UNIT – I

Which of these is an inversion of a single slider crank chain?

a) Coupling rod of a locomotive
1. b) Beam engine
c) Watt’s indicator mechanism
d) Pendulum pump
What is the use of beam engine?
a) To convert rotary motion into oscillatory motion
2. b) To convert rotary motion into reciprocating motion
c) To convert reciprocating motion into rotary motion
d) To convert oscillatory motion into rotary motion
What is the purpose of the oscillating cylinder engine?
a) To convert rotary motion into oscillatory motion
3. b) To convert reciprocating motion into rotary motion
c) To convert rotary motion into reciprocating motion
d) To convert oscillatory motion into rotary motion
In a kinematic chain, a quaternary joint is equivalent to
a) one binary joint
4. b) two binary joints
c) three binary joints
d) four binary joints
A mechanism consisting of four links is called a _____________
mechanism.
5. a) simple
b) compound
c) inversion
d) none of the mentioned
When one of the links of a kinematic chain is fixed, the chain is
known as a
6. a) structure
b) mechanism
c) inversion
d) machine
In a 4 – bar linkage, if the lengths of shortest, longest and the
other two links are denoted by s, l, p and q, then it would result in
Grashof’s linkage provided that
7. a) l + p < s + q
b) l + s < p + q
c) l + p = s + q
d) none of the mentioned
A kinematic chain is known as a mechanism when
a) none of the links is fixed
8. b) one of the links is fixed
c) two of the links are fixed
d) all of the links are fixed
The Grubler’s criterion for determining the degrees of freedom
(n) of a mechanism having plane motion is
9. a) n = (l – 1) – j
b) n = 2 (l – 1) – 2j
c) n = 3 (l – 1) – 2j
d) n = 4 (l – 1) – 3j
 Which of the following is an inversion of single slider crank
chain ?
10. a) Beam engine
b) Watt’s indicator mechanism
c) Elliptical trammels
d) Whitworth quick return motion mechanism
Which of the following is an inversion of double slider crank
chain ?
11. a) Coupling rod of a locomotive
b) Pendulum pump
c) Elliptical trammels
d) Oscillating cylinder engine
When the two elements of a pair have _____________ when in
motion, it is said to a lower pair.
12. a) line or point contact
b) surface contact
c) permit relative motion
d) none of the mentioned
The two elements of a pair are said to form a ___________ when
they permit relative motion between them.
13. a) open pair
b) kinematic pair
c) higher pair
d) lower pair
Which of the following is a higher pair?
a) Belt and pulley
14. b) Turning pair
c) Screw pair
d) Sliding pair
Kinematic pairs are those which have
a) two elements held together mechanically
15. b) two elements having relative motion
c) two elements having Coroli’s component
d) none of the mentioned
Which of the following is an inversion of single slider crank
chain ?
16. a) Beam engine
b) Watt’s indicator mechanism
c) Elliptical trammels
d) Whitworth quick return motion mechanism
When the two elements of a pair have _____________ when in
motion, it is said to a lower pair.
17. a) line or point contact
b) surface contact
c) permit relative motion
d) none of the mentioned
The two elements of a pair are said to form a ___________ when
they permit relative motion between them.
18. a) open pair
b) kinematic pair
c) higher pair
d) lower pair
 Which of the following is a higher pair?
19. a) Belt and pulley
b) Turning pair
c) Screw pair
d) Sliding pair
Kinematic pairs are those which have
a) two elements held together mechanically
20. b) two elements having relative motion
c) two elements having Coroli’s component
d) none of the mentioned
A quarternary joint is equivalent to
a) one binary joint
21. b) two binary joints
c) three binary joints
d) four binary joints
22. The shortest link in a four-bar mechanism is known as:
a) Crank b) Rocker c) Coupler d) Driver

UNIT – II

The smaller and generally the driving gear of a pair of mated

gears is called _________
a) rack
1.
b) pinion
c) module
d) pitch
The distance measured along the circumference of the pitch circle
from a point on one tooth to the same point on the adjacent tooth is
called ________________
2. a) circular pitch
b) line of centers
c) pitch diameter
d) pitch point
The locus of a point on the pitch circle from the beginning to end of
engagement of two mating gears is called as ___________
a) Arc of contact
3.
b) Path of contact
c) Path of approach
d) Arc of approach
Velocity of sliding at the pitch point = (ωp + ωg) x _____________
a) arc of approach
4. b) path of contact
c) path of recess
d) zero
The contact ratio is the ratio of arc of contact to the ____________
a) module
5. b) circular pitch
c) dedendum
d) circular pitch
The two parallel and coplanar shafts are connected by gears having
teeth parallel to the axis of the shaft. This arrangement is called
6.
a) spur gearing
b) helical gearing
 c) bevel gearing
d) spiral gearing
The type of gears used to connect two non-parallel non-intersecting
shafts are
a) spur gears
7.
b) helical gears
c) spiral gears
d) none of the mentioned
An imaginary circle which by pure rolling action, gives the same
motion as the actual gear, is called
a) addendum circle
8.
b) dedendum circle
c) pitch circle
d) clearance circle
If the module of a gear be m, the number of teeth T and pitch circle
diameter D, then
a) m = D/T
9.
b) D = T/m
c) m = D/2T
d) none of the mentioned
Law of gearing is satisfied if
a) two surfaces slide smoothly
b) common normal at the point of contact passes through the
10. pitch point on the line joining
the centres of rotation
c) number of teeth = P.C.D. / module
d) addendum is greater than dedendum
The angle between a tooth profile and a radial line at its pitch point is
known as
a) pressure angle
11. b) dedendum angle
c) spiral angle
d) none of the mentioned
What is a worm gear primarily used for?
a) High-speed applications
12. b) High-torque applications
c) Low-torque applications
d) High-temperature applications
Which gear type is used in car differentials to allow wheels to rotate
at different speeds?
a) Spur gear
13.
b) Bevel gear
c) Helical gear
d) Planetary gear
What is the purpose of a rack and pinion gear system?
a) Increase speed
14. b) Convert rotary motion to linear motion
c) Reduce noise
d) Increase torque
Which material is commonly used to manufacture gears for heavy-
duty applications?
15.
a) Aluminum
b) Plastic
 c) Brass
d) Steel
Which gear type is used to provide a 90-degree change in direction
between shafts?
a) Helical gear
16.
b) Bevel gear
c) Spur gear
d) Rack and pinion
Which gear type provides the highest gear reduction in a single
17. stage?
a) Helical gear b) Bevel gear c) Worm gear d) Planetary gear
For a pair of spur gears to mesh properly, they must have the same:
a. Circular pitch
18. b. Module
c. Diametral pitch
d. Pressure angle
The primary purpose of using a compound gear train is to:
a. Achieve higher speed ratios in a compact space
b. Reduce the speed ratio
19.
c. Increase the power transmission
d. None of these

The module of a gear is the ratio of:

a. Pitch circle diameter to the number of teeth
b. Number of teeth to the pitch circle diameter
20.
c. Circular pitch to the number of teeth
d. None of these

The law of gearing ensures that:

a. The angular velocity ratio of gears remains constant
21. b. The tangential velocity of gears remains constant
c. The radial velocity of gears remains constant
None of these
The ratio of the number of teeth to the pinion to that of the gear in a
simple gear train is called:
a. Speed ratio
22. b. Gear ratio
c. Velocity ratio
d. Train value

In bevel gears, the pitch surfaces are:

a. Cylinders
b. Spheres
23.
c. Cones
d. Parabolas

The addendum of a gear tooth is:

a. The radial distance between the pitch circle and the top of
the tooth
24.
b. The radial distance between the pitch circle and the bottom of
the tooth
c. The tangential distance between the pitch circle and the top
 of the tooth
d. The tangential distance between the pitch circle and the
bottom of the tooth
In an involute spur gear, the pressure angle is:
a. Constant throughout the meshing
25. b. Dependent on the pitch circle diameter
c. Varying during meshing
d. Dependent on the gear material
The module of a gear is defined as:
a. Number of teeth per unit length
26. b. Pitch circle diameter divided by the number of teeth
c. Number of teeth divided by the pitch circle diameter
d. Circular pitch divided by π
The contact ratio of gears is:
a. Ratio of the length of the line of contact to the base circle
radius
b. Ratio of the length of the line of contact to the pitch circle
27. radius
c. Ratio of the length of the line of contact to the base pitch
d. Ratio of the length of the arc of contact to the circular
pitch

For proper meshing of two spur gears, the module:

a. Should be same for both gears
28. b. Should be different for both gears
c. Should be same as their addendum
d. Should be same as their dedendum
The addendum of a gear tooth is the:
a. Radial distance from the pitch circle to the bottom of the
tooth
29. b. Radial distance from the pitch circle to the top of the
tooth
c. Distance between the adjacent teeth
d. Width of the gear tooth
In a pair of meshing gears, the smaller gear is called the:
a. Pinion
30. b. Spur
c. Helix
d. Bevel

UNIT – II

What is the purpose of a cam in a mechanical system?

a) To change circular motion into reciprocating motion
1. b) To change reciprocating motion into rotary motion
c) To reduce friction between moving parts
d) To store kinetic energy
2. The size of a cam depends upon
 (a) base circle (b) pitch circle (c) prime circle (d) pitch curve
The angle between the direction of the follower motion and a
3. normal to the pitch curve is called
(a) pitch angle (b) prime angle
(c) base angle (d) pressure angle
A circle drawn with centre as the cam centre and radius equal to the
distance between the cam centre and the point on the pitch curve at
4. which the pressure angle is maximum, is called
(a) base circle (b) pitch circle
(c) prime circle (d) none of these
The cam follower generally used in automobile engines is
5. (a) knife edge follower (b) flat faced follower
(c) spherical faced follower (d) roller follower
The cam follower extensively used in air-craft engines is
6. (a) knife edge follower (b) flat faced follower
(c) spherical faced follower (d) roller follower
In a radial cam, the follower moves
(a) in a direction perpendicular to the cam axis
7. (b) in a direction parallel to the cam axis
(c) in any direction irrespective of the cam axis
(d) along the cam axis
A radial follower is one
(a) that reciprocates in the guides (b) that oscillates
8. (c) in which the follower translates along an axis passing
through the cam centre of rotation.
(d) none of the above
Offet is provided to a cam follower mechanism to
9. (a) minimise the side thrust (b) accelerate
(c) avoid jerk (d) none of these
For low and moderate speed engines, the cam follower should
10. move with
(a) uniform velocity (b) simple harmonic motion
(c) uniform acceleration and retardation (d) cycloidal motion
For high speed engines, the cam follower should move with
11. (a) uniform velocity (b) simple harmonic motion
(c) uniform acceleration and retardation (d) cycloidal motion
For a given lift of the follower of a cam follower mechanism, a
smaller base circle diameter is
desired.
12. (a) because it will give a steeper cam and higher pressure angle.
(b) because it will give a profile with lower pressure angle
(c) because it will avoid jumping
(d) none of the above.
The purpose of a cam in a mechanical system is to:
A) Convert rotational motion into linear motion
13. B) Store energy
C) Transmit torque
D) Reduce friction
In a radial cam, the follower moves:
14. A) Parallel to the axis of the camshaft
B) Perpendicular to the axis of the camshaft
C) In a spiral motion
 D) In a tangential direction
A cam-follower system is commonly used in:
A) Gearboxes
15. B) Internal combustion engines
C) Hydraulics
D) Electrical circuits
The type of follower where the surface in contact with the
cam is a rolling element is called:
16. A) Knife-edge follower
B) Roller follower
C) Flat-faced follower
D) Spherical follower
What is the main disadvantage of a knife-edge follower?
A) High friction
17. B) Requires complex design
C) Costly to manufacture
D) Inconsistent motion
Uniform acceleration and retardation motion of a follower
means that:
18. A) The follower speed is constant
B) The acceleration remains constant during rise and fall
C) The acceleration increases gradually
D) The motion is irregular and unpredictable
Which type of follower motion is typically used when
smooth and jerk-free motion is required?
19. A) Uniform acceleration
B) Simple harmonic motion
C) Cycloidal motion
D) Irregular motion
Which of the following is not a common type of follower
motion in cam mechanisms?
20. A) Uniform motion
B) Oscillating motion
C) Cycloidal motion
D) Irregular motion

UNIT – III

Which of the following forces acts on IC engine parts due to their

reciprocating motion?
1. a) centrifugal force
b) gravitational force
c) inertia force
d) frictional force
In an IC engine, inertia forces in reciprocating parts are caused due to:
a) change in rotational speed
2. b) change in angular position
c) change in linear position
d) change in direction of motion
 Which engine component is primarily affected by inertia force?
a) connecting rod
3. b) flywheel
c) crankshaft
d) cylinder block
The effect of inertia force on the engine crankshaft is mainly due to:
4. a) rotating flywheel b) reciprocating pistons
c) governor action d) crankcase movement
Balancing of a single rotating mass involves:
a) adding a mass at 90°
5. b) adding an equal mass in the same position
c) adding an equal mass diametrically opposite
d) removing part of the original mass
Balancing of rotating masses reduces:
a) centrifugal forces
6. b) inertia forces
c) gyroscopic effects
d) only primary forces
Primary unbalanced forces in reciprocating engines are due to:
a) piston mass
7. b) rotational parts
c) flywheel inertia
d) cylinder mass
Reciprocating mass balancing primarily addresses:
a) centrifugal force
8. b) torsional vibrations
c) inertia forces
d) gyroscopic effects
In a multi-cylinder engine, complete balancing can be achieved by:
a) two-cylinder engine only
9. b) four-cylinder inline engine
c) only v-type engines
d) single-cylinder engine
Unbalanced forces in an IC engine lead to:
a) increased fuel consumption
10. b) vibration and noise
c) reduced compression ratio
d) increased weight
Secondary balancing is concerned with:
a) centrifugal forces only
11. b) primary inertia forces only
c) higher harmonic inertia forces
d) primary balancing only
In balancing rotating masses, the primary aim is to:
a) reduce fuel consumption
12. b) decrease inertia
c) minimize vibration
d) control temperature
What is the primary purpose of a flywheel in an I.C. engine with
respect to inertia forces?
13. a) To absorb heat energy
b) To balance the combustion force
c) To minimize fluctuations in engine speed due to inertia forces
 d) To reduce engine noise
The energy stored in a flywheel is proportional to:
a) Its angular velocity squared
14. b) Its mass
c) Its diameter
d) Its linear velocity
The flywheel is mainly used to:
a) Reduce speed fluctuations
15. b) Control fuel injection
c) Maintain temperature
d) Increase power output
A flywheel is generally used in:
a) Reciprocating engines
16. b) Electric motors
c) Hydraulic pumps
d) Refrigeration systems
Which of the following best describes the function of a flywheel
during the power stroke in an internal combustion engine?
17. a) Absorbs energy
b) Supplies energy to the crankshaft
c) Increases fuel efficiency
d) Reduces engine weight
The flywheel helps in reducing:
a) Torque fluctuations
18. b) Power output
c) Heat dissipation
d) Frictional losses
The coefficient of fluctuation of energy in a flywheel is defined as:
a) The ratio of maximum to minimum energy
19. b) The ratio of energy stored to energy released
c) The ratio of fluctuation of energy to the mean energy
d) The ratio of speed fluctuations to angular velocity
The flywheel is typically mounted on:
a) The crankshaft
20. b) The camshaft
c) The piston rod
d) The gearbox
 UNIT – IV

When there is a reduction in amplitude over every cycle of

1. vibration, then the body is said to have
(a) free vibration (b) forced vibration (c) damped vibration

Longitudinal vibrations are said to occur when the particles of

a body moves
2.
(a) perpendicular to its axis (b) parallel to its axis
(c) in a circle about its axis
When a body is subjected to transverse vibrations, the stress
3. induced in a body will be
(a) shear stress (b) tensile stress (c) compressive stress
The factor which affects the critical speed of a shaft is
4. (a) diameter of the disc (b) span of the shaft
(c) eccentricity (d) all of these
The ratio of the maximum displacement of the forced vibration
to the deflection due to the static
5. force, is known as
(a) damping factor (b) damping coefficient
(c) logarithmic decrement (d) magnification factor
What is the natural frequency of a vibrating system?
A) The frequency at which external forces drive the system
B) The frequency at which a system vibrates freely after
6.
being disturbed
C) The frequency at which damping effects are maximized
D) The frequency at which resonance occurs
Which type of damping causes the system to return to
equilibrium without oscillation?
7.
A) Overdamping B) Underdamping C) Critical damping
D) No damping
The time period of a simple harmonic oscillator is:
A) Directly proportional to the frequency
8. B) Inversely proportional to the frequency
C) Independent of frequency
D) Dependent on the amplitude
What is resonance in a vibrating system?
A) The system's tendency to oscillate at higher frequencies
B) The natural frequency of the system decreases over time
9.
C) The amplitude of oscillation increases when the
frequency of external force matches the natural frequency
D) The damping in the system increases with time
Forced vibrations occur when:
A) The system is displaced from its equilibrium position and
left to oscillate
10.
B) The system vibrates due to a periodic external force
C) The system vibrates at its natural frequency
D) The system undergoes no damping
Damped vibrations are characterized by:
A) An increase in amplitude with each oscillation
11. B) A decrease in amplitude over time due to energy
dissipation
C) Constant amplitude oscillations
 D) A system vibrating without any friction or resistance
Torsional vibrations occur when:
A) A body vibrates along a straight line
12. B) A body experiences angular oscillations
C) A body moves in a circular path
D) A body vibrates along its longitudinal axis
What type of vibration is caused by a periodic external force
applied to a system?
13.
A) Free vibration B) Forced vibration
C) Torsional vibration D) Longitudinal vibration
Which of the following best describes longitudinal vibrations?
A) The particles of the system move perpendicular to the
direction of the wave
14. B) The particles of the system move parallel to the direction
of the wave
C) The system vibrates only in a circular motion
D) The system vibrates in a horizontal plane
Critical damping in a system leads to:
A) No oscillations, with the system returning to equilibrium
as quickly as possible
15. B) Small oscillations that last for a long time
C) Large oscillations that increase with time
D) Oscillations at a frequency higher than the natural
frequency
What is amplitude in the context of vibrations?
A) The time taken for one complete cycle of vibration
B) The maximum displacement from the equilibrium
16.
position
C) The number of vibrations per second
D) The force that initiates the vibration
Natural frequency refers to:
A) The frequency at which an external force is applied
B) The frequency at which a system naturally oscillates
17.
without external force
C) The frequency at which damping is maximum
D) The frequency at which resonance occurs
Damping in a vibrating system means:
A) The system's tendency to vibrate at a higher amplitude
B) The reduction of energy in the system, leading to
18.
decreased amplitude
C) The increase in the number of oscillations
D) The system oscillates indefinitely
Frequency is defined as:
A) The time taken for one complete vibration
19. B) The maximum displacement from the equilibrium
C) The number of vibrations per unit time
D) The force applied to start the vibration
The time period of a vibrating system is:
A) The time taken for one complete cycle of vibration
20. B) The number of vibrations per second
C) The maximum displacement from equilibrium
D) The time taken to reach the maximum amplitude
 UNIT – V

The primary purpose of a governor in an engine is to:

a) control temperature
1. b) regulate fuel flow
c) maintain constant speed
d) control ignition timing
In a centrifugal governor, the balls move outward due to:
a) centrifugal force
2. b) gravitational force
c) frictional force
d) inertial force
A Porter governor is different from a Watt governor due to:
a) different ball sizes
3. b) additional spring
c) extra weight on sleeve
d) use of gears
The hunting of a governor is due to:
a) excessive fuel flow
4. b) too much load
c) oscillations in engine speed
d) reduced lubrication
When an aeroplane takes a right turn, the gyroscopic effect causes
the nose of the plane to:
a) Move up
5.
b) Move down
c) Move left
d) Move right
A gyroscope is used in ships to maintain:
a) fuel efficiency
6. b) speed
c) stability
d) weight distribution
In a belt drive, if the driver pulley rotates in a clockwise direction
and the belt is crossed, the driven pulley will rotate in:
a) Clockwise direction
7.
b) Counter-clockwise direction
c) Same direction as driver
d) None of the above
The main advantage of using a V-belt over a flat belt is:
a) Cheaper cost
8. b) Better grip and less slip
c) Easier installation
d) High flexibility
Creep in belt drives results in:
a) Reduction in velocity ratio
9. b) Increase in belt tension
c) Elimination of belt slip
d) Constant velocity ratio
In which condition is a stepped or cone pulley system used?
a) To change the direction of rotation
10.
b) To transmit high power
c) To change speed ratios
 d) To avoid creep
Which factor reduces the power transmitted by a belt?
a) Decreasing pulley diameter
11. b) Increasing belt tension
c) Belt slipping
d) Increasing coefficient of friction
What is the primary function of a screw jack?
a) To transmit rotary motion
12. b) To lift heavy loads
c) To reduce friction
d) To transmit power
In a screw jack, the pitch of the screw refers to:
a) The distance between two consecutive threads
13. b) The diameter of the screw
c) The length of the handle
d) The angle of the thread
The screw thread used in a screw jack is usually:
a) Acme thread
15. b) Buttress thread
c) Square thread
d) Metric thread
A self-locking screw jack means:
a) It cannot lower the load unless operated manually
16. b) It lifts automatically when a load is applied
c) It requires continuous force to hold the load
d) It increases efficiency
The primary function of a footstep bearing is to:
a) Support a horizontal shaft
17. b) Support a vertical shaft
c) Absorb axial thrust in horizontal shafts
d) Absorb radial load in vertical shafts
Which type of load does a footstep bearing primarily handle?
a) Radial load
18. b) Axial load
c) Torsional load
d) Bending load
Which of the following is a common application of footstep
bearings?
a) Horizontal turbines
19.
b) Vertical water wheels
c) Automotive transmissions
d) Gearboxes
Which material is commonly used for the lining of a footstep
bearing?
a) Cast iron
20.
b) Bronze
c) Steel
d) Copper