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The camshaft of a four stroke Diesel engine running at 1000 rpm will run at

A. 500 rpm

B. 1000 rpm

C. 2000 rpm

D. 4000 rpm

Correct Answer :

A. 500 rpm


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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

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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

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The information provided by the oxygen (O₂) sensor to the feedback control system is about the

A. Air-fuel ratio

B. Air temperature

C. Air flow speed

D. Exhaust gas volume

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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

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The torque converter uses ________ to transfer torque.

A. Air

B. Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)

C. Gears

D. Steel belt

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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

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One effect of detonation is

A. Delay in ignition

B. Loss of power

C. Overheating of engine

D. Overcooling of engine

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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

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The cetane rating of Diesel fuel is in the order of

A. 25

B. 45

C. 70

D. 90

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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

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When the piston is at T.D.C, the volume above the piston in the combustion chamber is the

A. Clearance volume

B. Cylinder volume

C. Exhaust volume

D. None of these

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Which of the following indicates multigrade oil?

A. SAE 30

B. API SF

C. SAE 20 W50

D. API 50

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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

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

A. Clutch

B. Differential

C. Flywheel

D. Torque converter

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The main function of an exhaust muffler is the

A. Optimisation of exhaust efficiency

B. Reduction of exhaust noise

C. Reduction of nitrogen oxide in the exhaust gases

D. Reduction of the exhaust gas volume

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The function of a second ring is that it is a

A. Back up compression ring which will work in place of the top ring when it is broken

B. Compression ring and aids the top ring in sealing and cooling

C. Back up oil control ring which will work in place of the bottom ring when it is broken

D. Cushion ring which prevents piston slap and knock

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The compression ratio for Diesel engines usually lies in the range of

A. 6-10

B. 10-1

C. 15-25

D. 25-40

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In aluminium cylinder blocks, the cylinder liners are made of

A. Aluminium

B. Ceramic

C. Brass

D. Cast iron

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The negative terminal post on the top of a battery is

A. Smaller than the positive terminal post

B. Larger than the positive terminal post

C. Of the same size as the positive terminal post

D. None of these

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The indicated power of a four stroke engine (in watts) is equal to (where P = Mean effective pressure in N/m², L = Length of stroke in metres, A = Cross-sectional area of the piston in m², and N = Speed of the engine in revolutions per second (r.p.s)

A. P.L.A.N/2

B. P.L.A.N

C. 2 × P.L.A.N

D. P.L.A.N/4

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A maintenance free battery

A. Has lead-antimony plate grid

B. Has lead-calcium plate grid

C. Does not contain acid

D. Does not contain water

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The two rows of cylinders in a 'V' type engine are generally arranged at

A. 45°

B. 60°

C. 90°

D. 130°

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In case of a Diesel car, the pressure at the end of compression is of the order of

A. 15 bar

B. 25 bar

C. 35 bar

D. 45 bar

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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

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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

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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

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The firing order for an inline four cylinder I.C. engine is

A. 1-2-3-4

B. 1-3-4-2

C. 1-2-4-3

D. 1-3-2-4

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Petrol that detonates easily is called

A. High octane petrol

B. Low octane petrol

C. Unleaded petrol

D. Blended fuel

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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

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Caster is a

A. Forward tilt of the kingpin

B. Backward tilt of the kingpin

C. Either 'A' or 'B'

D. None of these