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What is the unit of torque in SI system?<\/p>\n <button data-correct=\"true\">N\u00b7m<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">kg\u00b7m\/s\u00b2<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">J<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Pa<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n <p>2. The function of a flywheel in an engine is to:<\/p>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Increase engine speed<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"true\">Store energy and smoothen torque fluctuations<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Reduce friction<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Increase fuel efficiency<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n <p>3. In a four-stroke engine, the power stroke occurs during:<\/p>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Intake stroke<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Compression stroke<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"true\">Expansion stroke<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Exhaust stroke<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n <p>4. Which of the following is a ferrous metal?<\/p>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Aluminum<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Copper<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"true\">Cast Iron<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Zinc<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n <p>5. The unit of thermal conductivity is:<\/p>\n <button data-correct=\"true\">W\/m\u00b7K<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">J\/s<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">N\u00b7m<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Pa\u00b7s<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n <p>6. The process of hardening steel by heating and quenching in water or oil is called:<\/p>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Annealing<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Tempering<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Normalizing<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"true\">Hardening<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n <p>7. The ratio of output to input in a mechanical system is known as:<\/p>\n <button data-correct=\"true\">Efficiency<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Mechanical advantage<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Velocity ratio<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Power factor<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n <p>8. Which gas is commonly used in gas welding?<\/p>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Oxygen<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"true\">Acetylene<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Nitrogen<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Hydrogen<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n <p>9. In a belt drive, if the speed ratio is increased, the belt tension:<\/p>\n <button data-correct=\"true\">Increases<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Decreases<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Remains same<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">First increases, then decreases<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n <p>10. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?<\/p>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Coal<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Oil<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"true\">Solar energy<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Natural gas<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n <p>11. In a reciprocating pump, the delivery is:<\/p>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Continuous<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"true\">Intermittent<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Uniform<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Zero<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n <p>12. Which of the following is used for lubrication under high load?<\/p>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Water<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"true\">Grease<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Mineral oil<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Kerosene<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n <p>13. 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Which type of boiler is used in locomotives?<\/p>\n <button data-correct=\"true\">Fire tube boiler<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Water tube boiler<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Electric boiler<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Nuclear boiler<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n <p>19. Which of the following is used in refrigeration cycles?<\/p>\n <button data-correct=\"true\">Ammonia<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Hydrogen<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Oxygen<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Nitrogen<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n <p>20. In a screw jack, the mechanical advantage is high because:<\/p>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Friction is high<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"true\">Pitch is small<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Handle is long<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Load is heavy<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n <p>21. In internal combustion engines, knocking is caused due to:<\/p>\n <button data-correct=\"true\">Early ignition of fuel-air mixture<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Delayed ignition<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Insufficient cooling<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">High compression ratio<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n <p>22. The angle of contact of a belt with a pulley is maximum when:<\/p>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Pulley is small<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"true\">Pulley is large<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Belt is loose<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Belt is short<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n <p>23. The main component of a hydraulic press is:<\/p>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Pump<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Cylinder<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"false\">Piston<\/button>\n <button data-correct=\"true\">All of the above<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n <p>24. 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Weightage (%)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Areas<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Example Question Types<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Thermodynamics<\/strong><\/td><td>15\u201320<\/td><td>Laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, cycles, properties of gases<\/td><td>Numerical problems, concept-based MCQs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strength of Materials<\/strong><\/td><td>10\u201315<\/td><td>Stress, strain, bending moment, torsion, columns<\/td><td>Calculation-based, theory application<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fluid Mechanics &amp; Hydraulics<\/strong><\/td><td>10\u201312<\/td><td>Fluid properties, Bernoulli\u2019s equation, flow through pipes, pumps<\/td><td>Numerical, diagram interpretation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Manufacturing &amp; Workshop<\/strong><\/td><td>10\u201312<\/td><td>Casting, welding, machining processes, CNC basics<\/td><td>Conceptual, process sequence, equipment identification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Engineering Mechanics<\/strong><\/td><td>8\u201310<\/td><td>Force systems, equilibrium, friction, moments<\/td><td>Problem-solving, numerical questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Theory of Machines<\/strong><\/td><td>8\u201310<\/td><td>Gears, cams, flywheels, balancing<\/td><td>Formula application, diagram-based MCQs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Refrigeration &amp; Air Conditioning<\/strong><\/td><td>5\u20138<\/td><td>Refrigerants, COP, simple cycle problems<\/td><td>Conceptual and numerical<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Material Science &amp; Metallurgy<\/strong><\/td><td>5\u20138<\/td><td>Material properties, heat treatment, alloys<\/td><td>Direct theory, application-based<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Electrical &amp; Electronics Basics (Mechanical Integration)<\/strong><\/td><td>2\u20135<\/td><td>Motors, transformers, basic circuits<\/td><td>Conceptual understanding for integrated systems<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-alp-pyps\/?ref=contad-blog-meq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download RRB ALP Previous year Question papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-be-the-ideal-preparation-strategy-for-rrb-alp-mechanical-engineering\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_be_the_ideal_preparation_strategy_for_RRB_ALP_Mechanical_Engineering\"><\/span>What should be the ideal preparation strategy for RRB ALP Mechanical Engineering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal preparation strategy for the mechanical engineering questions would be to understand the concept first and memorise the formulas. We have given below some preparation strategies to face RRB ALP Mechanical Engineering Questions. Check out the details below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Concept First, Formula Second:<\/strong> Understand the derivation of key formulas rather than rote memorisation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Previous Year Questions:<\/strong> RRB ALP often repeats numerical patterns and conceptual questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Short Notes &amp; Formula Sheets:<\/strong> Maintain a compact reference sheet for thermodynamics, mechanics, and manufacturing processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mock Tests &amp; Timed Practice:<\/strong> Simulate exam conditions to improve speed and accuracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-Yield Topic Focus:<\/strong> Thermodynamics, Strength of Materials, and Fluid Mechanics are repeatedly asked; allocate extra time to these areas.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-alp-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contad-blog-meq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free RRB ALP PYPs Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759998562138\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.1 Which Mechanical Engineering topics carry the highest weightage in RRB ALP?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The most important topics are Thermodynamics, Strength of Materials, and Fluid Mechanics, together accounting for nearly 40\u201345% of the technical section. Prioritising these can boost your overall score.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759998591623\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.2 How should I prepare numerical questions in Mechanical Engineering for RRB ALP?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Practice is key. Focus on formulas, derivations, and previous year numerical patterns. Use timed mock tests to improve speed and accuracy. Making a formula sheet helps in quick revision.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759998609504\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.3 Are conceptual questions asked in the Mechanical Engineering section?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Many questions test conceptual understanding of Thermodynamics, Manufacturing processes, Material Science, and Theory of Machines, often in combination with practical problem-solving.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759998636408\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.4 How many previous year papers should I solve to get an idea of question patterns?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Solving at least the last 5 &#8211; 7 years of RRB ALP Mechanical Engineering questions is recommended. This helps identify frequently asked topics and recurring numerical problems.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759998656998\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.5 How can I balance Mechanical Engineering preparation with other technical subjects?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Allocate time based on weightage and difficulty. 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