ENGINE CADET MODEL QUESTION PAPER

Note:
Please note that you will find sample question/previous years questions below. Each
section will have a sample of 30 questions so as to give you an idea. Correct answers are
highlighted or specified below the question for your reference.
Section A: Maritime Engineering Knowledge
[Link] is the distinctive feature of the sealing arrangement for ball valves?
A. No valve seat
B. Valve seat in pairs – one facing inlet side and one facing outlet side
C. One valve seat sealing both inlet and outlet sides
D. Face to face metal sealing.

2. The mechanical seal of centrifugal sea water pump is lubricated by –

A. Grease
B. Silicon compound
C. Lubrication not required.
D. Sea Water from discharge side of the pump.

3. The definition of portable fire extinguisher is -

A. able to be carried by one person
B. able to be carried by 2 persons.
C. it should be wheel mounted.
D. maximum allowable weight of the extinguisher is 23 kgs.

4. Why should combustion blowers left running for while after firing a boiler?
A. To cool the burner
B. To remove the combustible vapours.
C. To cool the steam and reduce the pressure.
D. None
5. In a Sea Water cooled J.C.W. cooler, the most common cause for loss in cooling efficiency
of the heater is:
A. Scale formation on J.C.W. side
B. Mud/silt deposits on J.C.W. side
C. Scale formation on S.W. side
D. None of the above

6. When running TWO centrifugal Pumps in series, discharge pressure is increased.

A. True
B. False
C. May Be
D. I don’t know.

7. You are fighting a fire in the electrical switchboard in the engine room.
A. use a portable foam extinguisher.
B. use fire hose
C. use a portable CO2 extinguisher.
D. use ER fixed firefighting system

8. High salinity in distillate of freshwater generator is reduced by -

A. increasing shell temp
B. reducing the SW flow.
C. reducing the Jacket Water flow.
D. automatic recirculation of the distillate to the freshwater generator

9. Hot work onboard is allowed

A. at designated area only
B. to be done by shore w/shop only.
C. by Permit To work system.
D. None of the above
10. What does desludging water do to the running purifier?
A. prevents overflow.
B. cools purifier running parts.
C. opens purifier bowl.
D. removes the separated water and impurities.

21. An example of high-speed positive displacement pump is

A. Double unit reciprocating bilge pump
B. Heavy duty centrifugal pump
C. screw pump
D. all of the above

22. The automatic shut off of fuel to the auxiliary boiler flame failure is due to
A. air supply to boiler being shut off
B. flame failure
C. low feed water level
D. low fuel pressure

23. Mho is a unit of -

A. resistance
B. conductance
C. capacitance
D. inductance

24. In Modern 4-stroke medium speed marine diesel engine, Rotocaps are provided for
A. Rotating Nozzle rings
B. Adjust Tappet clearance.
C. Rotating exhaust valve spindles
D. Rotating piston rings for even wear down.
25. Cylinder heads of marine diesel engines are provided with _________ to relieve any
excessive pressure within the combustion chamber
A. Safety valves
B. Indicator cocks
C. Relief valves
D. Bursting discs

[Link] a 2-stroke engine with exhaust valves—

A. Scavenge ports closes before exhaust valve
B. Exhaust valves close before scavenging ports
C. Scavenge and exhaust valves close at same time before BDC
D. Scavenge and exhaust valves close at same time after BDC.

27. Springs are used to re-seat which one of these diesel engine components
A. cam followers
B. push rods
C. rocker arms
D. intake valves

28. One of the following also serves as a passage for lubricating oil
A. Banjo bolt
B. Pinching screw
C. Castle nut
D. Grub screw

29. Before starting work on an Air Conditioning or Provision Ref system

A. It is necessary to run the compressor and pack the refrigerant in the condenser.
B. It is necessary to run the compressor and pack the refrigerant in the evaporator.
C. No need to pack the refrigerant as the system has isolation valves in the refrigerant line.
D. None of the above
30. The elevated walkway on ships which serves as a safe access between the
accommodation spaces and the forecastle is called
A. Bulwalk
B. Catwalk
C. Bulkhead
D. Bulwark
Section B: Maths, Aptitude and English

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Comprehension Passage:
The rivers of India play an important role in the lives of the Indians. They provide potable
water, cheap transportation, electricity, and the livelihood for a large number of people all
over the country. This easily explains why nearly all the major cities of India are located by
the banks of rivers. The rivers also have an important role in Hindu Religion and are
considered holy by all Hindus in the country.
Seven major rivers along with their numerous tributaries make up the river system of India.
The largest basin system of the rivers pours their waters into the Bay of Bengal; however,
some of the rivers whose courses take them through the western part of the country and
towards the east of the state of Himachal Pradesh empty into the Arabian Sea. Parts of
Ladakh, northern parts of the Aravalli range and the arid parts of the Thar Desert have
inland drainage.

The rivers of India play an important role in the lives of the Indians. They provide potable
water, cheap transportation, electricity, and the livelihood for a large number of people all
over the country. This easily explains why nearly all the major cities of India are located by
the banks of rivers. The rivers also have an important role in Hindu Religion and are
considered holy by all Hindus in the country.
Seven major rivers along with their numerous tributaries make up the river system of India.
The largest basin system of the rivers pours their waters into the Bay of Bengal; however,
some of the rivers whose courses take them through the western part of the country and
towards the east of the state of Himachal Pradesh empty into the Arabian Sea. Parts of
Ladakh, northern parts of the Aravalli range and the arid parts of the Thar Desert have
inland drainage.
All major rivers of India originate from one of the following main watersheds:
1. Aravalli range
2. Himalaya and Karakoram ranges
3. Sahyadri or Western Ghats in western India
4. Vindhya and Satpura ranges
Himalayan glaciers in the Indian subcontinent are broadly divided into the three river basins,
namely the Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra. The Indus basin has the largest number of
glaciers (3500), whereas the Ganga and Brahmaputra basins contain about 1000 and 660
glaciers, respectively. Ganga is the largest river system in India. However these rivers are
just three among many. Other examples are Narmada, Tapi, and Godavari.

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Q1. According to the passage, the major rivers in India
a) Pour only into Bay of Bengal
b) Pour only into Arabian Sea
c) Pour either into Bay of Bengal or Arabian Sea or have inland drainage
d) Pour either into Bay of Bengal or Arabian Sea

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Q2. How many glaciers are there in each of the river basins in India?
a) Brahmaputra, Ganga, Indus – 1000, 660, 3500 respectively
b) Indus, Brahmaputra, Ganga – 1000, 660, 3500 respectively
c) Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra – 1000, 660, 3500 respectively
d) Ganga, Brahmaputra, Indus – 1000, 660, 3500 respectively
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Answer: B

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Direction : Below is the map of a town : North Oriented i.e., ↑ is North. Answer the following
questions with respect to the map:
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