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  1. The malleability is the property of a material by virtue of which a material

  2. A.
    regains its shape and size after the removal of external forces
    B.
    retains the deformation produced under load permanently
    C.
    can be drawn into wires with the application of a tensile force
    D.
    can be rolled or hammered into thin sheets

  3. Which of the following statement is wrong?

  4. A.
    The spheroidising process is usually applied to high carbon tool steels which are difficult to machine
    B.
    In spheroidising process, the cementite in the granular form is produced in the structure of steel
    C.
    The annealing process causes complete recrystallisation in steels which have been severely cold worked and a new grain structure is formed
    D.
    none of the above

  5. Duplex process of steel making is a combination of

  6. A.
    basic bessemer and acid open hearth processes
    B.
    acid bessemer and basic open hearth processes
    C.
    acid bessemer and acid open hearth processes
    D.
    basic bessemer and basic open hearth processes

  7. In corrosion resistant properties, bronzes are __________ to brasses.

  8. A.
    superior
    B.
    inferior

  9. Steel containing 0.8 to 1.5% carbon, is known as

  10. A.
    mild steel
    B.
    dead mild steel
    C.
    medium carbon steel
    D.
    high carbon steel

  11. Brittle materials when subjected to tensile loads, snap off without giving any sensible elongation.

  12. A.
    Yes
    B.
    No

  13. The property of a material necessary for forgings, in stamping images on coins and in ornamental work, is

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

  15. The portion of the blast furnace above its widest cross-section is called

  16. A.
    hearth
    B.
    stack
    C.
    bosh
    D.
    throat

  17. The phosphorus and sulphur in steel making can be removed by using basic bessemer process.

  18. A.
    Correct
    B.
    Incorrect

  19. The heat treatment process used for castings is

  20. A.
    carburising
    B.
    normalising
    C.
    annealing
    D.
    tempering