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  1. The maximum number of jets, generally, employed in an impulse turbine without jet interference are

  2. A.
    two
    B.
    four
    C.
    six
    D.
    eight

  3. In a reciprocating pump, air vessels are fitted to the suction pipe and delivery pipe close to the cylinder of the pump.

  4. A.
    True
    B.
    False

  5. Discharge (Q) of a centrifugal pump is given by (where D = Diameter of impeller at inlet, b = Width of impeller at inlet, and Vf = Velocity of flow at inlet)

  6. A.
    Q = π.D.Vf
    B.
    Q = π.b.Vf
    C.
    Q = π.D.b.Vf
    D.
    Q = D.b.Vf

  7. A centrifugal pump will start delivering liquid only when the pressure rise in the impeller is equal to the

  8. A.
    kinetic head
    B.
    velocity head
    C.
    manometric head
    D.
    static head

  9. When the speed of the pump increases, its net positive suction head (NPSH) requirement decreases.

  10. A.
    Agree
    B.
    Disagree

  11. A Francis turbine is used when the available head of water is

  12. A.
    0 to 25 m
    B.
    25 m to 250 m
    C.
    above 250 m
    D.
    none of these

  13. The specific speed from 160 to 500 r.p.m. of a centrifugal pump indicates that the pump is

  14. A.
    slow speed with radial flow at outlet
    B.
    medium speed with radial flow at outlet
    C.
    high speed with radial flow at outlet
    D.
    high speed with axial flow at outlet

  15. A hydraulic coupling belongs to the category of

  16. A.
    power absorbing machines
    B.
    power developing machines
    C.
    energy transfer machines
    D.
    energy generating machines

  17. The principle of jet propulsion is used in driving the ships and aeroplanes.

  18. A.
    Correct
    B.
    Incorrect

  19. In the casing of a centrifugal pump, the kinetic energy of the water is converted into pressure energy before the water leaves the casing.

  20. A.
    True
    B.
    False