Question

SP: 46 (2003) recommends the borders of _______ mm width for the sheet sizes A0 and A1, and _______ mm for the sizes A2, A3, A4 and A5.

(a) 10, 20

(b) 15, 20

(c) 20, 10

(d) 15, 10

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My query is from Sheet layout, Types of Machine Drawing and Free-Hand Sketching topic in chapter Drawing Instruments, Sheet Layout & Free-Hand Sketching of Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) 20, 10

For explanation I would say: SP: 46 (2003) recommends the borders of 20 mm width for the sheet sizes A0 and A1, and 10 mm for the sizes A2, A3, A4 and A5. The BIS-SP 46 is the standard used in the educational institution for engineering drawing.