Top 150+ Solved Material Handling MCQ Questions Answer
Q. Roller conveyors are used for the movement of
a. corrosive materials
b. granular materials
c. package goods
d. fine dusts
Q. Which locomotives are preferred for tunnel construction work?
a. Steam locomotives
b. Electric locomotives
c. Storage battery locomotives
d. None of the above
Q. Which motor is preferred for belt conveyors?
a. synchronous motor
b. wound rotor induction motor
c. double squirrel cage induction motor
d. None of the above
Q. In case of belt conveyors, the permissible slope will be maximum while conveying
a. Earth, dry
c. Anthracite coal
d. Dry sand
e. Wood chips
Q. A diesel engine cannot be
a. more efficient than a petrol engine
c. used as prime-mover on locomotives
d. run on variable speed
e. started on load
Q. Flight conveyors are used for the trans-portation of
a. granular materials
b. lumpy materials
c. pulverized materials
d. all of the above
Q. Hydraulic dredges are used in
a. mining of platinum
c. river and harbour work
d. mining of tin
e. mining of gold
Q. In case of skip hoists, the band-type brake is generally used for
b. small hoists for light duty
c. large hoists for light duty
d. large hoists for heavy duty
e. small hoists for heavy duty
Q. The motions of crane-hoisting, trolley traversing and bridging may be powered by
a. electric motors
b. air motors
c. hydraulic units
d. Any of the above
Q. Which of the following conveyor can be used for handling saw dust?
a. Belt conveyor
b. Flight conveyor
c. Pneumatic conveyor
d. Any of the above
Q. While dragging, the coefficient of friction (using steel plate) will be least in case of
a. Hydrated lime
b. Grains
c. Cement
d. Clays
Q. Hopper bottom type wagon are used on Indian Railways for transportation of
a. grains
b. fertilisers
c. coal
d. all of the above
Q. The horse power to weight ratio of a steam engine is generally of the order of
b. 20 - 30 kg/HP
c. 30 - 50 kg/HP
d. 60 - 80 kg/HP
e. 10 - 15 kg/HP
Q. The sinuous path taken by an engine as against the alignment of the track is known as
a. Hunting motion
b. Lurching motion
c. Rolling motion
d. Nosing motion