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301.

*/*_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
302.

*/*_The process of supplying the intake air to the engine cylinder at a pressure greater than the pressure of the surrounding atmosphere is known as?

A. Supercharging
B. Auto ignition
C. Scavenging
D. Detonation
Answer» B. Auto ignition
303.

*/*_The commonly used antifreeze solution in automobiles is?

A. Carbon disulphide
B. Ethylene glycol
C. Ammonium chloride
D. Freon-12
Answer» C. Ammonium chloride
304.

*/*_Caster is a?

A. Forward tilt of the kingpin
B. Backward tilt of the kingpin
C. Either 'A' or 'B'
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
305.

*/*_The positive plates of a lead acid battery has?

A. Lead peroxide (PbO‚ÇÇ)
B. Spongy lead (Pb)
C. Lead sulphate (PbSO‚ÇÑ)
D. Sulphuric acid (H‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ)
Answer» B. Spongy lead (Pb)
306.

*/*_Which one of the following statements correctly describes the construction of a planetary gear type differential??

A. The six planetary pinions rotate in constant mesh with the internal gears.
B. One drive shaft is splined to the central gear and the other to the planetary gear.
C. Each planetary pinion gear meshes with both the central gear and the internal gear.
D. The internal gear is fixed to the planetary gear.
Answer» C. Each planetary pinion gear meshes with both the central gear and the internal gear.
307.

*/*_Bead wires are made of?

A. Steel
B. Copper
C. Zinc
D. Aluminium
Answer» B. Copper
308.

*/*_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
309.

*/*_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
310.

*/*_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'
311.

%_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
312.

%_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'
313.

%_Bead wires are made of_%

A. Steel
B. Copper
C. Zinc
D. Aluminium
Answer» B. Copper
314.

%_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
315.

%_Which one of the following statements correctly describes the construction of a planetary gear type differential?_%

A. The six planetary pinions rotate in constant mesh with the internal gears.
B. One drive shaft is splined to the central gear and the other to the planetary gear.
C. Each planetary pinion gear meshes with both the central gear and the internal gear.
D. The internal gear is fixed to the planetary gear.
Answer» C. Each planetary pinion gear meshes with both the central gear and the internal gear.
316.

_ In a hydraulic power steering system, the power steering pump is driven by a$?

A. Belt driven by camshaft
B. Chain driven by crankshaft
C. Belt driven by drive-shaft
D. Belt driven by crankshaft
Answer» E.
317.

_ Engine misfiring is likely to result from$?

A. Spark plug gap too small
B. Spark plug gap too wide
C. Vapours lock in the fuel only
D. Incorrect fuel air mixture
Answer» C. Vapours lock in the fuel only
318.

_ The characteristic that is enhanced by the use of cylinder sleeves is$?

A. Cooling efficiency
B. Resistance to wear
C. Lubrication performance
D. None of these
Answer» C. Lubrication performance
319.

_ The cetane number of a Diesel fuel is a measure of$?

A. Volatility
B. Viscosity
C. Ignition quality
D. Delay period
Answer» E.
320.

_ In Spark Ignition Engine$?

A. Only air is introduced into the cylinder
B. The mixture of air and fuel is introduced into the cylinder from carburettor
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of these
Answer» C. Both (A) and (B)
321.

_ The cam shaft in an engine is always mounted$?

A. Parallel to the crankshaft
B. Perpendicular to the crankshaft
C. Inclined to the crankshaft
D. None of these
Answer» B. Perpendicular to the crankshaft
322.

_ In aluminium cylinder blocks, the cylinder liners are made of$?

A. Aluminium
B. Ceramic
C. Brass
D. Cast iron
Answer» E.
323.

_ The purpose of a balancer shaft is to$?

A. Balance the timing in the movement of the two groups of pistons
B. Increase inertia force of the rotating crankshaft
C. Reduce vibrations caused by the crankshaft rotation
D. Adjusts the timing of the intake and exhaust valve openings
Answer» D. Adjusts the timing of the intake and exhaust valve openings
324.

_ The specific gravity of petrol is about$?

A. 0.75
B. 0.85
C. 0.95
D. 1.25
Answer» B. 0.85
325.

_ The size of engine cylinder is referred in terms of its$?

A. Diameter and bore
B. Displacement and efficiency
C. Bore and stroke
D. Bore and length
Answer» D. Bore and length
326.

_ The engine oil is stored in _________ when the engine is not running.$?

A. Oil pan
B. Cylinder head
C. Oil pump
D. Separate oil tank
Answer» B. Cylinder head
327.

_ The function of a connecting rod is$?

A. To turn the flywheel
B. To drive the drive plate
C. To drive the fuel pump
D. To transmit motion of the piston to the crankshaft
Answer» E.
328.

_ The firing order for an inline four cylinder I.C. engine is$?

A. 1-2-3-4
B. 1-3-4-2
C. 1-2-4-3
D. 1-3-2-4
Answer» C. 1-2-4-3
329.

_ If clearance volume of I.C. engines is increased, the compression ratio will$?

A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Remain constant
D. Be doubled
Answer» C. Remain constant
330.

_ An overinflated tyre will wear the tread most near the$?

A. Edges
B. Corners
C. Centre
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
331.

_ If the air-fuel mixture in a spark ignition engine is too rich, then air-fuel ratio is about$?

A. 17:1
B. 15:1
C. 13:1
D. 10:1
Answer» E.
332.

_ If the air-fuel mixture ignites before the spark takes place at spark plug, the condition is called$?

A. Detonation
B. Ignition
C. Pre-ignition
D. Rumble
Answer» D. Rumble
333.

_ The fuel that detonates easily, is$?

A. N-heptane
B. Iso-octane
C. Benzene
D. Alcohol
Answer» B. Iso-octane
334.

_ Which of the following is not an automobile?$?

A. Motor cycle
B. Passenger car
C. Aeroplane
D. Truck
Answer» D. Truck
335.

_ The main function of intake manifold is that it$?

A. Promotes the mixture of air and fuel
B. Reduces intake noise
C. Cools the intake air to a suitable temperature
D. Distributes intake air equally to the cylinders
Answer» E.
336.

_ The advantage of having a tandem master cylinder arrangement in automobiles is that it$?

A. Enhances safety by serving two independent lines in a divided line brake circuit
B. Enhances safety by activating the brakes using vacuum pressure in the event of brake fluid loss
C. Supplies equal fluid pressure to each line of a divided line brake circuit, thereby preventing the brakes from dragging on one side
D. Boosts the brake fluid pressure to reduce the force required to depress the brake pedal
Answer» B. Enhances safety by activating the brakes using vacuum pressure in the event of brake fluid loss
337.

_ The function of a governor in automobiles is to$?

A. Limit the power
B. Limit the vehicle speed
C. Maintain constant engine speed
D. Maximise the fuel economy
Answer» C. Maintain constant engine speed
338.

_ The self ignition temperature of Diesel as compared to petrol is$?

A. Higher
B. Lower
C. Same
D. Depends on fuel quality
Answer» C. Same
339.

_ 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.
340.

_ Which of the following symptom is caused as a result of brake disc run out?$?

A. Ineffectiveness of the brakes
B. Judder during braking
C. Localized wearing of the brake pads
D. Rapid wearing of the brake pads
Answer» C. Localized wearing of the brake pads
341.

_ The order in which effort applied to the steering wheel is transferred to the front wheel is$?

A. Steering wheel, steering gearbox, steering shaft, tie rod, steering knuckle, front wheels
B. Steering wheel, steering shaft, steering gearbox, tie rod, steering knuckle, front wheels
C. Steering wheel, steering shaft, steering gearbox, steering knuckle, tie rod, front wheels
D. Steering wheel, tie rod, steering gearbox, steering shaft, steering knuckle, front wheels
Answer» C. Steering wheel, steering shaft, steering gearbox, steering knuckle, tie rod, front wheels
342.

_ The motion of the cam is transferred to the valves through$?

A. Pistons
B. Rocker arms
C. Camshaft pulley
D. Valve stems
Answer» C. Camshaft pulley
343.

_ The battery is an electrochemical device, which means battery$?

A. Makes chemicals by mechanical means
B. Uses chemical action to provide electricity
C. Has curved plates instead of flat plates
D. Does not use an electrolyte
Answer» C. Has curved plates instead of flat plates
344.

_ The starting system includes$?

A. A battery, a starter, and an ignition switch
B. A battery, a distributor, and an ignition switch
C. A battery, a starter, and a distributor
D. A distributor, a starter, and an ignition switch
Answer» B. A battery, a distributor, and an ignition switch
345.

_ The discharged lead acid battery has on its plates$?

A. Lead peroxide (PbO‚ÇÇ)
B. Spongy lead (Pb)
C. Lead sulphate (PbSO‚ÇÑ)
D. Sulphuric acid (H‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ)
Answer» D. Sulphuric acid (H‚Äö√á√áSO‚Äö√á√ë)
346.

_ The valve overlap in four stroke petrol engines is approximately$?

A. 30°
B. 60°
C. 90°
D. 120°
Answer» B. 60¬¨‚àû
347.

_ The effect of having excess camber is$?

A. Excessive steering alignment torque
B. Hard steering
C. Too much traction
D. Uneven tyre wear
Answer» E.
348.

_ The power source for a brake booster is$?

A. Exhaust manifold pressure
B. Electricity
C. The pressure difference between the atmospheric pressure and the vacuum pressure in the intake manifold
D. Hydraulic pump
Answer» D. Hydraulic pump
349.

_ The basic part of the engine, to which the other engine parts are attached or assembled is the$?

A. Cylinder head
B. Crankshaft
C. Cylinder block
D. Oil pan
Answer» D. Oil pan
350.

_ When indicated power (I.P.) and frictional power (F.P.) are known, we can calculate$?

A. Brake power
B. Compression ratio
C. Specific air consumption
D. Mean effective pressure
Answer» B. Compression ratio