Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Engineering.

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151.

Injection system in which the pump and the injector nozzle is combined in one housing is known as

A. common rail system
B. distributor system
C. unit injector system
D. individual pump and nozzle system
Answer» D. individual pump and nozzle system
152.

Charge pressure at the inlet port of a two-stroke engine is

A. 20 bar
B. vacuum
C. atmospheric
D. higher than atmospheric
Answer» E.
153.

Fuel-air ratio affects maximum power output of the engine due to

A. higher specific heats
B. chemical equilibrium losses
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
154.

For a given compression ratio the work output of Otto cycle is

A. increases with Increase in r
B. decreases with increase in r
C. is not affected
D. none of the above
Answer» B. decreases with increase in r
155.

with increase in compression ratio flame speed

A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains the same
D. none of the above
Answer» B. decreases
156.

For peak lead operation, the spark advance

A. must be decreased
B. must be increased
C. need not be altered
D. none of the above
Answer» B. must be increased
157.

In CI engines the delay period is affected by

A. compression ratio
B. engine speed
C. output
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
158.

Why are lead compounds added in petrol?

A. Reduce knocking
B. Reduce HC emission
C. Reduce exhaust temperature
D. Increase power output
Answer» C. Reduce exhaust temperature
159.

Compression ratio of LC. Engines is

A. the ratio of volumes of air in cylinder before compression stroke and after compression stroke
B. volume displaced by piston per stroke and clearance volume in cylinder
C. ratio of pressure after compression and before compression
D. swept volume/cylinder volume
Answer» B. volume displaced by piston per stroke and clearance volume in cylinder
160.

Battery ignition system

A. occupies more space
B. has more maintenance problem
C. is commonly employed in four wheelers
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
161.

If N is the rpm, number of power strokes per minute in a two-stroke engine is

A. N
B. 2N
C. N/2
D. 4N
Answer» B. 2N
162.

Which stage of vehicle emission norms presently applicable in India in Internal CombustionEngine?

A. Bharat Stage V
B. Bharat Stage IV
C. Bharat Stage III
D. Bharat Stage II
Answer» C. Bharat Stage III
163.

In CI engines knocking tendency increases with

A. increase in compression ratio
B. increasing inlet temperature of air
C. decrease in compression ratio
D. increasing coolant water temperature
Answer» D. increasing coolant water temperature
164.

Venturi in the carburetor results in

A. decrease of air velocity
B. increase of air velocity
C. decrease of fuel flow
D. increase of manifold vacuum
Answer» C. decrease of fuel flow
165.

Economizer is used to provide enriched mixture during

A. Starling
B. idling
C. cruising
D. full throttle operation
Answer» E.
166.

When the throttle is suddenly opened, the mixture of the simple carburetor tends tobecome

A. rich
B. lean
C. stoichiometric
D. not affected
Answer» C. stoichiometric
167.

Which is more viscous lib oil

A. SEA 30
B. SAE 40
C. SAE 50
D. SAE 80.
Answer» E.
168.

Vacuum advance mechanism shifts the ignition point under

A. no load operation
B. full load operation
C. part load operation
D. under sudden acceleration
Answer» D. under sudden acceleration
169.

For CI engine fuels most preferred are

A. napthenes
B. paraffins
C. olefins
D. aromatics
Answer» C. olefins
170.

In SI engines flame speed increases

A. with turbulence
B. with fuel-air ratio
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
171.

For N is the rpm, number of power strokes per minute in a four-stroke engine is

A. 2N
B. N/2
C. N
D. 4N
Answer» C. N
172.

The choke in an automobile meant for supplying

A. lean mixture
B. rich mixture
C. stoichiometric mixture
D. weak mixture
Answer» C. stoichiometric mixture
173.

Friction that occurs between the layers of oil film is called

A. viscous friction
B. greasy friction
C. dry friction
D. boundary friction
Answer» B. greasy friction
174.

With dissociation the exhaust gas temperature

A. decreases
B. increases
C. no effect
D. increases upto certain air-fuel ratio and then decreases
Answer» B. increases
175.

EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system is employed for controlling emissions of:

A. HC
B. CO
C. NOx
D. HC and CO
Answer» D. HC and CO
176.

Volumetric efficiency of supercharged engine is

A. between 100 - 110%
B. between 90 - 100%
C. between 80 - 90%
D. between 70 - 80%
Answer» B. between 90 - 100%
177.

Fuel filters do not use generally

A. oil
B. paper
C. cloth
D. felt
Answer» C. cloth
178.

the most important property of the lubricant is

A. density
B. viscosity
C. thermal conductivity
D. none of the above
Answer» C. thermal conductivity
179.

Most commonly used lubrication system in automobiles is the

A. splash system
B. pressure system
C. petrol system
D. gravity system
Answer» C. petrol system
180.

During which condition of the vehicle does NOx emission in SI engine will be lowest?

A. Cruising
B. Idling
C. Accelerating
D. Decelerating
Answer» C. Accelerating
181.

Decreasing the cooling water temperature in SI engines the knocking tendency

A. increases
B. decreases
C. not affected
D. none of the above
Answer» C. not affected
182.

Brake thermal efficiency of SI engine is in the range

A. 35% to 60%
B. 25% to 35%
C. 60% to 80%
D. none of the above
Answer» C. 60% to 80%
183.

Radiator is provided to

A. cool the jacket water
B. pressurise the cooling water
C. provide additional water flow
D. none of the above
Answer» B. pressurise the cooling water
184.

The major contributor of Carbon monoxide is

A. Motor vehicle
B. Industrial processes
C. Stationary fuel combustion
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Industrial processes
185.

The maximum pressure in the lubrication system is controlled by

A. oil pump
B. oil filter
C. valve relief
D. supply voltage
Answer» D. supply voltage
186.

Compression loss in I.C engines occurs duto

A. leaking piston rings
B. use of thick head gasket
C. clogged air-inlet slots
D. all of the above.
Answer» E.
187.

Increasing the compression ratio in SI engines the knocking tendency

A. decreases
B. increases
C. not affected
D. none of the above
Answer» C. not affected
188.

With increase in speed the crank angle required for fame propagation

A. increases
B. decreases
C. not affected
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
189.

For mep decreases when using

A. single cylinder engine
B. smaller number of larger cylinders
C. larger number of smaller cylinders
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
190.

Detonation in SI engines occur due to

A. pre ignition of the charge before the spark
B. sudden ignition of the charge before the spark
C. autoignition of the charge after the spark in struck
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
191.

The best method of measuring speed is by

A. mechanical tachometer
B. electrical tachometer
C. magnetic pickup
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
192.

During starting petrol engines require

A. stoichiometric mixture
B. lean mixture
C. rich mixture
D. any air-fuel ratio is alright
Answer» D. any air-fuel ratio is alright
193.

The principal surfaces requiring lubrication in an IC engine are

A. cylinder head
B. crankcase
C. inlet and exhaust manifold
D. none of the above
Answer» E.
194.

In order to mix air and petrol in the required proportion and to supply it to the engine during suction stroke, then _________ is employed.

A. uel pump
B. njector
C. arburettor
D. one of these
Answer» D. one of these
195.

A two stroke cycle engine gives ________ the number of power strokes as compared to the four stroke cycle engine, at the same engine speed.

A. alf
B. ame
C. ouble
D. our times
Answer» D. our times
196.

Polymerization is a chemical process in which molecules of a compound become

A. arger
B. lowed down
C. maller
D. iquid
Answer» B. lowed down
197.

The cam shaft of a four stroke I.C. engine running at 1500 rpm will run at

A. 500 rpm
B. 50 rpm
C. 000 rpm
D. ny value independent of engine speed
Answer» C. 000 rpm
198.

During idling, a petrol engine requires _________ mixture.

A. ean
B. ich
C. hemically correct
D. one of these
Answer» C. hemically correct
199.

The magneto in an automobile is basically

A. ransformer
B. .C. generator
C. apacitor
D. agnetic circuit
Answer» C. apacitor
200.

A spark plug gap is kept from

A. .3 to 0.7 mm
B. .2 to 0.8 mm
C. .4 to 0.9 mm
D. .6 to 1.0 mm
Answer» B. .2 to 0.8 mm