1.

The temperature indicating instrument in vehicles indicates the temperature of

(A) Engine piston

(B) Engine cylinder

(C) Lubricating oil

(D) Jacket cooling water

Answer: Option D

2. Two general types of tyres are

(A) Tube type and tubeless

(B) Solid and tubeless

(C) Air and pneumatic

(D) Split rim and drop centre

3. How many cells are used in a 12 volt car battery?

(A) 2

(B) 4

(C) 6

(D) 8

4. The motion of the cam is transferred to the valves through

(A) Pistons

(B) Rocker arms

(C) Camshaft pulley

(D) Valve stems

5. The power actually developed inside the engine cylinder is called as

(A) Indicated power

(B) Brake power

(C) Frictional power

(D) None of these

6. If the air-fuel mixture in a spark ignition engine is too rich, then air-fuel ratio is about

(A) 17:1

(B) 15:1

(C) 13:1

(D) 10:1
7. Petrol that detonates easily is called

(A) High octane petrol

(B) Low octane petrol

(C) Unleaded petrol

(D) Blended fuel

8. The advantage of a tubeless tyre over tube type tyre is

(A) Slow air leakage

(B) Better fuel efficiency

(C) Less chances of running flat

(D) All of these

9. In a single dry plate clutch, torsional vibrations are absorbed by

(A) Coil springs known as torsional springs

(B) Cushion springs

(C) Central hub

(D) Clutch pedal

10. The battery is an electrochemical device, which means battery

(A) Makes chemicals by mechanical means

(B) Uses chemical action to provide electricity

(C) Has curved plates instead of flat plates

(D) Does not use an electrolyte

11. An overinflated tyre will wear the tread most near the

(A) Edges

(B) Corners

(C) Centre

(D) None of these

12. The calorific value of Diesel is about

(A) 36.5 MJ/kg

(B) 38.5 MJ/kg

(C) 42.5 MJ/kg

(D) 45.5 MJ/kg

13. The function of oil control rings is that it

(A) Lubricates the cylinder wall by releasing oil from its hole

(B) Keeps the cylinder wall lubricated by holding oil in its channel

(C) Prevents engine oil from going into the combustion chamber and returns excess lubricating oil off the cylinder wall through
the return holes in the piston to the oil pan

(D) Maintains a seal and prevents escape of burned gases and oil leakage

14. Two advantages of using helical gears rather than spur gears in a transmission system are

(A) Strength and cost

(B) Strength and less end thrust

(C) Noise level and strength

(D) Noise level and economy

15. The correct flow of power through the drive train is

(A) Engine drive shafts, clutch, main shaft, counter shaft, final driven gear, wheels

(B) Engine clutch, main shaft, counter shaft, final driven gear, drive shafts, wheels

(C) Engine clutch, counter shaft, main shaft, final driven gear, drive shafts, wheels

(D) Engine main shaft, counter shaft, clutch, final driven gear, drive shafts, wheels
1. The painting of automobiles is done to

(A) Prevent rust from growing on the body

(B) Improve its external appearance

(C) Retain the characteristics of steel for long

(D) All of these

2. The calorific value of petrol is about

(A) 36.5-38.5 MJ/kg

(B) 39.4-42.5 MJ/kg

(C) 42.7-43.5 MJ/kg

(D) 45.5-47 MJ/kg

3. The coefficient of friction for the clutch facing is approximately

(A) 0.1

(B) 0.4

(C) 0.8

(D) 1.2

4. The air resistance to a car at 20 kmph is R. The air resistance at 40 kmph will be
 (A) R

(B) 2R

(C) 4R

(D) 4R²

5. The stroke of an engine is the

(A) Volume of the cylinder

(B) Length of the connecting rod

(C) Internal diameter of the cylinder

(D) Distance between T.D.C. and B.D.C.

6. The braking control type traction control system (TCS) generally operates in the speed range of

(A) Less than 20 kmph

(B) Less than 40 kmph

(C) Less than 60 kmph

(D) More than 60 kmph

7. The function of a first compression ring (top ring) is that it

(A) Increases the combustion temperature

(B) Creates swirl

(C) Maintains a seal and prevents the fuel leakage

(D) Maintains a seal and prevents escape of burned gases and loss of pressure in the combustion chamber

8. The component that connects the steering rack to the knuckles is

(A) Tie rod

(B) Sector gear

(C) Pivot

(D) Spline

9. The cetane number of a Diesel fuel is a measure of

(A) Volatility

(B) Viscosity

(C) Ignition quality

(D) Delay period

10. In petrol engines, during suction stroke, _________ is drawn in the cylinder

(A) Air and fuel

 (B) Only fuel

(C) Only air

(D) None of these

11. The main feature of Macpherson strut suspension is that

(A) The vertical size of the suspension can be made more compact

(B) Non vertical external forces are supported by the suspension arms

(C) The unsprung mass in lighter

(D) The assembly is slightly more complicated in design

12. The capacity of a battery is usually expressed in terms of

(A) Volts

(B) Amperes

(C) Weight

(D) Ampere hours

13. The most commonly used power plant in automobiles is

(A) Gas turbine

(B) I.C. engine

(C) Battery

(D) None of these

14. In a square type engine

(A) Geometrical shape is square

(B) Diameter and length of piston are same

(C) Two cylinders are placed horizontal and two vertical

(D) Stroke length and cylinder bore are same

15. The path taken by intake air is

(A) Carburettor (or throttle body) air cleaner intake manifold intake ports cylinders

(B) Air cleaner carburettor (or throttle body) intake ports intake manifold cylinders

(C) Air cleaner intake manifold carburettor (or throttle body) intake ports cylinders

(D) Air cleaner carburettor (or throttle body) intake manifold intake ports cylinders
1. The brake warning light warns the driver of

(A) Water in the master cylinder

 (B) Air in the hydraulic system

(C) Failure of the primary or secondary circuit of hydraulic system

(D) Power brake failure

2. The connecting rods are generally made of __________ shaped cross-section.

(A) I

(B) C

(C) L

(D) H

3. It is necessary to maintain the valve clearances as they

(A) Reduce the resistance to sliding that occurs between the cam and the tappet

(B) Allow for lengthening of the valves owing to the heat of combustion

(C) Increase the speed at which the valves move up and down

(D) Make the crankshaft turn smoothly

4. The characteristic that is enhanced by the honing of cylinder sleeves inner surface is

(A) Cooling efficiency

(B) Resistance to wear

(C) Lubrication performance

(D) None of these

5. If the air-fuel mixture ignites before the spark takes place at spark plug, the condition is called

(A) Detonation

(B) Ignition

(C) Pre-ignition

(D) Rumble

6. The instrument used to check specific gravity of acid in a battery is

(A) Hydrometer

(B) Hygrometer

(C) Anemometer

(D) Multimeter

7. The crankshaft of a typical inline four cylinder engine has ________ balance weights.

(A) 12

(B) 4
 (C) 16

(D) 8
8. The condition that results in large quantities of HC emission is

(A) High temperature combustion

(B) Incomplete combustion

(C) Low temperature combustion

(D) High atmospheric temperature combustion

9. The engine oil viscosity is defined by ___________ ratings.

(A) Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)

(B) Society of automotive engineers (SAE)

(C) Gross vehicle weight (GVW)

(D) American petroleum institute (API)

10. The negative plates of a lead acid battery has

(A) Lead peroxide (PbO₂)

(B) Spongy lead (Pb)

(C) Lead sulphate (PbSO₄)

(D) Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄)

11. The drive-shafts are connected to the differential and wheel hubs through universal joints because the universal joints

(A) Absorb the vibrations transferred from the surface of the road

(B) Compensate for variations in the relative positions of the differential and the wheels which result from bumpy
road surfaces or other similar driving conditions.

(C) Absorb any difference in speed between the left and right wheels when the vehicle is turning

(D) None of the above

12. The octane rating of petrol commercially available is

(A) 85-95

(B) 95-100

(C) 100-110

(D) 110-125

13. The vehicle ride will be comfortable if

(A) Unsprung mass is kept minimum

(B) Sprang mass is kept minimum

 (C) Vehicle mass is kept minimum

(D) All of these

14. The auto ignition in a spark ignition engine means

(A) Automatic ignition of the charge at the end of compression

(B) Ignition induced by the passage of a spark

(C) Ignition of the charge before the passage of flame front

(D) Ignition induced to supplement the process of normal combustion

15. When the brake pedal free play is less than the specified value, then the

(A) Brake drags

(B) Brake fades

(C) Vapour locking occurs in the brake lines

(D) Antilock braking system malfunctions

1. The acid used in automobile battery is

(A) Hydrochloric acid

(B) Hydrofluoric acid

(C) Nitric acid

(D) Sulphuric acid

2. Highest useful compression ratio (HUCR) is the highest compression ratio at which the

(A) Engine can run

(B) Engine gives maximum output

(C) Engine is most efficient

(D) Fuel can be used in a test engine without knocking

3. A petrol engine of a car develops 125 Nm torque at 2700 r.p.m. The car is driven in second gear having gear ratio of 1.75.
The final drive ratio is 4.11. If the overall transmission efficiency is 90%, then the torque available at the driving wheels is

(A) 8.091 Nm

(B) 80.91 Nm

(C) 809.1 Nm

(D) 8091 Nm
4. The air gap between the central electrode and ground (or side) electrode of a spark plug is around

(A) 0.2 mm

(B) 0.5 mm

(C) 1 mm

(D) 1.5 mm

5. A four cylinder engine has a capacity of 2.4 litres. The swept volume of one cylinder is

(A) 400 cm³

(B) 600 cm³

(C) 1200 cm³

(D) 2400 cm³

6. The positive plates of a lead acid battery has

(A) Lead peroxide (PbO₂)

(B) Spongy lead (Pb)

(C) Lead sulphate (PbSO₄)

(D) Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄)

7. In comparison with a radial tyre, one advantage of a bias ply tyre is

(A) Longer life

(B) Lower rolling resistance

(C) Smoother ride at low speeds

(D) None of these

8. The main merit of a multi cylinder type cylinder sleeve is

(A) Smaller engine dimensions

(B) Better cooling efficiency

(C) High rigidity

(D) None of these

9. Thinner is added to the paint in order to

(A) Make pigments and resin mix easily

(B) Make paint film hard

(C) Optimise its viscosity

(D) None of these

10. When the battery is half (50%) charged, the specific gravity of acid in a battery is usually

(A) 0.74
 (B) 1.00

(C) 1.12

(D) 1.19

11. The diagram which shows the correct crank positions corresponding to the opening and closing of the valves, is known as

(A) Indicator diagram

(B) Axial force diagram

(C) Valve timing diagram

(D) None of these

12. The tilting of the front wheels away from the vertical, when viewed from the front of the car, is called

(A) Camber

(B) Caster

(C) Toe in

(D) Toe out

13. The ball joints are used on the tie rod ends, because they

(A) Reduce the amount of noise generated

(B) Reduce the amount of sliding resistance

(C) Can deal with movement of the suspension both vertically and in other directions

(D) Improve the force transmission speed

14. In a petrol engine, the high voltage for spark plug is in the order of

(A) 1000 volts

(B) 2000 volts

(C) 11 kilovolts

(D) 22 kilovolts

15. For the same maximum pressure and temperature

(A) Diesel cycle is more efficient than Otto cycle

(B) Otto cycle is more efficient than Diesel cycle

(C) Both Otto cycle and Diesel cycle are equally efficient

(D) None of the above

1. The petrol engines are also known as

(A) Spark ignition (S.I.) engines

(B) Compression ignition (C.I.) engines

(C) Steam engines

(D) None of these

2. The difference between DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids is

(A) DOT 4 fluids have a higher boiling point than DOT 3 fluid

(B) DOT 4 fluids have a lower boiling point than DOT 3 fluid

(C) DOT 3 and DOT 4 fluids have the same boiling point, but DOT 4 fluid has a longer service life

(D) DOT 4 fluid is more resistant to freezing than DOT 3 fluid

3. The problems caused by the wheel imbalance are

(A) Hard steering and hard ride

(B) Poor acceleration and hard steering

(C) Steering wheel vibrations and uneven tyre wear

(D) Poor acceleration and reduced fuel efficiency

4. The formula for Iso-octane is

(A) C8H18

(B) C7H17

(C) C6H18

(D) C7H18

5. The torque converter uses ________ to transfer torque.

(A) Air

(B) Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)

(C) Gears

(D) Steel belt

6. The composition of the electrolyte in a fully charged battery is that

(A) The electrolyte is pure distilled water

(B) The electrolyte is pure sulphuric acid

(C) The electrolyte is a mixture of 64% distilled water and 36% sulphuric acid by weight

(D) The electrolyte is a mixture of 90% distilled water and 10% sulphuric acid by weight

7. The petrol engine works on

(A) Otto cycle

(B) Carnot cycle

(C) Diesel cycle

(D) Rankine cycle

8. The maximum torque multiplication ratio in a torque converter is about

(A) 2.5

(B) 10

(C) 25

(D) 40

9. The cetane rating of Diesel fuel is in the order of

(A) 25

(B) 45

(C) 70

(D) 90

10. A traction control system (TCS) in automobiles controls the

(A) Vibrations on the steering wheel

(B) Engine power during acceleration

(C) Torque that is transmitted by the tyres to the road surface

(D) Stopping distance in case of emergency

11. The compression ratio of a petrol engine is nearly

(A) 4:1

(B) 8:1

(C) 15:1

(D) 20:1

12. The starter motor is driven by

(A) Chain drive

(B) Gear drive

(C) Flat belt drive

(D) V-belt drive

13. In radial tyres

(A) One ply layer runs diagonally one way and another layer runs diagonally the other way

(B) All plies run parallel to one another and vertical to tyre bead

(C) Inner tubes are always used

(D) None of these

14. The rigid suspension is beneficial when

 (A) It is desired to reduce the unsprung mass

(B) It is desired to have more flexibility in design

(C) It is desired to improve tyre to ground contact characteristics

(D) Large changes in load make it necessary to have a large suspension stroke

15. The component in the radiator of an automobile that increases the boiling point of water is

(A) Drain plug

(B) Water jacket

(C) Vacuum valve

(D) Pressure cap

1. An engine has a clearance volume of 100 cm³ and a swept volume of 800 cm³. The compression ratio is

(A) 7 : 1

(B) 8 : 1

(C) 9 : 1

(D) 10 : 1

2. If the engine coolant leaks into the engine oil, then engine oil

(A) Appears milky

(B) Become foamy

(C) Turns black

(D) None of these

3. A clutch is usually designed to transmit maximum torque which is

(A) Equal to the maximum engine torque

(B) 80% of the maximum engine torque

(C) 150% of the maximum engine torque

(D) None of these

4. In a four stroke engine for each crankshaft revolution, the camshaft revolves

(A) One half turn

(B) One turn

(C) Two turns

(D) Four turns

5. The component of the oil filter that prevents the passage of metal particles and sludge is

(A) Element
 (B) Relief valve

(C) Check valve

(D) Case

6. The torque available at the contact between driving wheels and road is known as

(A) Brake effort

(B) Tractive effort

(C) Clutch effort

(D) None of these

7. During braking, the brake shoe is moved outward to force the lining against the

(A) Wheel piston or cylinder

(B) Anchor pin

(C) Brake drum

(D) Wheel rim or axle

8. The main function of an exhaust muffler is the

(A) Optimization of exhaust efficiency

(B) Reduction of exhaust noise

(C) Reduction of nitrogen oxide in the exhaust gases

(D) Reduction of the exhaust gas volume

9. The basic purpose of tyres is to

(A) Grip the road and provide good traction

(B) Substitute for springs

(C) Act as brake

(D) None of these

10. In Diesel engines, during suction stroke, _________ is drawn in the cylinder.

(A) Air and fuel

(B) Only fuel

(C) Only air

(D) None of these

11. In automobiles G.V.W. refers to

(A) Gross vehicle width

(B) Gross vehicle weight

(C) Gross vehicle wheel base

 (D) Gross vehicle wheel track

12. The clutch is located between the transmission and the

(A) Engine

(B) Rear axle

(C) Propeller shaft

(D) Differential

13. In a ventilated disc brake

(A) A duct directs air towards the caliper for cooling while the vehicle is moving

(B) Caliper is covered with cooling fins

(C) Disc contains many small holes for optimum cooling performance

(D) Disc contains radial vanes between its rubbing surfaces for optimum cooling performance
14. The size of engine cylinder is referred in terms of its

(A) Diameter and bore

(B) Displacement and efficiency

(C) Bore and stroke

(D) Bore and length

15. The engine oil level should be checked

(A) Immediately after the ignition switch is turned off

(B) While the engine is running

(C) A few minutes after the ignition switch is turned off

(D) While the engine is running at high idle speed

1. In Diesel engines, the duration between the time of injection and the time of ignition is called

(A) Spill cut-off

(B) Delay period

(C) Injection period

(D) Ignition period

2. In bias ply tyres

(A) All plies run parallel to one another

(B) Belts of steel mesh are used in the tyres

(C) One ply layer runs diagonally one way and another layer runs diagonally the other way

(D) All of the above

3. The aluminium alloy is used in cylinder blocks because
 (A) It is lighter and has good heat dissipation characteristics

(B) Material cost is low

(C) It does not require any cylinder liners

(D) The piston is also made of aluminium alloy

4. The main function of the tread pattern on tyre is that

(A) The tread grooves pass air between the tyre and road surface, thereby preventing tyre from overheating

(B) The crests between the tread grooves absorb road noise

(C) In wet conditions, the tread grooves expel water that is drawn between the tyre and road surface

(D) The tread pattern protects the tyre's inner carcass from small stones and pieces of glass

5. The most commonly used supplementary restraint system (SRS) component is

(A) Seat belt

(B) Brake

(C) Airbag

(D) Steering

6. The major purpose of an electronically controlled automatic transmission is that this type of transmission

(A) Eliminates gear clutches

(B) Eliminates the gear shaft lever

(C) Reduces the number of automatic transmission components

(D) Reduces shift shock and achieves more efficient transmission of engine torque
7. The antiknock property of compression ignition engine fuel can be improved by adding

(A) Tetraethyl lead

(B) Trimethyl pentane

(C) Amyl nitrate

(D) Hexadecane

8. A worm gear is used as the pinion for the rack and pinion type of steering gearbox, because it

(A) Improves steering comfort when steering wheel is turned to effect small changes in the direction of forward
motion

(B) Allows the steering wheel to be turned by a greater amount when steering

(C) Makes the steering more responsive

(D) Reduces the amount of kickback for large steering angles

9. If the spark plug deposit indicates black coating of soot, it indicates that the engine has been generally operating on

(A) Too lean mixture

 (B) Stoichiometric mixture

(C) Most economical mixture

(D) Too rich mixture

10. The crescent shaped cavity on the piston head top surface is called as
(A) Piston oil hole

(B) Snap ring

(C) Valve recess

(D) Valve clearance

11. The characteristic that is enhanced by the use of cylinder sleeves is

(A) Cooling efficiency

(B) Resistance to wear

(C) Lubrication performance

(D) None of these

12. The connecting rod connects the piston and the

(A) Cylinder head

(B) Cylinder block

(C) Camshaft

(D) Crankshaft

13. The three basic cylinder arrangements for automotive engines are

(A) Flat, radial, and V

(B) In a row, in line, and opposed

(C) In line, V, and opposed

(D) V, double row, and opposed

14. The main function of the brake fluid is

(A) Lubrication

(B) Power transmission

(C) Cooling

(D) None of these

15. Which part of the automobile tyre is subjected to greatest flexing action?

(A) Bead

(B) Side wall

(C) Shoulder
 (D) Tread
1. The compression ratio for Diesel engines usually lies in the range of

(A) 6-10

(B) 10-15

(C) 15-25

(D) 25-40

2. The piston compression rings are made of

(A) Cast iron

(B) Steel

(C) Aluminium

(D) Bronze

3. In a forced feed lubrication system, the device used to guard against excessive oil pressure, is known as

(A) Release chamber

(B) Balancer

(C) Relief valve

(D) Stop valve

4. The aspect ratio (expressed in percentage) of the tyre is defined as the ratio of

(A) Section width to section height

(B) Section height to section width

(C) Wheel diameter to section height

(D) Wheel diameter to section width

5. The discharged lead acid battery has on its plates

(A) Lead peroxide (PbO₂)

(B) Spongy lead (Pb)

(C) Lead sulphate (PbSO₄)

(D) Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄)

6. In order to implement gear changes in the gear unit of an automatic transmission, a ___________ is used.

(A) Synchronizer

(B) Planetary gear

(C) Magnetic clutch

(D) Hydraulic multi plate clutch

7. The purpose of turning radius gauges is to measure the

(A) Contact areas of the tyres

(B) Free plays of the steering wheel

(C) Turning radius of the left and right wheels

(D) Difference in the toe angles of the left and right wheels

8. The natural gas is compressed in a CNG cylinder at a pressure of

(A) 200 bar

(B) 220 bar

(C) 250 bar

(D) 300 bar

9. The valve overlap in four stroke petrol engines is approximately

(A) 30°

(B) 60°

(C) 90°

(D) 120°

10. Which of the following indicates multi-grade oil?

(A) SAE 30

(B) API SF

(C) SAE20 W50

(D) API 50

11. The compression ratio in petrol engine is kept less than in Diesel engine because

(A) It makes petrol engines lighter

(B) Higher or equivalent compression ratio in petrol engines is not possible due to pre-ignition

(C) Less compression ratio gives better performance

(D) It is just customary to have less compression ratio in petrol engines

12. The main task of a battery in automobiles is to

(A) Supply electricity to the alternator

(B) Act as a reservoir or stabilizer of electricity

(C) Supply electricity to the vehicle's electrical system at all times while the engine is running

(D) Supply a large amount of power to turn the starter motor when the engine is being started
13. The service brakes employed in cars are generally operated

(A) Mechanically
 (B) Hydraulically

(C) Pneumatically

(D) None of these

14. The boiling point of Diesel fuel is in the range of

(A) 70°C to 100°C

(B) 100°C to 120°C

(C) 120°C to 180°C

(D) 180°C to 360 °C

15. The frequency of flashing of light per minute in a direction (side turn) indicator is about

(A) 9

(B) 90

(C) 900

(D) 9000
1. The ignition coil is used to

(A) Step up current

(B) Step down current

(C) Step up voltage

(D) Step down voltage

2. The process of removing the burnt gases from the engine cylinder by the fresh charge coming into the engine cylinder from
the crankcase, is known as

(A) Cleaning

(B) Priming

(C) Scavenging

(D) Detonation

3. The self ignition temperature of Diesel as compared to petrol is

(A) Higher

(B) Lower

(C) Same

(D) Depends on fuel quality

4. With the increase of battery temperature, the specific gravity of electrolyte

(A) Increases

(B) Decreases (C) Remains the same

 (D) None of these

5. The process of supplying the intake air to the engine cylinder at a pressure greater than the pressure of the surrounding
atmosphere is known as

(A) Supercharging

(B) Auto ignition

(C) Scavenging

(D) Detonation

6. In aluminium cylinder blocks, the cylinder liners are made of

(A) Aluminium

(B) Ceramic

(C) Brass

(D) Cast iron

7. The purpose of a balancer shaft is to

(A) Balance the timing in the movement of the two groups of pistons

(B) Increase inertia force of the rotating crankshaft

(C) Reduce vibrations caused by the crankshaft rotation

(D) Adjusts the timing of the intake and exhaust valve openings

8. Free pedal play in car clutches is about

(A) 15 mm

(B) 25 mm

(C) 40 mm

(D) 60 mm

9. The caster is called positive when the top of the king pin is inclined to the

(A) Rear of the vehicle

(B) Front of the vehicle

(C) Left of the vehicle

(D) Right of the vehicle

10. In Spark Ignition Engine

(A) Only air is introduced into the cylinder

(B) The mixture of air and fuel is introduced into the cylinder from carburettor
 (C) Both (A) and (B)

(D) None of these

11. The caster is called positive when the top of the king pin is inclined to the

(A) Rear of the vehicle

(B) Front of the vehicle

(C) Left of the vehicle

(D) Right of the vehicle

12. The main purpose of an engine's air cleaner is that it

(A) Controls the engine's air intake volume

(B) Reduces the engine's air intake noise

(C) Prevents rain water from entering the engine

(D) Prevents dust and other foreign matter from entering the engine

13. The device for smoothening out the power impulses from the engine is called

(A) Clutch

(B) Differential

(C) Flywheel

(D) Torque converter

14. The main function of a master cylinder is to

(A) Adjust the extent of brake pedal free play

(B) Boost the force applied to brake pedal

(C) Convert brake pedal force into hydraulic pressure

(D) Ensure that all the wheel brakes are supplied with the same amount of fluid pressure

15. The exhaust gas from petrol engine contains

(A) Petrol vapours

(B) Water vapours

(C) Carbon monoxide

(D) All of these

1. The firing order for an opposed four cylinder l.C. engine is

(A) 1-2-3-4

(B) 1-3-4-2

(C) 1-4-3-2
 (D) 1-3-2-4

2. The function of positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system is that it

(A) Mixes fuel with air

(B) Promotes combustion by creating a swirling movement in the air-fuel mixture

(C) Returns blow by gases from the crankcase to the intake system

(D) Feeds blow by gases to the exhaust manifold

3. The two kinds of piston rings are

(A) Compression and oil control rings

(B) Compression and sliding seal rings

(C) Oil scrapper and oil control rings

(D) Pressure and sealing rings

4. The sequence in which the force is transmitted through a brake system when the brake pedal is depressed is

(A) Brake pedal, master cylinder, brake lines, vacuum servo mechanism, brake pads

(B) Brake pedal, vacuum servo mechanism, master cylinder, brake lines, brake pads

(C) Brake pedal, master cylinder, vacuum servo mechanism, brake lines, brake pads

(D) Brake pedal, brake lines, vacuum servo mechanism, master cylinder, brake pads

5. The basic purpose of a four wheel drive (4WD) system is that it

(A) Delivers improved cornering on dry road surfaces

(B) Eliminates the need of snow tyres, tyre chains, etc.

(C) Ensures effective transmission of engine torque to all four wheels, even on slippery road surfaces

(D) Ensures that effective braking can be performed, even on slippery surfaces

6. The heat transfer from coolant to air in the radiator of an automobile engine takes place by

(A) Radiation only

(B) Convention only

(C) Convection and radiation

(D) Conduction, convection and radiation

7. The purpose of a thermostat in an engine cooling system is to

(A) Prevent the coolant from boiling

(B) Allow the engine to warm up quickly

(C) Indicate the coolant temperature

(D) Pressurise the system to raise the boiling point

8. The basic characteristics of a brake fluid is

(A) A high boiling point

(B) Low viscosity

(C) Compatibility with rubber and metal parts

(D) All of these

9. The gradient resistance to a vehicle having a mass of 980 kg moving on an incline of 10° is

(A) 1.6694 N

(B) 16.694 N

(C) 166.94 N

(D) 1669.4 N

10. The reconditioning process used to give cylinder bore surfaces a crosshatch pattern, is known as

(A) Honing

(B) Porous plating

(C) Boring

(D) Shot peening

11. The function of a radiator fan in the cooling system is that

(A) It blows air through the radiator when necessary

(B) It is turned by wind force as the vehicle moves forward, and its rotation drives the water pump

(C) It cools the engine by blowing air onto the cylinder block

(D) It draws heat out of the engine compartment

12. Instead of valves, the ports are used in case of

(A) Four stroke I.C. engines

(B) Two stroke I.C. engines

(C) V6 engines

(D) None of these

13. The starting system includes

(A) A battery, a starter, and an ignition switch

(B) A battery, a distributor, and an ignition switch

(C) A battery, a starter, and a distributor

(D) A distributor, a starter, and an ignition switch

14. The purpose of adding pigment to the paint is that it

 (A) Optimises the viscosity of paint

(B) Makes paint film hard

(C) Gives colour and filling up effect to the paint

(D) None of the above

15. A laminated glass upon cracking

(A) Bursts into sharp edged fragments

(B) Bursts into granular pieces

(C) Sandwiched layer traps the fragments

(D) Breaks into the form of crystals

1. Caster is a

(A) Forward tilt of the kingpin

(B) Backward tilt of the kingpin

(C) Either 'A' or 'B'

(D) None of these

2. A front stabilizer bar is used to

(A) Increase vehicle load carrying capacity

(B) Provide a softer ride

(C) Control suspension movement and body roll

(D) All of the above

3. The timing belt is attached to the camshaft pulley and

(A) Timing belt drive pulley

(B) Distributor

(C) Radiator fan pulley

(D) Alternator pulley

4. A battery can be charged by

(A) Adding distilled water

(B) Adding sulphuric acid

(C) Applying voltage in the reverse direction to that of charging

(D) Applying a voltage in the same direction to that of charging

5. When the front wheels of a vehicle are locked during braking, then
 (A) Stopping distance becomes extremely long

(B) Front tyres skid across the road surface, and the vehicle spins around

(C) Rear tyres skid across the road surface, and the vehicle spins around

(D) Driver loses control over the steering, and the vehicle continues moving in its current direction

6. The order in which effort applied to the steering wheel is transferred to the front wheel is

(A) Steering wheel, steering gearbox, steering shaft, tie rod, steering knuckle, front wheels

(B) Steering wheel, steering shaft, steering gearbox, tie rod, steering knuckle, front wheels

(C) Steering wheel, steering shaft, steering gearbox, steering knuckle, tie rod, front wheels

(D) Steering wheel, tie rod, steering gearbox, steering shaft, steering knuckle, front wheels

7. The best fuels for compression ignition engines are

(A) Straight chain paraffin

(B) Aromatics

(C) Branched chain paraffin

(D) Naphthalene

8. An oil filter bypass valve opens when the

(A) Engine is cold

(B) Engine overheats

(C) Oil filter becomes clogged

(D) Engine runs at high speed

9. Damper is also known as

(A) Shock absorber

(B) Torsion bar

(C) Spring

(D) Radius rod

10. The main characteristics of a maintenance free (MF) battery is that

(A) A maintenance free battery requires little maintenance during normal use and it is sufficient to add water instead
of an electrolyte containing sulphuric acid

(B) A maintenance free battery has a relatively short shelf life when compared with standard batteries

(C) Since it is sealed, the water in maintenance free battery is not lost through evaporation thus accordingly it is not
necessary to top up the cells with water

(D) Recharging of a maintenance free battery is neither required nor possible

11. The most accurate ignition system of a spark ignition engine is

(A) Magneto system

(B) Battery system

(C) Electronic control unit system

(D) Magneto and electronic system

12. The main function of a resonator is that it

(A) Regulates the intake air flow rate

(B) Reduces the intake air noise

(C) Enhances intake efficiency

(D) Regulates the intake air temperature

13. The fuel pump of a programmed fuel injection (PFI) system operate for two seconds when the ignition is turned to the start
position to

(A) Enable the pump's fault diagnosis function to operate

(B) Warm up and lubricate the pump

(C) Supplies a large amount of fuel and thereby creates a choke effect

(D) Pressurise the fuel system before the engine is started

14. In which of the following conditions, the idle CO percentage should be measured with the vehicle?

(A) Headlights and other electrical devices are switched off

(B) Headlights and other electrical devices are switched on

(C) Headlights and other lights are switched off

(D) Headlights are switched on

15. The mechanical efficiency (ηm) of an I.C. engine is equal to (where I.P. = Indicated power, B.P. = Brake power and F.P. =
Frictional power)

(A) I.P/B.P.

(B) B.P/I.P.

(C) B.P/F.P.

(D) F.P/B.P.