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IMP For Recent Trends In Automobile

(100 MCQ’s)
1. Turning circle radius of the buses and trucks is :
A. 10 M B. 5 to 7.5 M
C. 3 to 4 M D. More than 10 M

2. One purpose of recirculating ball type steer gear is to reduce the

A. Operating friction B. Operating cost
C. Toe in during turns D. Number of plates

3. The automobile chassis consists of the engine, frame, power train wheels steering and ......
A. The doors B. Luggage boot
C. Wind shield D. Braking system

4. In the constant mesh transmission the counter shaft drive gear is meshed with a gear on the
A. Output shaft B. Main shaft
C. Clutch shaft D. Propeller shaft

5. In the automobile, the power train carries the engine power from the engine to the rear
wheels. The power train includes the clutch propeller shaft, differential and
A. Front axle B. Steering gear
C. Gear box D. Chassis

6. In the transmission reduction of speed is always used to obtain

A. Reduction of torque B. Constant torque to drive the wheels
C. Increase of torque D. Torque will not be considered

7. The modern passenger cab has

A. Two forward speeds B. Three forward speeds
C Four forward speeds D. Five forward speeds

8. Overdrive is provided in the transmission of a vehicle to

A. Reach higher road surfaces B. Improved fuel economy
C. Achieve better acceleration D. Carry more load

9 The ring gear is mounted on the

A. Differential housing B. Differential case
C. Axle housing D. Driven pinion

10. The axle bevel gears in the differential mesh with the

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 A. Differential pinion gears B. Ring gear
C. Drive pinion D. Main gear

11 Whipping of the propeller shafts is mainly due to

A. The transmission of torsional vibration of the crank shaft
B. The use of sliding joint in the propeller joint
C. The use of universal joints
D. Lack of balance and more weight of the propeller shaft

12. Axle shaft of the three quarter floating axle is subjected to

A. Bending stress only B. Side thrust and driving torque
C. Driving torque only D. Direct stress only

13. Battery life a vehicle is reduced

A. Over Charging B. Overheating
C. Atmospheric condition D. Power fluctuation

14. Clutch slippage while clutch is engaged is particularly noticeable

A. When starting the engine B. During acceleration
C. During idle D. At low speed

15. The purpose of the fluid coupling is to set as

A. Sychronizing devics B. Automatic gear changer
C. Smoothy drive power transmission coupling
D. Gear box

16. The synchreniozing device used in the transmission uses

A. Cone braking surfaces B. Flat braking surfaces
C. Bynchronizing plans D. Curved braking surfaces

17. The function of a torque converter or fluid converter is similar to that of a

A. Gear box B. Clutch
C. Shock absorber D. Torsion box

18. Most automotive air conditioning systems cycle the compressor clutch in regular interval to
control
A. Condenser temperature B. Evaporator
C. Evaporator temperature D. Expansion valve pressure

19. What colour are the air bag system wire harness connectors?
A. White B. Red
C. Grey D. Yellow

20. An electronic tachometer:

A. Is gear driven by the transmission
B. Measures actual vehicle speed
C. Receives voltage pulses from the injectors
D. Receives voltage pulses from an ignition signal
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21. Cars and Trucks have the chassis design with
A. Semi forward control B. Forward control
C. Full forward control D. None of these

22. As compared to rear engines rear wheel drive, front engine front wheel drive has
A. Less passenger space
B. Complicated engine and gear box
C. Better road grip during acceleration
D. More passenger space

23. Aluminium alloy pistons are preferred in engines due to their

A. Good heat conductivity B. Poor heat conductivity
C. Good wear resistance D. Good lubrication Property

24. In making engine pistons, nickel and copper are added to improve the piston's
A. Bearing properties B. Thermal stability
C. Wear resistance D. Corrosion resistance

25. Crank shaft main bearings are made of

A. Alloy steel B. Copper alloy
C. Babbit metal D. Nichrome steel

26 Valve lash represents

A. Valve tappet clearance B. Valve misalignment
C. Worn out of valve face D. Worn out of valve stem

27. The fins at the top of a motor cycle engine cylinder are longer than those at the bottom
because
A. Hot air rises B. Top is the hottest part
C. They are in an unexposed position
D. Extra strength is required at the top

28. What is the main purpose of the water-pump bypass hose in the engine cooling system ?
A. To reduce pressure at water-pump outlet during high engine speeds
B. To allow coolant flow within the engine while the thermostat is closed
C. To prevent air pockets in the water pump housing
D. To prevent collapse of the lower radiator hose

29. Which one of the following materials is NOT used as linear material in leaf springs ?
A. Zinc B. Steel C. Lead D. Rubber

30. In case of rigid axle suspension, the road adhesion is:

A. Increased B. Decreased
C, First increased and then decreases
D. First decreased and then increases

31. A battery of 100 Ah capacity will deliver a current of 400 A continuously for
A. 8 hours B. 4 hours C. 1 hours D. 0.25 hours
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32. The battery terminals are mostly manufactured by -
A. Hot forging B. Cold forging
C. Casting D. Rolling

33 Typical radiator cap pressure of a pressurised cooling system of an

automobile is:
A. 83 - 110 kPa B. 100 - 150 kPa
C. 150-163 kPa D. 160-183 kPa

34. Evaporative cooling permits the water temperature to rise above the boiling point is about
A. 80°C to 110°C B. 100°C to 115°C
C. 120°C to 140C D. 100°C to 150°C

35. In a dry sump lubricating system

A. Oil is kept in the crank shaft chamber
B. Oil is kept in a separate tank (or) reservoir
C. Oil is kept above the crank shaft chamber
D. No Oil is used

36. Engine manufacturers generally recommend that the fitters to be replaced after
A. 10000 miles B. 6000 miles
C. 4000 miles D. 2000 miles

37. The number of negative plates in comparison to positive plates in a battery is

A. More B. Less
C. Same D. None of these

38. Floating power means

A. A method of engine mounting
B. A method of engine power generation
C. A method of engine power storage
D. A method of engine power consumption

39. To control torsional vibration of the engine due to crank shaft..........are used.
A. Shock absorbers B. Harmonic balancers
C. Cushions D. Springs

40. The device that permits variation in the distance between the spring eyes of a leaf spring as
the spring flexes is called
A. Spring shackle B. Spring U bolt
C. Spring hanger D. Spring leaf

41. Universally used suspension spring for heavy commercial vehicles is :

A. Full elliptic B. Semi elliptic
C. One quarter elliptic D. Three quarter elliptic

42. The fluid coupling has maximum efficiency when driving and driven members are turning at
A. High speed B. Low speed
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 C. Different speed D. Same speed

43. The clutch pressure plate is mounted on the -

A. Flywheel B. Clutch cover
C. Friction disc D. Crank shaft

44. An automatic transmission works on the principle of -

A. Centrifugal device making up charges proportional to road speed
B. Centrifugal device connected to crank shaft making up changes proportional to engine
speed
C Controlling the variable speed and engine load
D. Making gear changes at equal intervals or set road speeds

45. The hydraulic torque converter-

A. Gives a variable torque is impressed on the driven member without the use of
clutch continuously and gear train
B. Enables to get the maximum h. p
C. Gives a speed variation without torque variation
D. Maintains a high efficiency throughout the operating speed angle

46. In the fluid coupling oil passes from the driving to the -
A. Gear B. Coupling
C. Vanes D. Driven member

47. Thy over drive is located between the-

A. Transmission and the propeller shaft
B. Planetary gears and clutch
C. Transmission and clutch D. Differential and axle

48. The power train includes the clutch propeller shaft, differential and
A. Stearing gear B. Front axles
C. Chassis D. Gear box

49. The axle shaft of full floating is subjected to

A. Axial thrust only B. Axial thrust and bending stress
C. Torsional stress only D. Bending and torsional stresses

50. Differential mechanism at the axle is provided mainly to

A. Enable the vehicle is taking turn
B. Equalize the division of the torque
C. To provide a reduction ratio
D. To turn the drive through a right angle

51. Hotchkiss drive is the name associated with

A. A type of automatic transmission
B. The kind of drive for independent suspension axles
C. Means of taking up torque and thrust by leaf spring
D. A type of gear box

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52. Motor cab means
A. Constructed to carry not more than six members excluding driver
B. Constructed to carry less than ten members
C. Constructed to carry only four members
D. Constructed to carry only maximum 10 members

53. Racing or trail of speed between motor vehicles in any public place shall be punishable with
A. Cancellation of licenses
B. Imprisonment for a term which may be extended to one year with fine or both
C. Fine which may extend the five thousand only
D. Imprisonment for a term which may be extended to one month or with fine which
may extend for the three hundred rupees or with both

54. The drive of a motor cycle shall, when passing or meeting a procession or a body of troops
or police on the march or when passing workmen engaged on road repair, drive at a maximum
speed of
A. 35 km B. 30 km C. 40 km D. 25 km

55. Connecting rod end ply or side clearance is measured by using

A. Vermier calliper B. Screw gauge
C. Micrometer D. Feeler gauge

56. Wishbone type suspension system is used mainly in

A. Heavy vehicles B. Two wheelers
C. Trucks D. Passenger cars

57. The axle shaft is not supported at either end by bearings in-
A. Semi floating axle B. Full floating axle
C. Three quarter floating axle D. Stub axle

58. Cranking circuit voltage drop tests are used to locate-

A. High resistance B. Bad starter drive units
C. Weak batteries D. A short in the starter motor

59. The aspect ratio on modern standard passenger car tyres ranges between month or
A. 10 and 20 B. 80 and 50
C. 100 and 45 D. 25 to 50

60. The tyre's designation is stamped on the side wall as 175/70 R 13 82 S. The number 13
refers to
A. Tyre width B. Rim diameter
C. Load index D. Aspect ratio

61. The purpose of the voltage regulator is to-

A. Prevent the alternator voltage from going too high
B. Allow the alternator to produce a high current
C. Keep alternator speed from going to high
D. Keep alternator voltage high enough to charge the battery

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62. The heat range of a spark plug is primarily determined by
A. The depth the electrodes enter the combustion on chamber
B. The length of the lower insulator
C. The number of ribs on the upper insulator
D. The gap between the electrodes

63. Disc brake self adjust when the lining wear allows the piston to
A. Contact the disc B. Slide outward through the seal
C. Cause seal deflection
D. Cause reposition of groove in the caliper

64. In a master cylinder, the primary piston is the piston that is :

A. Directly operated by the push rod
B. Nearest the front end of the car
C. Hydraulically operated by the secondary piston
D. Needed only on vehicles with drum brakes

65. The system which allows the driver to reduce directly or indirectly the speed of a vehicle
during normal driving is called -
A. Parking braking system B. Service braking system
C. Secondary braking system D. Retarding braking system

66. The purpose of an interlock device is to -

A. Lock the transmission to prevent theft
B. Complete the electric current to the starting motor.
C. Prevent locking two gears to the output shaft at the same time
D. Inter lock the shift lever to prevent shifting

67. Thermistors are used in which comnponents -

A. Fuel gauge sending units
B. Oil pressure sending units
C. Coolant temperature sensors
D. Temperature switches

68. Thrust bearing wear will cause excessive -

A. Crankshaft bending B. Crankshaft vibration
C. Crankshaft end play D. Crankshaft speed

69. The basic purpose of the overrunning clutch in the starter drive is to
A. Assist the solenoid during cranking
B. Pull the starter pinion gear out of mesh
C. Disengage the armature when the engine starts
D. Keep the hold-in winding energized during cranking

70. The ratio between the number of teeth on the starter motor pinion gear and the engine fly
wheel is about-
A. 1 to 1 B. 1 to 5
C. 1 to 20 D. 1 to 50

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71. Exhaust gas leakage into the cooling system is most likely to be due to defective
A. Cylinder head gasket B. Manifold gasket
C. Water pump D. Radiator

72. If the water level in radiator is maintained low, the likely consequence could be
A. Piston seizure B. Engine knocking
C. Bearing deterioration D. All of these

73. In the fluid coupling, the vortex flow is maximum when the slip is
A. 20% B. 50%
C. 100% D. 75%

74. The valve in the thermostat is opened and closed by the-

A. Pressure linkage B. Wax pellet
C. Vacuum linkage D. Bypass valve

75. The number of amperes that the battery can deliver for 30 seconds. at-18° C without cell
voltages falling below 7.2 V is called the-
A. Charging rate B. Reserve capacity
C. Cold cranking rate D. Ampere-hour rate

76. The inner end of the axle shaft is splined to

A. Crown wheel B. Cage
C. Sun gear D. Planet gear

77. The included angle is the sum of the

A. Camber and castor B. Castor and SAI
C. Camber and SAI D. Camber and toe-in

78. Which aspect is not valid in respect of disc brakes when compared to drum brakes?
A. Light in weight B. Complexity of design
C. More uniform wear of friction pads
D. Better anti-fading characteristics

79. The permissible mixing of cross ply and radial ply tyres allows-
A. Cross-ply tyres on left wheels
B. Cross-ply tyres on right wheels
C. Cross-ply tyres on front wheels
D. Cross-ply tyres on rear wheels

80. Tread distortion will be least on -

A. Radial ply tyres B. Cross ply tyres
C. Cross ply belt tyres D. Cross ply bolted tyres

81. In a three-way converter, the first converter controls

A. Hydro carbon B. Carbon monoxide
C. Oxides of nitrogen D. All of these

82. Aspect ratio of a tyre is the ratio between:

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 (A) Height to width (B) Height to plies
(C) Plies to Bead (D) Air pressure maintained

83. Effect of Ackermans steering principle is that:

(A) During turns outer wheel is pivoted through a greater angle than the inner
(B) Car wheel is tilted from vertical
(C) During turns inner wheel is pivoted through a greater angle than the outer

(D) All the above three

84. Effect of Aligning torque is :

(A) Tendency of tyre to return to straight ahead position after steering
(B) Torque applied to wheels to tight wheel nuts
(C) Torque reaction taken by torque tube
(D) None of the above

85. Annulus of an epicyclic gear train means:

(A) Name given to sun gear
(B) Name of internally toothed outer ring
(C) Name of the planet gear
(D) Name of Rack and Pinion assembly

86. CRDI means:

(A) Common Rod Direct Injection
(B) Continuously Rotating Direct Injection
(C) Car Rear Double Injection (D) Common Rail Direct Injection

87. Aqua Planning is:

(A) Behaviour of tyre in very warm atmospheric conditions
(B) Condition in which tyre looses its grip and skates over water on road surface
(C) Extra grip fitted on surface of the tyre
(D) All the above three

88. Axle ratio is the ratio between :

(A) RPM of propeller shaft to RPM of clutch shaft
(B) RPM of gear box input shaft to RPM of output shaft
(C) RPM of propeller shaft to RPM of driven wheels
(D) RPM of Rear axle to RPM of Front axle

89. Back flushing is the process of:

(A) Cleaning cooling system pumping water in reverse direction of normal flow
(B) Cleaning cooling system by pumping water in same direction of normal flow
(C) Cleaning cooling system by using special chemicals
(D) All the above three

90. The braking wheels get locked before the vehicle stops the vehicle is said to be:
(A) Slipping (B) Skidding
(C) Rolling (D) Rubbing

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91. Growler test is conducted on:
(A) Starting motor (B) Cut out relay
(C) Battery (D) Flasher unit

92. Firewall is :
(A) Metal wall between engine and passenger compartment
(B) Metal wall between engine and bonnet
(C) Engine mounting seat (D) Fire retardant body work

93. Bias ply tyres have:

(A) All plies running parallel to one another
(B) Belt of steel mesh in the tyre
(C) One ply layer runs diagonally one way and another layer runs diagonally other
way
(D) None of the above

94. When piston rings are installed upside down what will happen ?
(A) Increased Oil Consumption
(B) Increased Cylinder wall wear
(C) Broken Lands (D) Damaging piston pin

95. Gear provided in the centre of an epicyclic gear train is:

(A) Ring Gear (B) Dog Gear
(C) Sun Gear (D) Planet Gear

96. Tip Tronic Transmission allows:

(A) Computer controlled clutch on manual transmission
(B) Driver to override the automatic mode
(C) Fully manual transmission and manual gear change
(D) None of the above

97. The purpose of heat control valve in some exhaust manifold is to:
(A) Preheat air so that engine will start easier
(B) Help to start diesel engine
(C) Improve fuel vaporization for better cold engine performance
(D) All the above three

98. Two types of snap rings are:

(A) Threaded and Press fit (B) Compression and Oil control
(C) Split and Solid (D) Internal and External

99. The overhead cam shaft engine is more responsive engine because :
(A) This is a spark ignition engine (B) The Engine is smaller
(C) The pistons are lighter (D) There are few parts in valve train

100. In multiple displacement V-8 Engine electronic controls can cut out:
(A) 1, 2,3 or 4 cylinders (B) 2,3 or 4 cylinders
(C)All the cylinders (D) 2 or 4 cylinders

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