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  1. Macro-structure of a material is, generally, examined by

  2. A.
    naked eye
    B.
    optical microscope
    C.
    metallurgical microscope
    D.
    X-ray techniques

  3. Aluminium has low density and addition of silicon improves its fluidity and therefore, its castability.

  4. A.
    Correct
    B.
    Incorrect

  5. Which of the following property is desirable for materials used in tools and machines?

  6. A.
    Elasticity
    B.
    Plasticity
    C.
    Ductility
    D.
    Malleability

  7. Babbit metal is a

  8. A.
    lead-base alloy
    B.
    copper-base alloy
    C.
    tin-base alloy
    D.
    cadmium-base alloy

  9. The metal suitable for bearings subjected to heavy loads, is

  10. A.
    silicon bronze
    B.
    white metal
    C.
    monel metal
    D.
    phosphor bronze

  11. The compressive strength of cast iron is __________ that of its tensile strength.

  12. A.
    equal to
    B.
    less than
    C.
    more than

  13. When a steel containing less than 0.8% carbon is cooled slowly from temperatures above or within the critical range, it consists of

  14. A.
    mainly ferrite
    B.
    mainly pearlite
    C.
    ferrite and pearlite
    D.
    pearlite and cementite

  15. Eutectoid reaction occurs at

  16. A.
    600°C
    B.
    723°C
    C.
    1147°C
    D.
    1493°C

  17. The addition of copper to aluminium possesses maximum strength after heat treatment and age-hardening

  18. A.
    Correct
    B.
    Incorrect

  19. Nickel when added to copper improves

  20. A.
    machinability
    B.
    hardness
    C.
    hardness and strength
    D.
    strength and ductility