DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

GE 3251- ENGINEERING GRAPHICS

QUESTION BANK
(Regulations 2021)
(2022-2023)

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 UNIT- I-PLANE CURVES & FREE HAND SKETCHING

1 Construct a hyperbola when the distance between the focus and directrix
is 45 mm and eccentricity is 5/4. Also draw the tangent and normal to any
point on the curve. (20)
2 Construct an ellipse when the distance between the focus and directrix is
35 mm and eccentricity is 3/4. Also draw the tangent and normal to any
point on the curve. (20)
3 Construct a parabola when the distance between the focus and directrix is
30mm. Also draw the tangent and normal to any point on the curve. (20)
4 Construct a cycloid given the radius of the generating circle is 30mm. also
draw a tangent and normal at any point on the cycloid. (20)
5 Construct a cycloid for one and half revolutions when the radius of the
generating circle is 25mm. (20)
6 Construct an epicycloid of a circle 50 mm diameter which rolls outside of
another circle of 100 mm diameter for one revolution. Draw tangent and
normal to any point on the curve. (20)
7 A circus man rides motor bike inside a globe of 6m diameter. the motor
bike has the wheel of 1m diameter. Draw the locus of the point on the
circumference of the motor-bike for one complete revolution. Adopt
suitable scale. (20)

8 A coir is unwound from a drum of 30 mm diameter. Draw the locus of the

free end of the coir for unwinding through an angle of 360°. Also draw
normal and tangent at any point on the curve. (20)
9 Develop the Involute of a circle of radius 20mm. Also draw the tangent
and normal at any point on the curve. (20)
10 Develop t he Involute of a square of side 25mm. Also draw the tangent and
normal at any point on the curve. (20)
11 Construct a hyperbola when the distance between the focus and directrix
is 30 mm and eccentricity is 4/3. Also draw the tangent and normal to any
point on the curve. (20)
12. Construct an ellipse when the distance between the focus and directrix is
40 mm and eccentricity is 2/3. Also draw the tangent and normal to any point
on the curve. (20)
13. Construct a parabola when the distance between the focus and directrix
is 40mm. Also draw the tangent and normal to any point on the curve. (20)

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 UNIT 2- PROJECTIONS OF POINTS, STRAIGHT LINES & PLANE

SURFACES

PROJECTION OF STRAIGHT LINES

1.The top view of a 80mm long line AB measures 65mm, while the length of its
front view is 55mm.its one end A in the H.P. and 12mm in front of the V.P.
draw the projections of AB and determine its inclinations with the H.P. and V.P.
(APR/MAY 2017)
2.The distance between the projectors of two points A and B is 70mm point A is
10mm above the H.P. and 15mm in front of the V.P. point B is 50mm above the
H.P. and 40mm in front of the V.P. find the shortest distance between A and B
by the rotating line method. measure the true inclinations of the line AB with
the V.P and the H.P. also mark the traces. (NOV/DEC 2016)
3.The end P of a line PQ,70mm long is 15mm above the HP and 20mm in front
of the V.P . Q is 40mm above the H.P. the top view of the line is inclined at 45˚
to the VP. draw the projections of the line and find true inclinations with the VP
and the HP. . (NOV/DEC 2016)
4.A line NS, 80mm long has its end N, 10mm above the H.P and 15mm in front
of the V.P. the other end S is 65mm above the H.P and 50mm in front of the V.P.
draw the projections of the line and find its true inclinations with the V.P and
the H.P. (NOV/DEC 2015)
5. The distance between the projectors through the VT and the HT of a line PQ
is 70mm and that between the projectors through the ends is 40mm. the VT is
45mm above the HP and the HT is 30mm in front of the V.P.P is 15mm above
the H.P. draw the front and top views of the line. also find the true length and
the true inclinations of the line with the H.P and the V.P. (NOV/DEC 2015)
6. A line NS,80mm long has its end N, 10mm above the H.P and 15mm in front
of the VP. the other end S is 65mm above the H.P and 50mm in front of the V.P.
draw the projections of the line and find its true inclinations with the HP and
VP. (APR/MAY 2015)
7. A front view of the line AB of length 70mm is inclined at 30˚ to XY line and
measures 45mm.the end A is 20mm above the H.P 25mm in front of V.P. draw
the projections of the line and find the inclinations with H.P and V.P.
(NOV/DEC 2014)
8. A straight line AB of 50mm length has its end point A 15mm above the H.P
and the end B 20mm in front of the V.P. the top view of the line is 40mm long
and the elevation is 35mm long. draw the projections of the line and find true
inclinations of the line with V.P and the H.P. (MAY/JUNE 2014)

9.One end P of a line PQ,55mm long is 35mm in front of the V.P and 25mm
above the HP. the line is inclined at 40˚ to the H.P and 30˚ to the V.P. draw the
projections of PQ. (JAN-2014)

10.A straight line AB 50mm long has its end A 10mm above H.P and end B
50mm in front of VP. Draw the projection of the line AB if it is inclined at 30˚ to
H.P and 45˚ to VP. (JAN-2014)
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PROJECTIONS OF PLANE SURFACES

1. A pentagonal lamina of 30mm sides rest on the H.P. on one of its corners with
its surface inclined at 30˚ to the H.P. draw its projections when the side
opposite to the resting corner is 45˚ inclined to the V.P. (APR/MAY 2017)

2. A room is 4.8m ×4.2m ×3.6 height. determine graphically, the distance

between a top corner and the bottom corner diagonally opposite to it.
(NOV/DEC 2016)

3. An equilateral triangle ABC of side 70mm is so placed that the side AB

parallel to H.P. and inclined at 40˚ to V.P the difference in height between C and
A is 30mm. draw the projections of the triangle. (NOV/DEC 2016)

4.A pentagon of 35mm side is resting on one of its corner on the V.P .the edge
opposite to that corner makes an angle of 30˚ to the HP. the surfaces of the
pentagon is inclined at 40˚ to the V.P. draw the projections. (NOV/DEC 2016)

5.A rectangular plate measuring 70×40mm has one of its shorter edge in the
V.P. inclined at 40˚ to the H.P. draw its top view if its front view is a square of
side 40mm.draw its projections and also find the true inclinations of the plane
with the V.P. (MAY/JUNE 2016)
6.A rectangular plate measuring 55×30mm has one of its shorter side on the
H.P. inclined at 30˚ to the V.P. its surface is inclined at 60˚ to the H.P. draw the
projections.(NOV/DEC 2015) (APR/MAY 2015)
7. A hexagonal lamina of side 30mm is resting on the H.P. such that one of its
corners touches the H.P and VP. Draw the projections when its surface makes
30˚ with the HP and 60˚ with the VP. (NOV/DEC 2015)

8. A regular circular lamina of 60mm diameter rests on the H.P such that
surface of the lamina inclined 30˚ to the H.P. obtain its projections with the top
view of the diameter passing through the point H.P. inclined 45˚ to the HP.
(NOV/DEC 2014)

9. An isosceles triangular plate ABC has its base edge AB 60mmlong and on the
ground inclined 30˚ to the V.P. The length of the altitude of the plate is
80mm.the plate is placed so that the edge AC lies in a plane perpendicular to
both the H.P and V.P. draw the projections of the plate and find out the angles
of inclinations of the plate with the H.P and V.P (MAY/JUNE 2014)

10. A hexagonal plate of side 20mm rests on the H.P on one of its sides inclined
at 45˚ to the V.P. The surface of the plate makes on angle of 30˚ with the H.P.
draw the front and top view of the plate. (JAN-2014)

11. A circular lamina of 60mm diameter is resting on V.P on one of its

circumference point such that the surface is 40˚ inclined to the V.P. Draw the
projections of a lamina if the diagonal passing through the point on which it is
resting is making 50˚ with HP. (JAN-2014)
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UNIT – III - PROJECTIONS OF SOLIDS

1. A hexagonal pyramid with 30mm base side and 70mm long axis is lying
on a slant edge on the ground such that the axis is parallel to V.P. Draw its
projections. (APRIL/MAY 2017.)
2. A hexagonal prism of 30mm base side and axis 65mm long, has an edge of
its base in the V.P.such that the axis is inclined at 30˚ to the V.P. and parallel to
the H.P. Draw its projections. (APRIL/MAY 2017)
3. A square prism of 40 mm side and base side 60 mm long axis is kept on
the V.P. on a corner of its base such that the longer edge containing that corner
(on the H.P.) makes an angle of 30˚ to the V.P. Draw the projection.
(NOV./DEC.2016) (A.N.)
4. A cylindrical disc of 60 mm diameter and 20 mm thickness has a central
coaxial square hole with 40 mm long diagonals. Draw the projections of the disc
when the flat faces of the disc are vertical and inclined at 45˚ to the V.P. and the
faces of the hole are equally inclined to the H.P. (NOV./DEC.2016) (A.N.)
5. A hexagonal pyramid of base side 30 mm and axis height 65 mm has one
of the corners of its base in the V.P. and the axis is inclined at 45˚ to the V.P.
and parallel to H.P. Draw the front view and top view of the solid.
(NOV./DEC.2016) (F.N.)
6. Draw the projections of a pentagonal pyramid of base side 25 mm and
altitude 60mm when it rests on the ground on one of its base edges with axis
inclined at 30˚ to the ground and parallel to the V.P. Use change of reference
line method.(NOV./DEC.2016) (F.N.)
7. A pentagonal pyramid of base side 30 mm and axis length 60 mm is
resting on H.P. on one of its base corner such that the slant edge containing the
resting corner is perpendicular to H.P. and parallel to V.P. Draw its projections.
(MAY/JUNE 2016)
8. Draw the projections of a cylinder of diameter 50 mm and axis length 70
mm when it is lying on the ground with its axis inclined at 45˚ to the V.P. and
parallel to the ground. (MAY/JUNE 2016).
9. A hexagonal prism of base side 30 mm and axis length 60 mm rests on the
H.P. on one of its base edges with its axis inclined at 60˚ to the H.P. and parallel
to the V.P. Draw its top and front views. (NOV./DEC. 2015) (F.N.)
10. Draw the projections of a cube of side 40 mm when it rests on one of its
corners with a diagonal of the solid vertical.(NOV./DEC. 2015) (F.N.)
(MAY/JUNE 2013).
11. A cone of base diameter 40 mm and height 56 mm is freely suspended
from one of its base points such that its axis is parallel to the V.P. Draw its
projections.(NOV./DEC. 2015) (A.N.)
12. Draw the projections of a hexagonal prism of base side 20 mm and axis
length 50 mm when it rests on the ground on one of its slant edges and the axis
is inclined at 35˚ to the ground and parallel to the V.P. .(NOV./DEC. 2015)
(A.N.)
13. A hexagonal pyramid of base side 35 mm and axis height 80 mm is freely
suspended from one of its corners, such that the axis parallel to V.P. Draw the
projections of the solid. (NOV./DEC. 2014) (F.N.)
14. An octahedron of side 40 mm is resting on the ground with one of its
triangular faces on the ground with an edge perpendicular toV.P. Draw the
projections. (NOV./DEC. 2014) (F.N.) Do not attend out of syllabus and if
there is no choice attend and draw a well known diagram in solids.
15. A rectangular prism 50 ×25 mm base and length 70 mm, rests with one of
its longer edges of the base on H.P. and the axis is inclined at 30˚ to H.P. and
parallel to V.P. Draw its projections.
(NOV./DEC. 2014) (A.N.)
16. A hexagonal prism of 30 mm base edges and axis 70 mm long, rests on
one of its corners of base on H.P. Draw its projections ,when the lateral through
that on corner on H.P. ,is inclined at 30˚ to H.P. and the vertical plane
containing that lateral edge and the axis, is parallel to V.P. (NOV./DEC. 2014)
(A.N.)
17. A hexagonal pyramid of base edge 40 mm and altitude 80 mm rests on
one of its base edges on the H.P. with its axis inclined at 30˚ to the H.P. and
parallel to the V.P. Draw its top and front views using change of position
method. (JAN. 2014) (F.N.)
18. Draw the projections of a pentagonal pyramid of base side 30 mm and
altitude 60 mm when it rests on the ground on one of its base edges with the
axis inclined at 30˚ to the ground and parallel to the V.P. Use change of
reference line method. (JAN.2014) (F.N.)
19. A pentagonal prism of 25 mm side and height 65 mm is resting on H.P. on
one of its rectangular faces such that its axis is parallel to H.P. and 40˚ inclined
to V.P. Draw its projections. (JAN. 2014) (A.N.)
20. A square pyramid of base side 40 mm and height 60 mm is resting on H.P.
on one of its triangular faces such that the axis is inclined to H.P. and parallel to
V.P. Draw its projection using auxiliary plane method. (JAN. 2014) (A.N.)
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UNIT-IV PROJECTION OF SECTIONED SOLIDS AND DEVELOPMENT

OF SURFACES
SECTIONED SOLIDS
1 A hexagonal prism of base 30mm and axis 60mm rests on its base on HP
with its axis perpendicular to HP and one of the base edge parallel to VP.
The solid is cut by a plane which is perpendicular to VP, inclined at 40˚ to
HP and bisecting the axis of the prism. Draw the front view, sectional top
view and true shape of the section. (20)

2 A square pyramid has a base side of 40mm and altitude 80mm. It rests
with its base on HP such that one side of the base is inclined at 30° to VP.
The pyramid is cut by a plane which bisects the axis and is inclined at 45°
to HP. Draw the front view, sectional top view and true shape of the
section. (20)
3 A cylinder of base diameter 50mm and height 65mm rests on its base on
HP. It is cut by a plane perpendicular to VP and inclined at 30° to HP and
 meets the axis at a distance 30mm from the base. Draw the front view,
sectional top view and true shape of the section. (20)

4 A cone of base diameter 40mm and altitude 50mm rests on its base on the
HP. It is cut by a plane inclined at 45° to HP and passes through a point on
axis which is 20mm above HP. Draw the front view, sectional top view
and true shape of the section. (20)

5 A hexagonal pyramid of base 35mm and axis 70mm is resting on HP on its

base with two sides of base perpendicular to VP. It is cut by a plane
inclined at 45° to VP, perpendicular to HP and 10mm away from the axis.
Draw its top view, sectional front view and true shape of the section. (20)
6 A hexagonal prism, side of base 45mm and axis 75mm long, rests with its
base on HP such that one of its rectangular faces is parallel to VP. A
sectional plane perpendicular to HP and parallel to VP cuts the prism at a
distance of 15mm from the axis. Draw its top view and sectional front
view. (20)

7 A cone of base diameter 50mm and axis length 60mm is resting on HP on

its base. It is cut by a plane inclined at 40° to VP and perpendicular to HP
that cuts the cone at a distance of 10mm from the axis and in front of it.
Draw its top view, sectional front view and true shape of the section. (20)
8 A hexagonal pyramid of base side 30mm and axis height 60mm is resting
on HP on its base with a base edge parallel to VP. It is cut by a plane
perpendicular to VP, inclined 70° to HP and passing through a point in its
axis at a distance of 20mm from the base. Draw the sectional top view and
true shape of the section. (20)
9 A hexagonal prism of base 35mm side and axis 65mm long is resting on its
base on HP with a base edge parallel to VP. It is cut by a plane
perpendicular to HP, inclined 50° to VP and 15mm away from the axis of
the prism. Draw the top view and sectional front view of the prism. Also
draw the true shape of the
section. (20)
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DEVELOPMENT OF SURFACES
1.A cone with a 50mm base diameter and 60mm long axis, rest with its base on
the HP draw the development of its lateral surface when it is cut by an auxiliary
inclined plane which bisecting the axis and inclined 60˚ to the HP. (APR/MAY
2017)

2. Draw the development of lateral surface of a hexagonal pyramid with a

40mm base side a 60mm long axis, which is resting on its base in the H.P .such
that an edge of the base perpendicular to V.P. when an auxiliary inclined plane
whose V.T. makes an angle 60˚ with H.P. bisects the axis. (NOV/DEC 2016)

3. a cylinder of base 60mm diameter and height 75mm rests with its base on
H.P. a sectional plane perpendicular to V.P and inclined at 30˚to H.P bisects the
axis of the cylinder. Draw the development of its lateral surface.
(NOV/DEC 2016)

4. a hexagonal prism of base side 30mm and axis length 65mm is resting on H.P
on its base with two of its rectangular face is parallel to V.P. A circular hole of
diameter 40mm is drilled completely through the prism such that the axis of the
hole is perpendicular to V.P and bisects the axis of the prism .draw the
development of the lateral surfaces of the prism showing the shape of the holes
formed on it. (MAY/JUNE 2016)

5. a pentagonal pyramid of base side 25mm and altitude 50mm rests on its base
on the H.P with one of the sides of the base parallel to the V.P. It is cut by a
plane bisecting the axis .the cutting plane is inclined at 30˚ to the base and
perpendicular to the V.P. Draw the development of the lateral surfaces of the
lower part of the cut pyramid. (NOV/DEC 2015)

6. a pentagonal prism of base side 25mm and height 60mm stands on one of its
ends on the H.P with a rectangular face parallel to the V.P .a hole of diameter
30mm drilled through the prism in such a way that the axis of the hole bisects
the axis of the prism at right angles the axis of the hole is perpendicular to the
V.P. Draw the development of the lateral surfaces of the prism. (NOV/DEC
2015)
7. a cylinder of diameter 40mm and height 50mm is resting vertically on the one
of its end on the H.P. its cut by a plane perpendicular to V.P. And inclined at 30˚
the plane meets the axis at a point 30mm from the base. Draw the development
of its lateral surface of the lower portion of the truncated solids. (APR/MAY
2015)

8. a lamp shade is formed by cutting a cone oh base 144mm diameter 174mm

height by a horizontal plane at a distance of 72mm from apex and by an another
plane inclined at 30˚ to the H.P.& passing through one extremity of the base.
Draw the development of the lamp shade. (NOV/DEC 2014)
9. Draw the development of lateral surface of a right regular hexagonal prism of
25mm base edge and 60mm height. An ant moves on the surface from a corner
on the base to the diametrically opposite corner on the face, by the shortest
route along the front side. Sketch the path in the elevation. (MAY/JUNE 2014)

10. A circular hole of diameter 30mm is drilled through vertical cylinder of

diameter 50mm height 65mm. the axis of the hole is perpendicular to the V.P
and meets the axis of the cylinder at right angles at a height of 30mm above the
base. Draw the development of the cylinder. (JAN-2014)

11. A hexagonal pyramid of base side 30mm and height 60mm rests vertically
on its base on the ground with two of its base sides parallel to V.P. it is cut by a
sectional plane inclined at 30˚ to H.P and perpendicular to V.P and meeting the
axis at a midpoint. Draw the development of its lateral surface of the truncated
pyramid. (JAN-2014)
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UNIT –V ISOMETRIC PROJECTION AND PERSPECTIVE PROJECTION

ISOMETRIC PROJECTION
1. A sphere of radius 50 mm is kept centrally over a frustum of square pyramid
of side 120 mm at the bottom and 80 mm at the top and height 100 mm. Draw
the isometric view of the assembly. (April /May2017)
2. A pentagonal pyramid base 25 mm and height 65 mm stands with its base on
HP and edge of the base parallel to VP and nearer to it. A section plane cuts the
pyramid at 30˚ inclined to HP and passes through a point on the axis at a
distance of 20 mm from the apex. Draw the isometric view of the truncated
pyramid. (Nov. /Dec.2016) (F.N.)
3. A square pyramid rests centrally over a cylindrical block. Draw the isometric
projection of the arrangement. Consider the pyramid has a base with 25 mm
side and 40 mm long axis whereas the cylindrical block has a base with 50 mm
diameter and 20 mm thickness. (Nov. /Dec.2016) (A.N.)
4. A cylinder of 50 mm diameter and 60 mm height stands on HP. A section
plane perpendicular to VP inclined at 55˚ to HP cuts the cylinder and passing
through a point on the axis at a height of 45 mm from the base. Draw the
isometric projection of the cylinder such that the cut surface is clearly visible to
the observer. (May/June2016)
5. A cylinder of base diameter 30 mm and axis 50 mm is placed on its base
centrally on the top of a square slab of side 50 mm and thickness 20 mm. Draw
the isometric projection of the combination of solids to full scale.
(Nov./Dec.2015) (A.N.)
6. A pentagonal pyramid of base edge 20 mm and height 60 mm rests on its
base on the HP with a base edge parallel to VP and further away from the VP. A
section plane perpendicular to the VP and inclined at 45˚ to the HP cuts the axis
of the pyramid at a point 33 mm from the vertex. Draw the isometric view of
the pyramid such that the cut surface is visible. (Nov./Dec.2015) (F.N.)
7. Draw the isometric view of a frustum of a hexagonal pyramid when it is
resting on its base on the HP with two sides of the base parallel to the VP. The
side of base is 20 mm and top 8 mm. The height of the frustum is 55 mm. (April
/May2015).

8.A frustum of the conical solid of base diameter 50 mm and top diameter 26
mm and 50 mm height is placed centrally over a cylindrical block of 76 mm
base diameter and axis 25 mm long. The axes of the two solids collinear. Draw
the isometric view of the combined solid. (Nov./Dec.2014) (A.N.)

9. A sphere of 18 mm is placed centrally over a hexagonal slab of side 24 mm

and thickness 25 mm. Draw the isometric view of the combination. (April
/May2014).

10. A cylinder of diameter 60 mm and height 60 mm when it is resting on one of

its ends on the HP. It is cut by a sectional plane perpendicular to VP and
inclined at 45˚ to the HP. The plane passes through the point on the axis which
is located at 15 mm from the top of the cylinder. Draw the isometric view of a
truncated cylinder.( January 2014) (F.N.).

11.Draw the isometric projection of a sphere of diameter 16 mm kept centrally

over a frustum of a square pyramid of height 25 mm. The frustum has a base of
side 35 mm and top of side 20 mm. Take isometric lengths from an isometric
scale drawn. (January 2014) (A.N.)
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PERSPECTIVE PROJECTION
1. A rectangular pyramid of sides 30mm x 20mm and height 35mm rests
with its base on ground such that one of the longer edges is parallel to
picture plane and 30mm behind it. The station point is 50mm in front of
the picture plane, 30mm to the left of the axis of the pyramid and 50mm
above the ground. Draw the perspective view of the pyramid. (20)

2. A square pyramid of base side 50mm and height 75mm rests with its base
on ground such that the nearest edge of the base is parallel to picture
plane and 30mm behind it. The station point is 70mm in front of the
 picture plane, 60mm to the right of the axis of the pyramid and 50mm
above the ground. Draw the perspective view of the pyramid. (20)

3. A cube of 35mm edge lies with a face on the ground and an edge on the
picture plane. All the vertical faces are equally inclined to picture plane.
The station point is 80mm in front of the PP and 60mm above the ground.
The edge of the cube in contact with the picture plane is situated 10mm to
the right of the station point. Draw the perspective projection of the cube.
(20)
4. A cube of 30mm edge lies with a face on the ground and two vertical
faces perpendicular to picture plane. The front face of the cube is 10mm in
front of picture plane. The station point is 60mm in front of the PP and
60mm above the ground. The nearest edge of the cube is 20mm to the
right of the station point. Draw the perspective projection of the cube. (20)

5. A frustum of a square pyramid of base edge 30mm and top edge 20mm.
The height of the frustum is 35mm. It rests on its base on the ground with
the base edges equally inclined to picture plane. The axis of the frustum is
30mm to the right of the station point. The station point is 55mm in front
of PP and 50mm above GP. The nearest base corner is 10mm behind
picture plane. Draw the perspective projection of the frustum. (20)

6. A square pyramid of base 30mm, axis height 45mm rests with its base on
GP. One of the base edges is parallel to PP and 20mm behind it. The
station point S is 60mm above ground plane, 70mm in front of picture
plane and lies in the central plane which is 40mm to the right of the axis
of the pyramid. Draw the perspective projection of the square pyramid.
(20)

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