Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Engineering.

This section includes 12 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.

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

A. feeding more fuel
B. increasing flywheel size
C. heating incoming air
D. supercharging.
Answer» E.
2.

For a compressor process with variable specific heat the peak temperature and pressure are _______compared to constant specific heat

A. lower
B. higher
C. no effect
D. none of the above
Answer» B. higher
3.

Excess quantities of sulphur in diesel fuel are Objectionable because it may cause the following

A. piston ring and cylinder wear
B. formation of hard coating on piston skirts
C. oil sludge in the engine crank case
D. detonation
Answer» E.
4.

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

A. rich
B. lean
C. stoichiometric
D. not affected
Answer» C. stoichiometric
5.

Fuel consumption of diesel engines is not guaranteed at one quarter load because at such low loads

A. the friction is high
B. the friction is unpredictable
C. the small difference in cooling water temperature or in internal friction has a disproportionate effect
D. the engine is rarely operated
Answer» D. the engine is rarely operated
6.

The amount of heat liberated by complete combustion of unit quantity of fuel is known as ________

A. Agitation
B. Combustion
C. Calorific value
D. Thermogenesis
Answer» D. Thermogenesis
7.

Which of the following is one of the major exhaust emissions from CI engines compared to SI engines?

A. Oxides of nitrogen
B. Particulates
C. CO and CO2
D. Unburnt hydrocarbon
Answer» C. CO and CO2
8.

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

A. Bharat Stage V
B. Bharat Stage IV
C. Bharat Stage III
D. Bharat Stage II
Answer» C. Bharat Stage III
9.

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

A. more
B. loss
C. same
D. may be more or less depending on engine capacity
Answer» C. same
10.

The ratio of indicated thermal efficiency to the corresponding air standard cycle efficiency is called

A. net efficiency
B. efficiency ratio
C. relative efficiency
D. overall efficiency
Answer» D. overall efficiency
11.

The actual efficiency of a good engine is about _______of the estimated fuel-air cycle efficiency.

A. 100%
B. 85%
C. 50%
D. 25%
Answer» C. 50%
12.

For a four cylinder engine operating at N rpm, the contact breaker must make and break the circuit

A. N times
B. 2N times
C. N/2 times
D. none of the above
Answer» C. N/2 times