About this previous year paper
This question paper covers key concepts of forging, welding, carpentry, sheet-metal work, fitting, pattern making, casting, wood seasoning, and basic machine tools.
It is divided into three sections assessing definitions, concepts, sketches, and explanations of workshop processes.
SECTION – A (10 × 2 = 20 Marks)
This section contains ten short questions, requiring simple definitions or classifications.
Topics include:
Types of forging processes
Straight polarity in welding
Carpentry joints
Tapping vs dieing
Types of shearing machines
AC vs DC welding
Punching vs blanking
Adhesiveness vs cohesiveness
Tools in blacksmithy
Gang milling
This section checks basic workshop terminology and fundamentals.
SECTION – B (5 × 10 = 50 Marks)
Students must attempt any five descriptive questions, many requiring neat sketches.
Topics include:
Need and methods of seasoning of wood
Timber defects; types of vices used in fitting shop
Principle, working, and types of resistance welding
Working principle of a shaper machine with diagram
Pattern construction methods
Casting defects; functions of molding sand additives
Sheet-metal operations; brief note on green sand
This section tests process explanations, workshop practices, and sketch-based understanding.
SECTION – C (2 × 15 = 30 Marks)
Students must attempt any two long-answer questions.
Topics include:
Welding Concepts
Short notes on arc blow, arc crater, and flux
Sheet-Metal Work
Types of sheet-metal joints
Importance of sheet-metal allowances
Forging & Machine Tools
Types of forging operations
Parts of a lathe machine with neat sketch
This section evaluates in-depth knowledge, detailed explanation, and technical drawing skills.