Fuels And Combustion — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Catalyst used in Fischer-Tropsch process is
Correct Answer: Option A — Nickel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nickel is the correct answer to “Catalyst used in Fischer-Tropsch process is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 2 of 40
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The cuprous chloride used in orsat apparatus can absorb
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The cuprous chloride used in orsat apparatus can absorb”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 3 of 40
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The pyragallol solution used in orsat apparatus can absorb
Correct Answer: Option B — Both O2 and CO2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both O2 and CO2 is the correct answer to “The pyragallol solution used in orsat apparatus can absorb”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 4 of 40
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Use of preheated air for combustion of fuel in the furnace, increases the
Correct Answer: Option C — Flame temperature
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Flame temperature is the correct answer to “Use of preheated air for combustion of fuel in the furnace, increases the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 5 of 40
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C.V. (kcal/Nm 3 ) of gaseous fuels __________ with increase in molecular weight.
Correct Answer: Option D — May increase or decrease, depends on combustibles
Detailed Academic Explanation:
May increase or decrease, depends on combustibles is the correct answer to “C.V. (kcal/Nm 3 ) of gaseous fuels __________ with increase in molecular weight.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 6 of 40
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'Wobbe index' is a characteristic of
Correct Answer: Option B — Gaseous fuels
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gaseous fuels is the correct answer to “'Wobbe index' is a characteristic of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 7 of 40
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Pitch creosote mixture (PCM) as compared to furnace oil is a better fuel, because its
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Pitch creosote mixture (PCM) as compared to furnace oil is a better fuel, because its”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 8 of 40
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The calorific value of natural gas is about __________ kcal/Nm 3 .
Correct Answer: Option A — 10,000
Detailed Academic Explanation:
10,000 is the correct answer to “The calorific value of natural gas is about __________ kcal/Nm 3 .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 9 of 40
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Calorific value of wood gas is about __________ kcal/Nm 3 .
Correct Answer: Option B — 3300
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3300 is the correct answer to “Calorific value of wood gas is about __________ kcal/Nm 3 .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 10 of 40
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Calorific value of coke even gas produced by low temperature carbonisation of coal is about __________ kcal/Nm 3 .
Correct Answer: Option C — 6500
Detailed Academic Explanation:
6500 is the correct answer to “Calorific value of coke even gas produced by low temperature carbonisation of coal is about __________ kcal/Nm 3 .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 11 of 40
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The calorific value of 'LPG' (50% propane + 50% butane) is about __________ kcal/Nm 3 .
Correct Answer: Option B — 25,000
Detailed Academic Explanation:
25,000 is the correct answer to “The calorific value of 'LPG' (50% propane + 50% butane) is about __________ kcal/Nm 3 .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 12 of 40
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The calorific value of producer gas is around __________ kcal/Nm 3 .
Correct Answer: Option A — 1300
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1300 is the correct answer to “The calorific value of producer gas is around __________ kcal/Nm 3 .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 13 of 40
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Yield of pitch from distillation of high temperature tar is around __________ percent.
Correct Answer: Option C — 65
Detailed Academic Explanation:
65 is the correct answer to “Yield of pitch from distillation of high temperature tar is around __________ percent.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 14 of 40
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Supply of excess air for complete combustion of fuel is necessitated to facilitate
Correct Answer: Option A — Its thorough mixing with air
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Its thorough mixing with air is the correct answer to “Supply of excess air for complete combustion of fuel is necessitated to facilitate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 15 of 40
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In high temperature carbonisation of coal compared to low temperature carbonisation
Correct Answer: Option C — H2 content in the coke oven gas is more
Detailed Academic Explanation:
H2 content in the coke oven gas is more is the correct answer to “In high temperature carbonisation of coal compared to low temperature carbonisation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 16 of 40
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Initial pressure of oxygen introduced into the 'bomb' of the bomb calorimeter for determination of calorific value of coal/fuel oil may be around __________ atm.
Correct Answer: Option B — 25-30
Detailed Academic Explanation:
25-30 is the correct answer to “Initial pressure of oxygen introduced into the 'bomb' of the bomb calorimeter for determination of calorific value of coal/fuel oil may be around __________ atm.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 17 of 40
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Dry air requirement for burning 1 Nm 3 of CO to CO 2 may be around __________ Nm 3 .
Correct Answer: Option A — 2.4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2.4 is the correct answer to “Dry air requirement for burning 1 Nm 3 of CO to CO 2 may be around __________ Nm 3 .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 18 of 40
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Low temperature oxidation and spontaneous combustion of freshly mined coal is accentuated, if
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Low temperature oxidation and spontaneous combustion of freshly mined coal is accentuated, if”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 19 of 40
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With increase in moisture content of coal, its
Correct Answer: Option D — None of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None of these is the correct answer to “With increase in moisture content of coal, its”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 20 of 40
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Gray King Assay and Swelling Index of a coal is a measure of its
Correct Answer: Option A — Swelling characteristics
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Swelling characteristics is the correct answer to “Gray King Assay and Swelling Index of a coal is a measure of its”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 21 of 40
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Caking index of a coal is a measure of its
Correct Answer: Option C — Agglutinating (binding) properties
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Agglutinating (binding) properties is the correct answer to “Caking index of a coal is a measure of its”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 22 of 40
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Micum Index of a coke is a measure of its
Correct Answer: Option D — Hardness & strength
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hardness & strength is the correct answer to “Micum Index of a coke is a measure of its”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 23 of 40
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Weathering of coal during storage causes
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Weathering of coal during storage causes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 24 of 40
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Low temperature oxidation of coal is accelerated by the
Correct Answer: Option A — Storage in large heaps
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Storage in large heaps is the correct answer to “Low temperature oxidation of coal is accelerated by the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 25 of 40
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Washing of coal is done to reduce the
Correct Answer: Option D — Both B and C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both B and C is the correct answer to “Washing of coal is done to reduce the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 26 of 40
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Low temperature oxidation of stored coal results in the
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Low temperature oxidation of stored coal results in the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 27 of 40
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Adiabatic flame temperature of a fuel is dependent on the initial temperature of
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A & B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A & B is the correct answer to “Adiabatic flame temperature of a fuel is dependent on the initial temperature of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 28 of 40
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Pure carbon is completely burnt in oxygen. The flue gas analysis is 70% CO 2 , 20% CO and 10% O 2 . The percent excess oxygen used is
Correct Answer: Option C — 0
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0 is the correct answer to “Pure carbon is completely burnt in oxygen. The flue gas analysis is 70% CO 2 , 20% CO and 10% O 2 . The percent excess oxygen used is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 29 of 40
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Which of the following is not a product of tar distillation?
Correct Answer: Option D — None of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a product of tar distillation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 30 of 40
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Steam is intermittently admitted into the fuel bed during the production of producer gas to
Correct Answer: Option D — Minimise the chances of clinker formation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Minimise the chances of clinker formation is the correct answer to “Steam is intermittently admitted into the fuel bed during the production of producer gas to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 31 of 40
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High rate of heating of coke ovens
Correct Answer: Option A — May damage its walls due to abrupt excessive swelling of coal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
May damage its walls due to abrupt excessive swelling of coal is the correct answer to “High rate of heating of coke ovens”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 32 of 40
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By-products are __________ recovered in 'Beehive ovens'.
Correct Answer: Option C — Not at all
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Not at all is the correct answer to “By-products are __________ recovered in 'Beehive ovens'.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 33 of 40
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__________ of the coal is the basis for Seylor's coal classification.
Correct Answer: Option B — Ultimate analysis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ultimate analysis is the correct answer to “__________ of the coal is the basis for Seylor's coal classification.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 34 of 40
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Low temperature oxidation of coal during storage does not decrease its
Correct Answer: Option D — None of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None of these is the correct answer to “Low temperature oxidation of coal during storage does not decrease its”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 35 of 40
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Actual flame temperature is always lower than the adiabatic flame temperature, because there is
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A & B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A & B is the correct answer to “Actual flame temperature is always lower than the adiabatic flame temperature, because there is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 36 of 40
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The ratio of maximum adiabatic flame temperature in air to that in pure oxygen is always
Correct Answer: Option B — < 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
< 1 is the correct answer to “The ratio of maximum adiabatic flame temperature in air to that in pure oxygen is always”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 37 of 40
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Sometimes water is sprayed during coal charging in the coke oven, which helps in
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Sometimes water is sprayed during coal charging in the coke oven, which helps in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 38 of 40
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The main drawback of supplying more excess air in the combustion of fuel is the
Correct Answer: Option B — Enhanced sensible heat loss in the flue gas
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Enhanced sensible heat loss in the flue gas is the correct answer to “The main drawback of supplying more excess air in the combustion of fuel is the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 39 of 40
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Which of the following fuel gases has the highest calorific value ?
Correct Answer: Option C — Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is the correct answer to “Which of the following fuel gases has the highest calorific value”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
Question 40 of 40
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Which of the following has the highest calorific value?
Correct Answer: Option C — Anthracite
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Anthracite is the correct answer to “Which of the following has the highest calorific value”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels And Combustion.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuels And Combustion
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