Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Engineering.

This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Mechanical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Engine overheating may be due to:

A. open thermostat
B. excess coolant
C. stuck radiator pressure cap
D. broken fan belt
Answer» E.
2.

Piston rings are usually made of

A. Steel
B. Cast iron
C. Aluminium
D. Babbit
Answer» C. Aluminium
3.

Baffles are provided on

A. Two stroke engines only
B. Air cooled engines only
C. Slow speed engines only
D. Diesel engines only
Answer» C. Slow speed engines only
4.

In an engine, which of the following is an advantage of the liquid cooling system,

A. Even cooling
B. Power absorbed by the pump is considerable
C. Very cheap
D. Dependent only on water supply
Answer» B. Power absorbed by the pump is considerable
5.

Admittance of oil between two surfaces having relative motion is called:

A. lubrication
B. viscosity
C. coalescence
D. turbidity
Answer» B. viscosity
6.

Detergents are oil additives used to

A. reduce viscosity
B. increase fire point
C. prevent sludge formation
D. prevent foaming
Answer» D. prevent foaming
7.

Forced feed lubrication system means that oil is delivered to the engine by

A. Gravity
B. Pressure created by oil pump
C. Splashing of the crank shaft
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Splashing of the crank shaft
8.

In two-stroke engines, the type of lubrication system employed in the crankcase is the:

A. mist lubrication system
B. wet sump lubrication system
C. dry sump lubrication system
D. splash lubrication system
Answer» B. wet sump lubrication system
9.

If the oil viscosity increases, then the wear loss _______

A. remains the same
B. becomes zero
C. decreases
D. increases
Answer» D. increases
10.

In a multi-cylinder heavy-duty engine, mainly _______ lubrication system is used.

A. pressure feed
B. splash and wet sump
C. splash
D. scoop feed
Answer» B. splash and wet sump
11.

In an IC engine, boundary lubrication is likely to occur between surfaces with relative velocity during:

A. starting and stopping
B. maximum power condition
C. constant speed operation
D. idling
Answer» B. maximum power condition
12.

_______ lubrication technique is used for lubrication of the cylinder of a scooter engine.

A. Petroil
B. Splash
C. Gravity feed
D. Forced feed
Answer» B. Splash
13.

In an IC engine, the type of lubrication system used for the bearing is mainly:

A. boundary
B. mixed-film
C. hydrodynamic
D. static
Answer» D. static
14.

Piston compression rings are made of which one of the following?

A. Cast iron
B. Bronze
C. Aluminium
D. White metal
Answer» B. Bronze