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  1. Constantan used in thermocouples is an alloy of

  2. A.
    iron & copper
    B.
    copper & aluminium
    C.
    lead & tin
    D.
    none of these

  3. A material is able to retain the deformation permanently by virtue of its

  4. A.
    elasticity
    B.
    plasticity
    C.
    ductility
    D.
    malleability

  5. __________ steel is widely used for the manufacture of motor car crankshafts.

  6. A.
    Silicon
    B.
    Nickel
    C.
    Chrome
    D.
    High speed

  7. Galvanising (i.e., zinc coating) of steel sheets is done to

  8. A.
    prevent its rusting by contact with corrosive atmosphere.
    B.
    protect the base metal by cathodic protection.
    C.
    both(a) & (b).
    D.
    neither (a) nor (b).

  9. Which of the following is not a nickel based alloy ?

  10. A.
    Inconel
    B.
    Hastelloys
    C.
    Nimonics
    D.
    Babbit metal

  11. Coke oven walls are lined with __________ bricks.

  12. A.
    silica
    B.
    tar-dolomite
    C.
    low thermal conductivity
    D.
    fire clay

  13. Iron rust is

  14. A.
    ferrous oxide.
    B.
    hydrated ferric oxide.
    C.
    powdered iron.
    D.
    ferric sulphide.

  15. Urea autoclave is made of

  16. A.
    cast iron
    B.
    refractory blocks
    C.
    stainless steel
    D.
    lead lined steel

  17. Mild steel is

  18. A.
    a low carbon steel (0.05 to 0.3% carbon).
    B.
    highly resistant to corrosion (as much as stainless steel).
    C.
    a high carbon steel (0.5 to 1.5% carbon).
    D.
    very poor in strength & ductility.

  19. Dilute sulphuric acid is transported in __________ pipes.

  20. A.
    mild steel
    B.
    lead
    C.
    copper
    D.
    special alloys