R. C.

PATEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, SHIRPUR

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Sub:- Engineering Graphics A.Y. – 2018-19

Sample multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

UNIT - I
1-The following is not included in title block of drawing sheet.
a. Sheet No
b. Scale
c. Method of Projection
d. Size of sheet
(Ans: d)

2-Which of the following represent reducing scale?

a. 1:1
b. 1:2
c. 2:1
d. 10:1
(Ans: b)

3-In first angle projection method, object is assumed to be placed in

a. First quadrant
b. Second quadrant
c. Third Quadrant
d. Fourth quadrant
(Ans: a)

4-The following line is used for visible outlines

a. Continuous thick
b. Continuous thin
c. Chain thin line
d. Short zigzag thin
(Ans: a)

5-The following line is used for dimension line

a. Continuous thick
b. Continuous thin
c. Chain thin line
d. Short zigzag thin
(Ans: b)

6-The dotted lines represents

a. Hidden edges
b. Projection line
c. Centre line
d. Hatching line

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 (Ans: a)

7-Hatching lines are drawn at ___ degree to reference line

a. 30
b. 45
c. 60
d. 90
(Ans: b)

8-In aligned system of dimensioning, the dimensions may be read from

a. Bottom or right hand edges
b. Bottom or left hand edges
c. Only from bottom
d. Only from left side
(Ans: a)

9-The Length:Width in case of an arrow head is

a. 1:1
b. 2:1
c. 3:1
d. 4:1
(Ans: c)

11-The internal angle of regular pentagon is ___ degree.

a. 72
b. 108
c. 120
d. 150
(Ans: a)

12-The internal angle of regular hexagon is ___ degree.

a. 72
b. 108
c. 120
d. 150
(Ans: c)

13-A point ‘P’ is above Horizontal Plane (HP) and in front of Vertical Plane (VP). The point is in
a. First quadrant
b. Second quadrant
c. Third quadrant
d. Fourth quadrant
(Ans: a)

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 14-The side view of an object is drawn in
a. Vertical plane
b. Horizontal plane
c. Profile plane
d. Any of the above
(Ans: c)

15-Which type of line is part of a dimension?

A) break lines
B) phantom lines
C) extension lines
D) cutting plane lines
ANS: C

16-Which line type is thin and light?

A) visible lines
B) center lines
C) construction lines
D) all of the above
ANS: C

17-Which line type is thick and black?

A) visible lines
B) center lines
C) construction lines
D) all of the above
ANS: A

18-The top, front, and bottom views align in this manner:

A. Horizontally
B. Vertically
C. According to the planar views
D. Parallel to the frontal plane
Ans:- B

19- If a plane is parallel to the plane of projection, it appears:

A. True size
B. As a line or edge
C. Foreshortened
D. As an oblique surface
Ans:- A

20- This line pattern is composed of three dashes, one long dash on each end with a short dash in the middle:
A. Object
B. Hidden
C. Center
D. Phantom
Ans:- C

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21- This is the plane upon which the top view is projected:
A. Horizontal
B. Frontal
C. Profile
D. Base
Ans:- A

22 - The primary unit of measurement for engineering drawings and design in the mechanical industries is the:
A. Millimeter
B. Centimeter
C. Meter
D. Kilometer
Ans:- A
23. Which Type of Line is Thick and Black
a. Visible Line
b. Center Line
c. Construction Line
d. All of above
Ans:- a
24. which tool can be used to draw a 90 degree line
a. 30/60 set square
b. protactor
c. drafter
d. All of above
Ans:- d
25. The Height width and depth of an object can be shown with a minimum of how many orthographic projection
views
a. One
b. two
c. Six
d. Four
Ans:- b

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 PROJECTION OF POINTS
1) The line joining the front and top views of a point is called
(a) Reference line (b) Projector (c) Connector (d) Locus

2) A point lying in the HP, has its top view above XY line. Its front view will be
(a) On XY line (b) Above XY line (c) Below XY line (d) Any of these

3) A point whose elevation and plan are above XY, is situated in

(a) First angle (b) Second angle (c) Third angle (d) Fourth angle

4) A point whose elevation is above XY line may be situated in

(a) First angle (b) Second angle (c) Vertical plane (d) Any of these

5) A point is 20 mm below HP and 30 mm behind VP. Its top view will be

(a) 20 mm below XY (b) 30 mm below XY (c) 20 mm above XY (d) 30 mm above XY

6) The front view of a point is 50 mm above xy line and the top view is 20 mm below the front view. the point lies in
(a) First angle (b) Second angle (c) Third angle (d) Fourth angle

7) If both the front and the top views of a point lie on the opposite side of the reference line the point may be situated
in following angles
(a) First or second (b) First or third (c) Second or fourth (d) Third or fourth

8) If both the front and the top views of a point lie on the same side of the reference line the point may be situated in
following angles
(a) First or second (b) First or third (c) Second or fourth (d) Third or fourth

9) If top view of a point is situated 60 mm below the reference line and its front view is 20 mm above the top view,
the point lies in
(a) First angle (b) Second angle (c) Third angle (d) Fourth angle

10) The front view of a point is 40 mm above xy and the top view is 50 mm below xy, the position of point is
(a) 40 mm above HP (b) 40 mm below HP (c) 50 mm above HP (d) 50 mm below HP

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11) State the position of a point the front view of which lies on the reference line and the top view is 40 mm above it.
(a) 40 mm above HP and in the VP (b) 40 mm behind VP and in the HP (c) 40 mm below HP and in the VP (d) 40 mm
in front of VP and in the HP

12) State the position of a point the top view of which lies on the reference line and the front view is 30 mm below it.
(a) 30 mm above HP and in the VP (b) 30 mm behind VP and in the HP (c) 30 mm below HP and in the VP (d) 30 mm in
front of VP and in the HP

Answer: (i) b (ii) a (iii) b (iv) d (v) d (vi) b (vii) b (viii) c (ix) d (x) a (xi) b xii)

ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONS

1) Projection of an object shown by three views is known as

(a) Perspective (b) Isometric (c) Oblique (d) Orthographic

2) Which of the following describes the theory of orthographic projection?

(a) Projectors parallel to each other and perpendicular to the plane of projection (b) Projectors parallel to each other and
parallel to the plane of projection (c) Projectors parallel to each other and oblique to the plane of projection (d) Projectors
perpendicular to each other and parallel to the plane of projection

3) In orthographic projection, the elevation is obtained on a plane called

(a) Horizontal (b) Vertical (c) Profile (d) Auxiliary

4) In multiview projections, the XY line is also known as

(a) Horizontal line (b) Horizontal trace (c) Reference line (d) All of these

5) In first angle projection method, the relative positions of the object, plane and observers are
(a) Object is placed in between (b) Plane is placed in between (c) Observer is placed in between (d) May be placed in any
order

6) In first angle projection system, the right hand side view of an object is drawn
(a) Above of the elevation (b) Below of the elevation (c) Left of the elevation (d) Right of the elevation

7) If the front view of an object exhibits width and height, then what dimensions of an object are exhibited by a
right side view?

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 (a) Length and width (b) Length and height (c) Height and width (d) Length and breadth

8) For orthographic projections, B.I.S. recommends the following

(a) First angle projection (b) Third angle projection (c) Second angle projection (d) Fourth angle projection

9) The recommended symbol for indicating the angle of projection shows two views of the frustum of a
(a) Square Pyramid (b) Triangular pyramid (c) Cone (d) Any of these

10) For the object shown in Fig. 7.23 select the correct front view

11) For the object shown in Fig. 7.24 select the correct front view

Answer: (i) d (ii) a (iii) b (iv) c (v) a (vi) c (vii) b (viii) a (ix) c (x) c (xi) b

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 Sample Three Marks Questions
UNIT – I
1. Draw a Square of 40 mm side
2. Draw a Regular Pentagon with circle Radius 30 mm.
3. Draw Heptagon using general method of side 30 mm.
4. Draw a Hexagon with circle diameter 50 mm.
5. Draw a Octagon having side 40 mm.
6. Draw a Hexagon having side 40 mm.

7. Draw a Pentagon with circle diameter 40 mm.

8. Draw a Heptagon having Radius 40 mm

9. Draw a pentagon having radius 50 mm

UNIT – II

1. Draw projections of a point P which is 20 mm above H.P. and 30 mm in front of V.P.

2. Draw projections of a point Q which is 20 mm above H.P. and 30 mm behind V.P.
3. Draw projections of a point R which is 20 mm below H.P. and 30 mm behind V.P.
4. Draw projections of a point S which is 20 mm below H.P. and 30 mm in front of V.P.
5. Draw projections of a point P which is 25 mm above H.P. and 35 mm in front of V.P.
6. Draw projections of a point L which is 20 mm above H.P. and 30 mm behind V.P.

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 Sample Eight Marks Questions
UNIT – I
1. Using General Method Draw a) Pentagon and b) Hexagon both of 50 mm side.
2. Inscribe a Regular Square and Pentagon in a circle of Diameter 60 mm.
3. Using Arc Method Draw a) Heptagon and b) Octagon of side 50 mm.
4. Using Inscribed circle method draw a) Pentagon and b) Heptagon of side 45 mm.
5. Draw a hexagon and Pentagon having side 50 mm Using General Method.

6. A Point C is 20 mm above H.P. and 15 mm infront of V.P. Draw its three views.

7. A Point Q is 30 mm Behind V.P and 20 mm below H.P. draw its three views

UNIT – II
1. Using First Angle Method of Projection Draw a) Front View and b) Top View

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2. Using Third Angle Method Draw a) Front View and b) RHSV

3. 1. Using First Angle Method of Projection Draw :- a) Front View and b) Top View

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4. Using Third Angle Method Draw a) Front View and b) RHSV

Orthographic Solution
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