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This section includes 190 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Material Handling knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
The power requirement in case of a screw conveyor depends on |
| A. | material to be handled |
| B. | rate of transportation |
| C. | length of conveyor |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 52. |
Which of the following has tendency to adhere to metal? |
| A. | Mica dust |
| B. | Talc |
| C. | Silica flow |
| D. | Gypsum |
| Answer» C. Silica flow | |
| 53. |
The pressure of steam in a steam locomotive system is |
| A. | 115 to 125 kg/cm2 |
| B. | 20 to 30 kg/cm2 |
| C. | 70 to 90 kg/cm2 |
| D. | 10 to 15 kg/cm2 |
| Answer» F. | |
| 54. |
If a pump is operating at 100 rpm, it should be a |
| A. | rotory pump |
| B. | centrifugal pump |
| C. | sliding vane type pump |
| D. | reciprocating pump |
| Answer» F. | |
| 55. |
While dragging, the coefficient to friction (using steel plate) will be maximum in case of |
| A. | wet saw dust |
| B. | cement |
| C. | dry, hog fuel |
| D. | soda ash |
| Answer» C. dry, hog fuel | |
| 56. |
All of the following are fragile except |
| A. | Glass tubes |
| B. | Borax |
| C. | Coffee beans |
| D. | Carbon black (pellets) |
| Answer» D. Carbon black (pellets) | |
| 57. |
In case of Indian Railway diesel engines which type of diesel engine is used? |
| A. | Radial type engine |
| B. | V-type engine |
| C. | Multi-cylinder in line engine |
| D. | Wankel engine |
| Answer» E. | |
| 58. |
Dozers are used for handling material by |
| A. | dragging |
| B. | pulling |
| C. | pushing |
| D. | Any of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 59. |
Regenerative braking is |
| A. | more |
| B. | less |
| C. | less |
| D. | more |
| Answer» E. | |
| 60. |
Ammonium nitrate is hygroscopic as well as an explosive. Which of the following conveyor can be used for this material? |
| A. | Flight conveyor |
| B. | Continuous flow conveyor |
| C. | Screw conveyor |
| D. | Any of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 61. |
Discoloration should be avoided while handing |
| A. | Silica flour |
| B. | Starch |
| C. | Tobacco |
| D. | Zinc oxide |
| Answer» F. | |
| 62. |
The normal speed on escalator is around |
| A. | 9.8 m/s |
| B. | 1 m/s |
| C. | 0.45 m/s |
| D. | 2.5 m/s |
| Answer» E. | |
| 63. |
In material handling plants, automatic scales are used for |
| A. | dressing the material |
| B. | weighing the material |
| C. | batching the material |
| D. | sizing the material |
| Answer» D. sizing the material | |
| 64. |
In case of lifting magnets, for releasing the material lifted |
| A. | direction of dc current is reversed |
| B. | ac current is passed through the coil |
| C. | hooks are used |
| Answer» B. ac current is passed through the coil | |
| 65. |
Hammer blow occurs in |
| A. | all engines |
| B. | steam engines |
| C. | electric engines |
| D. | diesel engines |
| Answer» C. electric engines | |
| 66. |
Lift trucks may be |
| A. | manually operated |
| B. | battery operated |
| C. | diesel engine powered |
| D. | Any of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 67. |
Pillar cranes are generally used for |
| A. | light work |
| B. | infrequent service |
| C. | either of (A) or (B) above |
| Answer» D. | |
| 68. |
Which of the following crane is self-propelled? |
| A. | Locomotive crane |
| B. | Column jib crane |
| C. | Derricks |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» B. Column jib crane | |
| 69. |
Ash is abrasive as well as dusty. Which conveyor will be preferred for its handling? |
| A. | Drag chain conveyor |
| B. | Belt conveyor |
| C. | Flight conveyor |
| D. | Screw conveyor |
| Answer» B. Belt conveyor | |
| 70. |
All of the following are granular materials EXCEPT |
| A. | Alum |
| B. | Hog fuel |
| C. | Bran |
| D. | Coffee beans |
| Answer» C. Bran | |
| 71. |
Which of the following types of rail is not used on broad gauge? |
| A. | 90 m |
| B. | 60 R |
| C. | 75 R |
| D. | 115 R |
| Answer» C. 75 R | |
| 72. |
Drag line excavators are used for digging |
| A. | drainage ditches |
| B. | canals |
| C. | gravel pits |
| D. | Any of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 73. |
Chains for material handling equipment are generally made of |
| A. | carbon steel |
| B. | wrought iron |
| C. | mild steel |
| D. | cast iron |
| Answer» B. wrought iron | |
| 74. |
The advantage of electric braking is |
| A. | it is instantaneous |
| B. | motor continues to remain loaded during braking |
| C. | it avoids wear to track |
| D. | More heat is generated during braking |
| Answer» E. | |
| 75. |
The handling capacity of a drag line having buckets of one cubic metre capacity is expected to be highest in case of |
| A. | light moist clay |
| B. | clay, wet sticky |
| C. | clay, hard tough |
| D. | sand or gravel |
| Answer» C. clay, hard tough | |
| 76. |
Which one of the following does not fall under the category of hoisting equipment? |
| A. | Drag line |
| B. | Pull lift |
| C. | Jack |
| D. | Chain hoist |
| Answer» B. Pull lift | |
| 77. |
In case of bridge girders |
| A. | I-sections are used |
| B. | box-girders are used |
| C. | any of the above can be used |
| Answer» D. | |
| 78. |
In case of diesel-electric locomotives |
| A. | power output of diesel engine is taken by dc generator |
| B. | electric motors serve as prime source of power |
| C. | electric motors as well diesel engine provide the propulsive power |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. electric motors serve as prime source of power | |
| 79. |
The number of driving wheels in case of a 4 - 10 - 2 locomotive will be |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 2 |
| Answer» D. 2 | |
| 80. |
The expected life of a wheeled tractor is nearly |
| A. | 2 to 3 years |
| B. | 8 to 10 years |
| C. | 1 year |
| D. | 5 to 6 years |
| Answer» C. 1 year | |
| 81. |
Flight conveyors are used for the trans-portation of |
| A. | granular materials |
| B. | lumpy materials |
| C. | pulverized materials |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 82. |
Which of the following conveyor can be used for handling saw dust? |
| A. | Belt conveyor |
| B. | Flight conveyor |
| C. | Pneumatic conveyor |
| D. | Any of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 83. |
Which locomotives are preferred for tunnel construction work? |
| A. | Steam locomotives |
| B. | Electric locomotives |
| C. | Storage battery locomotives |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 84. |
A diesel engine cannot be |
| A. | more efficient than a petrol engine |
| B. | used as prime-mover on locomotives |
| C. | run on variable speed |
| D. | started on load |
| Answer» F. | |
| 85. |
In case of skip hoists, the band-type brake is generally used for |
| A. | small hoists for light duty |
| B. | large hoists for light duty |
| C. | large hoists for heavy duty |
| D. | small hoists for heavy duty |
| Answer» C. large hoists for heavy duty | |
| 86. |
Hopper bottom type wagon are used on Indian Railways for transportation of |
| A. | grains |
| B. | fertilisers |
| C. | coal |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» D. all of the above | |
| 87. |
The motions of crane-hoisting, trolley traversing and bridging may be powered by |
| A. | electric motors |
| B. | air motors |
| C. | hydraulic units |
| D. | Any of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 88. |
Bearings used on railway wagons are |
| A. | plumber blocks |
| B. | needle bearings |
| C. | ball bearings |
| D. | roller bearings |
| Answer» E. | |
| 89. |
Lifting magnets are used as material handling devices for |
| A. | pig iron |
| B. | billets |
| C. | tubes |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 90. |
Which one of the following does not form a part of the specification for steel wire rope? |
| A. | Length |
| B. | Material of core |
| C. | Surface finish |
| D. | Lay |
| Answer» E. | |
| 91. |
Which of the following bearing is not used in earth moving equipment? |
| A. | Jewel bearing |
| B. | Needle bearing |
| C. | Bush bearing |
| D. | Ball bearing |
| Answer» B. Needle bearing | |
| 92. |
The horse power required to move a belt conveyor increases as |
| A. | conveyor speed |
| B. | load increases |
| C. | angle of inclination increases |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 93. |
Which motor is preferred for belt conveyors? |
| A. | synchronous motor |
| B. | wound rotor induction motor |
| C. | double squirrel cage induction motor |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 94. |
Which of the following is sticky material? |
| A. | Sand (dam) |
| B. | Sewage sludge (wet) |
| C. | Malt |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 95. |
On metre gauge, the maximum horse power of engine, on Indian Railways is around |
| A. | 1400 |
| B. | 150 |
| C. | 2400 |
| D. | 750 |
| Answer» B. 150 | |
| 96. |
Hydraulic dredges are used in |
| A. | mining of platinum |
| B. | river and harbour work |
| C. | mining of tin |
| D. | mining of gold |
| Answer» D. mining of gold | |
| 97. |
A cylinder and a piston is invariably a part of |
| A. | screw type jacks |
| B. | rack-and-lever type jacks |
| C. | hydraulic jacks |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» D. all of the above | |
| 98. |
The horse power to weight ratio of a steam engine is generally of the order of |
| A. | 20 - 30 kg/HP |
| B. | 30 - 50 kg/HP |
| C. | 60 - 80 kg/HP |
| D. | 10 - 15 kg/HP |
| Answer» E. | |
| 99. |
While dragging, the coefficient of friction (using steel plate) will be least in case of |
| A. | Hydrated lime |
| B. | Grains |
| C. | Cement |
| D. | Clays |
| Answer» C. Cement | |
| 100. |
Roller conveyors are used for the movement of |
| A. | corrosive materials |
| B. | granular materials |
| C. | package goods |
| D. | fine dusts |
| Answer» D. fine dusts | |