Q1 Arsenic salts are heavy as well as poisonous.

Which of the following conveyor is preferred for

its handling?

a. Belt conveyor
b. Screw conveyor
c. Flight conveyor
d. Any of the above
Q2 Principle of ‘Unit load’ states that

a. materials should be moved in lots (https://scholarexpress.com/multiple-choice-questions-

mcq-with-answers-on-material-handling/ Q2,3,10,12,13, 17,19,23,24,25)
b. one unit should be moved at a time
c. both ‘a’ and ‘b’
d. none of the above
Q3 Overbridge crane has

a. transverse movement
b. longitudinal movement
c. None of the above
d. both ‘a’ and ‘b’
Q4 We know that acid phosphate (damp) adheres to the belt of a belt conveyor. Which of the
following conveyor will be preferred for conveying this material?

a. Screw conveyor
b. Flight conveyor
c. Pneumatic conveyor
d. Any of the above
Q5 All of the following materials have abrasive action on the belt conveyors except?
Select one:
a. Arsenic salts
b. Alum
c. Wet ash
d. Borax
Q6 What are bulk loads?

a. Lump of material
b. Homogeneous particles
c. Single rigid mass (https://www.careerride.com/mcq/mechanical-system-design-mechanical-
engineering-mcq-questions-and-answers-278.aspx)
d. Heterogeneous particles
Q7 Which of the following is the least preferred conveyor for handling glue?

a. Continuous flow conveyor

b. Pneumatic conveyor
c. Belt conveyor
d. Screw conveyor
Q8 Which belt conveyor prevents sliding down of material at an inclination of 55o with horizontal?

a. Troughed belt conveyor

b. Woven wire belt conveyors
c. Blanket belt conveyor
d. Flat belt conveyor
Q9 For handling materials during the manufacture of cement, a______ is widely used.

a. Bucket conveyor
b. Belt conveyor
c. Overhead crane
d. Forklift truck
Q10 Economy in material handling can be achieved by

a. employing gravity feed movements

b. minimizing the distance of travel
c. by carrying material to destination without using manual labour
d. all of the above
Q11 Which of the following is not hoisting equipment with lifting gear?

a. Troughed belts
b. Jib cranes
c. Cage elevators
d. Pulleys
Q12 Cranes are used for

a. lifting and lowering

b. vertical transportation
c. both ‘a’ and ‘b’
d. none of the above
Q13 Material handling in the automobile industry is done by

a. overhead crane
b. trolley
c. belt conveyor
d. All of these
Q14 Overbridge crane has

a. transverse movement
b. longitudinal movement
c. both ‘a’ and ‘b’
d. None of the above
Q15 Ammonium nitrate is hygroscopic as well as an explosive. Which of the following conveyor
can be used for this material?

a. Flight conveyor
b. Continuous flow conveyor
c. Screw conveyor
d. Any of the above
Q16 Which of the following is a property of bulk load?

a. Hardness
b. Suspension part
c. Weight
d. Cake forming tendency
Q17 Fork lift truck is used for

a. lifting and lowering

b. vertical transportation
c. both ‘a’ and ‘b’
d. none of the above
Q18 Which of the following is a property of bulk load?

a. Weight
b. Cake forming tendency
c. Hardness
d. Suspension part
Q19 The following is used to transport materials having flat bottoms

a. Belt conveyor
b. Roller conveyor
c. Chain conveyor
d. None of the above
Q20 Which of the following belt conveyors have low volume carrying capacity?

a. Flat belts
b. Troughed belts
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above
Q21 Which hoist is generally preferred for repetitive or high speed lifting?

a. Magnetic lifting hoist

b. Electric Hoist
c. Hand chain hoist
d. None of the above
Q22 Economy in material handling can be achieved by

a. employing gravity feed movements

b. minimizing the distance of travel
c. by carrying material to destination without using manual labour
d. all of the above
Q23 Special purpose materials handling equipments are used in

a. Process layout
b. Line layout
c. both ‘a’ and ‘b’
d. None of the above
Q24 Material handling consists of movement of material from

a. one machine to another

b. one shop to another shop
c. stores to shop
d. all of the above
Q25 The following is supported from the ceilings

a. Roller conveyor
b. Belt conveyor
c. Chain conveyor
d. All of the above