Engineering Mechanics (Statics & Dynamics) – MCQs

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1. The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest is called:





2. The condition for equilibrium of a rigid body is that:





3. A force of 10 N is applied at a distance of 2 m from a pivot. The moment is:





4. The line of action of a force passes through the:





5. The resultant of two equal forces at right angles is:





6. The unit of force in SI system is:





7. Which principle states that forces can be replaced by their resultant?





8. Lami’s theorem is applied when a body is in equilibrium under:





9. The centroid of a triangle lies at the intersection of:





10. The center of gravity of a semicircular lamina lies at a distance of:





11. The unit of moment of inertia in SI is:





12. Parallel axis theorem relates the moment of inertia about:





13. Which of the following is a scalar quantity?





14. Work is defined as:





15. The SI unit of power is:





16. The work-energy principle states that:





17. Newton’s first law is also known as the law of:





18. Newton’s second law states:





19. Newton’s third law deals with:





20. A projectile follows which type of path?





21. The horizontal range of a projectile is maximum at an angle of:





22. In projectile motion, the horizontal velocity component is:





23. The unit of impulse is:





24. Impulse is equal to:





25. Momentum is given by:





26. Kinetic energy of a body of mass m moving with velocity v is:





27. Potential energy is:





28. The law of conservation of energy states that:





29. D’Alembert’s principle is applied in:





30. The coefficient of friction is defined as:





31. Limiting friction is the:





32. The angle of repose is equal to:





33. Which has the least value among all frictions?





34. Centripetal force acts:





35. Centrifugal force is a:





36. The unit of angular velocity is:





37. Torque is equal to:





38. The SI unit of torque is:





39. The moment of inertia of a thin rod about its end is:





40. Radius of gyration is defined as:





41. The unit of angular momentum is:





42. Law of conservation of angular momentum is applicable when:





43. Which machine works on the principle of moments?





44. Mechanical advantage is defined as:





45. The efficiency of an ideal machine is:




47. The unit of frequency is:





48. Simple harmonic motion is:





49. The time period of a simple pendulum depends on:





50. Resonance occurs when:




 FOUNDATIONAL SUBJECTS (Year 1 – Year 2)

  1. Engineering Mechanics (Statics & Dynamics) – MCQs

  2. Fluid Mechanics – MCQs

  3. Thermodynamics – MCQs

  4. Computer Programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python) – MCQs

  5. Introduction to Engineering – MCQs

  6. Geology for Engineers – MCQs

  7. Technical Communication – MCQs

 CORE PETROLEUM ENGINEERING SUBJECTS (Year 2 – Year 4)

  1. Introduction to Petroleum Engineering – MCQs

  2. Petroleum Geology – MCQs

  3. Drilling Engineering – MCQs

  4. Reservoir Engineering – MCQs

  5. Production Engineering – MCQs

  6. Petroleum Fluid Properties – MCQs

  7. Well Logging and Formation Evaluation – MCQs

  8. Petroleum Economics – MCQs

  9. Petroleum Refining and Processing – MCQs  

  10. Natural Gas Engineering – MCQs

  11. Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) – MCQs

  12. Well Testing – MCQs

  13. Reservoir Simulation – MCQs

  14. Drilling Fluids and Cementing – MCQs

  15. Offshore Petroleum Engineering – MCQs

  16. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) – MCQs

  17. Petroleum Project Management – MCQs

  18. Corrosion Engineering – MCQs

  19. Artificial Lift Techniques – MCQs

  20. Petrophysics – MCQs

 LABORATORIES & PRACTICALS (Theory-based MCQs can be made from these)

  1. Drilling Fluids Lab – MCQs

  2. Core Analysis Lab – MCQs

  3. Reservoir Simulation Lab – MCQs

  4. Rock and Fluid Properties Lab – MCQs

  5. Well Logging Lab – MCQs

 ELECTIVES (Optional/Advanced)

  1. Energy Transition and Sustainability – MCQs

  2. Unconventional Resources (Shale, Tight Gas, etc.) – MCQs

  3. Data Analytics in Petroleum Engineering – MCQs

  4. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – MCQs

  5. Petroleum Law and Policy – MCQs

  6. Pipeline Engineering – MCQs

  7. Renewable Energy Integration – MCQs