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  1. For a first order chemical reaction, the concentration of the reactant decreases __________ with time.

  2. A.
    linearly
    B.
    exponentially
    C.
    logarithmically
    D.
    inversely

  3. Air standard Otto cycle is more efficient than the diesel cycle for the same

  4. A.
    heat addition & compression ratio.
    B.
    heat addition & pressure.
    C.
    compression ratio & pressure.
    D.
    cylinder dimension & rpm.

  5. In case of brasses, with decreasing zinc percentage and increasing copper percentage, its __________ increases.

  6. A.
    percentage elongation
    B.
    brinell hardness
    C.
    tensile strength
    D.
    all 'a' , 'b' & 'c'

  7. A suitable lubricant used for watches is

  8. A.
    metallic soap solution
    B.
    grease
    C.
    palm oil
    D.
    hazel-nut oil

  9. Out of the following __________ iron has the best capability to bear sudden & excessive shocks.

  10. A.
    white
    B.
    cast
    C.
    wrought
    D.
    pig

  11. For the irreversible reaction, Ca+ 2C = Ca C2 , Δ H°298 = - 60000 J . mole-1 . If a system initially containing 2 moles of calcium, 3 moles of carbon and 1 mole of calcium carbide is allowed to react to completion, the heat evolved at 298 K will be

  12. A.
    30000 J
    B.
    60000 J
    C.
    90000 J
    D.
    240000 J

  13. Projection welding & stud welding is categorised as the __________ welding.

  14. A.
    pressure
    B.
    thermit
    C.
    resistance
    D.
    arc

  15. The driving force for the sintering of a powder compact is

  16. A.
    strain energy.
    B.
    surface energy.
    C.
    volume energy.
    D.
    stacking fault energy.

  17. The amount of water evaporated in kg per kg of fuel burnt in a boiler is called the __________ of a boiler.

  18. A.
    evaporative capacity
    B.
    evaporation efficiency
    C.
    thermal efficiency
    D.
    steam load

  19. Volumetric composition of flue gas analysed with the Orsat apparatus is : CO2 = 12%, O2 = 8%, CO = nil, N2 = 80%. This flue gas composition indicates that

  20. A.
    pure oxygen has been used for combustion.
    B.
    nitrogen percentage in the fuel is very high.
    C.
    excess air has been used for combustion.
    D.
    hydrogen is not present in the fuel.