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This set of Material Handling Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Material Handling Set 6
Q1 | The expected life of a wheeled tractor is nearly
- 2 to 3 years
- 8 to 10 years
- 1 year
- 5 to 6 years
Q2 | Lifting magnets are used as material handling devices for
- pig iron
- billets
- tubes
- all of the above
Q3 | The horse power to weight ratio of a diesel engine may be expected to be of the order of
- 45 to 50 kg/HP
- 85 to 100 kg/HP
- 10 to 15 kg/HP
- 25 to 35 kg/HP
Q4 | The horse power required to move a belt conveyor increases as
- conveyor speed
- load increases
- angle of inclination increases
- all of the above
Q5 | In case of pneumatic conveyors the minimum diameter of bend should be at least
- six
- three
- two
- ten
Q6 | Which one of the following does not form a part of the specification for steel wire rope?
- Length
- Material of core
- Surface finish
- Lay
Q7 | On metre gauge, the maximum horse power of engine, on Indian Railways is around
- 1400
- 150
- 2400
- 750
Q8 | Which of the following bearing is not used in earth moving equipment?
- Jewel bearing
- Needle bearing
- Bush bearing
- Ball bearing
Q9 | Which of the following is sticky material?
- Sand (dam)
- Sewage sludge (wet)
- Malt
- all of the above
Q10 | A cylinder and a piston is invariably a part of
- screw type jacks
- rack-and-lever type jacks
- hydraulic jacks
- all of the above
Q11 | Bearings used on railway wagons are
- plumber blocks
- needle bearings
- ball bearings
- roller bearings
Q12 | Roller conveyors are used for the movement of
- corrosive materials
- granular materials
- package goods
- fine dusts
Q13 | Which locomotives are preferred for tunnel construction work?
- Steam locomotives
- Electric locomotives
- Storage battery locomotives
- None of the above
Q14 | Which motor is preferred for belt conveyors?
- synchronous motor
- wound rotor induction motor
- double squirrel cage induction motor
- None of the above
Q15 | In case of belt conveyors, the permissible slope will be maximum while conveying
- Earth, dry
- Anthracite coal
- Dry sand
- Wood chips
Q16 | A diesel engine cannot be
- more efficient than a petrol engine
- used as prime-mover on locomotives
- run on variable speed
- started on load
Q17 | The number of driving wheels in case of a 4 - 10 - 2 locomotive will be
- 4
- 6
- 10
- 2
Q18 | Flight conveyors are used for the trans-portation of
- granular materials
- lumpy materials
- pulverized materials
- all of the above
Q19 | Hydraulic dredges are used in
- mining of platinum
- river and harbour work
- mining of tin
- mining of gold
Q20 | In case of skip hoists, the band-type brake is generally used for
- small hoists for light duty
- large hoists for light duty
- large hoists for heavy duty
- small hoists for heavy duty
Q21 | The motions of crane-hoisting, trolley traversing and bridging may be powered by
- electric motors
- air motors
- hydraulic units
- Any of the above
Q22 | Which of the following conveyor can be used for handling saw dust?
- Belt conveyor
- Flight conveyor
- Pneumatic conveyor
- Any of the above
Q23 | While dragging, the coefficient of friction (using steel plate) will be least in case of
- Hydrated lime
- Grains
- Cement
- Clays
Q24 | Hopper bottom type wagon are used on Indian Railways for transportation of
- grains
- fertilisers
- coal
- all of the above
Q25 | The horse power to weight ratio of a steam engine is generally of the order of
- 20 - 30 kg/HP
- 30 - 50 kg/HP
- 60 - 80 kg/HP
- 10 - 15 kg/HP