Mechanical Operations

141. For the transportation of ultrafine particles, the equipment used is a _________ conveyor.

  1. Belt
  2. Pneumatic
  3. Screw
  4. None of these

Correct answer: (B)
Pneumatic

142. For transporting pasty material, one will use a/an

  1. Apron conveyor
  2. Belt conveyor
  3. Screw conveyor
  4. Bucket elevator

Correct answer: (C)
Screw conveyor

143. Froth floatation is the most suitable for treating

  1. Iron ores
  2. Sulphide ores
  3. Quartzite
  4. None of these

Correct answer: (B)
Sulphide ores

144. Gelatinous solid (which plug the septum) can be filtered by a _________ filter.

  1. Sparkler
  2. Plate and frame
  3. Vacuum leaf
  4. Pre-coat

Correct answer: (D)
Pre-coat

145. General mechanism of size reduction in intermediate and fine grinder is by

  1. Cutting action
  2. Compression
  3. Compression and tearing
  4. Impact and attrition

Correct answer: (D)
Impact and attrition

146. Gold ore concentration is mostly done using

  1. Jigging
  2. Tabling
  3. Froth floatation
  4. Elutriation

Correct answer: (B)
Tabling

147. Gravity settling process is not involved in the working of a

  1. Hydrocyclone
  2. Classifier
  3. Dorr-thickener
  4. Sedimentation tank

Correct answer: (A)
Hydrocyclone

148. Gravity stamp mill is meant for the _________ crushing.

  1. Primary
  2. Intermediate
  3. Fine
  4. Ultrafine

Correct answer: (C)
Fine

149. Grindability of a material does not depend upon its

  1. Elasticity
  2. Hardness
  3. Toughness
  4. Size

Correct answer: (D)
Size

150. Grinding characteristic of a material is given by its

  1. HGI
  2. Angle of repose
  3. Shatter index
  4. Abrasion index

Correct answer: (A)
HGI

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