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  1. Unit molar solution of __________ is the best conductor of electricity.

  2. A.
    sodium chloride
    B.
    acetic acid
    C.
    sulphuric acid
    D.
    sucrose

  3. A coal with high __________ content will ignite most easily.

  4. A.
    hydrogen
    B.
    oxygen
    C.
    volatile matter
    D.
    fixed carbon

  5. The weight of a body at the centre of the earth is

  6. A.
    infinite.
    B.
    zero.
    C.
    same as on the surface of the earth.
    D.
    none of these.

  7. For the same heat input & compression ratio, efficiency of Otto cycle is higher than that of diesel cycle, because in Otto cycle.

  8. A.
    heat rejection is lower.
    B.
    expansion & compression are isentropic.
    C.
    maximum temperature is higher.
    D.
    combustion is at constant volume.

  9. The single most imortant requirement for a turbine blade material is

  10. A.
    damping
    B.
    resilience
    C.
    creep resistaned
    D.
    DBTT

  11. In cold working of metal as compared to its hot working

  12. A.
    cracks and blow holes are eliminated.
    B.
    ductility and impact strength improves.
    C.
    appreciable strain hardening is produced.
    D.
    yield stress, hardness and fatigue strength is not at all affected.

  13. __________ is the process used for setting up compressive stresses in the surface of a metal to improve its fatigue strength.

  14. A.
    Lancing
    B.
    Shot peening
    C.
    Slugging
    D.
    Spinning

  15. Mho's scale of hardness, which consists of 10 standard minerals is used for the measurement of __________ hardness.

  16. A.
    scratch
    B.
    indentation
    C.
    dynamic
    D.
    rebound

  17. Which of the following is a weak acid ?

  18. A.
    HF
    B.
    HCl
    C.
    HI
    D.
    HBr

  19. Pig iron is a product of

  20. A.
    electric arc furnace
    B.
    cupola
    C.
    blast furnace
    D.
    open hearth furnace