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Engineering Graphics — Major (End Semester) 2025 question paper

MMMUT Civil Engineering previous year question paper for Engineering Graphics (BCE-121), semester 1, Major (End Semester) 2025. All 23 questions are listed below, each with a written answer on Nexsus.

Paper details

  • Subject: Engineering Graphics (BCE-121)
  • Branch: Civil Engineering
  • Semester: 1
  • Exam: Major (End Semester) 2025
  • Questions: 23

Questions asked in Engineering Graphics Major (End Semester) 2025

  1. Q1. Attempt any five parts of the following.
  2. Q1(a). What are the main uses of engineering drawing in engineering practice? [2 marks]
  3. Q1(b). Write the difference between a plain scale and a diagonal scale with suitable examples. [2 marks]
  4. Q1(c). Draw the projections of a point A situated 25 mm above the HP and 30 mm below the front of the VP. Indicate its position clearly with respect to the reference line (XY). [2 marks]
  5. Q1(d). A line AB 70 mm long is parallel to both HP and VP and lies 30 mm above HP and 25 mm in front of VP. Draw its projections. [2 marks]
  6. Q1(e). Define the following terms used in conic sections: Eccentricity Directrix Focus Axis [2 marks]
  7. Q1(f). Construct a regular pentagon of 40 mm side with horizontal. [2 marks]
  8. Q1(g). Differentiate between Cycloid, Epicycloid, and Involute based on their construction method and use. [2 marks]
  9. Q2. Attempt any two parts of the following.
  10. Q2(a). Explain the different types of section planes used in engineering drawing for cutting solids. Illustrate each type with suitable examples. [5 marks]
  11. Q2(b). A square pyramid of base side 40 mm and axis 60 mm long rests on its base on the H.P. [5 marks]
  12. Q2(c). State and explain the difference between a full section and a half section with the help of neat sketches. Also mention one suitable application of each type of sectional view. [5 marks]
  13. Q3. Attempt any two parts of the following.
  14. Q3(a). A cube of 50 mm side rests with one of its edge on HP, such that the square face containing that edge are making equal inclination with HP. A horizontal section plane cuts the cube at a distance 18 mm below the horizontal edge near to the observer. Draw the sectional top view and front view of the cube. [5 marks]
  15. Q3(b). Explain the term Auxiliary View. Why is it used in Engineering Drawing? Also describe its importance in the Development of Surfaces. [5 marks]
  16. Q3(c). Explain the various types of prisms and pyramids commonly used in engineering drawing. Further, describe how a frustum is formed in a pyramid, prism, and cone with suitable sketches. [5 marks]
  17. Q4. Attempt any two parts of the following.
  18. Q4(a). Define Isometric Projection. Why is it important in engineering drawing? Explain the following terms with diagrams: Isometric Axes, Isometric Lines ,Non-Isometric and Lines Isometric Plane. [5 marks]
  19. Q4(b). Define Isometric Scale and explain its significance in engineering drawing, Also, distinguish between isometric projects and isometric View with a neat comparison table.
  20. Q5. Attempt any two parts of the following.
  21. Q5(a). In isometric projection, lengths along the isometric axes appear foreshortened. Prove mathematically that a line of true length L is reduced by approximately 18% and explain the reason for this reduction. [5 marks]
  22. Q5(b). The figure shows an L-shaped section with the following dimensions: Vertical height = 65 mm Vertical thickness = 15 mm Horizontal length = 65 mm Horizontal thickness = 20 mm Convert the given orthographic projection of the L-section into an isometric projection. [5 marks]
  23. Q5(c). What are the advantages of CAD software in isometric and orthographic drawing? [5 marks]