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The formula for Isooctane is

A. C8H18

B. C7H17

C. C6H18

D. C7H18

Correct Answer :

A. C8H18


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The rating of C.I. engine fuel (Diesel) is given by

A. Octane number

B. Performance number

C. Cetane number

D. None of these

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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

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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

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The fuel pump in the programmed fuel injection (PFI) system is located

A. Between the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank

B. In the fuel tank

C. On the distributor mounting in the engine compartment

D. On the engine compartment bulkhead

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If a tyre is designated as 175/65 R-14 82-S, then the aspect ratio for the tyre is

A. 175

B. 65

C. 14

D. 82

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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

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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

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The component that connects the steering rack to the knuckles is

A. Tie rod

B. Sector gear

C. Pivot

D. Spline

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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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When the top of the wheel is tilted outward, then it is called

A. Positive camber

B. Negative camber

C. Positive caster

D. Negative caster

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When indicated power (I.P.) and frictional power (F.P.) are known, we can calculate

A. Brake power

B. Compression ratio

C. Specific air consumption

D. Mean effective pressure

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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

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The valve overlap in four stroke petrol engines is approximately

A. 30°

B. 60°

C. 90°

D. 120°

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Bead wires are made of

A. Steel

B. Copper

C. Zinc

D. Aluminium

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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

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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.

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The purpose of a cylinder head gasket is to

A. Prevent the combustion gases from leaking from the joint between the cylinder block and the cylinder head

B. Prevent engine oil from going into combustion chamber

C. Removes impurities from cylinder head lubricating oil

D. None of the above

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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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The power actually developed inside the engine cylinder is called as

A. Indicated power

B. Brake power

C. Frictional power

D. None of these

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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

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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

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The fuel that detonates easily, is

A. N-heptane

B. Iso-octane

C. Benzene

D. Alcohol

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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

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When turning a corner

A. The front wheels are toeing out

B. The front wheels are turning on different angles

C. The inside front wheels has a greater angle than the outside wheel

D. All of the above

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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 condition that causes vapour locking in a brake system is

A. Overheating of the fluid due to frequent brake application

B. Overcooling of the brakes during high speed driving

C. Keeping the vehicle without use for an extended period

D. An excessively high engine speed on a downhill road

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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

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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

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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

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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