Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Engineering.

This section includes 513 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Mechanical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

501.

A heat engine utilizes the

A. Calorific value of oil
B. Low heat value of
C. High heat value of oil
D. Mean heat value of oil
Answer» D. Mean heat value of oil
502.

The object of supercharging the engine is

A. To reduce mass of the engine per brake power
B. To reduce space occupied by the engine
C. To increase the power output of an engine when greater power is required
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
503.

In a four stroke cycle, the minimum temperature inside the engine cylinder occurs at the

A. Beginning of suction stroke
B. End of suction stroke
C. Beginning of exhaust stroke
D. End of exhaust stroke
Answer» B. End of suction stroke
504.

The pressure and temperature at the end of compression stroke in a petrol engine are of the order of

A. 4-6 kg/cm² and 200-250°C
B. 6-12 kg/cm² and 250-350°C
C. 12-20 kg/cm² and 350-450°C
D. 20-30 kg/cm² and 450-500°C
Answer» C. 12-20 kg/cm¬¨‚â§ and 350-450¬¨‚àûC
505.

In a coil ignition system of petrol engines, a condenser is connected across the contact breaker in order to

A. Prevent sparking across the gap between the points
B. Cause more rapid break of the primary current, giving a higher voltage in the secondary circuit
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
506.

Scavenging air in diesel engine means

A. Air used for combustion sent under pressure
B. Forced air for cooling cylinder
C. Burnt air containing products of combustion
D. Air used for forcing burnt gases out of engine's cylinder during the exhaust period
Answer» E.
507.

The air requirement of a petrol engine during starting compared to theoretical air required for complete combustion is

A. More
B. Less
C. Same
D. May be more or less depending on engine capacity
Answer» C. Same
508.

The effective inhibitor of pre-ignition is

A. Alcohol
B. Water
C. Lead
D. None of these
Answer» C. Lead
509.

If the compression ratio of an engine working on Otto cycle is increased from 5 to 7, the percentage increase in efficiency will be

A. 2%
B. 4%
C. 8%
D. 14%
Answer» E.
510.

Crankcase explosion in I.C. engines usually occurs as

A. First a mild explosion followed by a bi explosion
B. First a big explosion followed by a mil explosion
C. Both mild and big explosions occurs simultaneously
D. Never occurs
Answer» B. First a big explosion followed by a mil explosion
511.

The sensing element in the control system of nuclear reactors measures the _________ of the neutron flux in the reactor.

A. Temperature
B. Volume
C. Density
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
512.

As a result of detonation in an I.C. engine, following parameter attains very high value

A. Peak pressure
B. Rate of rise of pressure
C. Rate of rise of temperature
D. Peak temperature
Answer» C. Rate of rise of temperature
513.

By higher octane number of spark ignition fuel, it is meant that the fuel has

A. Higher heating value
B. Higher flash point
C. Lower volatility
D. Longer ignition delay
Answer» E.