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Post NameASSISTANT ENGINEER (MECHANICAL)
DepartmentTRAVANCORE TITANIUM PRODUCTS LTD/STATE FARMING CORPORATION OF KERALA LTD
Question Paper Code147/2015
Date of Test6 August 2015
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
Acycle consists of two isothermal and two isentropic processes is known as:
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D. ‘Carnot cycle |
2
1൩ an isometric projection the radius of a sphere it is equal to:
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B. R
3
The function of steam nozzle is to convert :
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A. heat-energy steam into kinetic energy
4
Dryness fraction is the ratio of :
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C. mass of dry steam to the mass of dry steam and mass of water vapour in suspension
5
If the thermal efficiency of Carnot heat engine is 50 percent, then coefficient of performance of a refrigerator working within the same temperature limit would be :
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A. 1
6
During throttling process :
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D. enthalpy does not change
7
Which one of the following parameter is significant to ascertain chemical equilibrium of a system?
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C. Gibb’s function
8
The percentage of carbon in cast iron usually varies between :
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D. 2.5 to 3.5%
9
Martensite is a supersaturated solution of carbon in : |
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A. Alpha iron
10
Dislocation in materials is a———————__ defect.
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B. Line
11
The head over a 90° V-notch increases from 0.15 to 0.3 m. The ratio of the new discharge to the original discharge 1s : .
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D. 5.657
12
A floating body will remain in stable equilibrium so long as :
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B. the metacentre M hes above the centre of gravity
13
The nominal thickness of boundary layer represents the distance from the surface to a point where :
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B. velocity is 99 percent of its asymptotic limit
14
A pitot-tube is an instrument for measuring :
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C. velocity of flow
15
The specific speed Ns = (N√Q)/H³⁄⁴ for a double suction pump is to be evaluated. The discharge would be taken:
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A. half the actual discharge
16
If two pumps identical in all respects and each capable of delivering a discharge Q against a head H are connected in series, the resulting discharge is :
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C. Q against a head 2H
17
The power obtained from an impulse turbine is proportional to the number of nozzles used. A pelton turbine with six nozzles has a specific speed of 8.1. The specific speed per nozzle is :
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C. 3.3
18
During idling of a petrol engine requires :
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D. rich mixture |
19
In investment casting the pattern : ,
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A. is made of wax |
20
Inthe Orsat apparatus KOH solution is used to absorb : ല്‍
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B. carbon dioxide
21
For the same compression ratio :
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A. thermal efficiency of otto cycle is greater than that of diesel cycle
22
The knocking in SI engine gets reduced :
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B. by retarding the spark advance
23
If two pumps identical in all respects and each capable of delivering a discharge Q against a head H are connected in series, the resulting discharge is :
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A. 2Q against a head 2H
24
Work input to the air compressor with n as index of compression:
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A. increases with increase in value of n
25
1 tonne of refrigeration is equivalent to:
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B. 210kJ/min
26
The thermal conductivity is expressed as:
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A. W/mK
27
In SI engines which one of the following is the correct order of the fuels with increasing detonation tendency :
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D. Aromatics, Napthenes, Olefins, Paraffins
28
The Nusselt number in natural convection is a function of Prandtl number and :
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D. Grashoff number
29
Which of the following properties of a refrigerant is undesirable?
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D. high boiling point —
30
The emissivity of a body is equal to absorptivity when the body remains in thermal equilibrium. This law refers to as:
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C. Kirchoffs law
31
Ina vapour compression cycle the condition of refrigerant is saturated liquid :
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C. after passing through the condenser
32
Which of the following processes is generally used in winter air conditioning? |
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D. . heating and humidification
33
Upto critical radius of insulation the heat flow :
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B. increases
34
As relative humidity decreases the dew point will be —————————- wet bulb temperature.
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C. lower than
35
A two stroke engine has a speed of 750 rpm. A four stroke engine having an identical cylinder size running at 1500 rpm. The theoretical output of the two stroke engine will be :
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C. the same as that of the four stroke engine
36
The main reason for adopting the axial flow compressors instead of centrifugal compressors in aircraft turbine is that : |
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B. the frontal area of axial flow compressor is considerably less |
37
Morse test measures the indicated power of : റ
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A. SI engine
38
Which one of the following is a lower pair? . റ
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C. shaft in a bearing
39
Coriolis component of acceleration is present exists whenever a point moves along a path that has:
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D. rotational motion A 7 14729015 [P.T.O.] TT L———<<—<—<———————————
40
The speed of an engine is seen to fluctuate Continuously above and below mean speed. The governor is said to be :
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B. hunting
41
Which motor will be suitable for traction?
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A. DC series motor
42
When two spur gears having involute profiles on their tooth engage the line of action is tangential to : ,
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D. base circle
43
The speed of an engine is seen to fluctuate Continuously above and below mean speed. The governor is said to be :
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D. unstable Which motor will be suitable for traction?
44
A simply supported beam of span 10 m carrying a load of 500 N at the midspan will have a maximum bending moment of :
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B. 1250 Nm
45
The diameter of shaft is increased from 50 mm to 100 mm all other conditions remaining unchanged. How many times the torque carrying capacity increases?
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C. 8 times |
46
Ifa compression coil spring of stiffness 10 N/m is cut into two equal parts and the used in parallel the equivalent spring stiffness will be :
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C. 40 N/m
47
48
The engine of an aeroplane rotates in clockwise direction when seen from the tail end and the - aeroplane takes turn to left. The effect of gyroscopic couple on the aeroplane will be :
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A. to raise the nose and dip the tail _
49
Ina locomotive the ratio of the connecting rod length to crank radius is kept large in order to: .
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B. minimise the effect of secondary force 3
50
In order to facilitate the starting of locomotive in any position, the crank of a locomotive with two cylinders are placed :
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B. 90°
51
The ratio of maximum displacement of the forced vibration to the deflection due to static force is known as:
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D. magnification factor |
52
A mild steel rod having 50 mm diameter and 500 mm length is to be turned on a lathe. . Determine the machining lime to reduce the rod to 45 mm in one pass when cutting speed is 30 m/min and a feed of 0.7 mm/rev is used :
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C. 3.74 min
53
For producing more accurate holes, the sequence of operations to be followed is :
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A. centering, drilling, boring, reaming
54
The main purpose of chaplets used in foundary practice are :
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C. to support the core
55
In oxy-acetylene gas welding the volume of oxygen required per unit volume of acetylene :
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A. 1
56
Tempering of hardened steel is done to increase its : ;
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C. ductility
57
The angle which is found between the face of the cutting tool and the normal to the machined surface at the cutting edge is called :
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A. rake angle
58
The hardness with which the bond holds the cutting points or abrasives in place defined by the term:
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D. grade
59
Which of the following is not a part of Capstan lathe?
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B. tailstock
60
The gears manufactured on generating principle in :
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A. : hobbing
61
Quick returning mechanism is used in :
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C. slotting machine
62
During ultrasonic machining the metal removal is achieved by :
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C. hammering action of abrasive particles
63
According to Indian standard specifications the total number of designated grades of fundamental tolerances are :
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A. 18
64
In a metric thread designated by M12 x 1.5 specify that the thread has :
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B. nominal diameter 12 mm and pitch 1.5
65
Inasteam engine the joint to be used for connecting the piston rod and cross-head is :
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B. cotter joint
66
Creep in a belt drive is due to :
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C. differential elongation of belt due to difference in tension on two sides of the pulley
67
Annual demand for a product costing Rs. 100 is 400. Ordering cost per order is Rs. 100 and carrying cost is Rs. 2 per unit per year. The economic lot size is then : |
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A. 200
68
CPM and PERT techniques are used for : ] ie
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C. executing a new project
69
ABC analysis in materials management is a method of classifying the inventories based on :
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A. the value of annual usage item
70
Break even point is the point where : ]
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D. total cost and sales revenue lines intersect |
71
Thecore product model required for any CAD/CAM system :
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D. Geometric model ' 7൭, Group technology is suitable for production of : 3
72
Group technology is suitable for production of :
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C. medium range variety and medium range quantity
73
In FMS the tools are identified by means of :
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B. bar code
74
Just in time manufacturing philosophy emphasizes on :
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D. inventory
75
A joint sector undertaking :
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B. is jointly owned by private parties and government
76
Answer
B. Poisson distribution
77
Cellular manufacturing system is designed on the basis of :
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C. GT
78
In linear programming the shadow prices are :
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Question Cancelled
79
A feeler gauge is used to check :
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D. thickness of a clearance
80
The relation between tool life (T) and cutting speed (V) is expressed as:
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D. VTⁿ = C
81
Which amendment of the constitution lowering the voting age from 21 to 18?
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D. 61
82
The power to create new state or alter the boundaries of existing state vested upon തന്ന. ;
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C. Parliament
83
The constitution prescribe the age qualification for being appointed as Governor of the state :
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B. 35 years
84
Which article of the constitution provides the right to protection against arrest and sentention? ; “
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D. Article 22 |
85
The chief legal advicer of the President of India :
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C. Attorney General
86
Sarkaria commission related to : |
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D. Centre State relations
87
In 1975 the National Emergency Declaration signed by :
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D. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
88
Modern states are called “Professional States” called by:
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D. Frederic C. Mosher
89
Write the oddone: . _.
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Question Cancelled
90
The youngest person who became the Chief Minister of the State :
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Question Cancelled
91
Operation Protective Edge is associated with :
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B. Israel
92
Bachpan Bachchavo Andolan is founded by :
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C. Kailesh Satyarthi
93
Malayali poet known as 'Singing Sword of Kerala' is :
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A. T.S. Tirumumpu
94
The ruler of Travancore who abolished 'Shucheendram Kaimukku:
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A. Swati Tirunal
95
'Jeevitha Samaram' is the autobiography of:
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B. C. Kesavan
96
Who was the internal Minister of Kerala in 1957?
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A. EMS Namboothirippadu
97
The real name of Vagvadananta was :
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B. Kunhikannan
98
The editor of the journal 'Mitavadi' was :
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C. C. Krishnan
99
Who founded 'Kochi Pulaya Mahasabha"?
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A. K.P. Karuppan
100
'Aruvippuram Pratishta' was conducted in the year :
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Question Cancelled

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