Previous Year Questions

1. A/an _______ circle is a circular centre line on 5. In an engineering drawing, which letters
a drawing containing the centre of holes about written on the dimension indicates that it is an
a common centre. extra information and NOT really required?/
(a) concentric (b) bolt (a) NR (b) PER
(c) axis (d) peripheral (c) REF (d) EXT
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Ans. (b) : A/an bolt circle is a circular centre line on a Ans : (c) In an engineering drawing, REF letters
drawing containing the centre of holes about a common written on the dimension indicates that it is an extra
centre. information and NOT really required.
• In this number of screw holes for bolt are evenly 6. An arrowhead at the end of a dimension line is
distributed with their centers along an imaginary circle approximately––––– long and 1 mm wide.
with a given diameter. (a) 1.5mm (b) 5mm
(c) 3mm (d) 1mm
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Ans : (c) An arrowhead at the end of a dimension line is
approximately 3 mm long and 1 mm wide.

• Dimension line is used for showing the dimension of

an object.
2. If the unit has one or more moving parts, the • A dimension line are thin, continuous and straight.
extreme positions of the moving parts are
indicated in : 7. Which of the following statements are
(a) Continuous thin line technically incorrect
RRB Bhopal Section Engineer, 24.11.2002
(b) Continuous thick line
(a) When two or more lines of different types are
(c) Long dashed double dotted narrow line
identical the visual outline is a complete
(d) Continuous wavy line circle of the other type of line
RRB ALP & Tech. 21.01.2019 Shift-I (b) A dashed thin line is drawn to display
Ans. (c) : If the unit has one or more moving parts, the invisible details rather than the center line
extreme positions of the moving parts are indicated in (c) Enlarged scale is used for details
long dashed double dotted narrow line. (d) Standard abbreviations, symbols or units are
3. ......... are those dimensions that should not specifies in lowercase.
necessarily appear on the drawing. Ans. (c) Enlarged scale is not using for details. It is
(a) Object dimensions used in drawing to draw the bigger dimension in
(b) Auxiliary dimensions comparison to the actual dimension of the object.
(c) Non-functional dimensions • Whereas a dashed thin line is drawn to display
(d) Functional dimensions invisible details rather than the center line.
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Ans. (b) : Auxiliary dimensions are those dimensions called
that should not necessarily appear on the drawing. They RRB Kolkata Chemical & Metallurgical Er.,
are only used for given the objective of information. 01.12.2002
• These dimensions which are used for production (a) Transverse line (b) Horizontal line
purpose but which do not directly affect the function of (c) Parallel line (d) Vertical line
product are called non-functional dimension.
Ans : (d) A perpendicular line on a reference line is
4. Which of the following describes the theoretical called vertical line.
fixed plane, axis or point space that G.D. and T • Horizontal line which is parallel to the horizontal
are also refers to dimensional support? imaginary level.
(a) Section (b) Datum • A straight line that is neither horizontal nor vertical, it
(c) Frame (d) Flange is called an inclined or oblique.
RRB ALP & Tech. 23.01.2019 Shift-III 9. The parallel line drawn to the upper surface of
Ans : (b) Datum lines describes the theoretical fixed still water is called/
plane, axis or point space that G.D. and T or also refers RRB Bhopal & Mumbai Apprentice
to dimensional support. Section Eng. 23.03.2003
It give a reference from which measurements are (a) Vertical line (b) Horizontal line
calculated. (c) Oblique line (d) Parallel line
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Ans : (b) The parallel line drawn to the upper surface of • It is terminated at its outer end with an arrow head
still water is called horizontal line. touching the outline extension line or center line.
• The path of a point which keeps changing its _____________
direction is called a curved line. Thin
• A line which can extends to both sides to infinity and 14. The hatching lines are inclined at which angle?
has no curves is called a straight line. RRB Chandigarh Section Engineer (Electrical) ,
10. According to SP 46 : 2003, the minimum 15.03.2009
distance kept between two lines (a) 300 (b) 450
RRB Kolkata Jr. Engineer-II Electrical/DRG & (c) 600 (d) 750
Design 11.06.2006
(a) 0.7 mm (b) 0.5 mm Ans : (b) Hatching line–To display the cut part of the
(c) 0.9 mm (d) 0.1 mm object 0.3 or 0.4 mm in that part draw thin continuous
lines inclined at 45º.
Ans : (a) SP 46 : 2003 publications made by bureau of
Indian Standard includes standard technique for line • Parallel is made by keeping same distance between
conventions in detail. these lines.
• According to SP 46 : 2003, the minimum distance kept • These lines are drawn with H or 2H pencil.
between two lines is 0.7 mm. 15. Which type of line is used for reduced space in
11. Which line is used to represent hidden lines? a long section drawing?
RRB Secunderabad Section Engineer (Civil) RRB Chennai Section Engineer, 12.02.2012
29.06.2008 (a) Dimension line (b) Dotted line
(a) Dotted line (b) Center line (c) Short break line (d) Long break line
(c) Object line (d) Hatching line Ans : (d) Long break line are used for reduced space in
Ans : (a) Dotted line is used to represent the hidden a long section drawing.
lines. • These lines are thin ruled lines provided with short
Hidden lines are evenly and closely spaced dashed zig-zags at suitable intervals.
lines of equal length. • It is drawn to show long breaks.
• They are medium thick and are used to show the
invisible or hidden parts of the object on the drawing.
16. The other name of continuous thick line is–
RRB Chandigarh Section Engineer (Civil), 26.02.2012
(a) Dimension line (b) Object line
(c) Center line (d) Projection line
Ans : (b) The continuous thick line are also called
principle line or object line.
12. This line is used for to give details of an • These lines are near about 1 mm thick and continuous.
object- • These lines are used for showing boundary lines and
RRB Thiruvananthapuram Section Eng (Mechanical) external shape of an object.
04.01.2009
• It is made with HB pencil.
(a) Leader line
(b) Dimension line
(c) Extension line
(d) Any one of the above
Ans : (a) Leader lines are continuous thin lines which
drawn to connect a note with the specific feature in the 17. Thin chain lines with thick ends are used for-
drawing. (NCVT Fitter 2012)
• The leader line generally drawn at angles not less than (a) Cutting plane (b) Parallel line
30º (usually 30º, 45º, 60º). (c) Enclosing line (d) Hatching line
13. According to SP 46 : 2003, the layout line to be Ans : (a) Thin chain lines with thick ends are used for
drawn in the drawing is- cutting plane.
RRB Bangalore Section Engineer (Civil) • A cutting plane has both thick and thin lines.
01.02.2009 • The location of a cutting plane line is shown this line.
(a) Continuous thick line (b) Dotted thin line
(c) Continuous thin line (d) Dotted thick line
Ans : (c) Continuous thin line is used for dimension
line.

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18. Which of the following lines are drawn with 22. In drawing, what is the ratio of medium thick
free hand? and thin lines ?
(a) Center line (b) Break line (a) 5 : 3 (b) 5 : 2
(c) Projection line (d) Extension line (c) 4 : 3 (d) 3 : 2
Ans : (b) Break lines are drawn with free hand. Ans : (a) In drawing, the ratio of medium thick and thin
• Through these lines, broken parts or large objects are times is 5 : 3.
shown in the drawing in less space. 23. How is the centre line shown-
• Thin ruled lines provided with short zig-zag at RRB Chennai Section Engineer, 12.02.2012
suitable intervals. (a) Continuous line
(b) Long double dotted narrow line
(c) Long dotted narrow line
(d) Dotted narrow line
Ans : (c) The centre line is shown as a long dotted
19. Which of the following lines are used as the narrow line. It shown the axis of all solids and the path
center line. of any point.
(a) (b) 24. What will the thickness of the thin line
(c) (d) prescribed by BIS A1/Ao paper?
Ans : (a) These lines are thin and are drawn by one big RRB Allahabad Signal Maintainer-II, 22.01.2006
and one small line segments respectively. (a) 0.25 mm (b) 0.35 mm
• The length of each large line segment is 10 mm to 35 (c) 0.5 mm (d) 0.45 mm
mm and the length of the smaller line segment is 3 Ans : (a) As per BIS, the thin line thickness for A1/Ao
mm. paper is kept 0.25 mm.
• The distance between small and big line segment is Paper Size Millimeters
1.5 mm. Ao 841 × 1189 mm
• Through these lines, the axis of all solids and the path
A1 594 × 841 mm
of any point are displayed.
A2 420 × 594 mm
A3 297 × 420 mm
•
A4 210 × 297 mm
20. What should be the minimum distance between A5 148 × 210 mm
hatching lines ? A6 105 × 148 mm
(a) 0.6 mm (b) 0.7 mm
25. What is the ratio of length and height of arrow
(c) 0.8 mm (d) 0.9 mm
mark ?
Ans : (b) The minimum distance between the hatching RRB Bhopal Section Engineer, 24.11.2002
lines is near about 0.7 mm. (a) 1 : 3 (b) 3 : 1
• They are uniformly spaced thin lines (1 to 2 mm (c) 1 : 2 (d) 2 : 1
spaced) and inclined at 45° to the main outline of the
Ans : (b) Arrow head should be made carefully at the
section.
ends of the dimension line.
• Thin continuous lines, used for showing the section
• The ratio of the length and height of the arrow is kept
evidently.
a 3 : 1.

• This type of arrow head is also called closed and

tilled arrowhead.
21. The width of the dimension of the line 26. The length of the top of the arrow head is-
expressed by which letter ? RRB Bhopal & Mumbai Apprentice
(a) S (b) d Section Eng. 23.03.2003
(c) b (d) None of these (a) Same as thickness
Ans : (c) The width of the dimension of the line (b) Twice of the thickness
expressed with 'b' letter. Height of the dimension is (c) Thrice of the thickness
denoted with 'h' letter. (d) Four times of the thickness
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Ans : (c) The length of the top of the arrow head is kept 29. ISI has divided different types of lines into
thrice of the thickness. groups based on their measurements. The
• The ratio of their thickness and length should be 1:3. following is the measurement of 'B' type line?
• The top should always be filled with pencil. RRB Thiruvananthapuram Section Eng (Mechanical)
04.01.2009
• It is also known as closed & filled arrowhead. (a) 0.1 mm (b) 0.3 mm
(c) 0.2 mm (d) 1 mm
Ans : (c) ISI has divided different types of lines into
27. Which lines are thin lines ? groups based on their measurements. The measurement
RRB Kolkata Jr. Engineer-II Electrical/DRG & of 'B' type line of line group is 0.2 mm.
Design 11.06.2006 30. In which of the various groups prescribed by
(a) Leader line (b) Extension line ISI is not placed in any of the groups for line
(c) Dimension line (d) All of the above 'G'?
Ans : (d) Leader line, Extension line & dimension lines RRB Bangalore Section Engineer (Civil) 01.02.2009
all of these are type of lines are thin lines. (a) 1.8 mm (b) 0.3 mm
• Leader Line: It is a continuous thin line which is (c) 0.5 mm (d) 0.8 mm
used for showing details and information about the Ans : (d) 0.8 mm line for 'G' is not placed in any
drawing. various group prescribed by ISI.
• Extension Line: It is also a continuous thin line • 'B' type line dimension is 0.2.
which is extends by about 2 to 3 mm beyond the 31. Match correctly according the thickness of the
dimension. lines -
• Dimension line: It is continuous thin line, drawn RRB Chandigarh Section Engineer
parallel to edge or surface, whose measurement (Electrical), 15.03.2009
should be shown.
A. Dimension line (i) 0.9 mm
• It is terminated by arrow head, touching the outlines,
extension line or centre line. B. Centre line (ii) 0.5 mm
C. Cutting line (iii) 0.3 mm
D. Object line
Code:
(a) A-(iii) : B-(iii) : C-(ii) D-(i)
(b) A-(iii) : B-(i) : C-(ii) D-(i)
(c) A-(i) : B-(ii) : C-(ii) D-(iii)
28. Find the correct match for the lines prescribed by (d) A-(ii) : B-(iii) : C-(iii) D-(i)
the Indian standard institute (ISI)-
Ans : (a) A-(iii) : B-(iii) : C-(ii) D-(i)
RRB Secunderabad Section Engineer (Civil) 29.06.2008
A. Continuous (i) As long barrier line Dimension line
&thick lines Centre line
B. Broken thick (ii) To outline of the Cutting line
lines object Object line
C. Chained thin (iii) To invisible outer Hidden line
lines line 32. Which of the following statement is correct
D. Continuous & (iv) As centre lines with respect to the thickness of the line.
thin lines RRB Chennai Section Engineer, 12.02.2012
Code: (a) Thick line is 3 times as compared to thin line.
(a) A-(i) : B-(iii) : C-(ii) D-(iv) (b) The middle line is 3 times as compared to
(b) A-(ii) : B-(iii) : C-(iv) D-(i) thin line. w
(c) A-(ii) : B-(iv) : C-(iii) D-(i) (c) Thick line is 4 times as compared to thin line
(d) A-(i) : B-(ii) : C-(iv) D-(iii) (d) None of the above
Ans : (b) A-(ii) : B-(iii) : C-(iv) D-(i) Ans : (a) In terms of thickness of lines, thick line is 3
Lines Representation times as compared to thin line, this statement is correct.
Continuous thick line To outline of the object • Types of line according to the thickness -
Broken thick lines To invisible outer line Thick line ⇒ t ≈ 1 mm
Chained thin lines As centre line Medium line ⇒ t ≈ 0.5 mm
Continuous & thin lines As long barrier line Thin line ⇒ t ≈ 0.3 mm

Engineering Drawing 83 YCT

33. A person standing on a horizontal plane draws 36. Name the line 'X' given below-
a line from the horizontal plane ?
RRB Bangalore Technical (Eng.), 22.04.2007
(a) Perpendicular line (b) Straight line
(c) Parallel line (d) Curved line
Ans : (a) A person standing on horizontal plane makes
a perpendicular line with the horizontal plane.
• If a person is lying on a horizontal plane, then this RRB Kolkata Jr. Engineer-II Electrical/DRG &
person forms a line parallel to the horizontal plane. Design 11.06.2006
34. Continuous thin straight line with zigzag is (a) Short segment line (b) Broken thin line
used for (c) Chained thin line (d) None of these
ISRO - (VSSC) Draughtsman (Mech.), Ans : (b) The 'X' line given in the figure is of the
broken thin line-
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37. Name of the line represented by 'X' in the
(a) Projection line (b) Leader line
figure.
(c) Long break line (d) Cutting plane
Ans : (c) Continuous thin straight line with zigzag is
used for long break line.
Sr Object Convention
N DMRC Junior Engineer (Electronics), 03.08.2014
o (a) Extension line
1 Object line Thick (b) Dimension line
(c) Dimension line termination
2 Hidden line Medium (d) Leader line
Ans : (b) The line represented by 'X' is 'dimension line'.
• Continuous thin lines, used for giving dimensions of
3 Centre line Thin
drawing.
• It is terminated at its outer end with an arrow head
4 Construction Thin touching the outline, extension line or centre line.
& section line 38. In which of the following option represent
5 Short break Thin wrong leader line ?
line DMRC Civil Engineering, 07.09.2014
6 Long break Thin
line

7 Cutting plane
line
8 Dimension Thin
line Ans : (d) Leader line is used while dimensioning.
35. When two or more lines do not meet at any It is mostly used for the dimension of radius and
point they are called - diameter.
RRB Chennai Technical (Eng.), 15.04.2007 • It is a continuous thin line, connecting a dimensional
value or a note with the corresponding features on the
(a) Odd line (b) Parallel line
drawing.
(c) Horizontal line (d) Vertical line
• One end of the leader terminates either in an
Ans : (b) When two or more line do not intersect at any arrowhead or a dot.
point then they are called parallel line. 39. In these following option which lines is a
• The diagonal lines can be of any type, straight or continuous thin zig-zag line ?
curved. DMRC Electronics Engineering, 21.09.2014

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Ans : (d) Long segmented lines or zig-zag lines are thin 43. These lines, which are closed by arrow marks
10.3 mm) and drawn with a scale to makes zig-zags on both the ends, are called-
from the middle in the free hand. RRB Chandigarh Section Engineer (Mech.),
• These lines are broken long in the drawing used to 26.02.2012
display long part. (a) Construction line (b) Dimension line
40. Identify the line 'X' in the figure given below- (c) Invisible line (d) Object line
Ans : (b) Those lines, which are closed by arrow marks
on both the ends, are called dimension line.
• It is terminate at its outer end with an arrow head
touching the outlines, extension line or centre line.
RRB Bhopal Section Engineer, 24.11.2002
(a) Centre line (b) Invisible line
(c) Construction line (d) Object line
44. Which type of line shown in the below figure.
Ans : (b) The line 'X' in the given figure represents the
invisible line.
• Hidden or dotted lines represent medium thickness
(0.5 mm) and equally spaced line segments of short RRB Thiruvananthpuram Section Eng
0.3 mm and long 1 mm. (Mechanical) 04.01.2009
• These lines are used to represent the invisible edges (a) Horizontal line (b) Inclined line
of the object. (c) Parallel line (d) Perpendicular line
41. Many lines are used in engineering drawings, Ans : (c) The line given in the figure are straight
Identify the line, which is used as an invisible parallel and curved parallel lines respectively.
line ? • If two lines make an angle of 90° with each other,
RRB Kolkata Chemical & Metallurgical Er., then they are called perpendicular lines.
01.12.2002 • The distance between any two lines are constant
throughout in parallel lines.
45. Some lines used in drawing meet at a point and
some lines never meet at any point, the lines
which do not meet at any point are called-
Ans : (a) Hidden lines are medium thick and are used to
show the invisible or hidden parts of the object on the RRB Bangalore Section Engineer (Civil)
drawing. 01.02.2009
• They are closely and evenly spaced dashed lines of (a) Parallel lines (b) Cutting lines
equal length. (c) Perpendicular lines (d) Construction line
42. Identify the line 'X' in the figure given below. Ans : (a) If two or more lines used in drawing are not
meet at a point, then those lines are called non-parallel
or intersecting lines.
• It two or more line never meet at any point, so they
RRB Bhopal & Mumbai Apprentice Section Eng. are called parallel lines.
23.03.2003
46. Which type of lines are shown in the given
(a) Construction line (b) Center line
figure below ?
(c) Invisible line (d) Dimension line
Ans : (b) The given line 'X' represents the centre line
of a circle.
Sn. Lines Use

RRB Chandigarh Section Engineer (Electrical) ,

1. To draw boundaries 15.03.2009
2. To draw invisible line of the (a) Curved line (b) Parallel line
object (c) Perpendicular line (d) Straight line
Ans : (c) perpendicular lines are shown in the given
3. Axis of all solid and locus of above figure.
any point • When two lines are intersect to each other at right
4. To represent reprehensive angle (or 90°) then these lines are called
details in a drawing perpendicular lines.

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(i) Perpendicular Line– Ans : (d) Extension line is drawn by continuous thin
line.
Continuous To represent
thin line extension line
Chained To show the
thin line centre line
(ii) Parallel Line– Chained To denote the
thick line Indication of line
that provide a
47. The distance between two points in which special
direction keeps on changing continuously is requirement
called- Continuous To show object
RRB Bhopal & Mumbai Apprentice Section thick line line
Eng. 23.03.2003 Short break To shorten on
(a) Oblique (b) Curved line object.
(c) Horizontal (d) Straight Long break To represent long
Ans : (b) The distance between two points in which line parts in less space
direction keeps on changing continuously are called 51. What is the ratio between thick and medium
curved line. thick lines in drawing ?
• When a point moves in different direction, the locus (a) 5:2 (b) 4:5
of its movement is called curved line. (c) 6:3 (d) 4:3
48. Continuous thick lines are also called by name- Ans : (c) The thick line in the drawing is about twice
(a) Dimension line (b) Object line the length of the medium line.
(c) Extension line (d) Projection line • Hence the ratio of thick and medium line is 6:3.
Ans : (b) Continuous thick lines are also called object • Thick line is show object outline.
line or principal line. • Medium thick line is used as construction line.
• These lines are drawn to represent visible edges and 52. The thin chain line with thick ends are used to
surfaces boundaries of objects. represent what?
• The thickness of these lines are near about 0.2 mm. (a) Cutting Plane line
(b) Centroidal lines
(c) Lines of Symmetry
(d) Outlines of adjacent parts
• Normally HB pencils are used to draw these lines. Ans : (a) Thin chain line with thick ends are used to
show the location of cutting plane lines.
•
49. What is the ratio of thick and thin lines in • This is a heavy long- short - short - long kind of line.
drawing.
(a) 3:2 (b) 4:3
(c) 5:4 (d) 6:2 53. Which line is used to represent the centre line?
Ans : (d) The thickness of the thick line is three times
than thin line and the medium line is twice as thick as
the thin one.
• Hence the ratio of thick & thin lines is 6:2.

Ans : (b) The line used to represent the centre line is

shown in option (b).
50. Which of the following is used for drawing Signs of line from which a special
extension lines ? need is represent
Used as centre line or line of
symmetry
Used as invisible line
Partial or blocked as the boundary
of the scene and the passage

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54. Which line is used to show hidden edges- 58. The point at which the line intersects the
(a) Centre line (b) Object line vertical plane is known as–
(c) Dashed line (d) Cutting Plane line DRDO Mechanic Diesel 2016
Ans : (c) Dashed line is used to show hidden edges. (a) horizontal trace
• They are medium thick and are used to show the (b) vertical trace
invisible or hidden parts of the object on the drawing. (c) profile trace
• They are closely and evenly spaced dashed lines of (d) auxiliary trace
equal lengths. Ans : (b) The point at which the line intersects the
vertical plane is known as vertical trace.
Hidden or dashed line Note: The plane to which the line is parallel, does not
55. A construction line of infinite length can be get the luminous sign.
ISRO - (VSSC) Draughtsman (Mech.), 59. If both the view (Top view and front view) of a
25-09-2016 line are found on the same line, then that line
(a) trimmed from one end only will be on-
(b) trimmed from both ends RRB Kolkata Jr. Engineer-II Electrical/DRG
(c) cannot be trimmed at all & Design 11.06.2006
(d) can be trimmed with construction line only (a) On H.P
Ans. (b) A construction line of infinite length can be (b) On V.P
trimmed from both ends. (c) on the line of intersection of both H.P. and
• A construction line is a special type of infinite line V.P.
that is typically used when quick drafting techniques (d) None of these
are required, for example, to make projections of
front and side views. Ans : (c) If both the views of a line are found on the
same line, then that line will be on the line of
56. If the apparent and the true inclinations of a
intersection of both H.P. and V.P.
line with HP are equal, the line is–
DRDO Turner 2016 • This line H.P. and V.P. will be parallel to both.
(a) parallel to vertical plane 60. Trace of inclined line is obtained from H.P.-
(b) parallel to horizontal plane RRB Secunderabad Section Engineer (Civil)
(c) inclined to both reference planes 29.06.2008
(d) parallel to profile plane (a) H.T (b) V.T
Ans : (a) If the apparent and the true inclinations of a (c) T.L (d) V.P
line with HP are equal, the line is parallel to vertical Ans : (a) On extending the line H.P., the point at
plane. which intersects the line, that point line is called
Horizontal trace (H.T.) and on extending the line V.P.,
the point at which intersects the line V.P. (Vertical
trace).
• The plane from which the line in inclined, the
luminous sign is obtained.
• The trace of the inclined line H.P. intersects will
get H.T.
61. If a line is perpendicular to H.P. then which of
57. For a line situated in the first quadrant, which
of the following statements is not correct? its view is found a point-
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(a) HT and VT may lie above xy (a) Top view (b) Front view
(b) HT and VT may lie below xy (c) Side view (d) None of these
(c) HT may lie above xy and VT below xy Ans : (a) If any line is perpendicular to H.P., So a point
(d) HT may lie below xy and VT above xy is found on its top view. Whereas a line is found on its
Ans : (c) In first quadrant VP is located above the front view.
reference line X-Y and H.P. located below the reference
line.
• In this situation the H.T. & VT of the line can be
obtained above or below to the reference line X-Y.
• V.T. can never be obtained below X-Y line and H.T.
can be obtained above X-Y line.
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62. If a line is perpendicular to the V.P., then in Ans : (a) If a line is found equal to its actual length in
which view it is perpendicular to XY- front view, then this line is parallel to V.P. while it may
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(a) Front view (b) Side view 66. If a line is parallel to H.P., so its top view is-
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Ans : (c) If a line is perpendicular to the V.P. So in its (a) A point (b) A straight line
top view, we found a line which is also perpendicular to
(c) A curve (d) None of these
XY.
• And a point is found in its front view. Ans : (b) If a line is parallel to H.P., so in its top view a
line is found which is parallel to H.P.
• If this line is vertical to V.P. so a point is found on its
V.P. in front view.

67.If a line is inclined to H.P. & parallel to V.P., so

its top view about X-Y line is -
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at any angle from H.P. (a) Inclined (b) Vertical
Then what is found in its front view ? (c) Parallel (d) None of these
Vizag Steel Fitter 2015 Ans : (c) If a line is inclined to H.P. & parallel to V.P.
(a) A point (b) A line then a straight line will be obtained in its top view,
(c) Both (d) None of these which will be slightly smaller than its actual length, It is
Ans : (b) If one line is parallel to V.P. and inclined at parallel to XY.
any angle from H.P. then we found a line on its front • This is called Plan (top view).
view.

68. If both the front and top views of a line are

perpendicular to the reference line, the true
inclination of line with HP and VP may be
64. No line can ever be of both the reference
respectively–
planes-
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(a) 30 and 60 (b) 20 and 700
0
(a) Parallel (b) Perpendicular
(c) Both 450 (d) Any of these
(c) Inclined (d) None of these
Ans : (d) It both the front and top views of a line are
Ans : (b) No line can ever be perpendicular to both the
perpendicular to the reference line, the true inclination
reference plane when the line is parallel to the
of line with HP and VP may be respectively at any
horizontal plane then it is perpendicular to the vertical
plane and when the line is parallel to the vertical plane angle, may be 30° and 60° or 20° and 70° or both at
then it is perpendicular to the horizontal plane. 45°.
• It can be parallel with both at once, but this line is 69. If a line is situated on VP then which view is
never perpendicular to both the vertical plane and the found on XY ?
horizontal plane simultaneously. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. Fitter 2013
65. In the front view of a line, the actual length of (a) Front view
the line will be visible only when the line is in (b) Top view
the vertical plane- (c) Side view
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(a) Parallel (b) Vertical Ans : (b) If a line is situated on V.P. then top view is
(c) Inclined (d) In all condition found on XY.
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 73. The line AB shown in the diagram is-
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(a) Straight line (b) Arc

(c) Chord (d) Tangent line
Ans : (d) The line AB shown in the figure is a tangent
line.
70. A line is kept perpendicular to V.P., so is top • A straight line touching the circumference of a
view is- circle at only one point is called a tangent.
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(a) A line (b) A point the point of contact is perpendicular to the tangent.
(c) A rectangle (d) None of these
74. Which of the following represents the correct
Ans : (a) If any line is kept perpendicular to V.P. So a process of dimension line ?
line of equal length is found on its top view which is
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also perpendicular to XY.
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• In front view, a point is found.

Ans : (c) In drawing all the parts of each object are

shown with full dimensions information only by
planning. It shows the correct process of dimension line.

71. If a line is inclined to both the planes then in • It is terminated at its outer end with an arrow head
which projection will the actual length of the touching the outline, extension line or centre line.
line will found ? 75. A line passing through a point which keeps on
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(c) Both of these (d) None of these (a) Straight (b) Curved line
Ans : (d) If a line is inclined from both the planes, then (c) Oblique line (d) Parallel line
an inclined line will be obtained in both view i.e. top Ans : (b) If a line passing through a point has changing
and front view, which will be of less in length than the its direction, it is called a curved line.
actual length of the line.
• The tilt of these projections will appear higher than
the actual tilt. • When distance between any two lines constant
throughout, then it is called parallel line.
72. If a line is located at H.P., then which of its
view is on XY-
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(a) Top view (b) Front view
(c) Side view (d) All of these 76. Those lines, In which the distance between lines
remains same and they do not cross each other
Ans : (b) If a line is located at H.P., so its front view is
when extended further, are called -
found on XY.
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29.06.2008
(a) Parallel lines (b) Horizontal lines
(c) Vertical lines (d) Oblique lines
Ans : (a) Two such lines which never intersect each
other while moving at the same distance are called
parallel lines.
• Parallel lines can be straight or curved of any type.

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 79. To indentify the 'X' line in the figure?
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• When two lines intersect to each other at right

angles (or 90° angle)

(a) Dashed line (b) Hatching line

(c) Centre line (d) Short break line
Ans : (d) Line X indicates short break line.
77. Name the 'x' line shown in the figure ? • This line is used to represent the section of a part.
Indian Ordnance Factory Fitter 2014 • Using this line saves space and time in drawing.
• This lines are continuous thin and wavy.
• They are drawn freehand and are used to show a
short break or irregular boundaries.
80. The 'x' line represents in the figure ?
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(a) Thread line (b) Dimension line

(c) Extension line (d) Hatching line
Ans : (c) The extension line is shown by 'X' in given
figure.
• Extension lines are used to represent dimensions. (a) Centre line (b) Locus line
• In engineering drawing, these lines are used while (c) Hatching line (d) Dashed line
representing the measurement of each part of the Ans : (d) The line 'x' is represented the dash line.
drawings after making them. • This line is used to show invisible lines.
• It should not cut the dimension line. It extended by 81. Identify the 'X' line in the figure ?
about 3 mm beyond the dimension lines. Vizag Steel Electrician 2015
78. Name the 'X' line shown in the figure ?
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(a) Leader line (b) Out line (a) Centre line (b) Lines of Symmetry
(c) Extension line (d) Hatching line (c) Either a & b (d) Both a & b
Ans : (b) The outline is shown by 'X' in the given Ans : (b) 'x' represents the line of symmetry this line is
figure. similar to the centre line.
• Outline is the main thing in drawing of any object. • A line of symmetry is a line that cuts a shape exactly
in half.
• These lines are drawn to represent visible edges and
• This means that if you were to fold the shape along
surface boundaries of objects.
the line, both halves would match exactly.
• They are also called object line or principle lines.
82. Which line is used to show the hidden line?
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(a) Dotted line (b) Cutting plane line
(c) Centre line (d) Hatching line

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Ans : (a) Dotted line or dash line is used to show the Ans : (b) If the top view of a line is found a point then
hidden line. this line is perpendicular to H.P. & Parallel to the V.P.

83. A line is inclined to HP and parallel to VP.

Then the true length of a line is represented in
ISRO - (VSSC) Draughtsman (Mech.), 87. If a line is parallel to H.P. and inclined to VP,
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(a) Plan (b) Elevation 23.03.2003
(c) Left side view (d) Right side view (a) Side view (b) Top view
Ans : (b) If a line is inclined to HP and parallel to V.P. (c) Front view (d) None of these
Then the true length of a line is to V.P. Then the true
Ans : (c) If any line is parallel to H.P. and inclined to
length of a line is represented in elevation.
VP, then its front view will be a parallel to XY line.
• In top view an inclined line will be obtained

84. If the vertical trace (V.T.) of a plane is a line

88. What is the name of the lines of two circles
parallel to the XY line, then that plane will
drawn on the same center ?
If____ to the horizontal plane.
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26.02.2012
Design 11.06.2006
(a) Parallel line (b) Vertical line
(a) Inclined (b) Perpendicular
(c) Perpendicular line (d) Diagonal line
(c) Parallel (d) None of these
Ans : (a) If a two circles are drawn on the same center
Ans : (c) If the vertical trace (V.T.) of a plane is a line but different two radius so their circumference line are
parallel to the XY line, then that plane will be parallel to parallel to each other.
the horizontal and perpendicular to the vertical plane.
• The distance between the circumferences of both
85. If a point is found on the top view of a line, circles are same at every point.
then that line will be from the horizontal plane-
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(a) Inclined (b) Parallel
(c) Perpendicular (d) None of these
Ans : (c) If a point is found on top view of a line then
that line will perpendicular from the horizontal plane. 89. What kind of line is made by a person who is
In any quadrant, there can be the following conditions standing on the ground, from the ground ?
for the line to be in the principle plans. RRB Bangalore Section Engineer (Civil)
(i) Parallel to both the reference plant. 01.02.2009
(ii) Perpendicular to one reference plant and parallel to (a) Parallel line (b) Vertical line
the other. (c) Inclined line (d) None of these
(iii) Perpendicular to one reference plane and inclined to Ans : (b) A person standing on the ground is at 90° to
the other. the horizontal. So it forms a perpendicular line' from the
86. If top view of a line is a point, its front view is– ground.
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(Mechanical) 04.01.2009 of the base to the apex point, is called ?
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(b) perpendicular to xy and of true length Eng. 23.03.2003
(c) parallel to xy and of true length (a) Parallel line (b) Perpendicular line
(d) parallel to xy and of apparent length (c) Horizontal line (d) Axis line
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Ans : (d) On moving forward the center of its base in Dotted line– Closely and evenly spaced dashes lines of
the list column, if all the corners of the list column meet equal lengths.
on it, then that point is called Apex point and this center • They are medium thick and are used to show the
line is called the 'axis line' of that list column. invisible or hidden parts of the object on the drawing.
91. Choose the incorrect statement from the Centre lines– These are thin, long, chain lines
following - composed of alternatively long and short dashes spaced
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Design 11.06.2006 96. Leader lines should be _____lines.
(a) The cutting plane can be a vertical plane (a) Thin (b) Medium
(b) The cutting plane will always be a horizontal (c) Very thin (d) None of these
plane Ans. (a) :
(c) The cutting plane can be both horizontal and Leader line should be thin line.
vertical Leader lines Continuous thin lines and are
(d) The cutting plane may be inclined to the drawn to connect a note with the
vertical specific feature in the drawing.
Ans : (b) The cutting plane line is shown as a series of The leader lines generally drawn
thin and thick times at the edges. at angles not less than 30o usually
• Cutting plane could be horizontal, vertical or inclined 30o, 45o, 60o.
at an angle as required. 97. Construction lines are generally _____ mm
92. SP 46 : 2003 prescribes _____types of line work thick.
for engineering drawing. (a) 0.2 (b) 1
(a) 7 (b) 10 (c) 0.1 (d) 0.5
(c) 8 (d) 6 Ans. (c) : Construction lines are generally 0.1 mm.
Ans. (b) : SP 46 : 2003 prescribes 10 types of line work • Thin continuous lines used for construction of
for engineering drawing. object.
93. According to SP 46 : 2003, the lines can be • They are continuous thin light lines.
divided into two groups of line thicknesses. 98. Line in Fig. is line used to indicate.
these are : _____mm.
(a) 0.2, 0.1 (b) 0.3, 0.2
(c) 0.4. 0.2 (d) 1, 0.1
Ans. (a) : According to SP 46 : 2003, the lines can be (a) Short break line (b) Long break line
divided into two groups of line thickness these are 0.2, 0.1. (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of these
94. 0.2, mm thick lines are used for_____. Ans. (b) : Line is fig is line used to indicate long
(a) Dotted lines (b) Outlines break line.
(c) Cutting planes (d) All of these Long break line Thin ruled lines provided with
Ans. (d) : 0.2 mm thick lines are used for dotted lines, short zig-zags at suitable
outlines, cutting planes. intervals.
Out lines:- • Drawn to show long breaks.
Lines drawn to represent visible edges and surface Short break line Continuous, thin and wavy free
boundaries of objects thin hand lines draw to show the
Also known as object lines or principal lines. break of an object for a short
Represented by continuous thick lines length.
Cutting Plane lines:- • Also used to show irregular
These are long, thin chain line with thick ends. boundaries.
Use to show the location of cutting plane. 99. The following line is used for dimension line:
Dotted line:- (a) Continuous thick (b) Chain thin line
Closely and evenly spaced dashed lines of equal (c) Continuous thin (d) Shaft zig-zag thin
lengths. Ans. (c) : Continuous thin line is used for dimension
They are medium thick and are used to show the line.
invisible or hidden parts of the object on the drawing.
• It is terminated at its outer end with an arrow head
95. 0.1 mm thick lines used for_____.
touching the outline extension line or centre line.
(a) Centerlines (b) Dotted lines
(c) Dimension lines (d) (a) and (b) 100. What is the name of the line indicated by A-A
Ans. (d) : 0.1 mm thick lines used for centerlines, (or X-X) in sectional view in the drawings.
dotted lines. (a) Centre line (b) Hidden line
Type of lines according to thickness– (c) Construction line (d) Cutting plane line
Thick line ⇒ t ≈ 1 mm Ans. (d) : Cutting plane line is the name of the line
Medium line ⇒ t ≈ 0.5 indicated by A-A or X-X in sectional view in the
Thin line ⇒ t ≈ 0.3 mm drawing.

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 104. Section lines are usually drawn at_____.
(a) 15°, 25°, 35° (b) 35°, 45°, 55°
(c) 45°, 60°, 30° (d) 60°, 80°, 75°
Ans. (b) : Section lines are usually drawn at 35o, 45o,
55o.
• They are uniformly spaced thin lines 1 to 2 mm
• These are long, thin chain line with thick end.
spaced and inclined at 45o to the main outline of the
101. Centre line is drawn as_____. section.
(i) Continuous narrow line
(ii) Dashed narrow line
(iii) Long dashed chain line 105. A long feature in the Fig. shown below is shown
(iv) Long dashed double dotted line as broken by using _____ lines
(a) (ii) (b) (iv)
(c) (iv) (d) (i)
Ans. (c) : Centre line is drawn as long dashed chain
line.
• Centre line is thin represented
• These are thin long, chain lines composed of
alternatively long and short dashes spaced at an
approx 1 mm distance. (a) Long break
102. Which line type is thin and light? (b) Short break
(a) Visible lines (b) Centre line (c) Thin continuous irregular
(c) Projection lines (d) All of the above (d) Geometrical curves
Ans. (c) : Projection lines type is thin and light. Ans. (c) : A long feature in the fig. shown below is
• Thin continuous line drawn in extension of a shown as broken by using thin continuous irregular.
outline. B/S had recommended that a gap of about 1
mm should be kept between the extension line and
on outline.
• It extends by about 2 to 3 m beyond the dimension.
103. Visible lines are shown by_____.
(a) Dashed line
(b) Centre lines 106. Which type of line is a part of a dimension
(c) Continuous thick lines (a) Break (b) Phantom
(d) None of these (c) Extension (d) Cutting plans
Ans. (c) : Visible lines are shown by continuous thick Ans. (c) : Extension type of line is a part of a
line. dimension.
Lines Description General
application see
figure and other
relevant figure
Continuous A1 visible outline
thick A2 visible edge
Continuous B1 imaginary lines • It is a thin continuous line
thin of intersection • Extended by about 3 mm beyond the dimension
B2 dimension lines line.
B3 Projection line 107. In the Fig. below the hatching lines are inclined
or extension line to each other. This indicates that
B4 leader line
B5 hatching
B6 Outline of
revolved section in (a) Two parts are adjacent to each other
place (b) Hatching line are wrongly shown
B7 short centre lines (c) One part is sectioned and other is not
B8 thread line sectioned
B9 diagonal line. (d) None of these

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Ans. (a) : In the fig. below the hatching lines are (c) 1 – (ii), 2 – (iv), 3 – (iii), 4 – (i)
inclined to each other. This indicates that two parts are (d) 1 – (ii), 2 – (i), 3 – (iii), 4 – (iv)
adjacent to each other. Ans. (b) : Representation of line according to
standard–
Object Convection
Long breaks line
108. Match the following: Interrupted view
Object Convection Section through thin walled metals
Long breaks line Centre line, line of symmetry
Interrupted view Short break line
Section through thin walled metals
Hidden line
Centre line, line of symmetry
Cutting plane line
(a) 1 – (i), 2 – (ii), 3 – (iii), 4 – (iv)
Dimension and extension line
(b) 1 – (i), 2 – (iii), 3 – (ii), 4 – (iv)