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This set of Material Handling Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Material Handling Set 8
Q1 | The size of electric motor depends on
- hoisting speed
- weight of load
- period of acceleration and retardation
- all of the above
Q2 | Transportation by locomotives is known as
- Hauling
- Pushing
- Lifting
- Dragging
Q3 | Dozers are used for handling material by
- dragging
- pulling
- pushing
- Any of the above
Q4 | The power requirement in case of a screw conveyor depends on
- material to be handled
- rate of transportation
- length of conveyor
- all of the above
Q5 | Discoloration should be avoided while handing
- Silica flour
- Starch
- Tobacco
- Zinc oxide
Q6 | The pressure of steam in a steam locomotive system is
- 115 to 125 kg/cm2
- 20 to 30 kg/cm2
- 70 to 90 kg/cm2
- 10 to 15 kg/cm2
Q7 | In case the clutch of a tractor slips, the probable cause cannot be
- worn out clutch plates
- misalignment of plates
- weak or broken pressure springs
- high engine speed
Q8 | If a pump is operating at 100 rpm, it should be a
- rotory pump
- centrifugal pump
- sliding vane type pump
- reciprocating pump
Q9 | Which one of the following does not form a part of Derrick crane?
- Bull wheel
- Jack
- Must
- Boom
Q10 | Regenerative braking is
- more
- less
- less
- more
Q11 | In which case of permissible incline in belt conveyor will be maximum?
- Stone, crushed
- Coal, run of mine
- Foundry sand
- Wet clay
Q12 | Electric overhead travelling cranes operate on
- ac only
- either ac or dc
- dc only
Q13 | In Kando system for electric locomotion
- dc supply is used to run series motors
- three phase ac is converted into dc
- single phase ac is converted into dc
- single phase supply is converted into three phase system
Q14 | In case clutch is to be introduced in the drive for belt conveyor, which clutch will be preferred?
- Dog clutch
- Spring loaded clutch
- Hydraulic clutch
- Any of the above
Q15 | All of the following materials have abrasive action on the belt conveyors except?
- Alum
- Borax
- Wet ash
- Arsenic salts
Q16 | While dragging, the coefficient to friction (using steel plate) will be maximum in case of
- wet saw dust
- cement
- dry, hog fuel
- soda ash
Q17 | Rails for railway track are made of
- mild steel
- cast iron
- high speed steel
- chrome steel
Q18 | Which of the following locomotive has the best acceleration characteristics?
- Diesel engine
- Steam engine
- Electric engine
- Shunting engine
Q19 | Which of the following characteristic can be assigned to soda ash?
- Free flowing
- Explosive
- Fragile
- Caustic
Q20 | In case of Indian Railway diesel engines which type of diesel engine is used?
- Radial type engine
- V-type engine
- Multi-cylinder in line engine
- Wankel engine