Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering Unit 5 – Introduction to Measurement and Mechatronics: AKTU previous year questions
63 AKTU questions from Unit 5 (Introduction to Measurement and Mechatronics) asked in 2021–2026, tagged by marks, year and topic. In short: about 34 marks of every paper come from this unit; the most asked topic is Measurement Instruments (19 times); 50 questions came back in a later year. The latest ones are listed below; on the page you can filter them by 2-mark or long questions, topic and repeats.
Unit 5 previous year questions
- Write the application of the mechatronics? (2 marks, 2026, Mechatronics Systems Overview)
- Explain the construction and working of Bourdan Tube with neat diagram for measuring the pressure. (7 marks, 2026, Measurement Instruments)
- Explain the construction working of an optical pyrometer with a neat labeled sketch. (7 marks, 2026, Measurement Instruments)
- Define the term 'Mechatronics' and explain. Also, write the advantages and disadvantages of mechatronics. (7 marks, 2026, Mechatronics Systems Overview)
- Enlist three temperature measuring instruments (2 marks, 2025, Measurement Instruments)
- Define mechatronics and its key elements. (2 marks, 2025, Mechatronics Systems Overview)
- What is a proving ring, and how is it used to measure force? (2 marks, 2025, Measurement Instruments)
- Define the term actuation system in mechatronics. (2 marks, 2025, Mechanical Actuation Systems)
- Describe the construction and operation of a Prony brake dynamometer. Derive the formula for the brake power of the engine. (7 marks, 2025, Measurement Instruments)
- Explain pneumatic sequencing with a practical example. (7 marks, 2025, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems)
- How is the pressure measured? Explain any two methods of pressure measurements done in industrial applications. (7 marks, 2025, Measurement Instruments)
- Describe the ratchet mechanism with a labeled diagram and applications. (7 marks, 2025, Mechanical Actuation Systems)
Most asked Unit 5 topics
- Measurement Instruments – asked 19 times
- Measurement Concepts and Errors – asked 11 times
- Mechatronics Systems Overview – asked 10 times
Unit 5 question pattern
- 2-mark questions: 24 asked in 2021–2026
- 7-mark questions: 21 asked in 2021–2026
- 10-mark questions: 18 asked in 2021–2026
- About 34 marks from Unit 5 in every paper
- 50 questions were asked again in a later year
Unit 5 questions year by year
- 2026: 4 Unit 5 questions asked (23 marks across that year's papers)
- 2025: 10 Unit 5 questions asked (50 marks across that year's papers)
- 2024: 9 Unit 5 questions asked (48 marks across that year's papers)
- 2023: 11 Unit 5 questions asked (52 marks across that year's papers)
- 2022: 19 Unit 5 questions asked (134 marks across that year's papers)
- 2021: 10 Unit 5 questions asked (68 marks across that year's papers)