Two general types of tyres are
Tube type and tubeless
Solid and tubeless
Air and pneumatic
Split rim and drop centre
Correct Answer :
A. Tube type and tubeless
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The component in the radiator of an automobile that increases the boiling point of water is
Drain plug
Water jacket
Vacuum valve
Pressure cap
A clutch is usually designed to transmit maximum torque which is
Equal to the maximum engine torque
80 % of the maximum engine torque
150 % of the maximum engine torque
None of these
The parking brake generally acts on
Front wheels
Rear wheels
Front and rear wheels
Propeller shaft
The rolling resistance is because of the friction between the
Wheel rim and tyre
Tyre and the road surface
Wheel rim and road surface
None of these
The positive plates of a lead acid battery has
Lead peroxide (PbO₂)
Spongy lead (Pb)
Lead sulphate (PbSO₄)
Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄)
The device for smoothening out the power impulses from the engine is called
Clutch
Differential
Flywheel
Torque converter
The advantage of having a tandem master cylinder arrangement in automobiles is that it
Enhances safety by serving two independent lines in a divided line brake circuit
Enhances safety by activating the brakes using vacuum pressure in the event of brake fluid loss
Supplies equal fluid pressure to each line of a divided line brake circuit, thereby preventing the brakes from dragging on one side
Boosts the brake fluid pressure to reduce the force required to depress the brake pedal
For the same maximum pressure and temperature
Diesel cycle is more efficient than Otto cycle
Otto cycle is more efficient than Diesel cycle
Both Otto cycle and Diesel cycle are equally efficient
None of the above
The compression ratio in petrol engine is kept less than in Diesel engine because
It makes petrol engines lighter
Higher or equivalent compression ratio in petrol engines is not possible due to pre-ignition
Less compression ratio gives better performance
It is just customary to have less compression ratio in petrol engines
The advantage of the fuel injection system over the carburettor system is
Improved fuel efficiency
Improved emission
Improved power output
All of these
The gear shift lever requires two separate motions to shift gears, and the first movement
Moves the synchronizer
Selects the synchronizer
Meshes the gears
Operates the clutch
In a petrol engine, the high voltage for spark plug is in the order of
1000 volts
2000 volts
11 kilovolts
22 kilovolts
The antiknock property of compression ignition engine fuel can be improved by adding
Tetraethyl lead
Trimethyl pentane
Amyl nitrate
Hexadecane
The brake pedal during ABS operation
Is pushed upward forcefully
Pedal stroke becomes longer
Transmits slight kickback to the driver's foot
All of the above
In a single dry plate clutch, torsional vibrations are absorbed by
Coil springs known as torsional springs
Cushion springs
Central hub
Clutch pedal
The tilting of the front wheels away from the vertical, when viewed from the front of the car, is called
Camber
Caster
Toe in
Toe out
Instead of valves, the ports are used in case of
Four stroke I.C. engines
Two stroke I.C. engines
V6 engines
None of these
The valve tappet clearance is measured by
Screw pitch gauge
Engineering scale
Feeler gauge
Vernier caliper
The operation of removing trapped air from the hydraulic braking system is known as
Trapping
Tapping
Bleeding
Cleaning
Odometer is an instrument used for measurement of
Power
Fuel consumption
Engine r.p.m.
Distance
In a Diesel engine, the function of a fuel injector is to
Mix the fuel and air
Ignite the air-fuel mixture
Provide flame front for ignition
Spray atomized fuel in the cylinder
The purpose of a balancer shaft is to
Balance the timing in the movement of the two groups of pistons
Increase inertia force of the rotating crankshaft
Reduce vibrations caused by the crankshaft rotation
Adjusts the timing of the intake and exhaust valve openings
In comparison with a radial tyre, one advantage of a bias ply tyre is
Longer life
Lower rolling resistance
Smoother ride at low speeds
None of these
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Detonation
Ignition
Pre-ignition
Rumble
The basic purpose of providing caster angle on wheels is to
Prevent uneven tyre wear
Maintain directional control
Bring the road contact of the tyre under the point of load
Compensate for wear in the steering linkage
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Headlights and other electrical devices are switched off
Headlights and other electrical devices are switched on
Headlights and other lights are switched off
Headlights are switched on
The minimum parking brake force is generally ________ of gross vehicle mass (GVM).
5 %
10 %
15 %
20 %
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Prevent rust from growing on the body
Improve its external appearance
Retain the characteristics of steel for long
All of these
The commonly used antifreeze solution in automobiles is
Carbon disulphide
Ethylene glycol
Ammonium chloride
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Brakes function more effectively
Brakes fail completely
Brake operation is delayed after depression of the brake pedal
Vapour locking has no effect on brake performance