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Mechanical Engineering Mcqs 1919 MCQs [All-Courses]

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Mechanical Engineering MCQs prepared for job test and interview preparation, especially for fresh graduates, students, and candidates appearing in competitive exams. These multiple-choice questions cover key topics such as Machine Design, Theory of Machines, Hydraulic Machines, and other important mechanical engineering concepts.

In a single casing, multistage pump running at constant speed, the capacity rating is to be slightly lowered. It can be done by_______________?
A designing new impeller
B trimming the impeller size to the required size by machining
C not possible
D some other alterations in the impeller
Correct Answer: trimming the impeller size to the required size by machining
Multistage centrifugal pumps are used to obtain___________________?
A high discharge
B high head
C pumping of viscous fluids
D high head and high discharge
Correct Answer: high head
When a piping system is made up primarily of vertical lift and very little pipe friction, the pump characteristics should be _________________?
A horizontal
B nearly horizontal
C steep
D first rise and then fall
Correct Answer: steep
Centrifugal pump is started with its delivery valve __________________?
A kept fully closed
B kept fully open
C irrespective of any position
D kept 50% open
Correct Answer: kept fully closed
For starting an axial flow pump, its delivery valve should be____________________?
A closed
B open
C depends on starting condition and flow desired
D could be either open or closed
Correct Answer: open
The hydraulic turbines are also known as : ___________?
A steam turbines
B water turbines
C combustion turbines
D Gas turbines
Correct Answer: water turbines
In a centrifugal pump casing, the flow of water leaving the impeller, is___________________?
A rectilinear flow
B radial flow
C free vortex motion
D forced vortex
Correct Answer: free vortex motion
For very high discharge at low pressure such as for flood control and irrigation applications, following type of pump is preferred_________________?
A centrifugal
B axial flow
C reciprocating
D mixed flow
Correct Answer: axial flow
High specific speed of a pump implies it is_____________________?
A centrifugal pump
B mixed flow pump
C axial flow pump
D any one of the above
Correct Answer: axial flow pump
Low specific speed of turbine implies it is__________________?
A propeller turbine
B Francis turbine
C impulse turbine
D any one of the above
Correct Answer: impulse turbine