Engineering Drawing Questions and Answers – Basics of Section of Solids

1. To understand some of the hidden geometry of components an imaginary plane is

used to cut the object which is called _____________
a) auxiliary plane
b) picture plane
c) section plane
d) additional plane
Answer: c
Explanation: To understand some of the hidden geometry of components an
imaginary plane is used to cut the object which is called section plane or cutting
plane. The new imaginary face generated on the object is called the section.
2. Which of the following is not the purpose of using cutting (section) plane?
a) Interpretation of object
b) Visualizing of object
c) Cutting the objects
d) Invisible features

Answer: c
Explanation: Section plane or cutting plane is an imaginary plane which is used to cut the
object to visualize the geometry which is hidden inside the object and interpret it which
plays an important role in designing many machine parts.

3. To find the true shape of the section, it must be projected on a plane parallel to the
_____________
a) Profile plane
b) Vertical plane
c) Auxiliary plane
d) Section plane
Answer: d
Explanation: As we know true shape and size is obtained only when an object is
projected on to the plane parallel to it. Likewise, as section always be plane surface to
know its true shape it should be projected on to plane parallel to section plane only.
4. The type of line used to represent the cutting plane in drawing is.
a) 
b) 

c) 
d) 
5. Answer: c
Explanation: Continuous thick line is used for visible out-lines, dashed lines are used
for line showing permissible surface treatment, long-dashed dotted lines are used for
indication of surfaces for which a special requirement applies.
6. A section plane is parallel to V.P the top view gives ___________ which is
_________ to xy line.
a) true shape, parallel
b) straight line, parallel
 c) straight line, perpendicular
d) true shape, perpendicular
7. Answer: b
Explanation: The projection of section plane on the plane to which it is perpendicular
gives a straight line which is parallel, perpendicular, inclined as due to section if it is
parallel, perpendicular, inclined to reference planes.
8. 6. The projection of a section plane, on the plane to which it is perpendicular is a
straight line.
a) True
b) False
9. Answer: a
Explanation: The projection of a section plane, on the plane to which it is
perpendicular is a straight line. The projection of a section on the reference plane to
which the section plane is perpendicular will be a straight line coinciding with the
trace of the section plane of it.
10. 7. The projection of section surface on the other plane to which it is inclined is called
auxiliary section.
a) True
b) False
11. Answer: b
Explanation: No it is not auxiliary plane but apparent section. This is obtained by
projecting on the other plane, the points at which the trace of the section plane
intersects the edges of the solid and drawing lines joining these points in proper
sequence.
12. 8. The section plane is perpendicular to H.P and inclined to V.P the front view of
section if section is a line. It ________________ xy line.
a) is perpendicular to
b) is parallel to
c) is inclined to V.P
d) crosses
13. Answer: b
Explanation: The projection of section plane on the plane to which it is perpendicular
gives a straight line. It is given the section is line and also from front view the section
lies parallel to xy reference line.
14. The section plane is perpendicular to H.P and inclined to V.P the top view of section
if section is a line. It ________________ xy line.
a) is perpendicular to
b) is parallel to
c) is inclined to V.P
d) crosses
15. Answer: c
Explanation: The projection of section plane on the plane to which it is perpendicular
gives a straight line. Here it is given section plane is inclined with V.P so top view
gives a line inclined to xy reference line.
16. A section is perpendicular to both the reference planes the true shape and size is
obtained by taking projection of section on to _________ plane.
a) horizontal
b) vertical
c) profile
d) auxiliary
 Answer: c
Explanation: Given the section is perpendicular to both horizontal and vertical plane that
is it is parallel to profile plane which is otherwise called as picture plane. Always
remember the true shape and size will be trace if projections are drawn on to the plane
parallel to section plane.

17. A section is parallel to horizontal plane the true shape and size is obtained by taking
projection of section on to _________ plane.
a) horizontal
b) vertical
c) profile
d) auxiliary
Answer: a
Explanation: Always remember the true shape and size will be trace if projections are
drawn on to the plane parallel to section plane. So here as the section is parallel to
horizontal plane the projection is to be taken on horizontal plane.
18. A section is parallel to vertical plane the true shape and size is obtained by taking
projection of section on to _________ plane.
a) horizontal
b) vertical
c) profile
d) auxiliary
Answer: b
Explanation: Always remember the true shape and size will be trace if projections are
drawn on to the plane parallel to section plane. So here as the section is parallel to a
vertical plane the projection is to be taken on vertical plane.

Sections of Prisms
1. A regular triangular prism is resting on H.P and section plane is parallel to H.P
and cutting the prism the section would be a _______________
a) triangle
b) rectangle
c) trapezium
d) parallelogram
Answer: b
Explanation: Prisms are obtained by extruding required shape up to some
appreciable length so there exist same cross-section along the length perpendicular
to axis. If the cutting plane parallel to axis we get rectangle.
2. A cube is rested on H.P on one of its base such that base’s diagonal is
perpendicular to V.P and section plane is parallel to V.P the section will be a
__________
a) triangle
b) rectangle
c) trapezium
d) parallelogram

Answer: b
Explanation: Prisms are obtained by extruding required shape up to some appreciable length
so there exist same cross-section along the length perpendicular to axis. If the cutting plane
parallel to axis we get rectangle.
3. A cube is rested on H.P on one of its base such that base’s diagonal is perpendicular to V.P
and section plane is making 45 degrees with both H.P and V.P and section plane is not
intersecting more than 3 edges the section will be a _______________
a) triangle
b) rectangle
c) trapezium
d) parallelogram

Answer: a
Explanation: Prisms are obtained by extruding required shape up to some appreciable length
so there will be same cross-section along the length perpendicular to axis. If the cutting plane
is parallel to axis we get rectangle if inclined to axis the section depends on the position
where it is cutting.
4. A cube is rested on H.P on one of its base such that base’s diagonal is perpendicular to V.P
and section plane is making 45 degrees with V.P and perpendicular to H.P the section will be
a _______________
a) triangle
b) rectangle
c) trapezium
d) parallelogram

Answer: b
Explanation: Prisms are obtained by extruding required shape up to some appreciable length
so there exist same cross-section along the length perpendicular to axis. If the cutting plane
parallel to axis we get rectangle.
5. A cube is placed on H.P on its base and vertical face is making 30 degrees with V.P,
section plane is perpendicular to V.P the section will give a shape of a ___________
a) triangle
b) rectangle
c) trapezium
d) parallelogram

Answer: c
Explanation: Prisms are obtained by extruding required shape up to some appreciable length
so there will be same cross-section along the length perpendicular to axis. If the cutting plane
is parallel to axis we get rectangle if inclined to axis the section depends on the position
where it is cutting.
6. A square prism has its base on H.P and its faces equally inclined to V.P is cut at most
critical place by a plane which is perpendicular to V.P and inclined 60 degrees with H.P the
section will have shape like a __________
a) irregular pentagon
b) rectangle
c) trapezium
d) parallelogram
Answer: a
Explanation: Prisms are obtained by extruding required shape up to some appreciable length
so there will be same cross-section along the length perpendicular to axis. If the cutting plane
is parallel to axis we get rectangle if inclined to axis the section depends on the position
where it is cutting.
7. A triangular prism resting on one of its longest faces on H.P and axis of prism is parallel to
V.P, the section plane is perpendicular to both V.P and H.P the section will be a
___________
a) triangle
b) rectangle
c) trapezium
d) parallelogram

Answer: a
Explanation: Prisms are obtained by extruding required shape up to some appreciable length
so there exist same cross-section along the length perpendicular to axis. If the cutting plane
parallel to axis we get a rectangle.
8. A pentagonal prism resting on one of its longest faces on H.P and axis of prism is parallel
to V.P, the section plane is perpendicular to both V.P and H.P the section will be a ____
a) pentagon
b) irregular pentagon
c) rectangle
d) trapezium

Answer: a
Explanation: Prisms are obtained by extruding required shape up to some appreciable length
so there exist same cross-section along the length perpendicular to axis. If the cutting plane
parallel to axis we get a rectangle.
9. A pentagonal prism resting on one of its longest faces on H.P and axis of prism is parallel
to V.P, the section plane is parallel to both V.P/ H.P the section will be a ___________
a) pentagon
b) irregular pentagon
c) rectangle
d) trapezium

Answer: c
Explanation: Prisms are obtained by extruding required shape up to some appreciable length
so there exist same cross-section along the length perpendicular to axis. If the cutting plane
parallel to axis we get a rectangle.
10. A pentagonal prism resting on one of its longest faces on H.P and axis of prism is parallel
to V.P, the section plane is perpendicular to V.P and inclined H.P the section will be a
___________
a) pentagon
b) irregular pentagon
c) rectangle
d) trapezium
Answer: b
Explanation: Prisms are obtained by extruding required shape up to some appreciable length
so there will be same cross-section along the length perpendicular to axis. If the cutting plane
is parallel to axis we get rectangle if inclined to axis the section depends on the position
where it is cutting.
11. A hexagonal prism is resting on H.P on one of its longest faces, axis is perpendicular to
V.P the section plane is perpendicular to H.P and inclined to V.P and cutting solid at
approximately middle. The section will be like a __________
a) hexagon
b) irregular hexagon
c) rectangle
d) trapezium

Answer: b
Explanation: Prisms are obtained by extruding required shape up to some appreciable length
so there will be same cross-section along the length perpendicular to axis. If the cutting plane
is parallel to axis we get rectangle if inclined to axis the section depends on the position
where it is cutting.
12. A hexagonal prism is resting on H.P on one of its longest faces, axis is perpendicular to
V.P the section plane is parallel to V.P and perpendicular to H.P. The section will be like a
___________
a) hexagon
b) irregular hexagon
c) rectangle
d) trapezium

Answer: a
Explanation: Prisms are obtained by extruding required shape up to some appreciable length
so there exist same cross-section along the length perpendicular to axis. If the cutting plane
parallel to axis we get a rectangle.
13. Given below are the sections of different prisms. Match the following.

Position of section plane

1. Plane perpendicular to axis of triangular prism

2. Plane perpendicular to axis of pentagonal prism

3. Plane inclined to axis of square prism

4. Plane parallel to axis of cuboid

a) 1, iv; 2, iii; 3, i; 4, ii
b) 1, iv; 2, ii; 3, iii; 4, i
c) 1, ii; 2, iv; 3, i; 4, iii
d) 1, ii; 2, iii; 3, i; 4, iv
 Answer: a
Explanation: Prisms are obtained by extruding required shape up to some
appreciable length so there exist same cross-section along the length perpendicular
to axis. If the cutting plane parallel to axis we get a rectangle.

Sections of Pyramids
1. A square pyramid is placed on V.P with square as base on V.P the cutting plane
is parallel to H.P and also parallel to one edge of base, the section will be
____________
a) triangle
b) rectangle
c) square
d) trapezium

Answer: d
Explanation: If a pyramid is cut by a plane parallel to axis and also parallel to any edge of
base then the section formed will be trapezium if the section plane not parallel to edge of base
then the section will be triangle.
2. A square pyramid is placed on V.P with square as base on V.P the cutting plane is parallel
to V.P, the section will be ______________
a) triangle
b) rectangle
c) square
d) pentagon

Answer: c
Explanation: If a pyramid is cut by a plane perpendicular to its axis section gives the base
shape or parallel to axis and also parallel to any edge of base then the section formed will be
trapezium if the section plane not parallel to edge of base then the section will be triangle.
3. A pentagon pyramid is placed on V.P with square as base on V.P the cutting plane is
parallel to H.P and parallel to edge of base, the section will be _____________
a) triangle
b) rectangle
c) trapezium
d) pentagon

Answer: c
Explanation: If a pyramid is cut by a plane parallel to axis and also parallel to any edge of
base then the section formed will be trapezium if the section plane not parallel to edge of base
then the section will be triangle.
4. A pentagon pyramid is placed on V.P with square as base on V.P the cutting plane is
perpendicular to H.P and inclined to V.P and the section is cutting the whole cross-section,
the section will be ____________
a) triangle
b) trapezium
c) irregular square
d) irregular pentagon
Answer: d
Explanation: Given a regular pentagonal pyramid it may of any size having any distances in
between them if a section plane cutting the solid inclined to its base and completely cutting
the solid the section formed will be irregular base shape.
5. A pentagon pyramid is placed on V.P with square as base on V.P the cutting plane is
perpendicular to H.P and inclined to V.P and the section is cutting not more than 3 edges, the
section will be __________
a) triangle
b) trapezium
c) irregular square
d) irregular pentagon

Answer: a
Explanation: : If a pyramid is cut by a plane perpendicular to its axis section gives the base
shape or parallel to axis and also parallel to any edge of base then the section formed will be
trapezium if the section plane not parallel to edge of base then the section will be a triangle.
6. A square pyramid is placed on H.P on its square base and section plane is perpendicular to
V.P and inclined to H.P cutting given solid in such a way that the perpendicular distance from
the ends of section to axis is same. The section will be _____________
a) square
b) triangle
c) irregular pentagon
d) rhombus

Answer: d
Explanation: Given a square pyramid it may of any size having any distances in between
them if a section plane cutting the solid coincides with base edge and cutting pyramid gives a
irregular square and similar to other based pyramids also.
7. A square pyramid is placed on H.P on its square base and section plane is perpendicular to
V.P and parallel to H.P and cutting the solid. The section will be ______________
a) square
b) triangle
c) irregular pentagon
d) rhombus

Answer: a
Explanation: If a pyramid is cut by a plane perpendicular to its axis section gives the base
shape or parallel to axis and also parallel to any edge of base then the section formed will be
trapezium if the section plane not parallel to edge of base then the section will be a triangle.
8. A square pyramid is placed on H.P on its square base and section plane is parallel to V.P
and not parallel to edge of base is cutting the solid. The section will be _____________
a) square
b) triangle
c) irregular pentagon
d) trapezium
Answer: b
Explanation: If a pyramid is cut by a plane parallel to axis and also parallel to any edge of
base then the section formed will be trapezium if the section plane not parallel to edge of base
then the section will be triangle.
9. A regular pentagonal pyramid of base side equal to 5 cm is resting on H.P on its pentagon
face and section plane is parallel to axis and parallel to edge of base and plane is 2 cm away
from axis. The section will be _____________
a) triangle
b) trapezium
c) rectangle
d) pentagon

Answer: b
Explanation: If a pyramid is cut by a plane parallel to axis and also parallel to any edge of
base then the section formed will be trapezium if the section plane not parallel to edge of base
then the section will be triangle.
10. A regular pentagonal pyramid of base side equal to 5 cm is resting on H.P on its pentagon
face and section plane is perpendicular to axis. The section will be __________
a) triangle
b) trapezium
c) rectangle
d) pentagon

Answer: d
Explanation: If a pyramid is cut by a plane perpendicular to its axis section gives the base
shape or parallel to axis and also parallel to any edge of base then the section formed will be
trapezium if the section plane not parallel to edge of base then the section will be triangle.
11. A regular octagonal pyramid of base side equal to 6 cm is resting on its octagon face on
ground and section plane is parallel to axis and parallel to one of edges of base is held at a
distance of 2 cm away from axis the section will be ____________
a) triangle
b) trapezium
c) rectangle
d) octagon

Answer: b
Explanation: If a pyramid is cut by a plane parallel to axis and also parallel to any edge of
base then the section formed will be trapezium if the section plane not parallel to edge of base
then the section will be a triangle.
12. A regular octagonal pyramid of base side equal to 6 cm is resting on its octagon face on
ground and section plane is parallel to axis and not parallel to any of the edges of base is held
at a distance of 4 cm away from axis the section will be ______________
a) triangle
b) trapezium
c) rectangle
d) octagon
Answer: a
Explanation: If a pyramid is cut by a plane parallel to axis and also parallel to any edge of
base then the section formed will be trapezium if the section plane not parallel to edge of base
then the section will be a triangle.
13. A regular octagonal pyramid of base side equal to 6 cm is resting on its octagon face on
ground and the section is coinciding with the edge of base and cutting solid with an angle
with base equal to 45 degrees the section will be _________________
a) Triangle
b) Trapezium
c) Irregular Octagon
d) Octagon

Answer: c
Explanation: Given a regular octagonal pyramid it may of any size having any
distances in between them if a section plane cutting the solid coincides with base
edge and cutting pyramid gives an irregular octagon and similar to other based
pyramids also.

Sections of Cylinders
1. A cylinder is placed on H.P on its base and section plane is parallel to V.P cutting the
solid the section gives ______________
a) parabola
b) circle
c) rectangle
d) ellipse
Answer: c
Explanation: Cylinder is formed by rotating the rectangle about one of its sides which
is said to axis further. So if the cutting plane is parallel to axis the section formed is
rectangle and if plane is perpendicular to axis it gives circle.
2. A cylinder is placed on H.P on its base and section plane is parallel to H.P cutting the
solid the section gives ______________
a) parabola
b) circle
c) rectangle
d) ellipse
Answer: b
Explanation: Cylinder is formed by rotating the rectangle about one of its sides which
is said to axis further. So if the cutting plane is parallel to axis the section formed is
rectangle and if plane is perpendicular to axis it gives circle.
3. A cylinder is placed on H.P on its base and section plane is inclined to V.P and
perpendicular to H.P cutting the solid the section gives ______________
a) parabola
b) circle
c) rectangle
d) ellipse
 Answer: c
Explanation: Cylinder is formed by rotating the rectangle about one of its sides which
is said to axis further. So if the cutting plane is parallel to axis the section formed is
rectangle and if plane is perpendicular to axis it gives circle.
4. A cylinder is placed on H.P on its base and section plane is inclined to H.P and
perpendicular to V.P cutting only less than half of the generators of the solid the
section gives ______________
a) parabola
b) circle
c) rectangle
d) ellipse
Answer: a
Explanation: If a cylinder is been cut by plane which is inclined to base or axis if it
cuts all the generator the section formed will be ellipse and if the plane cuts less than
half of generators the section formed will be parabola.
5. A cylinder is placed on V.P on its base and section plane is inclined to V.P and
perpendicular to H.P cutting all the generators of the solid the section gives
______________
a) parabola
b) circle
c) rectangle
d) ellipse
Answer: d
Explanation: If a cylinder is been cut by plane which is inclined to base or axis if it
cuts all the generator the section formed will be ellipse and if the plane cuts less than
half of generators the section formed will be parabola.
6. A cylinder is placed on V.P on its base and section plane is inclined to H.P and
perpendicular to V.P cutting the solid the section gives ______________
a) parabola
b) circle
c) rectangle
d) ellipse
Answer: c
Explanation: Cylinder is formed by rotating the rectangle about one of its sides which
is said to axis further. So if the cutting plane is parallel to axis the section formed is
rectangle and if plane is perpendicular to axis it gives circle.
7. A cylinder is been cut by a plane parallel to its base the section will be _________
a) parabola
b) circle
c) rectangle
d) ellipse
Answer: b
Explanation: Cylinder is formed by rotating the rectangle about one of its sides which
is said to axis further. So if the cutting plane is parallel to axis the section formed is
rectangle and if plane is perpendicular to axis it gives circle.
8. A cylinder is been cut by a plane parallel to axis the section will be ________
a) parabola
b) circle
c) rectangle
d) ellipse
Answer: c
Explanation: Cylinder is formed by rotating the rectangle about one of its sides which
is said to axis further. So if the cutting plane is parallel to axis the section formed is
rectangle and if plane is perpendicular to axis it gives circle.
9. A cylinder is been cut completely by a plane inclined to base then the section will
be__________
a) parabola
b) circle
c) rectangle
d) ellipse
10. Answer: d
Explanation: If a cylinder is been cut by plane which is inclined to base or axis if it
cuts all the generator the section formed will be ellipse and if the plane cuts less than
half of generators the section formed will be a parabola.
11. 10. A cylinder is kept in such a way its axis is parallel to both the reference planes and
cut completely by a section plane is perpendicular to V.P and inclined to H.P then the
section will be __________
a) parabola
b) circle
c) rectangle
d) ellipse
12. Answer: d
Explanation: Given a cylinder is placed on profile plane or picture plane and is been
cut by a cutting plane inclined to axis as per conditions that is cutting all generators
which definitely give ellipse as a section.
13. 11. A cutting plane cut the cylinder into half diagonally touching both the bases at
corners the section and side view of 1 part of cylinder is ____________
a) ellipse, circle
b) ellipse, rectangle
c) ellipse, triangle
d) closed figure formed by 2 parallel line bounded by 2 similar arcs, triangle
14. Answer: c
Explanation: Given a cylinder is been cut diagonally from one corner of 1st base to
other corner of 2nd base as we can imagine it is just cutting a plane inclined to axis
that is cutting all generators which definitely give ellipse as section and side view will
be triangle, top view will be a circle.
15. 12. A cylinder is placed on V.P and the section plane is parallel to H.P cutting the
solid into two equal parts the front view of the 1st part of cylinder will be
_____________
a) circle
b) ellipse
c) rectangle
d) semi-circle
16. Answer: d
Explanation: Given the cylinder is placed on V.P on its base and the section plane is
 parallel to H.P cutting the solid into two equal parts. In this case the side view, front
view shows the section plane as line cutting the cylinder into 2 halves and show
rectangle and semicircle.
17. A cylinder is placed on V.P on its base and the section plane is parallel to H.P cutting
the solid into two equal parts the top view of the 1st part of cylinder will be
_________
a) rectangle of width equal to half of diameter of cylinder
b) rectangle of width equal to diameter of cylinder
c) circle of diameter equal to that of cylinder
d) semicircle with diameter equal to that of cylinder
Answer: b
Explanation: Given the cylinder is placed on V.P on its base and the section plane is
parallel to H.P cutting the solid into two equal parts. In this case the side view, front
view shows the section plane as line cutting the cylinder into 2 halves and show
rectangle and semicircle but top view shows the rectangle of width equal to diameter
of the cylinder.

Sections of Cones
1. A regular cone is placed on V.P on its base a section plane is parallel to H.P and
section plane is 2cm away from the axis the section will be ____________
a) ellipse
b) hyperbola
c) circle
d) triangle
Answer: b
Explanation: If a cone made to cut by a plane parallel to its axis and some distance
away from it the section formed is hyperbola. If the section plane is perpendicular
to axis the section is circle. If section plane passes through apex the section
formed is a triangle.
2. A regular cone is placed such that axis is perpendicular to H.P and the section
plane is inclined to axis and parallel to one of the generator then the section will
be ___________
a) ellipse
b) hyperbola
c) parabola
d) triangle
Answer: c
Explanation: If a regular cone is been cut by plane which is inclined to axis of
cone and cutting all generators then the section formed will be ellipse and if
section plane is inclined with axis with angle less than half of the angle between
the slanting ends then section formed is a parabola.
3. A regular cone is placed such that axis is parallel to both reference planes the
section plane perpendicular to both reference planes and cuts the cone the section
will be like ____________
a) ellipse
b) hyperbola
c) circle
d) triangle
Answer: c
Explanation: If a cone made to cut by a plane parallel to its axis and some distance
 away from it the section formed is hyperbola. If the section plane is perpendicular
to axis the section is circle. If section plane passes through apex the section
formed is a triangle.
4. A regular cone is placed on H.P and section plane is parallel to axis cutting the
cone at the middle then the section will be _______________
a) ellipse
b) hyperbola
c) circle
d) triangle
Answer: d
Explanation: If a cone made to cut by a plane parallel to its axis and some distance
away from it the section formed is hyperbola. If the section plane is perpendicular
to axis the section is circle. If section plane passes through apex the section
formed is a triangle.
5. A regular cone is been cut by a cutting plane which passes through the apex of
cone and making some angle with axis less than half of angle between the slanting
ends the section will be like __________
a) ellipse
b) hyperbola
c) circle
d) triangle
Answer: d
Explanation: If a cone made to cut by a plane parallel to its axis and some distance
away from it the section formed is hyperbola. If the section plane is perpendicular
to axis the section is circle. If section plane passes through apex the section
formed is a triangle.
6. A regular cone is resting on V.P with axis perpendicular to it a plane is cutting the
cone such that it is perpendicular to H.P and inclined to V.P cutting cone at all
generators the section formed is ________
a) ellipse
b) hyperbola
c) circle
d) triangle
Answer: a
Explanation: If a regular cone is been cut by plane which is inclined to axis of
cone and cutting all generators then the section formed will be ellipse. If section
plane is inclined with axis with angle less than half of the angle between the
slanting ends then section formed is a parabola.
7. A regular cone is resting on H.P on its base. A section plane is perpendicular to
H.P and V.P cutting the cone such that the plane is not having axis of cone in it.
The section would be ________
a) Ellipse
b) Hyperbola
c) Parabola
d) Triangle
Answer: c
Explanation: Given the section plane is perpendicular to H.P and V.P and axis of
cone perpendicular to H.P. So if a regular cone is been cut by plane which is
parallel to its axis and plane is not coinciding with the axis then section formed
will be parabola.
 8. A regular cone is been cut by a plane which is perpendicular to axis of cone the
section will be like __________
a) ellipse
b) hyperbola
c) circle
d) triangle
Answer: c
Explanation: If a cone made to cut by a plane parallel to its axis and some distance
away from it the section formed is hyperbola. If the section plane is perpendicular
to axis the section is circle. If section plane passes through apex the section
formed is triangle.
9. A regular cone is been cut by a plane which is parallel to the axis of cone the
section formed will be like _____________
a) ellipse
b) hyperbola
c) circle
d) parabola
Answer: b
Explanation: If a cone made to cut by a plane parallel to its axis and some distance
away from it the section formed is hyperbola. If the section plane is perpendicular
to axis the section is circle. If section plane passes through apex the section
formed is a triangle.
10. A regular cone is been cut by a plane which is inclined to axis of cone and cuts all
the generators the section formed be like _____________
a) ellipse
b) hyperbola
c) circle
d) parabola
Answer: a
Explanation: If a regular cone is been cut by plane which is inclined to axis of
cone and cutting all generators then the section formed will be an ellipse and if
section plane is inclined with axis with angle less than half of the angle between
the slanting ends then section formed is a parabola.

11. Given are some shapes of sections of a regular cone. Match the following.

Positions of the cutting plane

1. Inclined to axis cutting all generators i.

2. Parallel to axis ii.

3. Perpendicular to axis iii.

4. Passing through the axis or the apex iv.

a) 1, iv; 2, iii; 3, i; 4, ii
b) 1, ii; 2, iv; 3, iii; 4, i
c) 1, ii; 2, iv; 3, i; 4, iii
d) 1, ii; 2, iii; 3, i; 4, iv
 Answer: c
Explanation: Generators are the imaginary line drawn from base to apex of the
curves. If the plane is inclined to and on one side of the axis the section is
Hyperbola and if the plane is parallel to the generator the section formed is a
parabola.

 Development of Surfaces
1. Which method of development is employed in case of prisms?
a) Parallel-line development
b) Approximation method
c) Triangulation development
d) Radial-line developmentAnswer: a
Explanation: Parallel-line method is employed in case of prisms and cylinders in which
stretch out-line principle is used. Radial-line development is used for pyramids and cones in
which the true length of the slant edge or the generator is used as a radius.

2. Which method of development is employed in case of cones?

a) Parallel-line development
b) Approximation method
c) Triangulation development
d) Radial-line development

Answer: d
Explanation: Parallel-line method is employed in case of prisms and cylinders in which
stretch out-line principle is used. Radial-line development is used for pyramids and cones in
which the true length of the slant edge or the generator is used as a radius.
3. Which method of development is employed in case of double curved objects?
a) Parallel-line development
b) Approximation method
c) Triangulation development
d) Radial-line development

Answer: b
Explanation: Approximation method is used to develop objects of double curved or warped
surfaces as sphere, paraboloid, ellipsoid, hyperboloid and helicoid. Triangulation method is
used for transition pieces. This is simply a method of dividing a surface into number of
triangles and transferring them into the development.
4. Which method is used to develop transition pieces?
a) Parallel-line development
b) Approximation method
c) Triangulation development
d) Radial-line development

Answer: c
Explanation: Approximation method is used to develop objects of double curved or warped
surfaces as sphere, paraboloid, ellipsoid, hyperboloid and helicoid. Triangulation method is
used for transition pieces. This is simply a method of dividing a surface into number of
triangles and transferring them into the development.
5. Which method of development is employed in case of sphere, ellipsoid?
a) Parallel-line development
b) Approximation method
c) Triangulation development
d) Radial-line development

Answer: b
Explanation: Approximation method is used to develop objects of double curved or warped
surfaces as sphere, paraboloid, ellipsoid, hyperboloid and helicoid. Triangulation method is
used for transition pieces. This is simply a method of dividing a surface into number of
triangles and transferring them into the development.
6. Developments of the lateral surface of a prism consist of the same number of __________
in contact as the number of the sides of base of the prism.
a) squares
b) rectangles
c) triangles
d) parallelograms

Answer: b
Explanation: Developments of the lateral surface of a prism consist of the same number of
rectangles in contact as the number of the sides of base of the prism. One side of the rectangle
is equal to the length of the axis and the other side equal to the length of the side of the base.
7. The development of the lateral surface of a cylinder is a rectangle having one side equal to
the _____________ of its base-circle and the other equal to its length.
a) circumference
b) area
c) diameter
d) radius

Answer: a
Explanation: The development of the lateral surface of a cylinder is a rectangle having one
side equal to the circumference of its base-circle and the other equal to its length. Length is
the distance between the two bases.
8. The development of lateral surface of a pyramid consists of a number of equal
____________triangle in contact.
a) equilateral
b) isosceles
c) scalene
d) right angled

Answer: b
Explanation: The development of lateral surface of a pyramid consists of a number of equal
isosceles triangles in contact. The base and sides of each triangle are respectively equal to the
edge of the base and slant edge of the pyramid.
9. The development of the curved surface of a cone is a __________ of a __________
a) sector, circle
b) segment, circle
c) segment, ellipse
d) arc, parabola

Answer: a
Explanation: The development of the curved surface of a cone is a sector of a circle, the
radius and the length of the arc of which are respectively equal to the slant height and the
circumference of the base-circle of the cone.
10. The development of the surface of a cube consists of ____ equal squares, the length of the
side of the squares being equal to the length of the edge of the cube.
a) 4
b) 6
c) 12
d) 8

Answer: b
Explanation: The development of the surface of a cube consists of 6 equal squares, the length
of the side of the squares being equal to the length of the edge of the cube. It is 6 squares
because the cube is bounded by equal squares and only 6 faces are there.
11. A zone is portion of the sphere enclosed between two planes parallel to the axis.
a) True
b) False

Answer: b
Explanation: A zone is portion of the sphere enclosed between two planes perpendicular to
the axis. A lune is the portion between the two planes which contain the axis of the sphere. A
sphere is approximately developed by these two methods.
12. Which method of development is employed in case of pyramids?
a) Parallel-line development
b) Approximation method
c) Triangulation development
d) Radial-line development

Answer: d
Explanation: Parallel-line is employed in case of prisms and cylinders in which
stretch out-line principle is used. Radial-line development is used for pyramids in
which the actual length of the slant edge or the generator is used as a radius.

Intersection of Surfaces
1. The surfaces of which intersect one another in lines which are called line of intersection.
a) True
b) FalseAnswer: a
Explanation: In engineering practice, objects constructed may have constituent parts, the
surfaces of which intersect one another in line which are called line of intersection. A dome
fitted on a boiler is one such example. The surface of the dome extends up to the line of
intersection only.

2. The plane surfaces intersect in a ____________ the line of intersection between two
curved surfaces is _________ and between a plane surface and curved surfaces is a
_________
a) straight line, curve, curve
b) straight line, straight line, curve
c) straight line, curve, straight line
d) curve, curve, curve

Answer: a
Explanation: The plane surfaces (faces of prisms and pyramids) intersect in a straight line.
The line of intersection between two curved surfaces (of cylinders and cones) or between a
plane surface and curved surfaces is a curve.
3. Drawing straight lines on both the surfaces of solids and then pointing the points where
they intersect and drawing lines which forms the line of intersection this process of finding
the line of intersection is termed as _______ method.
a) assumption
b) line
c) removing material
d) cutting- plane

Answer: b
Explanation: A number of lines are drawn on the lateral surface of one of the solids and in the
region of the line of intersection. Points of intersection of these lines with the surface of the
other solid are then located. These points will obviously lie on the required line of
intersection.
4. Selecting of a particular plane in a series of planes drawn cutting the solid either parallel,
perpendicular or oblique which cut the surface of one of the solids in straight lines and that of
the other in straight lines or circles. This is called ________method.
a) assumption
b) line
c) removing material
d) cutting- plane

Answer: d
Explanation: The two solids are assumed to be cut by a series of cutting planes. The cutting
planes may be vertical, edgewise or oblique. The cutting planes are so selected as to cut the
surface of one of the solids in straight lines and that of the other in straight lines or circle.
5. When a solid completely penetrates another solid, there will be two lines of intersection.
These lines are called_____________
a) line of interpenetration
b) concyclic curves of lines
c) hidden lines
d) inside line
Answer: a
Explanation: When a solid completely penetrates another solid, there will be two lines of
intersection. These lines are called lines of interpenetration. The portion of the penetrating
solid which lies hidden within the other solid is shown by dotted lines.
6. The line of intersection formed is straight line while two solids are intersecting the solids
may be ________
a) prism, cylinder
b) prism, cone
c) pyramid, cone
d) prism, pyramid

Answer: d
Explanation: If any of the solid in two of intersecting solids is having curves surface that is
cylinder, cone, sphere etc the line of intersection will give curve only but not straight line for
getting line of intersection straight line both the solids should not have curved surfaces.
7. The line of intersection formed is straight line while two solids intersect the solids may be
___________
a) cube, cylinder
b) pentagonal prism, cone
c) triangular pyramid, cone
d) triangular prism, square pyramid

Answer: d
Explanation: If any of the solid in two of intersecting solids is having curves surface that is
cylinder, cone, sphere etc the line of intersection will give curve only but not straight line for
getting line of intersection straight line both the solids should not have curved surfaces.
8. The line of intersection formed is curve while two solids intersect the solids may be
____________
a) cube, triangular prism
b) pentagonal prism, cone
c) triangular pyramid, cube
d) triangular prism, square pyramid

Answer: b
Explanation: If any of the solid in two of intersecting solids is having curves surface that is
cylinder, cone, sphere etc the line of intersection will give curve only but not straight line for
getting line of intersection straight line both the solids should not have curved surfaces.
9. The line of intersection formed is curve while two solids intersect the solids may be
____________
a) cone, cylinder
b) cube, prism
c) pyramid, cube
d) pyramid, cuboid

Answer: a
Explanation: If any of the solid in two of intersecting solids is having curves surface that is
cylinder, cone, sphere etc the line of intersection will give curve only but not straight line for
getting line of intersection straight line both the solids should not have curved surfaces.
10. A prism and cylinder got intersected at 90 degrees the line of intersection will be
_________ and parallel to axis of ____________
a) straight line, prism
b) curve, prism
c) straight line, cylinder
d) curve, cylinder

Answer: b
Explanation: As here a prism and cylinder are intersected in which the prism has plane
surface and cylinder has curved surface and we know the curved surface is perpendicular to
axis of cylinder and also given the solids intersect at 90 degrees so the curve formed will be
parallel to axis of a prism.
11. A prism and cone got intersected at 90 degrees the line of intersection will be _________
and parallel to axis of ____________
a) straight line, prism
b) curve, prism
c) straight line, cone
d) curve, cone

Answer: b
Explanation: As here a prism and cone are intersected in which the prism has plane surface
and cone has curved surface and we know the curved surface is perpendicular to axis of cone
and also given the solids intersect at 90 degrees so the curve formed will be parallel to axis of
a prism.
12. The line of intersection formed is straight line while two solids are intersecting the solids
may be ___________
a) cube, cylinder
b) prism, cone
c) pyramid, cuboid
d) cube, cone

Answer: c
Explanation: If any of the solid in two of intersecting solids is having curves surface that is
cylinder, cone, sphere etc the line of intersection will give curve only but not straight line for
getting line of intersection straight line both the solids should not have curved surfaces.
13. The line of intersection formed is curve while two solids are intersecting the solids may
be __________
a) cylinder, sphere
b) prism, prism
c) cuboid, cube
d) prism, pyramid

Answer: a
Explanation: If any of the solid in two of intersecting solids is having curves
surface that is cylinder, cone, sphere etc the line of intersection will give curve
only but not straight line for getting line of intersection straight line both the solids
should not have curved surfaces.