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  1. Plants produce carbohydrates from the CO2 present in the atmosphere by

  2. A.
    polymerisation.
    B.
    photochemical reaction.
    C.
    oxidation.
    D.
    none of these.

  3. Identify the correct statement with reference to the extractive metallurgy of aluminium.

  4. A.
    The electrolyte consists of molten Na3AlF6 with approximately 1 to 8% Al2O3.
    B.
    Approximately 80% of the aluminium deposited on the cathode comes from cryolite.
    C.
    Sodium is deposited along with aluminium, but is immediately vaporised.
    D.
    Anode effect sets in when the cryolite concentration goes below 40%.

  5. A particle is settling in a liquid under Stokesian conditions. The free falling velocity of the particle is proportional to

  6. A.
    particle diameter
    B.
    particle diameter
    C.
    (particle diameter)2
    D.
    (particle diameter)3

  7. Which of the following is not used as an alloying element in steel used for making permanent magnetic material ?

  8. A.
    Tungsten
    B.
    Chromium
    C.
    Vanadium
    D.
    Cobalt

  9. Pick out the wrong statement.

  10. A.
    Geothermal energy is a non-conventional source of energy.
    B.
    Mass is converted into energy in both nuclear fission & fusion reaction.
    C.
    Inhalation of mercury vapour is not harmful for human beings.
    D.
    Inhalation of arsenic causes cancer.

  11. The fatigue resistance of a material is improved by the following technique.

  12. A.
    Anodising
    B.
    Carburising
    C.
    Ion nitriding
    D.
    Shot peening

  13. Increase in temperature, in general results in the

  14. A.
    decrease in the viscosities of both liquids & gases.
    B.
    increase in the viscosities of both liquids & gases.
    C.
    increase in the viscosity of liquids and decrease in that of gases.
    D.
    decrease in the viscosity of liquids and increase in that of gases.

  15. Which of the following can be manufactured using powder metallurgy techniques?

  16. A.
    Brake linings
    B.
    Bearings
    C.
    Carbide tool tips
    D.
    All 'a', 'b' and 'c'.

  17. Removal of non-condensables from steam or other vapour is termed as the __________ process.

  18. A.
    condensation
    B.
    dearation
    C.
    scavanging
    D.
    exhaust

  19. Cold heading or upsetting is categorised as the __________ process.

  20. A.
    extrusion
    B.
    bending
    C.
    rolling
    D.
    forging