Explore topic-wise MCQs in Automobile Engineering.

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101.

Bead wires are made of

A. Steel
B. Copper
C. Zinc
D. Aluminium
Answer» B. Copper
102.

Vulcanizing means

A. Heating rubber under pressure
B. Spraying with special paint
C. Melting rubber while stirring it
D. None of these
Answer» B. Spraying with special paint
103.

How many cells are used in a 12 volt car battery?

A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer» D. 8
104.

An imbalance wheel during vehicle operation

A. Makes large noise when its heavy point hits the road surface
B. Deflects in the vehicle's longitudinal direction
C. Bounces vertically or deflects from side to side (as seen from front or rear)
D. Creates a standing wave
Answer» D. Creates a standing wave
105.

An oil filter bypass valve opens when the

A. Engine is cold
B. Engine overheats
C. Oil filter becomes clogged
D. Engine runs at high speed
Answer» D. Engine runs at high speed
106.

The main feature of Macpherson strut suspension is that

A. The vertical size of the suspension can be made more compact
B. Non vertical external forces are supported by the suspension arms
C. The unsprung mass in lighter
D. The assembly is slightly more complicated in design
Answer» C. The unsprung mass in lighter
107.

The advantage of the fuel injection system over the carburettor system is

A. Improved fuel efficiency
B. Improved emission
C. Improved power output
D. All of these
Answer» E.
108.

The octane number of compressed natural gas (CNG) is

A. 90
B. 100
C. 110
D. 120
Answer» E.
109.

In vehicles with tilt steering, the steering column is pivoted in

A. Upper bracket
B. Lower bracket
C. Tilt bracket
D. Steering yoke joint
Answer» C. Tilt bracket
110.

The temperature at which tyre inflation pressure should be checked is

A. 20°C
B. 25°C
C. 35°C
D. Ambient temperature
Answer» E.
111.

In a Diesel engine, the fuel is ignited by

A. An electric spark
B. The heat of compression
C. The hot exhaust
D. None of these
Answer» C. The hot exhaust
112.

With the increase of battery temperature, the specific gravity of electrolyte

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains the same
D. None of these
Answer» C. Remains the same
113.

The advantage of a tubeless tyre over tube type tyre is

A. Slow air leakage
B. Better fuel efficiency
C. Less chances of running flat
D. All of these
Answer» E.
114.

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
115.

The auto ignition in a spark ignition engine means

A. Automatic ignition of the charge at the end of compression
B. Ignition induced by the passage of a spark
C. Ignition of the charge before the passage of flame front
D. Ignition induced to supplement the process of normal combustion
Answer» D. Ignition induced to supplement the process of normal combustion
116.

Valve overlap is the number of degrees of camshaft rotation during which

A. Both valves are closed
B. Both valves are open
C. Both 'A' and 'B'
D. None of these
Answer» C. Both 'A' and 'B'
117.

When the top of the wheel is tilted outward, then it is called

A. Positive camber
B. Negative camber
C. Positive caster
D. Negative caster
Answer» B. Negative camber
118.

The connecting rod is attached to the piston by the

A. Cap bolt
B. Piston pin
C. Cap roller bearing
D. Rod cap
Answer» C. Cap roller bearing
119.

If the valve clearances are excessively large, the problem that can arise is

A. Overheating of the engine
B. Incomplete valve closure
C. Fouling of spark plug by gasoline
D. None of these
Answer» C. Fouling of spark plug by gasoline
120.

The specific gravity of acid in a fully charged battery is generally

A. 1.00
B. 1.28
C. 1.82
D. 2.81
Answer» C. 1.82
121.

The reconditioning process used to give cylinder bore surfaces a crosshatch pattern, is known as

A. Honing
B. Porous plating
C. Boring
D. Shot peening
Answer» B. Porous plating
122.

Cushioning springs in clutch plate reduces

A. Vehicle speed
B. Torsional vibrations
C. Jerky starts
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
123.

A three way catalytic converter

A. Re-circulates exhaust gases
B. Burns fuel vapour gases
C. Reduces N₂, H₂O, and CO₂ emission levels
D. Removes CO, HC, and NO₂ from the exhaust gases passing through it
Answer» E.
124.

Which of the following is not a part of the chassis?

A. Wheels
B. Front axle
C. Steering system
D. Seats
Answer» E.
125.

When a gear box has four forward speeds and one reverse speed, it is said to be a

A. 3-speed gear box
B. 4-speed gear box
C. 5-speed gear box
D. 6-speed gear box
Answer» C. 5-speed gear box
126.

Which part of the automobile tyre is subjected to greatest flexing action?

A. Bead
B. Side wall
C. Shoulder
D. Tread
Answer» C. Shoulder
127.

The air resistance to a car at 20 kmph is R. The air resistance at 40 kmph will be

A. R
B. 2R
C. 4R
D. 4R²
Answer» D. 4R²
128.

The basic purpose of a four wheel drive (4WD) system is that it

A. Delivers improved cornering on dry road surfaces
B. Eliminates the need of snow tyres, tyre chains, etc.
C. Ensures effective transmission of engine torque to all four wheels, even on slippery road surfaces
D. Ensures that effective braking can be performed, even on slippery surfaces
Answer» D. Ensures that effective braking can be performed, even on slippery surfaces
129.

The function of positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system is that it

A. Mixes fuel with air
B. Promotes combustion by creating a swirling movement in the air-fuel mixture
C. Returns blow by gases from the crankcase to the intake system
D. Feeds blow by gases to the exhaust manifold
Answer» D. Feeds blow by gases to the exhaust manifold
130.

Damper is also known as

A. Shock absorber
B. Torsion bar
C. Spring
D. Radius rod
Answer» B. Torsion bar
131.

The characteristic that is enhanced by the honing of cylinder sleeves inner surface is

A. Cooling efficiency
B. Resistance to wear
C. Lubrication performance
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
132.

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
133.

The fuel pump in the programmed fuel injection (PFI) system is located

A. Between the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank
B. In the fuel tank
C. On the distributor mounting in the engine compartment
D. On the engine compartment bulkhead
Answer» C. On the distributor mounting in the engine compartment
134.

In a forced feed lubrication system, the device used to guard against excessive oil pressure, is known as

A. Release chamber
B. Balancer
C. Relief valve
D. Stop valve
Answer» D. Stop valve
135.

The information provided by the oxygen (O₂) sensor to the feedback control system is about the

A. Air-fuel ratio
B. Air temperature
C. Air flow speed
D. Exhaust gas volume
Answer» B. Air temperature
136.

The fuel pump of a programmed fuel injection (PFI) system operate for two seconds when the ignition is turned to the start position to

A. Enable the pump's fault diagnosis function to operate
B. Warm up and lubricate the pump
C. Supplies a large amount of fuel and thereby creates a choke effect
D. Pressurise the fuel system before the engine is started
Answer» E.
137.

The main function of an exhaust muffler is the

A. Optimization of exhaust efficiency
B. Reduction of exhaust noise
C. Reduction of nitrogen oxide in the exhaust gases
D. Reduction of the exhaust gas volume
Answer» C. Reduction of nitrogen oxide in the exhaust gases
138.

The most effective method of controlling S.I. engine exhaust emission is by

A. Recirculating exhaust
B. Using catalytic converter
C. Using some additives in the fuel
D. None of these
Answer» C. Using some additives in the fuel
139.

The engine oil level should be checked

A. Immediately after the ignition switch is turned off
B. While the engine is running
C. A few minutes after the ignition switch is turned off
D. While the engine is running at high idle speed
Answer» D. While the engine is running at high idle speed
140.

The basic purpose of tyres is to

A. Grip the road and provide good traction
B. Substitute for springs
C. Act as brake
D. None of these
Answer» B. Substitute for springs
141.

The crankcase dilution means

A. Dilution of fuel in the crankcase
B. Dilution of oil by water in the crankcase
C. Dilution of lubrication oil by fuel in the crankcase
D. Dilution of mixture passing through crankcase in two stroke engines
Answer» D. Dilution of mixture passing through crankcase in two stroke engines
142.

In case of a Diesel car, the pressure at the end of compression is of the order of

A. 15 bar
B. 25 bar
C. 35 bar
D. 45 bar
Answer» E.
143.

The caster is called positive when the top of the king pin is inclined to the

A. Rear of the vehicle
B. Front of the vehicle
C. Left of the vehicle
D. Right of the vehicle
Answer» B. Front of the vehicle
144.

The boiling point of Diesel fuel is in the range of

A. 70°C to 100°C
B. 100°C to 120°C
C. 120°C to 180°C
D. 180°C to 360 °C
Answer» E.
145.

The compression ratio for Diesel engines usually lies in the range of

A. 6-10
B. 10-15
C. 15-25
D. 25-40
Answer» D. 25-40
146.

In a petrol engine, the high voltage for spark plug is in the order of

A. 1000 volts
B. 2000 volts
C. 11 kilovolts
D. 22 kilovolts
Answer» E.
147.

The lubrication oil flow in an engine is in the order as

A. Oil strainer, oil pump, relief valve, oil filter, cylinder block, cylinder head and oil pan
B. Oil pump, oil strainer, relief valve, oil filter, cylinder block, cylinder head and oil pan
C. Oil strainer, oil filter, relief valve, oil pump, cylinder block, cylinder head and oil pan
D. Oil strainer, oil pump, relief valve, oil filter, cylinder head, cylinder block and oil pan
Answer» B. Oil pump, oil strainer, relief valve, oil filter, cylinder block, cylinder head and oil pan
148.

The rigid suspension is beneficial when

A. It is desired to reduce the unsprung mass
B. It is desired to have more flexibility in design
C. It is desired to improve tyre to ground contact characteristics
D. Large changes in load make it necessary to have a large suspension stroke
Answer» E.
149.

In a single dry plate clutch, torsional vibrations are absorbed by

A. Coil springs known as torsional springs
B. Cushion springs
C. Central hub
D. Clutch pedal
Answer» B. Cushion springs
150.

The brake warning light warns the driver of

A. Water in the master cylinder
B. Air in the hydraulic system
C. Failure of the primary or secondary circuit of hydraulic system
D. Power brake failure
Answer» D. Power brake failure