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251.

*$_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.
252.

*$_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
253.

*$_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
254.

*$_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
255.

*$_Two general types of tyres are?

A. Tube type and tubeless
B. Solid and tubeless
C. Air and pneumatic
D. Split rim and drop centre
Answer» B. Solid and tubeless
256.

*$_In a four cylinder inline engine, the number of firing strokes in one revolution of the crank is?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
257.

*$_The antiknock 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
258.

*$_A clutch is usually designed to transmit maximum torque which is?

A. Equal to the maximum engine torque
B. 80% of the maximum engine torque
C. 150% of the maximum engine torque
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
259.

*$_The material generally used for cylinder sleeves is?

A. Aluminium
B. Ceramic
C. Cast iron
D. Fibre reinforced plastic
Answer» D. Fibre reinforced plastic
260.

*$_The sequence in which the force is transmitted through a brake system when the brake pedal is depressed is?

A. Brake pedal, master cylinder, brake lines, vacuum servo mechanism, brake pads
B. Brake pedal, vacuum servo mechanism, master cylinder, brake lines, brake pads
C. Brake pedal, master cylinder, vacuum servo mechanism, brake lines, brake pads
D. Brake pedal, brake lines, vacuum servo mechanism, master cylinder, brake pads
Answer» C. Brake pedal, master cylinder, vacuum servo mechanism, brake lines, brake pads
261.

*$_The exhaust gas from petrol engine contains?

A. Petrol vapours
B. Water vapours
C. Carbon monoxide
D. All of these
Answer» E.
262.

*$_The included angle is the sum of the?

A. Camber and castor
B. Castor and S.A.I.
C. Camber and S.A.I.
D. Camber and toe in
Answer» D. Camber and toe in
263.

*$_The brake pedal during ABS operation?

A. Is pushed upward forcefully
B. Pedal stroke becomes longer
C. Transmits slight kickback to the driver's foot
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
264.

*$_An under-inflated tyre will wear the tread most?

A. Near the centre
B. Near the edges
C. In the lateral direction
D. In the cross direction
Answer» C. In the lateral direction
265.

*/*_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
266.

*/*_Clutch facings are usually attached to the plate by?

A. Steel rivets
B. Brass rivets
C. Aluminium screws
D. Steel screws
Answer» C. Aluminium screws
267.

*/*_The major purpose of an electronically controlled automatic transmission is that this type of transmission?

A. Eliminates gear clutches
B. Eliminates the gear shaft lever
C. Reduces the number of automatic transmission components
D. Reduces shift shock and achieves more efficient transmission of engine torque
Answer» E.
268.

*/*_The rolling resistance is because of the friction between the?

A. Wheel rim and tyre
B. Tyre and the road surface
C. Wheel rim and road surface
D. None of these
Answer» C. Wheel rim and road surface
269.

*/*_The firing order for an opposed four cylinder l.C. engine is?

A. 1-2-3-4
B. 1-3-4-2
C. 1-4-3-2
D. 1-3-2-4
Answer» D. 1-3-2-4
270.

*/*_The calorific value of Diesel is about?

A. 36.5 MJ/kg
B. 38.5 MJ/kg
C. 42.5 MJ/kg
D. 45.5 MJ/kg
Answer» D. 45.5 MJ/kg
271.

*/*_The connecting rods are generally made of __________ shaped cross-section.?

A. I
B. C
C. L
D. H
Answer» B. C
272.

*/*_The service brakes employed in cars are generally operated?

A. Mechanically
B. Hydraulically
C. Pneumatically
D. None of these
Answer» C. Pneumatically
273.

*/*_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
274.

*/*_The main function of a resonator is that it?

A. Regulates the intake air flow rate
B. Reduces the intake air noise
C. Enhances intake efficiency
D. Regulates the intake air temperature
Answer» C. Enhances intake efficiency
275.

*/*_The three basic cylinder arrangements for automotive engines are?

A. Flat, radial, and V
B. In a row, in line, and opposed
C. In line, V, and opposed
D. V, double row, and opposed
Answer» D. V, double row, and opposed
276.

*/*_The clutch is located between the transmission and the?

A. Engine
B. Rear axle
C. Propeller shaft
D. Differential
Answer» B. Rear axle
277.

*/*_The basic purpose of tyre rotation on automobiles is to?

A. Avoid ply separation
B. Equalize wear
C. Get better ride
D. None of these
Answer» C. Get better ride
278.

*/*_A laminated glass upon cracking?

A. Bursts into sharp edged fragments
B. Bursts into granular pieces
C. Sandwiched layer traps the fragments
D. Breaks into the form of crystals
Answer» D. Breaks into the form of crystals
279.

*/*_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)
280.

*/*_The octane rating of petrol commercially available is?

A. 85-95
B. 95-100
C. 100-110
D. 110-125
Answer» B. 95-100
281.

*/*_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.
282.

*/*_The purpose of a cylinder head gasket is to?

A. Prevent the combustion gases from leaking from the joint between the cylinder block and the cylinder head
B. Prevent engine oil from going into combustion chamber
C. Removes impurities from cylinder head lubricating oil
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Prevent engine oil from going into combustion chamber
283.

*/*_The combustion process in a Diesel engine is a?

A. Constant volume process
B. Constant pressure process
C. Constant temperature process
D. Adiabatic process
Answer» C. Constant temperature process
284.

*/*_The parking brake generally acts on?

A. Front wheels
B. Rear wheels
C. Front and rear wheels
D. Propeller shaft
Answer» C. Front and rear wheels
285.

*/*_The main function of the brake fluid is?

A. Lubrication
B. Power transmission
C. Cooling
D. None of these
Answer» C. Cooling
286.

*/*_The coefficient of friction for the clutch facing is approximately?

A. 0.1
B. 0.4
C. 0.8
D. 1.2
Answer» C. 0.8
287.

*/*_In automobiles G.V.W. refers to?

A. Gross vehicle width
B. Gross vehicle weight
C. Gross vehicle wheel base
D. Gross vehicle wheel track
Answer» C. Gross vehicle wheel base
288.

*/*_The path taken by intake air is?

A. Carburettor (or throttle body) air cleaner intake manifold intake ports cylinders
B. Air cleaner carburettor (or throttle body) intake ports intake manifold cylinders
C. Air cleaner intake manifold carburettor (or throttle body) intake ports cylinders
D. Air cleaner carburettor (or throttle body) intake manifold intake ports cylinders
Answer» E.
289.

*/*_The natural gas is compressed in a CNG cylinder at a pressure of?

A. 200 bar
B. 220 bar
C. 250 bar
D. 300 bar
Answer» B. 220 bar
290.

*/*_The main characteristics of a maintenance free (MF) battery is that?

A. A maintenance free battery requires little maintenance during normal use and it is sufficient to add water instead of an electrolyte containing sulphuric acid
B. A maintenance free battery has a relatively short shelf life when compared with standard batteries
C. Since it is sealed, the water in maintenance free battery is not lost through evaporation thus accordingly it is not necessary to top up the cells with water
D. Recharging of a maintenance free battery is neither required nor possible
Answer» D. Recharging of a maintenance free battery is neither required nor possible
291.

*/*_The torque converter uses ________ to transfer torque.?

A. Air
B. Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
C. Gears
D. Steel belt
Answer» C. Gears
292.

*/*_The torque available at the contact between driving wheels and road is known as?

A. Brake effort
B. Tractive effort
C. Clutch effort
D. None of these
Answer» C. Clutch effort
293.

*/*_The main cause for the change in engine oil viscosity is?

A. Humidity
B. Temperature
C. Vibration
D. Contamination
Answer» C. Vibration
294.

*/*_The cetane rating of Diesel fuel is in the order of?

A. 25
B. 45
C. 70
D. 90
Answer» C. 70
295.

*/*_The air gap between the central electrode and ground (or side) electrode of a spark plug is around?

A. 0.2 mm
B. 0.5 mm
C. 1 mm
D. 1.5 mm
Answer» D. 1.5 mm
296.

*/*_The component that is responsible for converting the rotation of the steering wheel into lateral motion is the?

A. Steering wheel
B. Steering shaft
C. Steering gearbox
D. Tie rod
Answer» D. Tie rod
297.

*/*_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
298.

*/*_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
299.

*/*_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
300.

*/*_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.