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Valve overlap is the number of degrees of camshaft rotation during which

A. Both valves are closed

B. Both valves are open

C. Both 'A' and 'B'

D. None of these

Correct Answer :

B. Both valves are open


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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 specific gravity of acid in a fully charged battery is generally

A. 1.00

B. 1.28

C. 1.82

D. 2.81

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With the increase of battery temperature, the specific gravity of electrolyte

A. Increases

B. Decreases

C. Remains the same

D. None of these

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If the valve clearances are excessively large, the problem that can arise is

A. Overheating of the engine

B. Incomplete valve closure

C. Fouling of spark plug by gasoline

D. None of these

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The self ignition temperature of Diesel as compared to petrol is

A. Higher

B. Lower

C. Same

D. Depends on fuel quality

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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 stroke of an engine is the

A. Volume of the cylinder

B. Length of the connecting rod

C. Internal diameter of the cylinder

D. Distance between T.D.C. and B.D.C.

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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 seat belt tensioners are built in the

A. Front seats

B. Shoulder anchors

C. Seat belt retractors

D. Seat belt buckles

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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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The Diesel engines are also known as

A. Spark ignition (S.I.) engines

B. Compression ignition (C.I.) engines

C. Steam engines

D. None of these

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The firing order for an opposed four cylinder l.C. engine is

A. 1-2-3-4

B. 1-3-4-2

C. 1-4-3-2

D. 1-3-2-4

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Damper is also known as

A. Shock absorber

B. Torsion bar

C. Spring

D. Radius rod

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The main purpose of an engine's air cleaner is that it

A. Controls the engine's air intake volume

B. Reduces the engine's air intake noise

C. Prevents rain water from entering the engine

D. Prevents dust and other foreign matter from entering the engine

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The frequency of flashing of light per minute in a direction (side turn) indicator is about

A. 9

B. 90

C. 900

D. 9000

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The lubrication oil flow in an engine is in the order as

A. Oil strainer, oil pump, relief valve, oil filter, cylinder block, cylinder head and oil pan

B. Oil pump, oil strainer, relief valve, oil filter, cylinder block, cylinder head and oil pan

C. Oil strainer, oil filter, relief valve, oil pump, cylinder block, cylinder head and oil pan

D. Oil strainer, oil pump, relief valve, oil filter, cylinder head, cylinder block and oil pan

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The crescent shaped cavity on the piston head top surface is called as

A. Piston oil hole

B. Snap ring

C. Valve recess

D. Valve clearance

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The correct flow of power through the drive train is

A. Engine drive shafts, clutch, main shaft, counter shaft, final driven gear, wheels

B. Engine clutch, main shaft, counter shaft, final driven gear, drive shafts, wheels

C. Engine clutch, counter shaft, main shaft, final driven gear, drive shafts, wheels

D. Engine main shaft, counter shaft, clutch, final driven gear, drive shafts, wheels

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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 discharged lead acid battery has on its plates

A. Lead peroxide (PbO₂)

B. Spongy lead (Pb)

C. Lead sulphate (PbSO₄)

D. Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄)

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The sequence in which the force is transmitted through a brake system when the brake pedal is depressed is

A. Brake pedal, master cylinder, brake lines, vacuum servo mechanism, brake pads

B. Brake pedal, vacuum servo mechanism, master cylinder, brake lines, brake pads

C. Brake pedal, master cylinder, vacuum servo mechanism, brake lines, brake pads

D. Brake pedal, brake lines, vacuum servo mechanism, master cylinder, brake pads

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Which of the following oil is more viscous?

A. SAE 30

B. SAE 40

C. SAE 70

D. SAE 80

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The effect of having excess camber is

A. Excessive steering alignment torque

B. Hard steering

C. Too much traction

D. Uneven tyre wear

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If the air-fuel mixture in a spark ignition engine is too rich, then airfuel ratio is about

A. 17 : 1

B. 15 : 1

C. 13 : 1

D. 10 : 1

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The gear shift lever requires two separate motions to shift gears, and the first movement

A. Moves the synchronizer

B. Selects the synchronizer

C. Meshes the gears

D. Operates the clutch

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In comparison with a radial tyre, one advantage of a bias ply tyre is

A. Longer life

B. Lower rolling resistance

C. Smoother ride at low speeds

D. None of these

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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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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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The aspect ratio (expressed in percentage) of the tyre is defined as the ratio of

A. Section width to section height

B. Section height to section width

C. Wheel diameter to section height

D. Wheel diameter to section width

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A three way catalytic converter

A. Re-circulates exhaust gases

B. Burns fuel vapour gases

C. Reduces N₂, H₂O, and CO₂ emission levels

D. Removes CO, HC, and NO₂ from the exhaust gasses passing through it