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				This section includes 365 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. | The main merit of a multi-cylinder type cylinder sleeve is | 
| A. | smaller engine dimensions | 
| B. | better cooling efficiency | 
| C. | high rigidity | 
| D. | none of these | 
| Answer» B. better cooling efficiency | |
| 2. | The anti-knock property of compression ignition engine fuel can be improved by adding | 
| A. | tetraethyl lead | 
| B. | trimethyl pentane | 
| C. | amyl nitrate | 
| D. | hexadecane | 
| Answer» D. hexadecane | |
| 3. | When the engine speed increases, the ignition timing must be advanced. | 
| A. | Yes | 
| B. | No | 
| C. | Can't say | 
| D. | None of these | 
| Answer» B. No | |
| 4. | When the piston is at T.D.C, the volume above the piston in the combustion chamber is the | 
| A. | clearance volume | 
| B. | cylinder volume | 
| C. | exhaust volume | 
| D. | none of these | 
| Answer» B. cylinder volume | |
| 5. | The reconditioning process used to give cylinder bore surfaces a cross-hatch pattern, is known as | 
| A. | honing | 
| B. | porous plating | 
| C. | boring | 
| D. | shot peening | 
| Answer» B. porous plating | |
| 6. | The function of a carburettor is to control the amount and ratio of air-fuel mixture. | 
| A. | True | 
| B. | False | 
| C. | Can't say | 
| D. | None of these | 
| Answer» B. False | |
| 7. | When turning a corner, | 
| A. | the front wheels are toeing out | 
| B. | the front wheels are turning on different angles | 
| C. | the inside front wheels has a greater angle than the outside wheel | 
| D. | all of the above | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. | The process of removing the burnt gases from the engine cylinder by the fresh charge coming into the engine cylinder from the crank-case, is known as | 
| A. | cleaning | 
| B. | priming | 
| C. | scavenging | 
| D. | detonation | 
| Answer» D. detonation | |
| 9. | The camshaft is driven by the crankshaft via the timing belt. | 
| A. | Correct | 
| B. | Incorrect | 
| C. | Can't say | 
| D. | None of these | 
| Answer» B. Incorrect | |
| 10. | The engine's idling speed will increase by a slight degree immediately after a cold engine has been started. It will drop as the engine warms up. and it will eventually reach the standard level. | 
| A. | True | 
| B. | False | 
| C. | Can't say | 
| D. | None of these | 
| Answer» B. False | |
| 11. | Which of the following parameter can be adjusted by modifying the tie-rod attachment length ? | 
| A. | Camber | 
| B. | Caster | 
| C. | Toe | 
| D. | Steering gear ratio | 
| Answer» D. Steering gear ratio | |
| 12. | When cornering, the differential generates a difference in the speed of the left and right wheels. | 
| A. | True | 
| B. | False | 
| C. | Can't say | 
| D. | None of these | 
| Answer» B. False | |
| 13. | The major purpose of an electronically-controlled automatic transmission is that this type of transmission | 
| A. | eliminates gear clutches | 
| B. | eliminates the gear shift lever | 
| C. | reduces the number of automatic-transmission components | 
| D. | reduces shift shock and achieves more efficient transmission of engine torque | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. | The function of oil-control rings is that it | 
| A. | lubricates the cylinder wall by releasing oil from its hole | 
| B. | keeps the cylinder wall lubricated by holding oil in its channel | 
| C. | prevents engine oil from going into the combustion chamber and returns excess lubricating oil off the cylinder wall through the return holes in the piston to the oil pan | 
| D. | maintains a seal and prevents escape of burned gases and oil leakage | 
| Answer» D. maintains a seal and prevents escape of burned gases and oil leakage | |
| 15. | Which part of the automobile tyre is subjected to greatest flexing action ? | 
| A. | Bead | 
| B. | Side wall | 
| C. | Shoulder | 
| D. | Tread | 
| Answer» C. Shoulder | |
| 16. | The function of antilock brake system (ABS) is that is | 
| A. | reduces the stopping distance | 
| B. | minimises the brake fade | 
| C. | maintains directional control during braking by preventing the wheels from locking | 
| D. | prevents nose dives during braking and thereby postpones locking of the wheels | 
| Answer» D. prevents nose dives during braking and thereby postpones locking of the wheels | |
| 17. | A heat treated glass generally used in automobiles bursts into __________ upon cracking, | 
| A. | sharp edged fragments | 
| B. | small particles | 
| C. | Can't say | 
| D. | None of these | 
| Answer» C. Can't say | |
| 18. | In comparison to frame type construction, the frameless structure construction of automobiles is economical when produced in __________ numbers. | 
| A. | small | 
| B. | large | 
| C. | Can't say | 
| D. | None of these | 
| Answer» C. Can't say | |
| 19. | The discharged lead-acid battery has on its plates | 
| A. | lead peroxide (PbO2) | 
| B. | spongy lead (Pb) | 
| C. | lead sulphate (PbSO₄) | 
| D. | sulphuric acid (H2SO4) | 
| Answer» D. sulphuric acid (H2SO4) | |
| 20. | In a four cylinder in-line engine, the number of firing strokes in one revolution of the crank is | 
| A. | 1 | 
| B. | 2 | 
| C. | 3 | 
| D. | 4 | 
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 21. | In Diesel engines, during suction stroke, __________ is drawn in the cylinder. | 
| A. | air and fuel | 
| B. | only fuel | 
| C. | only air | 
| D. | none of these | 
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 22. | The PCV valve incorporates a spring loaded plunger and opens in proportion to the level of vacuum pressure in the intake manifold. | 
| A. | Agree | 
| B. | Disagree | 
| C. | Can't say | 
| D. | None of these | 
| Answer» B. Disagree | |
| 23. | Which one of the following statement correctly describe the construction of a bevel-gear type differential? | 
| A. | The drive shafts are splined to the differential carrier. | 
| B. | The left side gear and the differential carrier rotate in constant unison. | 
| C. | The differential carrier houses differential pinion gears and side gears, each pinion gear meshes with a different side gear. | 
| D. | The differential carrier houses differential pinion gears and side gears | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. | The motion of the cam is transferred to the rocker arm, moving it upwards and downwards. This rocker-arm motion then forces the valve downwards against the force in the valve spring so that the valve can open. | 
| A. | True | 
| B. | False | 
| C. | Can't say | 
| D. | None of these | 
| Answer» B. False | |
| 25. | The ease with which petrol vapourizes is called its | 
| A. | oxidation | 
| B. | octane number | 
| C. | volatility | 
| D. | cetane number | 
| Answer» D. cetane number | |
| 26. | In which of the following conditions, the idle CO percentage should be measured with the vehicle ? | 
| A. | Headlights and other electrical devices are switched off. | 
| B. | Headlights and other electrical devices are switched on. | 
| C. | Headlights and other lights are switched off. | 
| D. | Headlights are switched on. | 
| Answer» B. Headlights and other electrical devices are switched on. | |
| 27. | The number of exhaust manifolds in a V-6 engine are | 
| A. | one | 
| B. | two | 
| C. | four | 
| D. | eight | 
| Answer» C. four | |
| 28. | The forced-fed lubrication system means that the oil is delivered to the engine by | 
| A. | gravity | 
| B. | the pressure created by the oil pump | 
| C. | splashing action of the crankshaft | 
| D. | none of these | 
| Answer» C. splashing action of the crankshaft | |
| 29. | The engine oil viscosity is defined by __________ ratings. | 
| A. | automatic transmission fluid (ATF) | 
| B. | society of automotive engineers (SAE) | 
| C. | gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 
| D. | American petroleum institute (API) | 
| Answer» C. gross vehicle weight (GVW) | |
| 30. | If a tyre is designated as 175/65 R14 82 S, then the aspect ratio for the tyre is | 
| A. | 175 | 
| B. | 65 | 
| C. | 14 | 
| D. | 82 | 
| Answer» C. 14 | |
| 31. | Toe-in ensures parallel rolling of the wheel thus stabilizing steering in addition to preventing both sides slipping and excessive tyre wear. | 
| A. | Correct | 
| B. | Incorrect | 
| C. | Can't say | 
| D. | None of these | 
| Answer» B. Incorrect | |
| 32. | The smooth shift mechanism of an automatic transmission reduces the degree of shock at shifting of gears. | 
| A. | Yes | 
| B. | No | 
| C. | Can't say | 
| D. | None of these | 
| Answer» B. No | |
| 33. | The minimum parking brake force is generally __________ of gross vehicle mass (GVM). | 
| A. | 5% | 
| B. | 10% | 
| C. | 15% | 
| D. | 20% | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. | The differential ensures that each wheel is driven at a speed which corresponds to the distance it must travel around a corner, and it consequently prevents against excessive tyre wear. | 
| A. | Agree | 
| B. | Disagree | 
| C. | Can't say | 
| D. | None of these | 
| Answer» B. Disagree | |
| 35. | The compression ratio in Diesel engines is less than the petrol engine. | 
| A. | Agree | 
| B. | Disagree | 
| C. | Can't say | 
| D. | None of these | 
| Answer» C. Can't say | |
| 36. | In a four speed four-stroke Diesel engine, the intake valve | 
| A. | opens at T.D.C. and closes at B.D.C. | 
| B. | opens at 20° before T.D.C. and closes at 35° after B.D.C. | 
| C. | opens at 10° after T.D.C. and closes at 20° before B.D.C. | 
| D. | none of the above | 
| Answer» C. opens at 10° after T.D.C. and closes at 20° before B.D.C. | |
| 37. | The crescent-shaped cavity on the piston head top surface is called as | 
| A. | piston oil hole | 
| B. | snap ring | 
| C. | valve recess | 
| D. | valve clearance | 
| Answer» D. valve clearance | |
| 38. | The torque converter uses __________ to transfer torque. | 
| A. | air | 
| B. | automatic transmission fluid (ATF) | 
| C. | gears | 
| D. | steel belt | 
| Answer» C. gears | |
| 39. | In comparison with a radial tyre, one advantage of a bias-ply tyre is | 
| A. | longer life | 
| B. | lower rolling resistance | 
| C. | smoother ride at low speeds | 
| D. | none of these | 
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 40. | When the vehicle is at rest, the clutch is in engaged position. | 
| A. | Correct | 
| B. | Incorrect | 
| C. | Can't say | 
| D. | None of these | 
| Answer» B. Incorrect | |
| 41. | The ball joints are used on the tie-rod ends, because they | 
| A. | reduce the amount of noise generated | 
| B. | reduce the amount of sliding resistance | 
| C. | can deal with movement of the suspension both vertically and in other directions | 
| D. | improve the force transmission speed | 
| Answer» D. improve the force transmission speed | |
| 42. | Which of the following bulb in a car will have the least wattage ? | 
| A. | Head light bulb | 
| B. | Stop light bulb | 
| C. | Parking light bulb | 
| D. | Ignition warning bulb | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. | In order to implement gear changes in the gear unit of an automatic transmission, a __________ is used. | 
| A. | synchronizer | 
| B. | planetary gear | 
| C. | magnetic clutch | 
| D. | hydraulic multi plate clutch | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. | The indicated power of a four-stroke engine (in watts) is equal to (where P = Mean effective pressure in N/m², L = Length of stroke in metres, A = Cross-sectional area of the piston in m², and N = Speed of the engine in revolutions per second (r.p.s)) | 
| A. | P.L.A.N/2 | 
| B. | P.L.A.N | 
| C. | 2 x P.L.A.N | 
| D. | P.L.A.N/4 | 
| Answer» B. P.L.A.N | |
| 45. | In petrol engines, during suction stroke, __________ is drawn in the cylinder | 
| A. | air and fuel | 
| B. | only fuel | 
| C. | only air | 
| D. | none of these | 
| Answer» B. only fuel | |
| 46. | The sequence order of events in a four-stroke engine is | 
| A. | suction - exhaust - power - compression | 
| B. | suction - power - compression - exhaust | 
| C. | suction - compression - power - exhaust | 
| D. | exhaust - compression - power - suction | 
| Answer» D. exhaust - compression - power - suction | |
| 47. | The seat belt will move out smoothly when pulled out slowly, but it will lock when pulled quickly. | 
| A. | Agree | 
| B. | Disagree | 
| C. | Can't say | 
| D. | None of these | 
| Answer» B. Disagree | |
| 48. | A petrol engine of a car develops 125 N-m torque at 2700 r.p.m. The car is driven in second gear having gear ratio of 1.75. The final drive ratio is 4.11. If the overall transmission efficiency is 90%, then the torque available at the driving wheels is | 
| A. | 8.091 N-m | 
| B. | 80.91 N-m | 
| C. | 809.1 N-m | 
| D. | 8091 N-m | 
| Answer» D. 8091 N-m | |
| 49. | The advantage of the fuel injection system over the carburetor system is | 
| A. | improved fuel efficiency | 
| B. | improved emission | 
| C. | improved power output | 
| D. | all of these | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. | The engine torque increases with the increase in engine speed up to a certain point after which it starts to fall down. | 
| A. | Correct | 
| B. | Incorrect | 
| C. | Can't say | 
| D. | None of these | 
| Answer» B. Incorrect | |