Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD — Minor 2026 question paper
MMMUT Mechanical Engineering previous year question paper for Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD (BME-157), semester 2, Minor 2026. All 12 questions are listed below, each with a written answer on Nexsus.
Paper details
Subject: Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD (BME-157)
Branch: Mechanical Engineering
Semester: 2
Exam: Minor 2026
Questions: 12
Questions asked in Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD Minor 2026
Q1(a). Explain the fundamental principles and classification of Engineering Drawing. Also, explain the common engineering drawing instruments and discuss their importance in effective engineering communication with suitable examples. [4 marks]
Q1(b). Discuss orthographic projection and its types, and explain their key similarities, differences, and standard symbols. [4 marks]
Q1(c). Define regular solids. List examples and explain their classification based on surfaces. [4 marks]
Q2(a). Define and explain the different types of scales used in engineering drawings, including the R.F, and discuss their importance. [3 marks]
Q2(b). A 50 mm long line PQ is parallel to both the H.P. and the V.P. It is 25 mm in front of the V.P. and 60 mm above the H.P. Draw its projections and determine the traces. [3 marks]
Q2(c). Differentiate between involute, Cycloid, Epicycloid, and Hypocycloid. Draw their respective sketches. [3 marks]
Q3(a). Explain the types of prisms and pyramids along with their characteristics, and draw their sketches with standard nomenclature. [3 marks]
Q3(b). A pentagonal pyramid of 45 mm base edges and 65 mm horizontal axis, rests on one of its base edges, which is parallel to the V.P. The vertex is on the rear. Project its top view and front view. [3 marks]
Q3(c). Draw the projection of the top view and front view of a pentagonal prism of 45 mm base edges and 70 mm vertical height, standing on its base on the H.P, with one of its vertical rectangular faces parallel to the V.P. [3 marks]