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51.

The correct mixture strength (by weight) for petrol is about

A. 14.6 : 1
B. 18.5 : 1
C. 20.4 : 1
D. 22.6 : 1
Answer» B. 18.5 : 1
52.

The air standard efficiency of an Otto cycle compared to diesel cycle for the given compression ratio is

A. Same
B. Less
C. More
D. More or less depending on power rating
Answer» D. More or less depending on power rating
53.

The process of breaking up or a liquid into fine droplets by spraying is called

A. Vaporisation
B. Carburetion
C. Ionization
D. Atomization
Answer» E.
54.

The correct sequence of the decreasing order of brake thermal efficiency of the three given basic types of engines is

A. Four stroke C.I. engine, four stroke S.I. engine, two stroke S.I. engine
B. Four stroke S.I. engine, four stroke C.I. engine, two stroke S.I. engine
C. Four stroke C.I. engine, two stroke S.I. engine, four stroke S.I. engine
D. Two stroke S.I. engine, four stroke S.I. engine, four stroke C.I. engine
Answer» B. Four stroke S.I. engine, four stroke C.I. engine, two stroke S.I. engine
55.

The compensating jet in a carburettor supplies almost constant amount of petrol at all speeds because the

A. Jet area is automatically varied depending on the suction
B. The flow from the main jet is diverted to the compensating jet with increase in speed
C. The diameter of the jet is constant and the discharge coefficient is invariant
D. Flow is produced due to the static head in the float chamber
Answer» E.
56.

The pressure at the end of compression in the case of diesel engine is of the order of

A. 6 kg/cm
B. 12 kg/cm
C. 20 kg/cm
D. 35 kg/cm
Answer» E.
57.

The probability of knocking in diesel engines is increased by

A. High self ignition temperature
B. Low volatility
C. Higher viscosity
D. All of these
Answer» E.
58.

If the temperature of intake air in internal combustion engine increases, then its efficiency will

A. Remain same
B. Decrease
C. Increase
D. None of these
Answer» C. Increase
59.

If the intake air temperature of I.C. engine increases, its efficiency will

A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Remain same
D. None of these
Answer» C. Remain same
60.

The compression ignition engines are governed by

A. Hit and miss governing
B. Qualitative governing
C. Quantitative governing
D. Combination of (B) and (C)
Answer» C. Quantitative governing
61.

The spark ignition engines are governed by

A. Hit and miss governing
B. Qualitative governing
C. Quantitative governing
D. Combination of (B) and (C)
Answer» D. Combination of (B) and (C)
62.

In a four stroke cycle petrol engine, the charge is ignited at

A. 30° before top dead center
B. 30° after top dead center
C. 30° before bottom dead center
D. 30° after bottom dead center
Answer» B. 30° after top dead center
63.

The increase of efficiency of a compression ignition engine, as the load decreases, is due to

A. Higher maximum temperature
B. Qualitative governing
C. Quantitative governing
D. Hit and miss governing
Answer» C. Quantitative governing
64.

In the crankcase method of scavenging, the air pressure is produced by

A. Supercharger
B. Centrifugal pump
C. Natural aspirator
D. Movement of engine piston
Answer» E.
65.

The output of a diesel engine can be increased without increasing the engine revolution or size in following way

A. Feeding more fuel
B. Heating incoming air
C. Scavenging
D. Supercharging
Answer» E.
66.

Which of the following does not relate to a spark ignition engine?

A. Ignition coil
B. Spark plug
C. Carburettor
D. Fuel injector
Answer» E.
67.

Which of the following does not relate to a compression ignition engine?

A. Fuel pump
B. Fuel injector
C. Governor
D. Carburettor
Answer» E.
68.

Which one of the following event would reduce volumetric efficiency of a vertical compression ignition engine?

A. Inlet valve closing after bottom dead center
B. Inlet valve closing before bottom dead center
C. Inlet valve opening before top dead center
D. Exhaust valve closing after top dead center
Answer» C. Inlet valve opening before top dead center
69.

When crude oil is heated, then which of the following hydrocarbon is given off first?

A. Kerosene
B. Gasoline
C. Paraffin
D. Natural gas
Answer» E.
70.

Theoretically, a four stroke cycle engine should develop _________ power as that of a two stroke cycle engine.

A. Half
B. Same
C. Double
D. Four times
Answer» B. Same
71.

Thermal efficiency of a two stroke cycle engine is _________ a four stroke cycle engine.

A. Equal to
B. Less than
C. Greater than
D. None of these
Answer» C. Greater than
72.

If V₁ is the jet velocity and V₀ is the vehicle velocity, then the propulsive efficiency of a rocket is given by

A. [2(V₀/V₁)]/ [1 + (V₀/V₁)²]
B. (V₀/V₁)/ [1 + (V₀/V₁)²]
C. V₀/(V₀ + V₁)
D. V₁/(V₀ + V₁)
Answer» B. (V₀/V₁)/ [1 + (V₀/V₁)²]
73.

The working pressure and temperature inside the cylinder of an internal combustion engine is _________ as compared to a steam engine.

A. Low
B. Very low
C. High
D. Very high
Answer» E.
74.

Flash point of fuel oil is

A. Minimum temperature to which oil is heated in order to give off inflammable vapours in sufficient quantity to ignite momentarily when brought in contact with a flame
B. Temperature at which it solidifies or congeals
C. Temperature at which it catches fire without external aid
D. Indicated by 90% distillation temperature, i.e. when 90% of sample oil has distilled off
Answer» B. Temperature at which it solidifies or congeals
75.

The voltage required to produce a spark across the gap, between the sparking points is

A. 2000 to 4000 volts
B. 4000 to 6000 volts
C. 6000 to 10,000 volts
D. 10,000 to 12,000 volts
Answer» D. 10,000 to 12,000 volts
76.

The following volume of air is required for consuming 1 liter of fuel by a four stroke engine

A. 1 m3
B. 5 m3
C. 56 m3
D. 910 m3
Answer» E.
77.

The working cycle in case of four stroke engine is completed in following number of revolutions of crankshaft

A. 1/2
B. 1
C. 2
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
78.

Which of the following is not an intern’s combustion engine?

A. 2-stroke petrol engine
B. 4-stroke petrol engine
C. Diesel engine
D. Steam turbine
Answer» E.
79.

The increase of cooling water temperature in petrol engine will _________ the knocking tendency.

A. Not effect
B. Decrease
C. Increase
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
80.

In petrol engine, using a fixed octane rating fuel and fixed compression ratio, supercharging will _________ the knocking tendency.

A. Not effected
B. Decrease
C. Increase
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
81.

In petrol engines, advancing of the spark timing will _________ the knocking tendency.

A. Not effect
B. Decrease
C. Increase
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
82.

The higher combustion chamber wall temperature in compression ignition engines will _________ knocking tendency.

A. Increase
B. Reduce
C. Not effect
D. None of these
Answer» C. Not effect
83.

The advancing of spark timing in spark ignition engines will _________ knocking tendency.

A. Increase
B. Reduce
C. Not effect
D. None of these
Answer» B. Reduce
84.

The power actually developed by the engine cylinder of an I.C. engine is known as

A. Theoretical power
B. Actual power
C. Indicated power
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
85.

The loud pulsating noise heard within the cylinder of an internal combustion engine is known as

A. Detonation
B. Turbulence
C. Pre-ignition
D. Supercharging
Answer» B. Turbulence
86.

The mechanical efficiency (ηm) of the engine is given by

A. ηm = B.P/I.P
B. ηm = I.P/B.P
C. ηm = (B.P × I.P)/100
D. None of these
Answer» B. ηm = I.P/B.P
87.

Which of the following statement is correct regarding normal cetane?

A. It is a standard fuel used for knock rating of diesel engines
B. Its chemical name is normal hexadecane
C. It has long carbon chain structure
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
88.

A diesel engine is _________ as compared to petrol engine, both running at rated load.

A. Equally efficient
B. Less efficient
C. More efficient
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
89.

Antiknock for compression ignition engines is

A. Napthene
B. Tetra ethyl lead
C. Amyl nitrate
D. Hexadecane
Answer» D. Hexadecane
90.

Combustion in compression ignition engines is

A. Homogeneous
B. Heterogeneous
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. Laminar
Answer» C. Both (A) and (B)
91.

The combustion in compression ignition engines is

A. Homogeneous
B. Heterogeneous
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of these
Answer» C. Both (A) and (B)
92.

High speed compression engines operate on

A. Otto cycle
B. Diesel cycle
C. Dual combustion cycle
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
93.

The reference fuels for knock rating of spark ignition engines would include

A. Iso-octane and alpha-methyl naphthalene
B. Normal octane and aniline
C. Iso-octane and normal hexane
D. Normal heptane and iso-octane
Answer» E.
94.

Compression loss in I.C engines occurs due to

A. Leaking piston rings
B. Use of thick head gasket
C. Clogged air inlet slots
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
95.

The volumetric efficiency of a well designed engine may be

A. 30 to 40%
B. 40 to 60%
C. 60 to 70%
D. 75 to 90%
Answer» E.
96.

In a four stroke cycle petrol engine, the expansion

A. Starts at top dead center and ends at bottom dead center
B. Starts at 30° before top dead center and ends at 50° before bottom dead center
C. Starts at 30° after top dead center and ends at 50° after bottom dead center
D. May start and end anywhere
Answer» C. Starts at 30° after top dead center and ends at 50° after bottom dead center
97.

Air fuel ratio at which a petrol engine cannot work is

A. 8 : 1
B. 10 : 1
C. 15 : 1
D. 20 : 1 and less
Answer» E.
98.

Supercharging is the process of supplying the intake air to the engine cylinder at a density _________ the density of the surrounding atmosphere.

A. Equal to
B. Less than
C. Greater than
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
99.

A diesel engine as compared to petrol engine (both running and rated load) is

A. More efficient
B. Less efficient
C. Equally efficient
D. Other factors will decide it
Answer» B. Less efficient
100.

In a petrol engine, if diesel is used, then the engine will

A. Not run
B. Run more efficiently
C. Run at high speed
D. Explode
Answer» B. Run more efficiently