one octahedral void and __________ tetrahedral void in the closest packing of atoms.

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. None of these

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Identify the false statement

A. Martensitic steels are less susceptible to pitting corrosion than austenitic steels

B. Pitting corrosion is usually very localised

C. Hydrogen embrittlement is facilitated by tensile stress

D. Stress corrosion cracking is facilitated by tensile stress

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Which of the following is not used as a bearing material?

A. Copper-lead alloys

B. Babbitts

C. Bronzes

D. Cermets