1.

Scotch yoke mechanism is used to generate

(a) sine functions (b) square roots
7. Match thefollowing 14!'- deg composite system
2
(c) logarithms (d) inversions olgears
2. The danger of breakage and vibration is List - I Lu1 - II
maximum 2
(a) below critical speed 1. pd
(b) near critical speed 0.157
(c) above critical ~ ")
...
--pd
(d) none of the above.
OUS7
3.
pol
3. In full depth I4!- degree involute system, the
2 1
smallest number of teeth in a pinion which
meshes with rack with out interference is
D. Addendum 4. pd
(a) 12 (b) 16
Codes: A B C D
(c) 25 (d) 32
(a) 1 2 3 4
4. Inversion of a mechanism is (b) 4 3 2 1
(a) changing of a higher pair to lower pair (c) 3 2 1 4
(b) obtained by fixing different links in a (d) 3 1 2 4
kinematic chain
8. A certain machine requires a torque of (500 +
(b) turning it upside down
50 Sin (J) KN-m to derive ti, where q is the angle
(d) obtained by reversing the input and output
of rotation of shaft measuredfrom certain datum.
motion.
The machine is directly coupled to an engine
5. The sense of Coriolis component 2 Vw is the same which produces a toques (500 + 50 sin 0) KM-m
as that of the relative velocity vector V rotated. in a cycle how many times the value of torque of
(a) 45 in the direction of rotation of the link
machine and engine will be identical
comaining the path (a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 4 (d) 8
(b) 45 in the direction opposite to the rotation of
the link containing the path. 9. "Whichof the following statement is true about
(c) 90 in the direction of rotati.on of the link brittle fracture ?
containing the path. (a) High temperature and low strain rates favour
(d) 180 in the direction opposite to the rotation brittle fracture
. of the link containing the path. (b) Many metal with HCP crystal structure
commoIily show brittle fracture
6. Under logarithmic decrement, the amplitude of (c) Brittle fracture is always preceded by noise
successive vibrations are (d) cup and cone formation is characteristic for
(a) constant brittle materials.
(b) in arithmetic progression
(c) in geometric progression 10. Which of the following is a point imperfection
(d) in logarithmic progression. 1. Vacancy
 ~>,:~~~~ A.D.nP~~
?
J f!LlflfirJmtf!i!i!tfdff .-.-

ltems No. , Annual

I.U. _tiKi ~

usage X 1000 \ Unit cost Rs.

4. Schottky imperfection
,<~/( and ~ ~n0 A.
o. \0
(6J 1 ana.r only B 300
30
I 0.15
(c) 2,3 and 4 only C 2 200.00
(d) 1,2,3 and 4 D 60 0.10
E 5 0.30
11. Fillers are added to plastics to
F 300 0.10
(a) improve flow
G 10 0.05
(b) reduce brittleness
H 7 0.10
(c) facilitate processibility
I 20 0.10
(d) reduce cost
J 5 0.20
12. For the statl;' of plane stress (a) Band F (b) C and E
Shown the maximum and minimum principal (c) E and J (d) GandH
.\tresses are :
16. In value engineering the term 'value' refers to
(a) market value
(b) relation between cost and efficiency
(c) relation between function and cost
(d) relation between productibility and cost

17. An equipment has been purchased for Rs. 120

and is estimated to have 10 years life and a scrap
value of Rs. 20/- at the end of life. The book value
of the equipment at the end of sixth year then
the interest rate is 5% (using declining balance
methods) will be
(a) Rs. 40.95 (b) Rs. 51.25
(a) 60 MP a and 30 MP a (c) 55.00 (d) Rs. 59.25
(b) 50 MP a and 10 MP a
18. Service time in queing theory is usually assumed
(c) 40 MP a and 20 MP a
to follow
(d) 70 MP a and 30 MP a
(a) normal distribution
13. Which of the following is true (p = Poisson's (b) poissons distribution
ratio) (c) Erlang distribution
(a) a < It < - 1/2 (b) 1 < It <0 (d) exponential law
(c) 1 < It < - 1 (d) 00 < < - 00
19. Solution to Z= 4x1 + 6XJ
14. For most brittle materials, the ultimate strength Xl +XJ~4
in' compression is much large then the ultimate 3X1 +X: ~ 12
strength in tension. The is mainly due to XI'~~O is
(a) presence of flaws X microscopic cracks or (a) unique (b) unbounded
cavities (c) degenerate (d) infinite
(b) necking in tension
(c) severity of tensile stress as compared to 20. The product is assembled from parts A and B.
compressive stress The probability of defective pam A and Bare
(d) non - linearity of stress-strain diagram 0.1 and 0.2 respectively. Then the probability of
the assembly of A and B to be nondefective is
15. Out of the following item listed below, which two
(a) 0.7 (b) 0.72
items would you consider under category (c)
(c) 0.8 (d) 0.85
under ABC analysis:
21. Which of the following conditions are necessary
of applying linear programming
I. There must be a well defined objective function
2. The decision variables should be interrelated
and non-negative
3. The resources must be in limited supply
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only 26. If aprismatic bar be subjected to an axial tensile
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3 stress (T, then shear stress induced or a plane
inclined at ()with the axis will be
22. Goodwill of an enterprise is termed as cr cr
(a) Liquid asset (b) Volatile (a) 2" Sin 2 8 (b) 2" Cos 28
(c) Fictitious asset (d) Liability
(c) 5!.- Cos28 (d) cr Sin2 8
23. Bending moment M and torque is applied on a 2 2
,-mlidcircular shaft. If the maximum bending 27. Maximum production of small and slender parts
stress equals to maximum shear stress developed, is done by
them M is equal to (a) Watch maker's lathe
T (b) Sliding head stock automatic lathe
(a) - (b) T
2 (c) Multispindle automatic lathe
(c) 2T (d) 4T (d) Capatan lathe
24. When bending moment m and torque T is applied 28. A sum of Rs. 5001- Paid as wages for erecting a
on a shaft then equivalent torque is machine should be debited to
(a) M + T (b) .JM2 +1 2 (a) Machinery account
(b) Suspence account
I ~2 1 I
(c) "2VM- +T (d) "2 (M +"M2 + 12) (c) Wages account
(d) Repair account
25. The bending moment diagramfor the case shown
below will be q as shown in 29. Which of the following plans guarantees
minimum wage to a workes and bonus based on
fIXed percentage of time saved.

A~O! 30 .~B
(a) Gantt Plan
(c) Powan plan
(b) Halsey plan
(d) Bedaux plan

30. The number of slots is a 25 mm castle nut is

(a) 2 (b) 4
(c) 6 (d) 8
/ 31. Which key ispreferred for the condition where a
hlrge amount of impact torque is to be transmitted
in both direction of rotation.
(a) Woodruffkey (b) Feather key
(c) Gib-head key (d) Tangent key

32. Which of the following can be used in

dynamometer for measuri'fK cutting forces
1. Strain gauge
2. Piezoelectric transducer
3. Pneumatic transducer
4. Hydraulic transducer
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1,3 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
 33. The com,1ant factor in case of R 10 series of (a) 2, 3, 1,4 (b) 2, 1,3,4
preferred numbers i is
(c) 1, 3, 2, 4, (d) 1,2,3,4
(a) 1.6 (b) 1.25
(c) 1.12 (d) 1.03 42. In Bedaux skill and effort rating, a normal
worker is rated at
34. Specify the sequence correctly
(a) B (b) 60 B
(a) Grain growth, recrystallisation, stress relief
(c) lOOB (d) 144B
(b) Stress relief, grain growth, recrystaIlisation
(c) S~fess relief, recrystaIlisation grain growth 43. In thermal power plants, coal is transferredfrom
(d) Grain growth, stress relief, recrystallisation bunker to the other places by
35. Small percentage of boron is added to steel to (a) hoists (b) conveyors
(a) increases hardenability (c) cranes (d) lifts
(b) reduce machinability
44. The essential condition for the decompression
(c) increases wear resistance of an activity is
(d) increase endurance strength
(a) The project time should change due to
36. Which grade symbol represents suljace rough decompression
of broaching? (b) After decompression the time of an activity
(a) Nn (b) Ng invariably exceeds its normal time.
(c) N4 (d) Nt (c) An activity could be decompressed to the
maximum extent of its normal time
37. Quenching in not necessary when hardening is (d) None of the above.
done by
(a) case carburising 45. The relationship between constants E. G and K
(b) flame hardening is given by .
(b) nitriding G+3K 3G+K
(d) any of the above processes (a) E= 9KG (b) E = 9 KG
38. Which of the following is true about following
9KG 9KG
specifications Hex Bolt M 16 NL - IS : 1363 (c)E'; --
G+3K (d)E= 3K+G
(a) 16 eye bolts used on electric motors
(b) a stress relieved blot for connecting rod
(c) a bolt with a nut
For the two shafts connected in parallel, find
which statement is l1'ue ?
(d) a bolt with a nut and a lock nut
(a) Torque in each shaft is the same
39. The order of radial clearance between the punch (b) Shear stress in each shaft is the same
and die for shearing a steel plate of thickness it' (c) Angle of twist of each shaft is the same
(l mm :::2 mm) is (d) Torsional stiffness f each shift is the same
(a) 0.05 t (b) 0.15 t
The most preferred process for casting gas
(c)0.20 t (d) 0.25 t
turbine blades is :
40. The force required for piercing a round hole (a) die moulding
when the die and punch are not provided with (b) shell moulding
any shear is given by (c) investment moulding
(a) L S T (b) 1t D S (d) sand casting
(c) D L S T (d) 1t D S T
Machine toolframe should have
Where L = length of die land, D = diameter of
(a) high rigidity to weight ratio
hole, T = thickness, S = sham strength
(b) graphite in the form of nodules
41. Select the proper sequence (c) low hardness
I. Proportional Limit 2. Elastic limit (d) high work hardness
3. Yielding 4. Failure
49. Which of the following display properties similar 55. For the pipe fitting like elbow, tee, union etc.
to that of steel which of the following is preferred?
1. Black-heart cast iron (a) Pig iron
2. White-heart cast iron (b) Malleable iron
(c) Spheroidal grap. =tecast iron
3. Gray cast iron
4. Pig iron (d) high carbon steel
(a) I and 2 only (b) 3 and 4 only
56 /~ddition of which of the following improves
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) I and 3 only
lMChining of copper?
50. Which bearing is preferred for oscillating con- (aJ Sulphur (b) Vanadium
(c/ . in (d) Zinc
ditions?
(a) Double row roller bearing 57. Batl lrings are provided with a cage
(b) Angular contact single row ball bearing (a) to reduce friction
(c) Taper roller bearing (b) to maintain the balls at a fixed distance apart
(d) Needle roller bearing. (c) to prevent the lubricant from flowing out
51. A vertical hanging bar of length L and weighing (d) to facilitate slipping of balls.
w N/ unit length carries a load Wat the bottom. 58. Low helix angle drills are preferred for drilling
The tensile force in the bar at a distance Yfrom
holes in
the support will be given by (a) plastics (b) copper
(a)W+wL (b)W+w(L-y) (d) carbon steel.
(c) cast steel
W
(c) (W + w) ylL (d) W + - (L - y) 59. Shell reamers are mounted on
w
(a) tool holders (b) armour plates
52. In the case of bi-axial state of normal stresses, (c) about (d) shanks
the normal stress on 45' plane is equal to
(a) the sum of the normal stresses 60. Thread rolling is restricted to
(b) difference ofthe normal stresses (a) ferrous materials
(c) half the sum of the normal stresses (b) ductile materials
(d) half the difference of the normal stresses (c) hard materials
(d) none of the above
53. The temperature stress is afunction of
I. Coefficient of linear expansion
61. Which of the following metal shrinks mostfrom
2. Temperature rise
molten state to solid state ?
3. Modulus of elasticity
(a) cast iron (b) cast steel
The correct answer is (c) Brass (d) Admiralty metal
(a) I and 2 only (b) I and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3.
62. The cdge of a steel plate cut by oxygen cutting
54. When two springs of equal lengths are arranged willget hardened when the carbon content is
toform a cluster spring the which of thefollowing (a) less than 0.1 percent
statements are tire : (b) less than 0.3 percent
1. Angle of twist in both the springs will be equal (c) more than 0.3 percent
2. Deflection of both the springs will be equal (d) anywhere between 0.1 to 1.0 percent
3. Load taken by each spring will be half the total
63. Weld spatter occurs due to any of the following
load
4. Shear stress in each spring will be equal except
(a) high welding current
(a) I and 2 only
(b) too small an electrode
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(c) arc
(d) 1,2 and 4 only
(d) wrong polarity
 ENGINEERING SERVICES EXAM
64. Feed gear box for a screw cutting lathe is
designed on the basis of (d) free carbon
(a) geometric progression 70. When (J" and Young's Modulus of Elasticity E
(b) arithmetic progression remailrs constant, the energy-absorbing capacity
(c) harmonic progression of part suiJject to dynamic forces, is fl function
(d) none. of its
(a) length (b) cross-section
65. Which of the following generally decreases in
the steel after quench-hardening (c) volume (d) none of the above
l. Brittleness 71. Match the follol'lIing :
2. Percentage elongation
List I (Alloying List II
3. Impact strength
element in steel) (Effect)
(a) I and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
A. Lead 1. Restricts grain growth
(c) I and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
B. Aluminium 2. Raises yield point
66. The curve traced by apoint on the circumference C. Copper 3. Reduces strength to impact
of a circle which rolls along the inside of afIXed D. Phosphorus 4. Free machining
circle, is known as
(a) epicycloid (b) hypocycloid
(c) cardiod (d) involute.

67. Hardness as a function of carbon content is

shown in

72. Presence of hydrogen in steel causes

(a) Fig-A Hardness I 1 (a) reduced neutron absorption cross-section
(b) improved weldability
carbon'. (c) enibrittlement
(d) corrosion resistance

Hardress I~ I 73. In the frgure shown, it the line AB represents

Goodmon criterion of failure, then soderberg
carbon'/. criterion could be represented by line

Hardness I~ I
carbon ~.

Hardnes [~J
.carbon %
68. A carbon steel having Brinell Hardness number
100 should ultimate tensile stt-ength closer it B .
(a) 100 N/rnm2 (b) 200 N/mm2 <YOUl

(c) 350 N/rnm2 (d) 1000 N/rnm2

69. In case carburising Carbon is introduced to form

a high carbon layer at the suiface. The carbon
is introduce in the form of
(a) graphite flakes (b) pearlite
(a) AD (b) DB
(c) DC (d) AC
74. The main alloying elements in high speed Steel 82. Which of the machine tools can he used for
in order of increasing proportion are boring
(a) Vanadium, chromium, tungesten 1. Lathe
(b) Tungsten, titanium, vanadium 2. Drilling machine
(c) Chromium, titanium, vanadium 3. Vertical milling machine
(d) Tungsten, chromium, titanium 4. Horizontal milling machine
(a) 1, 2, 3 (b) I. 3. 4
75. Thick steel plate cut with oxygen normally shows (e)2and4 (d) 1,2,3.3
signs of cracking. This tendency for cracking can
be minimised by 83. Po(vamides are characterized by
(a) slow speed cutting (a) flexible chain
(b) cutting in two or more stages (b) rigid chain
(c) preheating the plate (c) amorphous structure
(d) using oxy-acetylene flame (d) crystalline structure

76. Dye penetrant method is generally used to locate 84. Which of the following derive system is used in
(a) core defects (b) surface defects computer Numerically controlled machine
(c) superficial defects (d) temporary defects tools?
(a) Stepper motor
77. Herbert cloudburst Hardness test is conducted (b) amorphous structure
to know (c) Thyristor controlled DC motor
(a) uniformity of hardness over a surface (d) Servo controlled pneumatIc dries.
(b) softness of non-metallic components
(c) hardness of non-metallic components
85. Dummy activities are used to
(d) hardness at specified depth inside the surface.
(a) determine critical path
(b) determine project completion time
78. Temperature required for full annealing in (C) maintain the required in a network
hyper-eutectoid steel is (d) facilitate computations of stack.
(a) 500C above upper critical temperature (AC,)
86. Machining of titanium is diJJicult due to
(b) 500C below upper critical temperate (AC,)
(0) high thermal conductivity of titanium
(c) 50C above lower critical temperature (AC1)
(b) Chemical reaction between tool and work
(d) 50C below lower critical temperamre (AC j
)

(c) low tool-chip contact area

79. A set of eight form relieved milling cutters for (d) none of the above
each module is provided to enable cutting or
87. Too/life is generally better when
gears of different
(a) grain size of the metal is large
(a) materials
(b) grain size of the metal is small
(b) types e.g. spur, helical, etc.
(c) hard constituents arc present in the micro-
(c) number of teeth
structure of the tool material
(d) width of gears.
(d) none of the above.
80. Jewel hearings are used in
88. Ease of machining is primari(v judged by
111) .contaminared atmosphere
(a) life of cutting tool between sharpening
(h) low-torque applications
(b) rigidity of work -piece
(c) fully immersed in water condition
(c) microstructure of tool material
(d) high seed shafts
(d) shape and dimensions of work
8). Value ana(vsis is particular(v of interest when
89. Tool life in generally specified by
(II) jobbing work economics are involved
(a) number of pieces machined
(h) production is one large scale
(b) volume of metal removed
IC) only few components are involved
(c) actual cutting time
(d) costly equipment is used.
(d) any of the above
')11. Tail stock set over method of taper turning is values is to by produced. Which machining
preferred for process would you recommend?
(a) internal tapers (b) small tapers (a) Grinding' (b) Rough turning
(c) long slender tapers (d) steep tapers (c) Lapping (d) Honing

I) 1. Which of the foLLowing statement is incorrect 99. CLA value for Honing process is
with reference of lathe cutting tools? (a) 6 (b) 0.05 - 3.0
(a) The flank of the tool is the surface below and (c) 0.05 - 1.0 (d) 0.025 - 0.1
adjacent to the cutting edges
100. A machine costs Rs. 2000 installed. The cost of
(h) The nose is the corner, or chamfer joining the
repairs increases Rs. 40 annually. The scrap
side cutting and the end cutting edges
value of the machine is Rs. 200. The economic
(c) The heel is that part ofthe which is shaped to
repair life of the machine is nearly
produce the cutting edges and face
(a) 51/2 years (b) 71/2 years
(d) The base is that surface of the shank which 1
(c) 9 /2 years (d) 111/2 years
against the support and takes 'ngent
101. Which of the following would you prefer for
n. In metal cutting, use of loW eeds and high cutting
checking the hardness of thin .~ections ?
speeds is desired when the objective is
(a) Hebert cloud burst test
(a) high metal removal rate
(b) Shore's Scleroscope
(h) dry machining
(c) Knoop hardness test
(c) use of soft cutting tool
(d) Vickers hardness test
(d) surface finish,

102. The percentage of phosphorous in phosphor

93. A drill for drilling deep holes in aluminium
bronze is
.~hould have
(a) 0.1 (b) I
(a) high helix angle (b) taper shank
(c) 11.1 (c) 98
(c) small point angle (d) no lip.
103. Invar i.~used or measuring tapes primarily dhe
9... Gear lapping
to its
(a) an operation after heat treatment
(a) non-magnetic properties
(h) an operation prior to heat treatment
(b) high nickel content
(c) an independent operation for gear recondi-
(c) low coefficient of thermal expansion
tioning
(d) hardenability
(d) none of the above.
104. Which of the foLLowing statement is incorrect
95. Gear burnishing process for
about duralumin ?
(a) removing residual stresses from teeth roots
(a) It is prone to age hardening
(h) surface finishing
(b) It can be forged
(c) under-cut gears
(c) It has good machining properties
(d) cycloidal gears ..
(d) It is lighter than pure aluminium
96. Buffing wheels are mode of 10S. Cartidge brass can be
(a) softer metals (b) cotton fabric (a) Cold rolled into sheets
(c) carbon (d) graphite (b) drawn into wires
(c) formed into tubes
97. In gear hobbing (d) any of the above.
(a) only hob rotates
(b) only gear blank rotates 106. Induction hardening is basically a
(c) both hob and gear blank rotate (a) carburising process
(d) neither hob nor gear blank rotates (b) surface hardening process
(c) core-hardening process
(d) none of the above.
W7. Which of the following given the correct order
of increa .ing hot hardne ..
of cutting toll
material .?
(a) Diamond, Carbide, HSS
(h) Carbide, Diamond, HSS List -I List - II
(c) HSS, carbide, Diamond (Dynamometer) (Characteristics)
(eI) HSSm Diamond, Carbide A. Torsion 1. High speeds and low
lJirection.<ifor question .108 to 112 Dynamometer power
Questions 108 to 112 consists of two statement . , B. Tesla fluid friction 2. Power absorbed inde-
one lahelled the 'Assertion A' and the other dynamometer pendent of size of fly-
lahelled the 'Rea .on R '. You are to examine these wheel.
two statements carefully and decide if the C. Pronybrake 3. Power absorbed avail-
Assertion (,4) and the Reason (R) are individually able for useful applica-
true and if so, Whether the reason is a correct tions
explanation of the Assrtion. Select you answer D. Swinging field 4. Large powers
from the codes given below: dynamometer
(a) both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
(h) both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not a
correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(eI) (A) is false but (R) is true.
115. Mitre gears
WIt A.Hertion (A) : For structures steel I-beams
(a) spur-gears with gear ratio 1 : I
preferred to other shapes. (b) Skew gears connecting non-parallel and non-
Rea .
on (R) : In I-beams a large portion oftheir
intersecting shafts
cross-section is located far from the neutral axis.
(c) Bevel gears transmitting power at more than
1119. A ..
ertion (A) : Linear polymers are rigid at low or less than 90
temperatures but soft and moldable at elevated (d) Bevel gears in which the angle between the
temperatures. axis is and the speed ratio of the gears is 9(Y
Rea .on (R) : Linear polymers are thermo-setting.
116. In which of the following case, the turning
1t O. A .
sertion (A) : Vitrified bond is preferred for thin moment diagram will haye least variations:
grinding wheels. (a) Double acting steam engine
ReWiOn (R) : Vitrified bond is hard brittle. (b) Four stroke single cylinder patrol engine
(c) 8 cylinder, 4 stroke diesel engine
t t t. A ..
ertion (A) : In electric discharge wire cutting
(d) pelton wheel.
machine soaped tool is replaced by copper wire.
Rea .
on (R) : The discharge takes place between 117. Which of the following statement is correct:
the wire and the work-piece. I. If a rotor is statically balanced it is always
t 12. A ..
ertion (A) : SIMO chart reveals the dynamically balanced also.
deficiencies in the motion pattern of the process 2. If a rotor is dynamically balanced, it may not
chart. be statically balanced.
Rea .on (R) : SIMO chart and operator processes 3. If a rotor is dynamica~ly balanced, it mayor
chart yield the same results. may not be dynamically balanced
4. If a rotor is statically balanced, it mayor may
113. In Oldham' .coupling' the condition for not be dynamically balanced.
maximum .
peed ratio i. (a) I and 2 only (b) 2 and 4 only
W 1 WI
(b) _.
.
sma (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 4 only
(a) -coso.
w w
11 S. The microstructure composition of pearlitefor
(b) the interest paid on capital, which is obtained
an Fe, C diagram consists (if
through debt financing
(a) carbon dissolved in alpha iron having a body-
(c) the rates used by the lending institutions or
centered cubic structure.
other firms
(h) carbon dissolved in gama iron having a face-
(d) None of the above
centered cubic structure.
(e) a mixture of body-centered alpha iron and 120. A piece of equipment has been purchased by
face-entered gamma iron the city for Rs. 10,000 with an anticipated
(Ii) carbon dissolved in body-centered alpha iron salvage at Rs. 500 after 8years. Which of the
and an Fe F., C. depreciation models will yield the greatest
reduction in the book value of the equipment?
11 'J. The minimum attractive rate return is different
(a) Straight line depreciation
jfir variou.\types (if projects. All of the following
(b) Sum-of-years digits depreciation
factors will affect the minimum attractive rate
(c) Declining balance depreciation
01' return j(ir a new project except,
(d) Declining balance depreciation is switched
(a) the amount of capital that is available in the
to straight line.
retained earnings