The component that is responsible for converting the rotation of the steering wheel into lateral motion is the
Steering wheel
Steering shaft
Steering gearbox
Tie rod
Correct Answer :
C. Steering gearbox
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In a ventilated disc brake
A duct directs air towards the caliper for cooling while the vehicle is moving
Caliper is covered with cooling fins
Disc contains many small holes for optimum cooling performance
Disc contains radial vanes between its rubbing surfaces for optimum cooling performance
The path taken by intake air is
Carburettor (or throttle body) air cleaner intake manifold intake ports cylinders
Air cleaner carburettor (or throttle body) intake ports intake manifold cylinders
Air cleaner intake manifold carburettor (or throttle body) intake ports cylinders
Air cleaner carburettor (or throttle body) intake manifold intake ports cylinders
The two rows of cylinders in a 'V' type engine are generally arranged at
45°
60°
90°
130°
The condition that causes vapour locking in a brake system is
Overheating of the fluid due to frequent brake application
Overcooling of the brakes during high speed driving
Keeping the vehicle without use for an extended period
An excessively high engine speed on a downhill road
The parking brake generally acts on
Front wheels
Rear wheels
Front and rear wheels
Propeller shaft
Which one of the following statement correctly describes the construction of a bevel gear type differential?
The drive shafts are splined to the differential carrier.
The left side gear and the differential carrier rotate in constant unison.
The differential carrier houses differential pinion gears and side gears; each pinion gear meshes with a different side gear.
The differential carrier houses differential pinion gears and side gears
The negative plates of a lead acid battery has
Lead peroxide (PbO₂)
Spongy lead (Pb)
Lead sulphate (PbSO₄)
Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄)
The component of the oil filter that prevents the passage of metal particles and sludge is
Element
Relief valve
Check valve
Case
The camshaft of a four stroke Diesel engine running at 1000 rpm will run at
500 rpm
1000 rpm
2000 rpm
4000 rpm
A front stabilizer bar is used to
Increase vehicle load carrying capacity
Provide a softer ride
Control suspension movement and body roll
All of the above
The valve tappet clearance is measured by
Screw pitch gauge
Engineering scale
Feeler gauge
Vernier caliper
The best fuels for compression ignition engines are
Straight chain paraffin
Aromatics
Branched chain paraffin
Naphthalene
An overinflated tyre will wear the tread most near the
Edges
Corners
Centre
None of these
The service brakes employed in cars are generally operated
Mechanically
Hydraulically
Pneumatically
None of these
The driveshafts are connected to the differential and wheel hubs through universal joints because the universal joints
Absorb the vibrations transferred from the surface of the road
Compensate for variations in the relative positions of the differential and the wheels which result from bumpy road surfaces or other similar driving conditions.
Absorb any difference in speed between the left and right wheels when the vehicle is turning
None of the above
In a four cylinder inline engine, the number of firing strokes in one revolution of the crank is
1
2
3
4
The purpose of transmission in an automobile is
To vary the speed of automobile
To vary the torque at the wheels
To vary the power of automobile
None of these
In a four speed four stroke Diesel engine, the intake valve
Opens at T.D.C. and closes at B.D.C.
Opens at 20° before T.D.C. and closes at 35° after B.D.C.
Opens at 10° after T.D.C. and closes at 20° before B.D.C.
None of the above
The most commonly used power plant in automobiles is
Gas turbine
I.C. engine
Battery
None of these
The engine oil viscosity is defined by _________ ratings.
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
Society of automotive engineers (SAE)
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
American petroleum institute (API)
In order to implement gear changes in the gear unit of an automatic transmission, a ________ is used.
Synchronizer
Planetary gear
Magnetic clutch
Hydraulic multi plate clutch
The diagram which shows the correct crank positions corresponding to the opening and closing of the valves, is known as
Indicator diagram
Axial force diagram
Valve timing diagram
None of these
The caster is called positive when the top of the king pin is inclined to the
Rear of the vehicle
Front of the vehicle
Left of the vehicle
Right of the vehicle
The advantage of the fuel injection system over the carburettor system is
Improved fuel efficiency
Improved emission
Improved power output
All of these
The power actually developed inside the engine cylinder is called as
Indicated power
Brake power
Frictional power
None of these
The calorific value of petrol is about
36.5-38.5 MJ/kg
39.4-42.5 MJ/kg
42.7-43.5 MJ/kg
45.5-47 MJ/kg
The basic purpose of tyres is to
Grip the road and provide good traction
Substitute for springs
Act as brake
None of these
The correct flow of power through the drive train is
Engine drive shafts, clutch, main shaft, counter shaft, final driven gear, wheels
Engine clutch, main shaft, counter shaft, final driven gear, drive shafts, wheels
Engine clutch, counter shaft, main shaft, final driven gear, drive shafts, wheels
Engine main shaft, counter shaft, clutch, final driven gear, drive shafts, wheels
The major purpose of an electronically controlled automatic transmission is that this type of transmission
Eliminates gear clutches
Eliminates the gear shaft lever
Reduces the number of automatic transmission components
Reduces shift shock and achieves more efficient transmission of engine torque
When the front wheels of a vehicle are locked during braking, then
Stopping distance becomes extremely long
Front tyres skid across the road surface, and the vehicle spins around
Rear tyres skid across the road surface, and the vehicle spins around
Driver loses control over the steering, and the vehicle continues moving in its current direction