Common Tools And Measuring Instruments MCQs with Explanations
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PPSC, FPSC, Transport Dept
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Question 1 of 33
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Steel rule is under-
Correct Answer: Option A β Linear measurement
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Linear measurement is the correct answer to βSteel rule is under-β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 2 of 33
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1 long ton = ?
Correct Answer: Option A β 2240 lbs
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2240 lbs is the correct answer to β1 long ton =β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 3 of 33
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1 pint = . . . . . . . . fluid 02.
Correct Answer: Option B β 20
Detailed Academic Explanation:
20 is the correct answer to β1 pint = . . . . . . . . fluid 02.β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 4 of 33
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3 feet is equal to-
Correct Answer: Option B β 1 yard
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 yard is the correct answer to β3 feet is equal to-β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 5 of 33
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$$27{1 \over 2}$$ grams = ?
Correct Answer: Option A β 1 dram
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 dram is the correct answer to β$$27{1 \over 2}$$ grams =β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 6 of 33
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16 ounce = . . . . . . . . pound.
Correct Answer: Option A β 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 is the correct answer to β16 ounce = . . . . . . . . pound.β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 7 of 33
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The kind of punch used prior to drilling is
Correct Answer: Option A β Center punch
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Center punch is the correct answer to βThe kind of punch used prior to drilling isβ. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 8 of 33
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International system is-
Correct Answer: Option D β S. I. system
Detailed Academic Explanation:
S. I. system is the correct answer to βInternational system is-β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 9 of 33
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3 miles = . . . . . . . . league
Correct Answer: Option A β 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 is the correct answer to β3 miles = . . . . . . . . leagueβ. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 10 of 33
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A unit is a-
Correct Answer: Option B β Standard quantity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Standard quantity is the correct answer to βA unit is a-β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 11 of 33
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1 gallon = ? quarter
Correct Answer: Option D β 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
4 is the correct answer to β1 gallon = ? quarterβ. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 12 of 33
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Surface gauge is under-
Correct Answer: Option C β Plain surface measurement
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Plain surface measurement is the correct answer to βSurface gauge is under-β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 13 of 33
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4 gills = ? Pint
Correct Answer: Option A β 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 is the correct answer to β4 gills = ? Pintβ. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 14 of 33
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40 rods = ?
Correct Answer: Option C β 1 furlong
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Option "1 furlong" is the correct answer for this question under Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 15 of 33
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The British system is-
Correct Answer: Option B β F. P. S. system
Detailed Academic Explanation:
F. P. S. system is the correct answer to βThe British system is-β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 16 of 33
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1 quarter = ?
Correct Answer: Option C β 28 pound
Detailed Academic Explanation:
28 pound is the correct answer to β1 quarter =β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 17 of 33
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1 leap year = . . . . . . . . days.
Correct Answer: Option B β 366
Detailed Academic Explanation:
366 is the correct answer to β1 leap year = . . . . . . . . days.β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 18 of 33
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The units of length indicated by the dial gauge's long needle is
Correct Answer: Option C β 0.01 mm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.01 mm is the correct answer to βThe units of length indicated by the dial gauge's long needle isβ. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 19 of 33
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In a micrometer, the right amount of torque has been applied to the ratchet stop when
Correct Answer: Option C β The ratchet stop clicking sound is heard
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The ratchet stop clicking sound is heard is the correct answer to βIn a micrometer, the right amount of torque has been applied to the ratchet stop whenβ. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 20 of 33
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The order in which taps should be used is
Correct Answer: Option D β Tapered tap - Plug tap - Bottoming tap
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tapered tap - Plug tap - Bottoming tap is the correct answer to βThe order in which taps should be used isβ. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 21 of 33
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16 dram = . . . . . . . . ounce.
Correct Answer: Option D β 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 is the correct answer to β16 dram = . . . . . . . . ounce.β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 22 of 33
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Choose the correct statement that describes the condition for determining that a feeler gauge has been set to the correct thickness?
Correct Answer: Option B β The correct thickness is the maximum thickness at which a slight amount of drag is felt when the blades are withdrawn from the clearance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The correct thickness is the maximum thickness at which a slight amount of drag is felt when the blades are withdrawn from the clearance is the correct answer to βChoose the correct statement that describes the condition for determining that a feeler gauge has been set to the correct thicknessβ. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 23 of 33
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Sine Bar is an example of-
Correct Answer: Option C β Angular measurement
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Angular measurement is the correct answer to βSine Bar is an example of-β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 24 of 33
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The metric system is-
Correct Answer: Option A β M. K. S. system
Detailed Academic Explanation:
M. K. S. system is the correct answer to βThe metric system is-β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 25 of 33
β PPSC
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The units of length indicated by the dial gauge's short needle is
Correct Answer: Option A β 1 mm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 mm is the correct answer to βThe units of length indicated by the dial gauge's short needle isβ. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 26 of 33
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1 short ton = ?
Correct Answer: Option B β 2000 Ibs
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2000 Ibs is the correct answer to β1 short ton =β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 27 of 33
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Micrometer was invented by-
Correct Answer: Option A β Jean palmer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jean palmer is the correct answer to βMicrometer was invented by-β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 28 of 33
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2 table spoons = . . . . . . . . fluid drach.
Correct Answer: Option D β 8
Detailed Academic Explanation:
8 is the correct answer to β2 table spoons = . . . . . . . . fluid drach.β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 29 of 33
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1 league is equal to-
Correct Answer: Option C β 3 miles
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 miles is the correct answer to β1 league is equal to-β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 30 of 33
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The problem that could occur as result of over-tightened bolts is
Correct Answer: Option D β Leakage from tightening sections as a result gasket breakage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Leakage from tightening sections as a result gasket breakage is the correct answer to βThe problem that could occur as result of over-tightened bolts isβ. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 31 of 33
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Vernier Bevel protector is an example of-
Correct Answer: Option A β Angular measurement
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Angular measurement is the correct answer to βVernier Bevel protector is an example of-β. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 32 of 33
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The problem that could occur as result of under-tightened bolts is
Correct Answer: Option A β Looseness or detachment of bolts or of bolt-mounted components
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Looseness or detachment of bolts or of bolt-mounted components is the correct answer to βThe problem that could occur as result of under-tightened bolts isβ. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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Question 33 of 33
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1 hog shead = ? . . . . . . . . barrels
Correct Answer: Option B β 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2 is the correct answer to β1 hog shead = ? . . . . . . . . barrelsβ. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Common Tools And Measuring Instruments.
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