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The starter motor is driven by

A. Chain drive

B. Gear drive

C. Flat belt drive

D. V-belt drive

Correct Answer :

B. Gear drive


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The sequence order of events in a four stroke engine is

A. Suction exhaust power compression

B. Suction power compression exhaust

C. Suction compression power exhaust

D. Exhaust compression power suction

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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

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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

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What type of bearing is used for main bearings and connecting rod bearings?

A. Ball bearings

B. Plain bearings

C. Needle roller bearing

D. Taper roller bearing

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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

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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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The motion of the cam is transferred to the valves through

A. Pistons

B. Rocker arms

C. Camshaft pulley

D. Valve stems

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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

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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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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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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

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The basic purpose of providing caster angle on wheels is to

A. Prevent uneven tyre wear

B. Maintain directional control

C. Bring the road contact of the tyre under the point of load

D. Compensate for wear in the steering linkage

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In a four cylinder inline engine, the number of firing strokes in one revolution of the crank is

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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Which of the following is not an automobile?

A. Motor cycle

B. Passenger car

C. Aeroplane

D. Truck

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The connecting rod connects the piston and the

A. Cylinder head

B. Cylinder block

C. Camshaft

D. Crankshaft

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Odometer is an instrument used for measurement of

A. Power

B. Fuel consumption

C. Engine r.p.m.

D. Distance

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The valve tappet clearance is measured by

A. Screw pitch gauge

B. Engineering scale

C. Feeler gauge

D. Vernier caliper

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The capacity of a battery is usually expressed in terms of

A. Volts

B. Amperes

C. Weight

D. Ampere hours

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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

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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

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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

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The piston compression rings are made of

A. Cast iron

B. Steel

C. Aluminium

D. Bronze

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

A. Hydrometer

B. Hygrometer

C. Anemometer

D. Multimeter

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The main cause for the change in engine oil viscosity is

A. Humidity

B. Temperature

C. Vibration

D. Contamination

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The most commonly used power plant in automobiles is

A. Gas turbine

B. I.C. engine

C. Battery

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 specific gravity of Diesel is about

A. 0.65

B. 0.75

C. 0.85

D. 0.95

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Which of the following parameter can be adjusted by modifying the tie rod attachment length?

A. Camber

B. Caster

C. Toe

D. Steering gear ratio

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Cushioning springs in clutch plate reduces

A. Vehicle speed

B. Torsional vibrations

C. Jerky starts

D. None of these

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The brake pedal during ABS operation

A. Is pushed upward forcefully

B. Pedal stroke becomes longer

C. Transmits slight kickback to the driver's foot

D. All of the above