Explore topic-wise MCQs in Automobile Engineering.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Automobile Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What is octane number of natural gas?

A. 60-80
B. 80-100
C. >100
D. <60
Answer» C. >100
2.

Why methanol is not used in CI engine?

A. Its octane number is high
B. Its cetane number is low
C. Its octane number is high and the cetane number is low
D. Its octane number is low and the cetane number is high
Answer» D. Its octane number is low and the cetane number is high
3.

Which of the following is the major constituent of natural gas?

A. Methane
B. Ethane
C. Butane
D. Propane
Answer» B. Ethane
4.

Why alcohols cannot be used in CI engines?

A. Alcohols have a high self-ignition temperature
B. The latent heat of vaporization is low
C. Alcohols have high self-ignition temperature and low latent heat of vaporization
D. High efficiency
Answer» D. High efficiency
5.

What is the major disadvantage of LPG as a fuel in the automobile?

A. Reduction in the life of the engine
B. Less power compared to gasoline
C. Reduction in the life of the engine and less power compared to gasoline
D. Knocking tendency
Answer» D. Knocking tendency
6.

Which of the following is the advantage of the hydrogen as a fuel?

A. High volumetric efficiency
B. Low fuel cost
C. No HC and CO emissions
D. Relatively safe
Answer» D. Relatively safe
7.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of hydrogen as a fuel in IC engine?

A. Storage is easy
B. Low NO<sub>x</sub> emissions
C. Detonating tendency
D. Easy handling
Answer» D. Easy handling
8.

What is gasohol?

A. 90% ethanol + 10% gasoline
B. 10% ethanol + 90% gasoline
C. 40% ethanol + 60% gasoline
D. 50% ethanol + 50% gasoline
Answer» C. 40% ethanol + 60% gasoline
9.

Why a small amount of gasoline is added to alcohol?

A. To reduce the emission
B. To increase the power output
C. To increase the power efficiency
D. To improve cold-weather starting
Answer» E.
10.

Which of the following statements is not correct with respect to alcohols as alternate fuel?

A. Anti-knock characteristics of alcohol are poor
B. Alcohol contains about half the heat energy of gasoline/liter
C. Alcohol does not vaporize as easily as gasoline
D. Alcohols are corrosive in nature
Answer» B. Alcohol contains about half the heat energy of gasoline/liter