• Set 1: IC Engines – Volumetric and Thermal Efficiency, SI Engines, CI

Engines, Combustion, Knocking, Supercharging, Cooling, Lubrication, and

Ignition System

1. Which of the following is the primary factor that determines the volumetric efficiency of
an engine?
o a) Engine speed
o b) Air intake temperature
o c) Valve timing
o d) Compression ratio
o Answer: c) Valve timing
o Reference: RRB JE 2019
2. In an internal combustion engine, the main function of the ignition system is to:
o a) Control the engine speed
o b) Initiate combustion
o c) Control the fuel flow
o d) Lubricate the engine
o Answer: b) Initiate combustion
o Reference: SSC JE 2020
3. Which of the following is a common cause of engine knocking in a SI engine?
o a) Low engine temperature
o b) High compression ratio
o c) Late ignition timing
o d) High air-fuel ratio
o Answer: c) Late ignition timing
o Reference: GATE 2018
4. The term "supercharging" in internal combustion engines refers to:
o a) Decreasing the compression ratio
o b) Increasing the air-fuel mixture pressure
o c) Reducing the engine temperature
o d) Increasing the fuel supply
o Answer: b) Increasing the air-fuel mixture pressure
o Reference: ISRO 2020
5. The thermal efficiency of a diesel engine is generally higher than that of a petrol engine
due to:
o a) Higher compression ratio
o b) Use of higher quality fuel
o c) Smaller engine size
o d) Greater engine speed
o Answer: a) Higher compression ratio
o Reference: UPSC IES 2019
6. The primary function of the lubrication system in an IC engine is to:
o a) Maintain engine temperature
o b) Reduce wear between moving parts
o c) Improve combustion efficiency
o d) Clean the engine components
o Answer: b) Reduce wear between moving parts
o Reference: DRDO 2021
7. Which of the following is a feature of a Diesel engine compared to a Petrol engine?
o a) Higher compression ratio
o b) Lower thermal efficiency
o c) Less fuel efficiency
o d) Higher exhaust emissions
o Answer: a) Higher compression ratio
o Reference: GATE 2019
8. In a SI engine, pre-ignition is most likely to occur due to:
o a) Low engine speed
o b) High temperature of the combustion chamber
o c) High air-fuel ratio
o d) Early ignition timing
o Answer: b) High temperature of the combustion chamber
o Reference: RRB JE 2020
9. What does a higher compression ratio in an engine result in?
o a) Lower fuel efficiency
o b) Higher fuel consumption
o c) Higher thermal efficiency
o d) Reduced power output
o Answer: c) Higher thermal efficiency
o Reference: BMC JE 2020
10. In a CI engine, what type of combustion occurs?
o a) Homogeneous combustion
o b) Premixed combustion
o c) Diffusion combustion
o d) Stoichiometric combustion
o Answer: c) Diffusion combustion
o Reference: MPSC 2018
11. In a spark-ignition engine, the ignition timing is controlled by:
o a) Exhaust valve
o b) Engine speed
o c) Electronic control unit (ECU)
o d) Air-fuel ratio
o Answer: c) Electronic control unit (ECU)
o Reference: SSC JE 2021
12. What is the main purpose of using supercharging in internal combustion engines?
o a) To increase the power output of the engine
o b) To reduce the fuel consumption
o c) To improve the combustion efficiency
o d) To reduce engine emissions
o Answer: a) To increase the power output of the engine
o Reference: GATE 2020
13. Which component is primarily responsible for the cooling of an internal combustion
engine?
o a) Fuel system
o b) Lubrication system
o c) Radiator
o d) Ignition system
o Answer: c) Radiator
o Reference: UPSC IES 2021
14. What does the knocking in an engine result from?
o a) Delay in the fuel ignition
o b) Higher fuel-air mixture temperature
o c) Improper exhaust system design
o d) Excessive air-fuel ratio
o Answer: b) Higher fuel-air mixture temperature
o Reference: RRB JE 2019
15. Which of the following is used to control the rate of combustion in a diesel engine?
o a) Carburetor
o b) Fuel injection system
o c) Spark plug
o d) Fuel vaporizer
o Answer: b) Fuel injection system
o Reference: DRDO 2020
16. What is the purpose of the cooling system in an engine?
o a) To maintain the optimum engine temperature
o b) To improve fuel efficiency
o c) To maintain engine speed
o d) To clean engine components
o Answer: a) To maintain the optimum engine temperature
o Reference: BMC JE 2020
17. Which factor affects the knocking tendency in an engine?
o a) Compression ratio
o b) Engine speed
o c) Air-fuel mixture temperature
o d) Valve timing
o Answer: a) Compression ratio
o Reference: SSC JE 2020
18. Which of the following engines generally has higher thermal efficiency?
o a) SI engine
o b) CI engine
o c) Rotary engine
o d) Gas turbine engine
o Answer: b) CI engine
o Reference: GATE 2020
19. Which of the following factors directly affects the volumetric efficiency of an engine?
o a) Engine displacement
o b) Fuel quality
o c) Air intake temperature and pressure
o d) Valve timing
o Answer: c) Air intake temperature and pressure
o Reference: MPSC 2019
20. Which of the following is NOT a part of the ignition system in an SI engine?
o a) Distributor
o b) Spark plug
o c) Fuel injector
o d) Ignition coil
o Answer: c) Fuel injector
o Reference: RRB JE 2020
21. In a CI engine, the fuel is injected:
o a) Before compression
o b) During compression
o c) After compression
o d) During the intake stroke
o Answer: b) During compression
o Reference: DRDO 2019
22. Which type of engine uses a carburetor for air-fuel mixture preparation?
o a) Diesel engine
o b) Gas turbine engine
o c) SI engine
o d) CI engine
o Answer: c) SI engine
o Reference: GATE 2020
23. Which of the following is true for supercharged engines?
o a) Increased air-fuel ratio
o b) Increased engine output
o c) Decreased thermal efficiency
o d) Lower combustion temperature
o Answer: b) Increased engine output
o Reference: ISRO 2020
24. What is the purpose of a cooling fan in an engine's cooling system?
o a) To regulate fuel supply
o b) To maintain air-fuel mixture
o c) To circulate coolant and remove heat
o d) To ignite the fuel
o Answer: c) To circulate coolant and remove heat
o Reference: RRB JE 2021
25. In an engine, the ignition system is responsible for:
o a) Fuel injection
o b) Air intake control
o c) Combustion initiation
o d) Exhaust control
o Answer: c) Combustion initiation
o Reference: SSC JE 2019
26. The increase in engine performance due to supercharging is caused by:
o a) More air entering the combustion chamber
o b) Higher temperature of the air-fuel mixture
o c) Increased fuel efficiency
o d) Decreased valve timing
o Answer: a) More air entering the combustion chamber
o Reference: UPSC IES 2020
27. What is the typical reason for using multi-stage supercharging?
o a) To increase the air intake pressure efficiently
o b) To cool the air-fuel mixture
o c) To increase the temperature of the combustion chamber
o d) To reduce the compression ratio
o Answer: a) To increase the air intake pressure efficiently
o Reference: GATE 2019
28. What does the term 'thermal efficiency' of an engine refer to?
o a) The proportion of heat converted into useful work
o b) The percentage of heat that escapes as exhaust
o c) The total amount of fuel consumed
o d) The rate of fuel flow through the engine
o Answer: a) The proportion of heat converted into useful work
o Reference: ISRO 2021
29. In a gasoline engine, the combustion of fuel is initiated by:
o a) Spark plug
o b) High pressure
o c) Fuel injector
o d) Compression heat
o Answer: a) Spark plug
o Reference: BMC JE 2020
30. What is the primary purpose of the lubrication system in an engine?
o a) Reduce friction and wear
o b) Increase the fuel efficiency
o c) Reduce the exhaust emissions
o d) Control the ignition timing
o Answer: a) Reduce friction and wear
o Reference: MPSC 2020

Set 2: IC Engines – Volumetric and Thermal Efficiency, SI Engines, CI Engines,

Combustion, Knocking, Supercharging, Cooling, Lubrication, and Ignition
System

31. What is the typical value of the compression ratio for a petrol engine (SI engine)?

• a) 4-6
• b) 6-9
• c) 9-12
• d) 12-16
• Answer: b) 6-9
• Reference: GATE 2021

32. Which of the following factors reduces the volumetric efficiency of an engine?

• a) High air temperature

• b) Low engine speed
• c) High atmospheric pressure
• d) Optimal valve timing
• Answer: a) High air temperature
• Reference: DRDO 2020

33. In a diesel engine, the primary purpose of a turbocharger is to:

• a) Reduce engine emissions

• b) Increase the air-fuel mixture temperature
• c) Improve fuel consumption efficiency
• d) Increase the intake air pressure
• Answer: d) Increase the intake air pressure
• Reference: SSC JE 2020

34. What is the main effect of an increase in the compression ratio of an engine?

• a) Increased power output

• b) Reduced fuel efficiency
• c) Increased engine speed
• d) Reduced engine weight
• Answer: a) Increased power output
• Reference: GATE 2021

35. Which type of engine generally experiences higher knocking?

• a) Petrol engine
• b) Diesel engine
• c) Rotary engine
• d) Gas turbine engine
• Answer: b) Diesel engine
• Reference: UPSC IES 2021

36. The ignition timing in an SI engine is generally advanced when the engine:

• a) Is under load
• b) Is idling
• c) Runs at low speeds
• d) Runs at high temperatures
• Answer: a) Is under load
• Reference: BMC JE 2020

37. What is the role of a carburetor in an SI engine?

• a) To mix air and fuel in the correct ratio

• b) To ignite the fuel-air mixture
• c) To remove exhaust gases
• d) To regulate engine speed
• Answer: a) To mix air and fuel in the correct ratio
• Reference: DRDO 2021

38. In a CI engine, the fuel is injected into the combustion chamber at:

• a) Atmospheric pressure
• b) High pressure
• c) Low pressure
• d) Medium pressure
• Answer: b) High pressure
• Reference: GATE 2020
39. Which of the following is a reason for using intercooling in a supercharged engine?

• a) To cool the air before it enters the cylinders

• b) To reduce the engine temperature during operation
• c) To increase the exhaust temperature
• d) To reduce the power output of the engine
• Answer: a) To cool the air before it enters the cylinders
• Reference: MPSC 2021

40. What is the effect of an increase in engine speed on the thermal efficiency of an engine?

• a) It decreases thermal efficiency

• b) It increases thermal efficiency
• c) It has no effect on thermal efficiency
• d) It initially increases, then decreases thermal efficiency
• Answer: a) It decreases thermal efficiency
• Reference: RRB JE 2021

41. What type of combustion system is used in a SI engine?

• a) Premixed combustion
• b) Diffusion combustion
• c) Turbulent combustion
• d) Chain combustion
• Answer: a) Premixed combustion
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

42. Which of the following methods is used to increase the volumetric efficiency of an engine?

• a) Decreasing the compression ratio

• b) Increasing intake air pressure
• c) Reducing the engine speed
• d) Lowering the intake temperature
• Answer: b) Increasing intake air pressure
• Reference: GATE 2021

43. Which of the following factors is responsible for the formation of engine knocking in a
petrol engine?

• a) Early ignition of the fuel-air mixture

• b) High exhaust temperature
• c) High engine speed
• d) Low compression ratio
• Answer: a) Early ignition of the fuel-air mixture
• Reference: DRDO 2021

44. What is the effect of cooling the intake air in a supercharged engine?

• a) Reduces engine temperature

• b) Increases the power output
• c) Increases the air density, improving the combustion process
• d) Reduces the thermal efficiency
• Answer: c) Increases the air density, improving the combustion process
• Reference: ISRO 2020

45. Which of the following is an advantage of using liquid cooling in an engine?

• a) Better control of engine temperature

• b) Reduced engine weight
• c) Lower maintenance cost
• d) Higher fuel consumption
• Answer: a) Better control of engine temperature
• Reference: RRB JE 2020

46. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of lubrication in an engine?

• a) To reduce wear between moving parts

• b) To prevent overheating
• c) To improve fuel efficiency
• d) To ensure smooth functioning of the pistons
• Answer: c) To improve fuel efficiency
• Reference: SSC JE 2020

47. The lubrication oil in an engine is mainly used to:

• a) Provide cooling
• b) Reduce friction and wear
• c) Burn the fuel efficiently
• d) Reduce the emissions from the engine
• Answer: b) Reduce friction and wear
• Reference: GATE 2021

48. In a diesel engine, the fuel injection is controlled by:

• a) Carburetor
• b) Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
• c) Fuel injection pump
• d) Ignition system
• Answer: c) Fuel injection pump
• Reference: MPSC 2020

49. Which of the following statements is true regarding a turbocharged engine?

• a) The turbocharger reduces the engine power output

• b) The turbocharger compresses the exhaust gases before they exit the engine
• c) The turbocharger uses exhaust gases to increase the intake air pressure
• d) The turbocharger operates independently of the engine speed
• Answer: c) The turbocharger uses exhaust gases to increase the intake air pressure
• Reference: DRDO 2021
50. What is the primary advantage of using a higher compression ratio in an engine?

• a) Higher fuel consumption

• b) Increased power and efficiency
• c) Lower exhaust emissions
• d) Reduced engine weight
• Answer: b) Increased power and efficiency
• Reference: BMC JE 2021

51. What happens when the engine temperature increases beyond the optimal level?

• a) The engine efficiency increases

• b) The engine performance remains unaffected
• c) Engine knocking is reduced
• d) The engine components may experience increased wear and tear
• Answer: d) The engine components may experience increased wear and tear
• Reference: GATE 2020

52. Which of the following methods is used for cooling in larger IC engines?

• a) Air cooling
• b) Liquid cooling
• c) Oil cooling
• d) Direct combustion cooling
• Answer: b) Liquid cooling
• Reference: UPSC IES 2021

53. Which component is responsible for controlling the ignition timing in modern SI engines?

• a) Distributor
• b) Ignition coil
• c) ECU (Electronic Control Unit)
• d) Spark plug
• Answer: c) ECU (Electronic Control Unit)
• Reference: RRB JE 2020

54. The phenomenon of 'pre-ignition' in an engine refers to:

• a) The premature ignition of the air-fuel mixture before the spark plug fires
• b) Ignition occurring after the compression stroke
• c) The combustion of the air-fuel mixture too late in the cycle
• d) The normal ignition process
• Answer: a) The premature ignition of the air-fuel mixture before the spark plug fires
• Reference: MPSC 2020

55. What is the role of the fuel injector in a CI engine?

• a) To mix air and fuel in the correct proportion

• b) To atomize the fuel and inject it into the combustion chamber at high pressure
• c) To ignite the fuel-air mixture
• d) To control the exhaust gases
• Answer: b) To atomize the fuel and inject it into the combustion chamber at high pressure
• Reference: DRDO 2021

56. Which of the following is the main cause of incomplete combustion in an engine?

• a) Low air-fuel ratio

• b) Excessive ignition timing
• c) Insufficient engine temperature
• d) Higher compression ratio
• Answer: a) Low air-fuel ratio
• Reference: GATE 2021

57. In a supercharged engine, what is the result of increasing the intake air pressure?

• a) Decreased engine output

• b) Increased air-fuel mixture temperature
• c) Increased engine power
• d) Reduced volumetric efficiency
• Answer: c) Increased engine power
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

58. Which part of the engine helps in preventing detonation or knocking in an SI engine?

• a) Pistons
• b) Spark plugs
• c) Compression chamber design
• d) Turbocharger
• Answer: c) Compression chamber design
• Reference: GATE 2021

59. What does the term 'thermal efficiency' of an engine indicate?

• a) The ratio of power output to the fuel energy consumed

• b) The amount of heat dissipated by the engine
• c) The speed at which the engine operates
• d) The ratio of exhaust gases to intake air
• Answer: a) The ratio of power output to the fuel energy consumed
• Reference: DRDO 2020

60. Which of the following statements is correct about the operation of a four-stroke engine?

• a) The intake and exhaust strokes occur simultaneously

• b) One complete cycle requires two revolutions of the crankshaft
• c) The engine operates in a continuous cycle without stopping
• d) The engine requires three revolutions of the crankshaft per cycle
• Answer: b) One complete cycle requires two revolutions of the crankshaft
• Reference: SSC JE 2020
 Set 3: IC Engines – Volumetric and Thermal Efficiency, SI Engines, CI Engines,
Combustion, Knocking, Supercharging, Cooling, Lubrication, and Ignition
System

61. In a diesel engine, what is the purpose of a glow plug?

• a) To ignite the air-fuel mixture

• b) To preheat the intake air
• c) To assist in cold starting by heating the combustion chamber
• d) To regulate the fuel injection timing
• Answer: c) To assist in cold starting by heating the combustion chamber
• Reference: UPSC IES 2021

62. What is the main function of the radiator in an IC engine?

• a) To increase the fuel efficiency

• b) To dissipate heat from the engine coolant
• c) To filter out exhaust gases
• d) To reduce the air intake temperature
• Answer: b) To dissipate heat from the engine coolant
• Reference: GATE 2020

63. The process in which the fuel is mixed with air before ignition in an SI engine is known as:

• a) Diffusion combustion
• b) Homogeneous combustion
• c) Pre-mixed combustion
• d) Chain combustion
• Answer: c) Pre-mixed combustion
• Reference: BMC JE 2020

64. Which of the following is an advantage of a CI engine over an SI engine?

• a) Higher thermal efficiency

• b) Better fuel economy
• c) Lower emissions
• d) Faster startup
• Answer: a) Higher thermal efficiency
• Reference: MPSC 2021

65. In a supercharged engine, the main objective is to:

• a) Increase the engine power by reducing the air pressure

• b) Increase the intake air pressure, thereby improving engine power
• c) Decrease the exhaust pressure
• d) Improve the fuel consumption
• Answer: b) Increase the intake air pressure, thereby improving engine power
• Reference: GATE 2021
66. What is the main cause of engine knocking in a petrol engine?

• a) Low compression ratio

• b) Early ignition of the fuel-air mixture
• c) High exhaust temperature
• d) High engine speed
• Answer: b) Early ignition of the fuel-air mixture
• Reference: DRDO 2021

67. Which of the following is a component used in the lubrication system of an engine?

• a) Radiator
• b) Piston rings
• c) Oil pump
• d) Carburetor
• Answer: c) Oil pump
• Reference: SSC JE 2020

68. What does the term "volumetric efficiency" of an engine refer to?

• a) The ratio of actual air-fuel mixture to the theoretical maximum air-fuel mixture
• b) The ratio of exhaust gases to intake air
• c) The power output of the engine
• d) The compression ratio of the engine
• Answer: a) The ratio of actual air-fuel mixture to the theoretical maximum air-fuel mixture
• Reference: GATE 2020

69. Which of the following methods is used to prevent detonation or knocking in an engine?

• a) Using a higher compression ratio

• b) Reducing the air-fuel ratio
• c) Using a spark timing advance mechanism
• d) Using high-octane fuel
• Answer: d) Using high-octane fuel
• Reference: GATE 2021

70. Which of the following components is used to control the ignition timing in an engine?

• a) Crankshaft
• b) Distributor
• c) Fuel injector
• d) Camshaft
• Answer: b) Distributor
• Reference: DRDO 2021

71. In which of the following cases does the knocking phenomenon occur?

• a) Low engine temperature

• b) High engine speed
• c) High compression ratio in a diesel engine
• d) Early ignition of the air-fuel mixture in a petrol engine
• Answer: d) Early ignition of the air-fuel mixture in a petrol engine
• Reference: MPSC 2020

72. What is the primary purpose of an intercooler in a turbocharged engine?

• a) To increase the intake air temperature

• b) To cool the exhaust gases
• c) To increase the air-fuel ratio
• d) To cool the compressed intake air
• Answer: d) To cool the compressed intake air
• Reference: GATE 2021

73. The process of fuel combustion in a diesel engine is:

• a) Spark ignition
• b) Compression ignition
• c) Premixed combustion
• d) Turbulent combustion
• Answer: b) Compression ignition
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

74. What is the effect of lowering the air intake temperature in an engine?

• a) Decreases the volumetric efficiency

• b) Increases the power output
• c) Reduces engine efficiency
• d) Reduces the risk of knocking
• Answer: d) Reduces the risk of knocking
• Reference: RRB JE 2021

75. What does "thermal efficiency" of an engine indicate?

• a) The ratio of fuel consumed to power produced

• b) The ratio of useful work to the total heat input
• c) The ratio of air-fuel ratio to power output
• d) The ratio of exhaust gases to intake air
• Answer: b) The ratio of useful work to the total heat input
• Reference: DRDO 2021

76. Which of the following is a characteristic of a CI engine that helps reduce emissions?

• a) Higher compression ratio

• b) Longer combustion duration
• c) Direct fuel injection
• d) Use of glow plugs
• Answer: c) Direct fuel injection
• Reference: BMC JE 2020

77. What is the main purpose of a cooling system in an engine?

• a) To increase engine speed
• b) To reduce friction between moving parts
• c) To maintain optimal engine temperature
• d) To increase power output
• Answer: c) To maintain optimal engine temperature
• Reference: GATE 2020

78. Which of the following is true about the ignition system in a petrol engine?

• a) It ignites the air-fuel mixture using compression

• b) It uses a spark plug to ignite the fuel-air mixture
• c) It uses a glow plug for ignition
• d) It uses a high-pressure injector
• Answer: b) It uses a spark plug to ignite the fuel-air mixture
• Reference: RRB JE 2021

79. What does the term "knocking" refer to in an engine?

• a) Uncontrolled combustion in the combustion chamber

• b) The noise caused by the fuel injector
• c) The process of starting the engine in cold weather
• d) The presence of impurities in the fuel
• Answer: a) Uncontrolled combustion in the combustion chamber
• Reference: GATE 2021

80. In a supercharged engine, the purpose of the supercharger is to:

• a) Increase engine exhaust pressure

• b) Decrease air intake temperature
• c) Increase the intake air pressure and density
• d) Increase the compression ratio of the engine
• Answer: c) Increase the intake air pressure and density
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

81. What is the main function of the valve mechanism in an engine?

• a) To regulate the air-fuel mixture

• b) To allow exhaust gases to escape and intake air to enter
• c) To control the engine temperature
• d) To maintain the engine speed
• Answer: b) To allow exhaust gases to escape and intake air to enter
• Reference: DRDO 2020

82. Which type of combustion occurs in the combustion chamber of an SI engine?

• a) Diffusion combustion
• b) Premixed combustion
• c) Spontaneous combustion
• d) Chain combustion
• Answer: b) Premixed combustion
• Reference: BMC JE 2020

83. Which of the following reduces the knocking tendency in an engine?

• a) Lower compression ratio

• b) Higher engine temperature
• c) Use of a high-octane fuel
• d) Lower exhaust temperature
• Answer: c) Use of a high-octane fuel
• Reference: GATE 2021

84. What does the carburetor do in an SI engine?

• a) Regulates the ignition timing

• b) Mixes air with the fuel in the correct proportion
• c) Removes impurities from the fuel
• d) Helps in starting the engine in cold weather
• Answer: b) Mixes air with the fuel in the correct proportion
• Reference: UPSC IES 2021

85. Which of the following statements is correct regarding CI engines?

• a) They use spark plugs for ignition

• b) They operate with lower compression ratios than SI engines
• c) They rely on the compression of air to ignite the fuel
• d) They are more fuel-efficient than SI engines at low speeds
• Answer: c) They rely on the compression of air to ignite the fuel
• Reference: SSC JE 2021

Set 4: IC Engines – Volumetric and Thermal Efficiency, SI Engines, CI Engines,

Combustion, Knocking, Supercharging, Cooling, Lubrication, and Ignition
System

86. Which of the following is true regarding a compression-ignition (CI) engine?

• a) The spark plug is used for ignition

• b) Fuel is ignited by compression of air
• c) It has a lower compression ratio than an SI engine
• d) It uses a carburetor for fuel mixing
• Answer: b) Fuel is ignited by compression of air
• Reference: GATE 2021

87. What is the typical range of the compression ratio in a diesel engine?

• a) 4:1 to 6:1
• b) 6:1 to 8:1
• c) 12:1 to 22:1
• d) 8:1 to 12:1
• Answer: c) 12:1 to 22:1
• Reference: DRDO 2020

88. What is the purpose of a muffler in an IC engine exhaust system?

• a) To reduce the engine power

• b) To filter harmful exhaust gases
• c) To reduce engine noise
• d) To increase the exhaust gas temperature
• Answer: c) To reduce engine noise
• Reference: UPSC IES 2021

89. In which type of engine is the air-fuel mixture ignited by the spark plug?

• a) Diesel engine
• b) Petrol engine
• c) Hybrid engine
• d) Electric engine
• Answer: b) Petrol engine
• Reference: BMC JE 2020

90. What is the main reason for using supercharging in an engine?

• a) To decrease the exhaust gas temperature

• b) To increase the intake air pressure and thus the engine power
• c) To increase the engine efficiency at low speeds
• d) To decrease the risk of knocking
• Answer: b) To increase the intake air pressure and thus the engine power
• Reference: GATE 2021

91. What type of combustion is associated with a petrol engine?

• a) Diffusion combustion
• b) Homogeneous combustion
• c) Premixed combustion
• d) Chain combustion
• Answer: c) Premixed combustion
• Reference: RRB JE 2021

92. In an engine, the role of the camshaft is to:

• a) Regulate the air-fuel ratio

• b) Control the timing of the opening and closing of the valves
• c) Direct the exhaust gases out of the engine
• d) Generate the ignition spark
• Answer: b) Control the timing of the opening and closing of the valves
• Reference: DRDO 2021
93. What is the effect of higher compression ratios in CI engines?

• a) Increased power output

• b) Lower thermal efficiency
• c) Higher fuel consumption
• d) Increased emissions
• Answer: a) Increased power output
• Reference: SSC JE 2021

94. What does the term "detonation" in an engine refer to?

• a) Pre-ignition of the air-fuel mixture

• b) Sudden pressure rise due to uncontrolled combustion
• c) Ignition at the right moment
• d) Delayed ignition of the fuel-air mixture
• Answer: b) Sudden pressure rise due to uncontrolled combustion
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

95. What is the typical air-fuel ratio in an SI engine during normal operation?

• a) 8:1
• b) 12:1
• c) 14.7:1
• d) 16:1
• Answer: c) 14.7:1
• Reference: GATE 2020

96. In an engine, the purpose of the piston rings is to:

• a) Seal the combustion chamber and prevent leakage of gases

• b) Regulate fuel combustion
• c) Maintain coolant flow
• d) Support the camshaft
• Answer: a) Seal the combustion chamber and prevent leakage of gases
• Reference: MPSC 2021

97. What is the main reason for engine overheating?

• a) Excessive fuel consumption

• b) Inadequate cooling system
• c) High engine speed
• d) Insufficient oil pressure
• Answer: b) Inadequate cooling system
• Reference: RRB JE 2021

98. In an SI engine, what is the main purpose of the carburetor?

• a) To ignite the air-fuel mixture

• b) To mix the air and fuel in the correct ratio
• c) To control the exhaust emissions
• d) To cool the intake air
• Answer: b) To mix the air and fuel in the correct ratio
• Reference: DRDO 2020

99. What is the primary purpose of using a turbocharger in an engine?

• a) To increase fuel efficiency

• b) To increase engine power by forcing more air into the combustion chamber
• c) To reduce exhaust emissions
• d) To improve the cooling system efficiency
• Answer: b) To increase engine power by forcing more air into the combustion chamber
• Reference: GATE 2020

100. Which of the following components is responsible for regulating the fuel
injection timing in a diesel engine?

• a) Turbocharger
• b) Camshaft
• c) Fuel injection pump
• d) Crankshaft
• Answer: c) Fuel injection pump
• Reference: UPSC IES 2021

101. What is the main function of the timing belt in an engine?

• a) To increase engine speed

• b) To regulate the spark timing
• c) To synchronize the crankshaft and camshaft rotation
• d) To control the air-fuel mixture
• Answer: c) To synchronize the crankshaft and camshaft rotation
• Reference: RRB JE 2021

102. Which of the following is the characteristic of a turbocharged engine?

• a) It has a supercharger to increase intake air pressure

• b) It uses exhaust gases to drive a turbine that compresses the intake air
• c) It has a lower compression ratio
• d) It requires a separate cooling system for the turbocharger
• Answer: b) It uses exhaust gases to drive a turbine that compresses the intake air
• Reference: GATE 2021

103. Which of the following is a sign of engine knocking?

• a) Increased engine noise

• b) Decreased engine speed
• c) Smooth operation
• d) Reduced fuel consumption
• Answer: a) Increased engine noise
• Reference: DRDO 2021
104. What is the function of the oil filter in an engine?

• a) To regulate engine speed

• b) To filter the oil before it circulates through the engine
• c) To maintain coolant temperature
• d) To remove exhaust gases
• Answer: b) To filter the oil before it circulates through the engine
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

105. What does "volumetric efficiency" measure in an engine?

• a) The proportion of fuel burned

• b) The amount of air-fuel mixture that the engine can ingest compared to its total displacement
• c) The efficiency of the fuel system
• d) The efficiency of the cooling system
• Answer: b) The amount of air-fuel mixture that the engine can ingest compared to its total
displacement
• Reference: SSC JE 2021

106. What is the primary cause of engine knock in SI engines?

• a) Delayed ignition
• b) Early ignition
• c) High engine speed
• d) Low air-fuel ratio
• Answer: b) Early ignition
• Reference: MPSC 2021

107. Which of the following components in an engine controls the flow of exhaust
gases out of the combustion chamber?

• a) Intake valve
• b) Exhaust valve
• c) Piston
• d) Spark plug
• Answer: b) Exhaust valve
• Reference: RRB JE 2020

108. What is the typical function of the fuel injector in a diesel engine?

• a) To ignite the air-fuel mixture

• b) To inject fuel directly into the combustion chamber
• c) To filter the fuel before it enters the combustion chamber
• d) To regulate exhaust gas flow
• Answer: b) To inject fuel directly into the combustion chamber
• Reference: GATE 2020

109. Which of the following is responsible for igniting the air-fuel mixture in a
gasoline engine?
• a) Fuel injector
• b) Compression
• c) Spark plug
• d) Glow plug
• Answer: c) Spark plug
• Reference: UPSC IES 2021

110. Which type of combustion occurs in a diesel engine?

• a) Premixed combustion
• b) Diffusion combustion
• c) Chain combustion
• d) Rapid combustion
• Answer: b) Diffusion combustion
• Reference: SSC JE 2021

Set 5: IC Engines – Volumetric and Thermal Efficiency, SI Engines, CI Engines,

Combustion, Knocking, Supercharging, Cooling, Lubrication, and Ignition
System

111. In a diesel engine, which of the following factors is primarily responsible for the
higher thermal efficiency compared to an SI engine?

• a) Higher compression ratio

• b) Use of spark plugs
• c) Lower combustion temperatures
• d) Higher engine speed
• Answer: a) Higher compression ratio
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

112. What is the main reason for using a liquid cooling system in an engine?

• a) To prevent oil from overheating

• b) To remove excess heat generated during combustion
• c) To increase fuel efficiency
• d) To reduce engine friction
• Answer: b) To remove excess heat generated during combustion
• Reference: SSC JE 2021

113. Which type of engine uses a spark plug for ignition?

• a) Diesel engine
• b) Petrol engine
• c) Compressed air engine
• d) Rotary engine
• Answer: b) Petrol engine
• Reference: GATE 2021

114. The knocking in a CI engine is due to:

• a) Early ignition of the fuel-air mixture

• b) Late ignition of the fuel-air mixture
• c) Compression of air without fuel
• d) Incomplete combustion of fuel
• Answer: a) Early ignition of the fuel-air mixture
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

115. What is the role of the spark plug in an SI engine?

• a) It ignites the fuel-air mixture

• b) It regulates fuel flow
• c) It filters the air intake
• d) It increases exhaust gas pressure
• Answer: a) It ignites the fuel-air mixture
• Reference: GATE 2021

116. Which of the following is the most common cause of engine overheating?

• a) Incorrect spark timing

• b) Inefficient cooling system
• c) Low compression ratio
• d) Increased fuel consumption
• Answer: b) Inefficient cooling system
• Reference: DRDO 2021

117. In an engine, what is the purpose of the intercooler in a turbocharged system?

• a) To increase the pressure of the intake air

• b) To reduce the temperature of the intake air
• c) To remove moisture from the exhaust
• d) To filter harmful exhaust gases
• Answer: b) To reduce the temperature of the intake air
• Reference: GATE 2021

118. What is the function of the valve tappet in an engine?

• a) To maintain exhaust temperature

• b) To allow smooth movement of the valve stem
• c) To regulate fuel combustion
• d) To filter intake air
• Answer: b) To allow smooth movement of the valve stem
• Reference: UPSC IES 2021

119. Which of the following components in a CI engine controls the fuel injection
timing?
• a) Carburetor
• b) Fuel injection pump
• c) Crankshaft
• d) Valve lifter
• Answer: b) Fuel injection pump
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

120. Which is a primary disadvantage of using a carburetor in an engine?

• a) Increased fuel consumption

• b) Increased engine noise
• c) Inability to handle varying fuel pressures
• d) Inefficient combustion at high engine speeds
• Answer: a) Increased fuel consumption
• Reference: SSC JE 2020

121. What is the effect of an increase in the compression ratio in an engine?

• a) Reduced engine power

• b) Increased fuel consumption
• c) Increased thermal efficiency
• d) Increased exhaust emissions
• Answer: c) Increased thermal efficiency
• Reference: RRB JE 2021

122. What is the main purpose of a camshaft in an internal combustion engine?

• a) To regulate the intake of air and fuel

• b) To control the ignition timing
• c) To drive the exhaust gases out of the cylinder
• d) To synchronize the operation of the valves and pistons
• Answer: d) To synchronize the operation of the valves and pistons
• Reference: GATE 2020

123. Which of the following is the most common type of supercharger used in modern
engines?

• a) Centrifugal supercharger
• b) Roots supercharger
• c) Screw supercharger
• d) Vane supercharger
• Answer: a) Centrifugal supercharger
• Reference: DRDO 2021

124. In a CI engine, which of the following leads to increased efficiency?

• a) Lower compression ratio

• b) Higher air-fuel ratio
• c) Higher compression ratio
• d) Reduced engine speed
• Answer: c) Higher compression ratio
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

125. Which of the following systems is responsible for lubricating the engine
components in an IC engine?

• a) Timing system
• b) Cooling system
• c) Fuel system
• d) Lubrication system
• Answer: d) Lubrication system
• Reference: GATE 2020

126. In an engine, the purpose of a "knock sensor" is to:

• a) Measure fuel consumption

• b) Detect abnormal combustion or knocking
• c) Regulate exhaust gas flow
• d) Monitor exhaust temperature
• Answer: b) Detect abnormal combustion or knocking
• Reference: SSC JE 2021

127. Which of the following factors influences the knocking tendency in a diesel
engine?

• a) Fuel type
• b) Ignition temperature
• c) Fuel injection pressure
• d) All of the above
• Answer: d) All of the above
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

128. What is the purpose of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system in an engine?

• a) To increase engine speed

• b) To reduce NOx emissions
• c) To increase air intake
• d) To increase power output
• Answer: b) To reduce NOx emissions
• Reference: GATE 2021

129. What is the primary function of the fuel injector in a CI engine?

• a) To inject fuel into the combustion chamber

• b) To ignite the air-fuel mixture
• c) To filter the intake air
• d) To regulate the exhaust gases
• Answer: a) To inject fuel into the combustion chamber
• Reference: DRDO 2020
130. Which of the following is a key characteristic of a spark ignition (SI) engine?

• a) It uses higher compression ratios than a CI engine

• b) It uses a spark plug to ignite the fuel-air mixture
• c) It uses compression for ignition
• d) It has a higher thermal efficiency than a CI engine
• Answer: b) It uses a spark plug to ignite the fuel-air mixture
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

131. What is the role of the crankshaft in an engine?

• a) It controls the timing of the spark plug

• b) It converts reciprocating motion into rotational motion
• c) It circulates the cooling fluid
• d) It ignites the air-fuel mixture
• Answer: b) It converts reciprocating motion into rotational motion
• Reference: RRB JE 2020

132. Which of the following is NOT a reason for engine knocking?

• a) Low-quality fuel
• b) High compression ratio
• c) Proper ignition timing
• d) Incorrect spark timing
• Answer: c) Proper ignition timing
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

133. What is the typical compression ratio for a spark ignition (SI) engine?

• a) 4:1 to 6:1
• b) 6:1 to 10:1
• c) 10:1 to 14:1
• d) 14:1 to 18:1
• Answer: b) 6:1 to 10:1
• Reference: GATE 2020

134. Which of the following processes helps in reducing the knocking tendency in an
engine?

• a) Increasing the compression ratio

• b) Using higher octane fuel
• c) Increasing engine speed
• d) Reducing fuel injection pressure
• Answer: b) Using higher octane fuel
• Reference: UPSC IES 2021

135. What is the main difference between a turbocharger and a supercharger?

• a) A turbocharger is powered by exhaust gases, whereas a supercharger is powered by the

engine's crankshaft
• b) A turbocharger increases exhaust pressure, whereas a supercharger increases intake pressure
• c) A supercharger increases exhaust temperature, whereas a turbocharger cools intake air
• d) There is no difference
• Answer: a) A turbocharger is powered by exhaust gases, whereas a supercharger is powered by
the engine's crankshaft
• Reference: SSC JE 2021

Set 6: IC Engines – Volumetric and Thermal Efficiency, SI Engines, CI Engines,

Combustion, Knocking, Supercharging, Cooling, Lubrication, and Ignition
System

136. In an internal combustion engine, the term "volumetric efficiency" refers to:

• a) The ratio of air-fuel mixture to the total volume of the cylinder

• b) The ratio of swept volume to the total cylinder volume
• c) The ratio of the actual air intake to the maximum possible air intake
• d) The ratio of exhaust gases to intake gases
• Answer: c) The ratio of the actual air intake to the maximum possible air intake
• Reference: GATE 2020

137. What is the main reason for knocking in a SI engine?

• a) Early combustion of the air-fuel mixture

• b) Late combustion of the air-fuel mixture
• c) Low engine temperature
• d) Increased compression ratio
• Answer: a) Early combustion of the air-fuel mixture
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

138. Which of the following systems in an engine is used to increase the density of the
intake air?

• a) Supercharging
• b) Turbocharging
• c) Intercooling
• d) All of the above
• Answer: d) All of the above
• Reference: GATE 2021

139. What is the primary function of a lubrication system in an engine?

• a) To reduce engine noise

• b) To cool the engine
• c) To reduce friction and wear between moving parts
• d) To increase fuel efficiency
• Answer: c) To reduce friction and wear between moving parts
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

140. What is the key difference between a carburetor and a fuel injection system in an
engine?

• a) Carburetor mixes air and fuel, whereas a fuel injector only injects fuel into the intake
manifold
• b) Carburetor uses a vacuum system, while fuel injection uses a pressurized system
• c) Carburetor is more efficient than fuel injection
• d) Fuel injection requires more maintenance than a carburetor
• Answer: b) Carburetor uses a vacuum system, while fuel injection uses a pressurized system
• Reference: SSC JE 2020

141. In a CI engine, what type of combustion is typically observed?

• a) Premixed combustion
• b) Diffusion combustion
• c) Chain combustion
• d) Detonation combustion
• Answer: b) Diffusion combustion
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

142. What is the effect of increasing the compression ratio in an engine?

• a) Decreases efficiency
• b) Increases efficiency but also leads to knocking
• c) Increases both efficiency and thermal efficiency
• d) Has no effect on efficiency
• Answer: b) Increases efficiency but also leads to knocking
• Reference: GATE 2021

143. Which type of engine uses a compression ignition system?

• a) Petrol engine
• b) Diesel engine
• c) Natural gas engine
• d) Compressed air engine
• Answer: b) Diesel engine
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

144. What is the typical compression ratio of a diesel engine?

• a) 4:1 to 6:1
• b) 6:1 to 8:1
• c) 14:1 to 22:1
• d) 22:1 to 30:1
• Answer: c) 14:1 to 22:1
• Reference: GATE 2020
145. Which of the following processes increases the volumetric efficiency of an
engine?

• a) Increasing the intake air temperature

• b) Decreasing the intake air temperature
• c) Using larger intake valves
• d) Increasing engine speed
• Answer: b) Decreasing the intake air temperature
• Reference: UPSC IES 2021

146. What is the function of a glow plug in a CI engine?

• a) To increase the air-fuel mixture temperature before combustion

• b) To ignite the air-fuel mixture
• c) To cool the exhaust gases
• d) To improve the combustion chamber design
• Answer: a) To increase the air-fuel mixture temperature before combustion
• Reference: GATE 2021

147. Which of the following is a consequence of excessive knocking in an engine?

• a) Increase in engine performance

• b) Increased fuel efficiency
• c) Reduced engine life due to damage to engine components
• d) Improved combustion efficiency
• Answer: c) Reduced engine life due to damage to engine components
• Reference: DRDO 2021

148. In an engine, what is the function of the timing belt or chain?

• a) To regulate the fuel flow

• b) To synchronize the movement of the pistons and valves
• c) To prevent knocking
• d) To reduce friction between moving parts
• Answer: b) To synchronize the movement of the pistons and valves
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

149. What is the primary reason for using a supercharger in an engine?

• a) To increase engine speed

• b) To increase the intake air pressure and improve engine performance
• c) To cool the exhaust gases
• d) To reduce the overall weight of the engine
• Answer: b) To increase the intake air pressure and improve engine performance
• Reference: GATE 2020

150. Which type of engine uses a spark plug for ignition?

• a) Diesel engine
• b) Petrol engine
• c) Gas engine
• d) Steam engine
• Answer: b) Petrol engine
• Reference: GATE 2021

151. The primary function of the cooling system in an engine is to:

• a) Maintain the engine temperature within an optimal range

• b) Increase the fuel efficiency
• c) Reduce the exhaust emissions
• d) Improve combustion efficiency
• Answer: a) Maintain the engine temperature within an optimal range
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

152. In a turbocharged engine, which component increases the intake air pressure?

• a) Carburetor
• b) Compressor
• c) Exhaust manifold
• d) Spark plug
• Answer: b) Compressor
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

153. Which of the following is a disadvantage of a high compression ratio in a diesel

engine?

• a) Lower engine efficiency

• b) Increased thermal efficiency
• c) Increased tendency for knocking
• d) Reduced fuel consumption
• Answer: c) Increased tendency for knocking
• Reference: GATE 2021

154. What is the purpose of a crankshaft in an engine?

• a) To rotate the intake and exhaust valves

• b) To regulate the fuel mixture
• c) To convert the reciprocating motion of the pistons into rotational motion
• d) To circulate coolant throughout the engine
• Answer: c) To convert the reciprocating motion of the pistons into rotational motion
• Reference: DRDO 2020

155. What type of engine operates on the Otto cycle?

• a) Diesel engine
• b) Petrol engine
• c) Gas turbine engine
• d) Stirling engine
• Answer: b) Petrol engine
• Reference: GATE 2020
156. Which of the following reduces the likelihood of engine knocking in a petrol
engine?

• a) Lowering the compression ratio

• b) Using a lower octane rating fuel
• c) Increasing the air-fuel ratio
• d) Using a higher octane rating fuel
• Answer: d) Using a higher octane rating fuel
• Reference: UPSC IES 2021

157. What is the purpose of using a compression ratio in an engine?

• a) To control the air intake

• b) To ensure efficient fuel combustion
• c) To prevent knocking
• d) To reduce fuel consumption
• Answer: b) To ensure efficient fuel combustion
• Reference: GATE 2020

158. Which engine component is primarily responsible for maintaining the air-fuel
mixture ratio in a SI engine?

• a) Spark plug
• b) Fuel injector
• c) Carburetor
• d) Crankshaft
• Answer: c) Carburetor
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

159. What is the role of the valve lifter in an internal combustion engine?

• a) To control fuel pressure

• b) To transfer force to the valves from the camshaft
• c) To regulate exhaust emissions
• d) To cool the engine components
• Answer: b) To transfer force to the valves from the camshaft
• Reference: DRDO 2021

160. What happens when a turbocharger is installed in an engine?

• a) The engine becomes more fuel-efficient

• b) The engine gets better fuel mixing
• c) The engine gains more power due to increased air intake
• d) The engine experiences more knocking
• Answer: c) The engine gains more power due to increased air intake
• Reference: GATE 2020
 Set 7: IC Engines – Volumetric and Thermal Efficiency, SI Engines, CI Engines,
Combustion, Knocking, Supercharging, Cooling, Lubrication, and Ignition
System

161. The primary reason for the use of a supercharger in a car engine is:

• a) To increase exhaust temperature

• b) To increase engine displacement
• c) To increase intake air pressure
• d) To reduce engine noise
• Answer: c) To increase intake air pressure
• Reference: GATE 2021

162. What is the main function of the ignition system in an SI engine?

• a) To maintain engine speed

• b) To mix air and fuel
• c) To ignite the air-fuel mixture at the right moment
• d) To prevent knocking
• Answer: c) To ignite the air-fuel mixture at the right moment
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

163. In an internal combustion engine, what does the term "thermal efficiency" refer
to?

• a) The ratio of work output to heat input

• b) The ratio of fuel consumed to air intake
• c) The ratio of heat output to work output
• d) The ratio of engine temperature to exhaust temperature
• Answer: a) The ratio of work output to heat input
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

164. Which of the following conditions leads to knocking in a diesel engine?

• a) Excessive combustion temperature

• b) Low engine speed
• c) Low compression ratio
• d) Rich air-fuel mixture
• Answer: a) Excessive combustion temperature
• Reference: DRDO 2021

165. What does the octane rating of petrol indicate?

• a) The resistance to compression before ignition

• b) The efficiency of the engine
• c) The amount of energy in the fuel
• d) The amount of carbon in the fuel
• Answer: a) The resistance to compression before ignition
• Reference: SSC JE 2020

166. In a turbocharged engine, the exhaust gases are used to:

• a) Rotate the exhaust valve

• b) Increase fuel efficiency
• c) Drive the turbine to compress the intake air
• d) Ignite the air-fuel mixture
• Answer: c) Drive the turbine to compress the intake air
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

167. What type of engine is typically used in commercial vehicles due to its high
torque and efficiency?

• a) Petrol engine
• b) Diesel engine
• c) Gas engine
• d) Electric engine
• Answer: b) Diesel engine
• Reference: GATE 2021

168. Which of the following materials is commonly used for manufacturing piston
rings in IC engines?

• a) Aluminum
• b) Cast iron
• c) Steel
• d) Brass
• Answer: b) Cast iron
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

169. What happens to the efficiency of a diesel engine when the compression ratio is
increased?

• a) It decreases
• b) It increases
• c) It remains the same
• d) It fluctuates with temperature
• Answer: b) It increases
• Reference: GATE 2020

170. What is the main advantage of using a high compression ratio in an engine?

• a) Reduced fuel consumption

• b) Increased knocking tendency
• c) Improved thermal efficiency
• d) Reduced engine size
• Answer: c) Improved thermal efficiency
• Reference: GATE 2021
171. Which of the following components is part of the ignition system in an SI engine?

• a) Carburetor
• b) Fuel injector
• c) Spark plug
• d) Turbocharger
• Answer: c) Spark plug
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

172. The purpose of a cooling system in an engine is to:

• a) Increase the fuel efficiency

• b) Maintain the engine's temperature within an optimal range
• c) Improve combustion
• d) Reduce the weight of the engine
• Answer: b) Maintain the engine's temperature within an optimal range
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

173. What is the primary function of a fuel injector in a modern internal combustion
engine?

• a) To mix air and fuel

• b) To inject fuel directly into the combustion chamber
• c) To ignite the fuel-air mixture
• d) To regulate exhaust gases
• Answer: b) To inject fuel directly into the combustion chamber
• Reference: SSC JE 2021

174. Which type of engine typically uses a carburetor for fuel mixing?

• a) Diesel engine
• b) Petrol engine
• c) Gas turbine engine
• d) Stirling engine
• Answer: b) Petrol engine
• Reference: DRDO 2021

175. The volumetric efficiency of an engine is affected by:

• a) The temperature of the intake air

• b) The compression ratio
• c) The air-fuel ratio
• d) All of the above
• Answer: d) All of the above
• Reference: GATE 2021

176. Which component is responsible for the timing of the intake and exhaust valves
in an engine?

• a) Crankshaft
• b) Camshaft
• c) Timing belt
• d) Pistons
• Answer: b) Camshaft
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

177. In an engine, what is the purpose of a crankcase ventilation system?

• a) To increase engine temperature

• b) To allow fresh air into the combustion chamber
• c) To reduce the pressure in the crankcase
• d) To maintain the fuel flow
• Answer: c) To reduce the pressure in the crankcase
• Reference: GATE 2020

178. What happens to the thermal efficiency of an engine when the engine speed
increases?

• a) It decreases
• b) It increases
• c) It remains the same
• d) It fluctuates based on fuel type
• Answer: a) It decreases
• Reference: UPSC IES 2021

179. Which of the following is a common consequence of poor engine lubrication?

• a) Increased fuel efficiency

• b) Decreased engine life due to increased wear and tear
• c) Improved combustion efficiency
• d) Increased engine speed
• Answer: b) Decreased engine life due to increased wear and tear
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

180. Which of the following is the main purpose of the engine exhaust system?

• a) To reduce engine vibrations

• b) To control the noise and direct exhaust gases outside the vehicle
• c) To increase engine efficiency
• d) To circulate coolant
• Answer: b) To control the noise and direct exhaust gases outside the vehicle
• Reference: DRDO 2021

181. The process of forced induction used to increase engine power is known as:

• a) Supercharging
• b) Turbocharging
• c) Both a and b
• d) Compression ignition
• Answer: c) Both a and b
• Reference: GATE 2021

182. What is the role of the camshaft in an internal combustion engine?

• a) To provide power to the turbocharger

• b) To control the timing of the opening and closing of valves
• c) To inject fuel into the combustion chamber
• d) To regulate the spark timing
• Answer: b) To control the timing of the opening and closing of valves
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

183. The purpose of a turbocharger in an engine is to:

• a) Increase engine displacement

• b) Increase the intake air temperature
• c) Compress the intake air to increase engine power
• d) Reduce the exhaust gas pressure
• Answer: c) Compress the intake air to increase engine power
• Reference: GATE 2020

184. Which engine component regulates the amount of fuel injected into the
combustion chamber in a modern engine?

• a) Carburetor
• b) Fuel pump
• c) Fuel injector
• d) Timing belt
• Answer: c) Fuel injector
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

185. What is the function of the air-fuel mixture in an SI engine?

• a) To initiate combustion
• b) To improve engine efficiency
• c) To provide energy to the engine
• d) To maintain engine speed
• Answer: a) To initiate combustion
• Reference: GATE 2021

186. What does a higher compression ratio in a diesel engine result in?

• a) Reduced efficiency
• b) Increased fuel consumption
• c) Increased thermal efficiency
• d) Increased noise and vibration
• Answer: c) Increased thermal efficiency
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

187. Which of the following is true for a diesel engine?

• a) It ignites the air-fuel mixture using a spark plug
• b) It uses compression ignition
• c) It uses a carburetor for mixing air and fuel
• d) It has a lower compression ratio compared to an SI engine
• Answer: b) It uses compression ignition
• Reference: DRDO 2021

188. What is the typical application of a turbocharged diesel engine?

• a) Racing cars
• b) High-performance motorcycles
• c) Heavy-duty trucks and commercial vehicles
• d) Small passenger cars
• Answer: c) Heavy-duty trucks and commercial vehicles
• Reference: GATE 2020

189. Which of the following is the main function of the cooling system in an engine?

• a) To maintain engine temperature within an optimal range

• b) To increase engine power
• c) To reduce friction between engine components
• d) To prevent engine knocking
• Answer: a) To maintain engine temperature within an optimal range
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

190. In a diesel engine, what does the fuel injector do?

• a) It mixes air and fuel

• b) It sprays fuel directly into the combustion chamber
• c) It regulates exhaust gases
• d) It controls the ignition timing
• Answer: b) It sprays fuel directly into the combustion chamber
• Reference: UPSC IES 2021

Set 8: IC Engines – Volumetric and Thermal Efficiency, SI Engines, CI Engines,

Combustion, Knocking, Supercharging, Cooling, Lubrication, and Ignition
System

191. In a four-stroke diesel engine, the process that occurs in the compression stroke
is:

• a) Air is compressed, and fuel is injected

• b) Air is mixed with fuel and ignited
• c) Exhaust gases are expelled
• d) Air-fuel mixture is compressed and ignited simultaneously
• Answer: a) Air is compressed, and fuel is injected
• Reference: DRDO 2021

192. What happens during the exhaust stroke of a four-stroke engine?

• a) The air-fuel mixture is compressed

• b) Combustion of air-fuel mixture takes place
• c) Exhaust gases are expelled
• d) Air-fuel mixture is ignited by the spark plug
• Answer: c) Exhaust gases are expelled
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

193. What is the main function of the exhaust valve in an engine?

• a) To control the intake of air-fuel mixture

• b) To regulate the exhaust gases leaving the combustion chamber
• c) To ignite the air-fuel mixture
• d) To regulate the timing of the spark plug
• Answer: b) To regulate the exhaust gases leaving the combustion chamber
• Reference: GATE 2020

194. Which of the following is a consequence of engine knocking?

• a) Increased engine efficiency

• b) Decreased engine life and performance
• c) Reduced exhaust temperature
• d) Improved fuel efficiency
• Answer: b) Decreased engine life and performance
• Reference: GATE 2021

195. What is the role of the intercooler in a turbocharged engine?

• a) To cool the exhaust gases before they enter the turbine

• b) To cool the intake air after compression
• c) To increase the engine's power output
• d) To reduce the engine's noise
• Answer: b) To cool the intake air after compression
• Reference: UPSC IES 2021

196. Which of the following is true regarding the fuel system of a diesel engine?

• a) It uses a spark plug for ignition

• b) It uses a carburetor for mixing air and fuel
• c) It uses a fuel injector for direct injection of fuel
• d) It uses a throttle valve for fuel control
• Answer: c) It uses a fuel injector for direct injection of fuel
• Reference: SSC JE 2021

197. The purpose of the timing belt in an engine is to:

• a) Control the spark timing
• b) Synchronize the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft
• c) Control fuel injection timing
• d) Regulate exhaust valve timing
• Answer: b) Synchronize the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft
• Reference: GATE 2021

198. Which of the following components is used in an engine to prevent detonation?

• a) Turbocharger
• b) Supercharger
• c) Knock sensor
• d) Carburetor
• Answer: c) Knock sensor
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

199. What is the purpose of the lubricating oil in an internal combustion engine?

• a) To reduce friction between moving parts

• b) To increase fuel efficiency
• c) To cool the engine
• d) To prevent knocking
• Answer: a) To reduce friction between moving parts
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

200. In an SI engine, what is the most common method of controlling the air-fuel
ratio?

• a) Throttle valve
• b) Fuel injectors
• c) Turbocharger
• d) Supercharger
• Answer: a) Throttle valve
• Reference: DRDO 2021

201. The term "volumetric efficiency" of an engine refers to:

• a) The efficiency of the cooling system

• b) The ratio of air-fuel mixture volume to the displacement volume
• c) The ratio of fuel consumed to the engine power output
• d) The ratio of exhaust gases expelled to the intake air volume
• Answer: b) The ratio of air-fuel mixture volume to the displacement volume
• Reference: GATE 2020

202. Which of the following systems is commonly used to increase the volumetric
efficiency of an engine?

• a) Turbocharging
• b) Carburetion
• c) Exhaust manifold
• d) Camshaft timing
• Answer: a) Turbocharging
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

203. In an engine, which of the following is responsible for reducing friction between
moving parts?

• a) Ignition system
• b) Lubrication system
• c) Cooling system
• d) Fuel system
• Answer: b) Lubrication system
• Reference: GATE 2021

204. What happens in the intake stroke of a four-stroke engine?

• a) The exhaust valve opens, and the air-fuel mixture is expelled

• b) The intake valve opens, and the air-fuel mixture is drawn in
• c) The fuel is ignited by the spark plug
• d) The exhaust gases are compressed
• Answer: b) The intake valve opens, and the air-fuel mixture is drawn in
• Reference: UPSC IES 2021

205. Which of the following components in an IC engine helps in controlling the

engine's cooling?

• a) Alternator
• b) Radiator
• c) Fuel injector
• d) Exhaust manifold
• Answer: b) Radiator
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

206. What is the primary function of a turbocharger in an engine?

• a) To reduce engine noise

• b) To increase engine power by forcing more air into the combustion chamber
• c) To compress the exhaust gases before they leave the engine
• d) To increase fuel consumption
• Answer: b) To increase engine power by forcing more air into the combustion chamber
• Reference: GATE 2021

207. The primary role of the spark plug in an SI engine is to:

• a) Ignite the air-fuel mixture

• b) Regulate the exhaust gases
• c) Control the fuel injection timing
• d) Increase the engine's fuel efficiency
• Answer: a) Ignite the air-fuel mixture
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020
208. What is the effect of increasing the compression ratio in an engine?

• a) Increased knocking tendency

• b) Decreased fuel efficiency
• c) Increased thermal efficiency
• d) Increased exhaust temperature
• Answer: c) Increased thermal efficiency
• Reference: GATE 2021

209. What is the role of the camshaft in an internal combustion engine?

• a) To regulate the exhaust gases

• b) To control the timing of the intake and exhaust valves
• c) To inject fuel into the combustion chamber
• d) To regulate spark timing
• Answer: b) To control the timing of the intake and exhaust valves
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

210. Which of the following can cause an engine to overheat?

• a) Low fuel quality

• b) Inadequate lubrication
• c) A clogged radiator
• d) All of the above
• Answer: d) All of the above
• Reference: SSC JE 2021

211. In a turbocharged engine, the turbocharger is powered by:

• a) The exhaust gases

• b) The intake air
• c) The crankshaft
• d) The fuel system
• Answer: a) The exhaust gases
• Reference: DRDO 2021

212. What does the term "knocking" in a diesel engine refer to?

• a) The ignition of fuel at the wrong time in the combustion process

• b) The failure of the fuel injector to function
• c) The excessive cooling of the engine
• d) The low compression of the air-fuel mixture
• Answer: a) The ignition of fuel at the wrong time in the combustion process
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

213. Which of the following measures can reduce engine knocking?

• a) Lower compression ratio

• b) Higher octane fuel
• c) Increase air-fuel mixture
• d) Use of lower compression engines
• Answer: b) Higher octane fuel
• Reference: GATE 2021

214. What is the typical compression ratio range for a diesel engine?

• a) 4:1 to 6:1
• b) 8:1 to 12:1
• c) 14:1 to 25:1
• d) 10:1 to 15:1
• Answer: c) 14:1 to 25:1
• Reference: GATE 2020

215. Which of the following is an example of a type of fuel used in SI engines?

• a) Diesel
• b) CNG
• c) Petrol
• d) LPG
• Answer: c) Petrol
• Reference: DRDO 2021

Set 9: IC Engines – Volumetric and Thermal Efficiency, SI Engines, CI Engines,

Combustion, Knocking, Supercharging, Cooling, Lubrication, and Ignition
System

216. Which of the following is true for a CI engine?

• a) It uses a spark plug for ignition

• b) It uses fuel injection for combustion initiation
• c) It operates on a lean air-fuel mixture
• d) It operates with a high compression ratio but lower thermal efficiency than SI engines
• Answer: b) It uses fuel injection for combustion initiation
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

217. In an IC engine, which of the following is the purpose of the piston rings?

• a) To reduce friction between the piston and cylinder

• b) To maintain compression and seal the combustion chamber
• c) To regulate the exhaust valve timing
• d) To inject fuel into the combustion chamber
• Answer: b) To maintain compression and seal the combustion chamber
• Reference: GATE 2021

218. What is the effect of using high-octane fuel in an SI engine?

• a) It decreases engine power
• b) It reduces the likelihood of engine knocking
• c) It increases the exhaust temperature
• d) It decreases the engine's volumetric efficiency
• Answer: b) It reduces the likelihood of engine knocking
• Reference: DRDO 2021

219. Which part of the engine system helps to remove heat generated by combustion?

• a) Exhaust manifold
• b) Cooling system
• c) Piston rings
• d) Camshaft
• Answer: b) Cooling system
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

220. Which of the following describes a characteristic of a four-stroke engine?

• a) One cycle is completed in two revolutions of the crankshaft

• b) It requires no lubrication system
• c) It only operates on the compression stroke
• d) It operates with a single intake valve
• Answer: a) One cycle is completed in two revolutions of the crankshaft
• Reference: GATE 2020

221. What is the primary purpose of the spark plug in an SI engine?

• a) To ignite the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber

• b) To prevent knocking
• c) To regulate exhaust gas flow
• d) To cool the combustion chamber
• Answer: a) To ignite the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

222. In a diesel engine, the power output is controlled by adjusting:

• a) Fuel injection timing

• b) The ignition timing
• c) The compression ratio
• d) The intake valve timing
• Answer: a) Fuel injection timing
• Reference: DRDO 2021

223. Which of the following statements is true about supercharging in an engine?

• a) It decreases the engine’s volumetric efficiency

• b) It increases the intake air pressure, resulting in more air and fuel entering the cylinder
• c) It uses exhaust gases to compress the intake air
• d) It only works in diesel engines
• Answer: b) It increases the intake air pressure, resulting in more air and fuel entering the
cylinder
• Reference: GATE 2020

224. Which of the following is a consequence of engine overheating?

• a) Increased power output

• b) Decreased fuel efficiency
• c) Higher combustion temperature leading to engine knocking
• d) Enhanced lubrication
• Answer: b) Decreased fuel efficiency
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

225. What is the effect of increasing the compression ratio in a gasoline engine?

• a) It leads to a decrease in engine efficiency

• b) It increases the risk of knocking
• c) It increases the engine’s thermal efficiency
• d) It increases fuel consumption
• Answer: c) It increases the engine’s thermal efficiency
• Reference: GATE 2021

226. Which of the following is a common method for improving the volumetric
efficiency of an engine?

• a) Using a lower compression ratio

• b) Using a turbocharger or supercharger
• c) Using a larger carburetor
• d) Decreasing the intake valve size
• Answer: b) Using a turbocharger or supercharger
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

227. What is the primary function of the camshaft in an internal combustion engine?

• a) To control fuel injection timing

• b) To synchronize the movement of the intake and exhaust valves
• c) To regulate exhaust gas flow
• d) To ignite the air-fuel mixture
• Answer: b) To synchronize the movement of the intake and exhaust valves
• Reference: GATE 2021

228. What type of fuel is commonly used in CI engines?

• a) Petrol
• b) Natural gas
• c) Diesel
• d) LPG
• Answer: c) Diesel
• Reference: DRDO 2021
229. Which of the following systems in an engine helps to minimize engine knocking?

• a) Knock sensor
• b) Turbocharger
• c) Intercooler
• d) Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
• Answer: a) Knock sensor
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

230. What is the effect of using lower-octane fuel in an SI engine?

• a) Decreased engine power

• b) Increased engine knocking
• c) Reduced exhaust temperature
• d) Improved fuel efficiency
• Answer: b) Increased engine knocking
• Reference: GATE 2021

231. In which stroke of the engine does the fuel-air mixture enter the combustion
chamber?

• a) Power stroke
• b) Exhaust stroke
• c) Intake stroke
• d) Compression stroke
• Answer: c) Intake stroke
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

232. Which of the following is the main disadvantage of supercharging an engine?

• a) Increased engine size

• b) Increased fuel consumption
• c) Increased thermal efficiency
• d) Decreased exhaust temperature
• Answer: b) Increased fuel consumption
• Reference: GATE 2021

233. What is the effect of a high compression ratio in a diesel engine?

• a) Increased risk of knocking

• b) Increased fuel efficiency and power output
• c) Decreased exhaust temperature
• d) Increased spark plug wear
• Answer: b) Increased fuel efficiency and power output
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

234. The function of the radiator in an engine is to:

• a) Increase fuel efficiency

• b) Cool the coolant liquid to maintain engine temperature
• c) Regulate the intake valve timing
• d) Increase engine power
• Answer: b) Cool the coolant liquid to maintain engine temperature
• Reference: DRDO 2021

235. In a diesel engine, the power is primarily controlled by adjusting the:

• a) Spark timing
• b) Intake valve timing
• c) Exhaust valve timing
• d) Fuel injection timing
• Answer: d) Fuel injection timing
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

236. What is the main advantage of using a turbocharger in an engine?

• a) It increases the engine’s fuel efficiency

• b) It increases the power output by forcing more air into the combustion chamber
• c) It reduces the engine’s weight
• d) It improves engine lubrication
• Answer: b) It increases the power output by forcing more air into the combustion chamber
• Reference: GATE 2021

237. Which part of the engine regulates the air-fuel mixture in an SI engine?

• a) Carburetor
• b) Exhaust manifold
• c) Fuel injector
• d) Intercooler
• Answer: a) Carburetor
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

238. What is the typical compression ratio range for an SI engine?

• a) 4:1 to 6:1
• b) 6:1 to 9:1
• c) 8:1 to 12:1
• d) 10:1 to 16:1
• Answer: c) 8:1 to 12:1
• Reference: GATE 2021

239. What is the main function of the crankshaft in an engine?

• a) To control the intake and exhaust valves

• b) To convert the linear motion of the pistons into rotary motion
• c) To inject fuel into the combustion chamber
• d) To ignite the air-fuel mixture
• Answer: b) To convert the linear motion of the pistons into rotary motion
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021
240. Which of the following is commonly used in the ignition system of a modern
automobile engine?

• a) Magneto
• b) Coil and spark plug
• c) Carburetor and throttle body
• d) Intercooler
• Answer: b) Coil and spark plug
• Reference: DRDO 2021

Set 10: IC Engines – Volumetric and Thermal Efficiency, SI Engines, CI

Engines, Combustion, Knocking, Supercharging, Cooling, Lubrication, and
Ignition System

241. Which of the following is true for a diesel engine in comparison to a petrol
engine?

• a) It uses a spark plug to ignite the air-fuel mixture

• b) It has a higher compression ratio
• c) It operates at lower temperatures
• d) It uses carburetors to mix air and fuel
• Answer: b) It has a higher compression ratio
• Reference: GATE 2021

242. In an engine, the function of the exhaust valve is to:

• a) Regulate the fuel supply

• b) Allow exhaust gases to escape after combustion
• c) Control the intake of air-fuel mixture
• d) Prevent the air-fuel mixture from escaping during compression
• Answer: b) Allow exhaust gases to escape after combustion
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

243. The combustion of the fuel in a diesel engine occurs due to:

• a) Spark plug ignition

• b) High pressure and temperature from compression
• c) External heating elements
• d) A combination of spark and compression
• Answer: b) High pressure and temperature from compression
• Reference: DRDO 2021

244. Which of the following factors primarily affects the thermal efficiency of an
engine?
• a) Type of fuel used
• b) Compression ratio
• c) Exhaust temperature
• d) Engine size
• Answer: b) Compression ratio
• Reference: GATE 2020

245. What is the effect of using a turbocharger in an engine?

• a) It reduces the engine’s fuel consumption

• b) It increases the air intake pressure and engine efficiency
• c) It decreases the engine’s thermal efficiency
• d) It reduces the intake air pressure
• Answer: b) It increases the air intake pressure and engine efficiency
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

246. In an IC engine, which of the following is directly responsible for initiating

combustion in an SI engine?

• a) Compression heat
• b) Fuel injector
• c) Spark plug
• d) Cylinder head
• Answer: c) Spark plug
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

247. The process of cooling the engine’s exhaust gases to improve efficiency is called:

• a) Radiator cooling
• b) Turbocharging
• c) Intercooling
• d) Supercharging
• Answer: c) Intercooling
• Reference: GATE 2021

248. What is the purpose of the oil filter in the lubrication system of an engine?

• a) To cool the engine

• b) To remove contaminants from the oil
• c) To regulate fuel flow
• d) To reduce engine power loss
• Answer: b) To remove contaminants from the oil
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

249. What is the typical compression ratio of a CI engine?

• a) 4:1 to 6:1
• b) 8:1 to 12:1
• c) 14:1 to 25:1
• d) 16:1 to 20:1
• Answer: c) 14:1 to 25:1
• Reference: GATE 2021

250. Which of the following describes the characteristic of knocking in an engine?

• a) Premature combustion due to high temperature and pressure

• b) Incomplete combustion due to insufficient fuel
• c) Delayed combustion due to low ignition temperature
• d) Increased fuel efficiency due to complete combustion
• Answer: a) Premature combustion due to high temperature and pressure
• Reference: DRDO 2021

251. What is the role of a carburetor in an SI engine?

• a) To compress the air-fuel mixture

• b) To ignite the fuel-air mixture
• c) To regulate the amount of fuel mixed with air before it enters the engine
• d) To cool the combustion chamber
• Answer: c) To regulate the amount of fuel mixed with air before it enters the engine
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

252. Which of the following is a common cause of engine knocking?

• a) Use of high-octane fuel

• b) Low compression ratio
• c) Using low-octane fuel
• d) Higher air-fuel mixture ratio
• Answer: c) Using low-octane fuel
• Reference: GATE 2021

253. What does the term “volumetric efficiency” in an engine refer to?

• a) The ratio of the engine’s displacement to its total volume

• b) The amount of air-fuel mixture an engine can intake in a given time
• c) The compression ratio of the engine
• d) The ratio of heat energy converted into work
• Answer: b) The amount of air-fuel mixture an engine can intake in a given time
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

254. What is the function of the cooling system in an engine?

• a) To maintain a constant temperature to prevent overheating

• b) To increase the efficiency of the combustion process
• c) To reduce the viscosity of the engine oil
• d) To regulate the exhaust valve timing
• Answer: a) To maintain a constant temperature to prevent overheating
• Reference: GATE 2020

255. Which of the following is NOT a common method of engine cooling?

• a) Air cooling
• b) Water cooling
• c) Liquid nitrogen cooling
• d) Oil cooling
• Answer: c) Liquid nitrogen cooling
• Reference: UPSC IES 2020

256. Which of the following types of fuel is used in both SI and CI engines?

• a) Diesel
• b) Petrol
• c) Compressed natural gas
• d) LPG
• Answer: c) Compressed natural gas
• Reference: DRDO 2021

257. What is the effect of increasing the air-fuel ratio in an engine?

• a) Increased fuel consumption

• b) Decreased engine temperature
• c) Improved fuel efficiency
• d) Increased knocking
• Answer: a) Increased fuel consumption
• Reference: GATE 2021

258. The main function of the piston in an engine is to:

• a) Control the intake and exhaust valves

• b) Convert the chemical energy into mechanical energy
• c) Move up and down to create compression and combustion forces
• d) Ignite the fuel-air mixture
• Answer: c) Move up and down to create compression and combustion forces
• Reference: BMC JE, IBPS 2021

259. What is the role of the fuel injector in a CI engine?

• a) To mix the air and fuel before entry into the combustion chamber
• b) To ignite the fuel-air mixture
• c) To inject fuel directly into the combustion chamber at high pressure
• d) To reduce fuel consumption by controlling the mixture
• Answer: c) To inject fuel directly into the combustion chamber at high pressure
• Reference: DRDO 2021

260. What is a potential consequence of low compression ratio in an engine?

• a) Increased engine knocking

• b) Decreased engine efficiency
• c) Increased power output
• d) Reduced fuel consumption
• Answer: b) Decreased engine efficiency
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