1. 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 ?

supercharging

auto-ignition

scavenging

detonation

Answer: supercharging

Explanation:


2. Engine misfiring is likely to result from ?

spark plug gap too small

spark plug gap too wide

vapour lock in the fuel only

incorrect fuel air mixture

Answer: spark plug gap too wide

Explanation:


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

Ball bearings

Plain bearings

Needle roller bearing

Taper roller bearing

Answer: Plain bearings

Explanation:


4. 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

Answer: valve timing diagram

Explanation:


5. In Diesel engines, during suction stroke ............. is drawn in the cylinder ?

air and fuel

only fuel

only air

none of these

Answer: only air

Explanation:


6. The cetane rating of Diesel fuel is in the order of ?

25

45

70

90

Answer: 45

Explanation:


7. The engine oil level should be checked ?

immediately after the ignition switch is turned off

while the engine is running

a few minutes after the ignition switch is turned off

while the engine is running at high-idle speed

Answer: a few minutes after the ignition switch is turned off

Explanation:


8. In petrol engines, during suction stroke ............... is drawn in the cylinder ?

air and fuel

only fuel

only air

none of these

Answer: air and fuel

Explanation:


9. The basic purpose of a four wheel drive (4WD) system is that it ?

delivers improved cornering on dry road surfaces

eliminates the need of snow tyres, tyre chains, etc

ensures effective transmission of engine torque to all four wheels, even on slippery road surfaces

ensures that effective braking can be performed, even on slippery surfaces

Answer: ensures effective transmission of engine torque to all four wheels, even on slippery road surfaces

Explanation:


10. 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

Answer: spray atomized fuel in the cylinder

Explanation: