SYSTEMS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

UNIT – 4

Vehicle Systems
1) The transmission system transmits _________ from engine to wheels.
a) Speed
b) Power
c) Current
d) Pressure

Ans: (b)

2) Which of the following is not a part of the transmission system?

a) Clutch
b) Axles
c) Wheels
d) Gear box

Ans: (C)

3) The loads supported by an automobile frame are _____

a) Weight of the body, passengers and cargo loads
b) Torque from engine and transmission
c) Sudden impacts from collisions
d) All of the mentioned

Ans: (d)

4) An automobile chassis does not include which one of the following parts?
a) Shock absorbers
b) Steering system
c) Differential
d) Brakes

Ans: (c)

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5) The electrical system of an automobile contains which of the following?
a) Battery
b) Alternators
c) Lighting systems
d) All of the mentioned

Ans: (d)

6) Which of these were or are used in automobiles to provide suspension?

a) Leaf springs
b) Coil springs
c) Torsion bars
d) All of the mentioned

Ans: (d)

7) The lid that covers the engine top in a car and situated at the front is called ________
a) Gill
b) Softtop
c) Bonnet
d) Spoiler

Ans: (c)

8) Why ‘Bumpers’ are used in cars?

a) To reduce the impact in case of low speed collisions
b) To improve the aerodynamics of a car
c) To increase the engine performance
d) None of the mentioned

Ans: (a)

9) The central portion of the wheel is called _______

a) Rim
b) Scale

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c) Hub
d) Axle

Ans: (c)

10) A _____ is a horizontal surface at the back of a car and serves as a lid to the trunk.
a) Trunktop
b) Deck
c) Hood
d) Backlight

Ans: (b)

11) A ‘bucket seat’ can accomodate how many persons?

a) One
b) Two
c) Four
d) None of the mentioned

Ans: (a)

12) A transfer case is used in

a) All Vehicles
b) Front wheel drive vehicle
c) Rear wheel drive vehicle
d) Four wheel drive vehicle
Ans: (d)
13) R134a is
a) Brake fluid
b) Coolant
c) Lubricant
d) Refrigerant
Ans: (d)
14) In a modern automobile gearbox, most of the gears are

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a) Spur gears
b) Helical gears
c) Herringbone gears
d) Bevel gears
Ans: (b)
15) The clutch cover is bolted to the
a) Pressure plate
b) Crankcase
c) Gear box
d) Flywheel
Ans: (d)
16) The facing of clutch friction plate is made from
a) Asbestos
b) Rubber
c) Steel
d) Cast iron
Ans: (a)
17) The electrolyte used in the lead acid battery is
a) Hydrochloric acid
b) Sulphuric acid
c) Nitric acid
d) Lead peroxide
Ans: (b)
18) Which of the following is not a part of differential assembly
a) Crown wheel
b) Sun gear
c) Pinion
d) Universal joint
Ans: (d)
19) ______ are the components on which is mounted

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a) Axles
b) Brakes
c) Steering system
d) Flywheel
Ans: (a)
20) The load of vehicle and passengers is supported by ______ through axle.
a) Chassis
b) Wheels
c) Flywheel
d) None of the above
Ans: (b)
21) Chassis is mounted on axle through ______
a) Steering system
b) Braking system
c) Differential
d) Suspension system
Ans: (d)
22) ______ protects vehicle body and passengers from road shocks.
a) Suspension system
b) Steering system
c) Chassis
d) Flywheel
Ans: (a)
23) ______ is used for turning the wheel or vehicle in desired direction.
a) Suspension system
b) Steering system
c) Chassis
d) Flywheel
Ans: (b)

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24) ______ converts chemical energy of fuel into heat energy and heat energy into mechanical
energy.
a) Engine
b) Clutch
c) Flywheel
d) Gear box
Ans: (a)
25) _______ is mounted between engine and gear box.
a) Brake
b) Clutch
c) Flywheel
d) None of the above
Ans: (b)
26) ______ is used to engage or disengage the engine from gear box.
a) Brake
b) Clutch
c) Flywheel
d) None of the above
Ans: (b)
27) _______ receives the power from engine through clutch and transmit it to the propeller shaft.
a) Brake
b) Clutch
c) Flywheel
d) Gear Box
Ans: (d)
28) ______ is used to cool the hot coolant coming from engine and send it back to the engine.
a) Clutch
b) Flywheel
c) Radiator
d) None of the above
Ans: (c)
29) ______ is a heat exchanger placed at front of the vehicle.

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a) Clutch
b) Flywheel
c) Radiator
d) None of the above
Ans: (c)
30) In which type of chassis, engine is completely mounted in front of driver’s seat.
a) Backward control chassis
b) Forward control chassis
c) Semi forward control chassis
d) All of the above
Ans: (a)
31) In which type of chassis, engine is completely mounted in driver’s cabin.
a) Backward control chassis
b) Forward control chassis
c) Semi forward control chassis
d) All of the above
Ans: (b)
32) In which type of chassis, half engine is mounted inside driver’s cabin and half in front of drivers
cabin.
a) Backward control chassis
b) Forward control chassis
c) Semi forward control chassis
d) All of the above
Ans: (c)
33) In which type of chassis, driver’s front view is reduced to large extent.
a) Backward control chassis
b) Forward control chassis
c) Semi forward control chassis
d) All of the above
Ans: (a)
34) In which type of chassis, driver’s front view increases to large extent.
a) Backward control chassis

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b) Forward control chassis
c) Semi forward control chassis
d) All of the above
Ans: (b)
35) In which type of chassis, driver’s safety is reduced to large extent in case of head collision.
a) Backward control chassis
b) Forward control chassis
c) Semi forward control chassis
d) All of the above
Ans: (b)
36) In which type of chassis, driver’s safety increases to large extent in case of head collision.
a) Backward control chassis
b) Forward control chassis
c) Semi forward control chassis
d) All of the above
Ans: (a)
37) In which type of chassis, space utilization for pay load is reduced.
a) Backward control chassis
b) Forward control chassis
c) Semi forward control chassis
d) All of the above
Ans: (a)
38) In which type of chassis, space utilization for pay load is maximum.
a) Backward control chassis
b) Forward control chassis
c) Semi forward control chassis
d) All of the above
Ans: (b)
39) In which type of chassis layout, engine is located at front end of vehicle and drive is transmitted
to rear axle.
a) Front engine rear wheel drive
b) Rear engine rear wheel drive

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c) Front engine front wheel drive
d) Four wheel drive
Ans: (a)
40) In which type of chassis layout, engine is located at rear end of vehicle and drive is transmitted to
rear axle.
a) Front engine rear wheel drive
b) Rear engine rear wheel drive
c) Front engine front wheel drive
d) Four wheel drive
Ans: (b)
41) In which type of chassis layout, engine is located at front end of vehicle and drive is transmitted
to front axle.
a) Front engine rear wheel drive
b) Rear engine rear wheel drive
c) Front engine front wheel drive
d) Four wheel drive
Ans: (c)
42) In which type of chassis layout, engine is located at front end of vehicle and power is transmitted
to front axle as well as to rear axle.
a) Front engine rear wheel drive
b) Rear engine rear wheel drive
c) Front engine front wheel drive
d) Four wheel drive
Ans: (d)
43) In which type of chassis layout, drive is transmitted to rear axle by eliminating propeller shaft.
a) Front engine rear wheel drive
b) Rear engine rear wheel drive
c) Front engine front wheel drive
d) Four wheel drive
Ans: (b)
44) In which type of chassis layout, drive is transmitted to front axle by eliminating propeller shaft.
a) Front engine rear wheel drive

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b) Rear engine rear wheel drive
c) Front engine front wheel drive
d) Four wheel drive
Ans: (c)
45) In which type of chassis layout, the drive chain consist of an additional transfer box.
a) Front engine rear wheel drive
b) Rear engine rear wheel drive
c) Front engine front wheel drive
d) Four wheel drive
Ans; (d)
46) Ackermann mechanism is referred to
a) Steering system
b) Braking system
c) Gear Box
d) None of these
Ans: (a)
47) Ackermann steering mechanism consist of
a) Turning pairs
b) Sliding pairs
c) Rolling pairs
d) Higher pairs
Ans: (a)
48) ______ are pivoted at two ends of the axle beam by king pins.
a) Wheel
b) Adjuster
c) Steering column
d) Stub axle
Ans: (d)
49) Stub axles are pivoted at two ends of axle beam by ______
a) Rectangular keys
b) King pins
c) Riveted joint

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d) None of these

Ans: (b)

50) One end of stub axle carries the wheel and brake drum while other end is connected to

a) Adjuster
b) Steering column

c) Tie rod
d) King pin
Ans: (c)

51) Two stub axles are connected to each other using

a) Tie rod

b) Adjuster
c) King pins

d) None of these
Ans: (a)

52) The length of tie rod can be adjusted using

a) King pins
b) Adjuster

c) Stub axle
d) Axle beam

Ans: (b)
53) The oscillatory motion of stub axles can be achieved by giving _______ to tie rod.

a) Rotary motion
b) Linear motion

c) Oscillatory motion
d) None of these

Ans: (b)

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54) The oscillatory motion of stub axles can be achieved by giving linear motion to _____
a) Adjuster

b) Axle beam
c) Tie rod

d) king pin
Ans: (c)

55) When steering column rotates, the _______ mounted on steering column also rotates.
a) Pinion

b) Rack
c) Steering wheel

d) None of the above

Ans: (a)
56) The ______ motion of pinion is converted into linear motion of rack and tie rod.

a) Reciprocating
b) Linear

c) Oscillatory
d) Rotary

Ans: (d)
57) The rotary motion of steering wheel is converted into ______ motion of front wheels.

a) Reciprocating
b) Linear

c) Angular
d) None of these
Ans: (c)

58) In telescopic suspension system, helical compression spring absorb shocks by

a) Bending

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b) Twisting
c) Compression

d) Tension
Ans: (c)

59) In telescopic suspension system, ______ consist of piston cylinder arrangement filled with
oil, which restricts the oscillation of helical compression springs.
a) Engine

b) Flywheel
c) Damper

d) Radiator
Ans: (c)

60) When brakes are applied on a moving vehicle; the kinetic energy is converted to
a) Mechanical energy

b) Heat energy

c) Electrical energy

d) Potential energy

Ans: (b)

61) The force required to stop a vehicle is dependent on

a) the weight of vehicle

b) the deceleration rate

c) both (A) and (B)

d) None of the above

Ans: (c)

62) The following is not a drum brake

a) External contracting brake

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b) Internal expanding brake

c) Disc brake

d) All of the above

Ans: (c)

63) In disc brake, the disc is attached to the

a) wheel

b) axle

c) suspension system

d) none of the above

Ans: (b)

64) The mechanical brakes are operated by means of

a) levers

b) bell cranks

c) cams

d) all of the above

Ans: (d)
65) In brake friction and wear occurs on _____

a) Friction lining
b) Brake drum
c) Both A and B
d) None of these
Ans: (a)

66) Brake drum is made from ______ materials.

a) steel

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b) Aluminium
c) Cast iron
d) All of above these
Ans: (d)

67) In brake drum, each shoe is pivoted at one end about the ____.

a) Hinge pin

b) Taper pin

c) Grooved pin

d) Dowel pin

Ans: (a)

68) In brake drum ,when _____ force is applied, the shoes are pressed against the rotating drum.

a) Magnetic

b) Normal

c) Compressive

d) Actuating

Ans: (d)

69) The disc of disc brake is made from ______ material

a) Steel

b) Cast iron

c) Copper

d) Aluminium

Ans: (b)

70) A clutch is used to

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a) Connect / Disconnect power

b) Hold a shaft

c) Store energy

d) None of the above

Ans: (a)

71) Clutch plate is connected to shaft using

a) Key

b) Nut and bolt

c) Welding

d) None of the above

Ans: (a)

72) Energy absorbed by clutch is dissipated in the form of

a) Potential energy

b) Kinetic energy

c) Heat energy

d) All of the above

Ans: (c)

73) In a clutch, energy is absorbed by

a) Clutch plate

b) Friction lining

c) Friction plate

d) None of these

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Ans: (b)

74) When the clutch pedal is pressed

a) Driving plate engages with driven plate

b) Driving plate disengages with driven plate

c) Friction lining of driven plate disengages with that of driving plate

d) None of these

Ans: (c)

75) When the clutch pedal is released

a) Driving plate engages with driven plate

b) Driving plate disengages with driven plate

c) Friction lining of driven plate engages with that of driving plate

d) None of these

Ans: (c)

76) When the clutch pedal is released

a) Driving shaft and driven shaft are rotating

b) Driving shaft is at rest and driven shaft is rotating

c) Driving shaft is rotating and driven shaft is at rest

d) None of these

Ans: (a)

77) When the clutch pedal is pressed

a) Driving shaft and driven shaft are rotating

b) Driving shaft is at rest and driven shaft is rotating

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c) Driving shaft is rotating and driven shaft is at rest

d) None of these

Ans: (b)

78) After the brake is pressed

a) Brake drum and brake shoe are at rest

b) Brake drum is rotating and brake shoe is at rest

c) Brake drum is at rest and brake shoe is rotating

d) None of these

Ans: (a)

79) After the brake is released

a) Brake drum and brake shoe are at rest

b) Brake drum is rotating and brake shoe is at rest

c) Brake drum is at rest and brake shoe is rotating

d) None of these

Ans: (b)

80) Energy absorbed by car brake is

a) Kinetic energy

b) Potential energy

c) Kinetic + Potential energy

d) None of these

Ans: (a)

81) An universal coupling is type of ______ coupling.

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a) Rigid

b) Flexible

c) Partial flexible

d) None of these

Ans: (b)

82) An universal coupling is used to connect two shafts

a) which are perfectly aligned

b) which are not in exact alignment

c) have lateral misalignment

d) whose axes intersects at a small angle

Ans: (d)

83) The clutch is located in between ______ and _________.

a) Engine, Gear box

b) Engine, Propeller shaft

c) Radiator, Engine

d) None of these

Ans: (a)

84) When vehicle is at rest, then clutch position is ______.

a) engaged

b) disengaged

c) Partially engaged

d) None of these

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Ans: (a)

85) The arrangement used for converting rotary motion into linear motion is known as ______.

a) worm gear pair

b) Rack and pinion

c) linear gears

d) None of these

Ans: (b)

86) The clutch used in trucks is ______

a) Centrifugal clutch

b) Cone clutch

c) Single plate clutch

d) Multiplate clutch

Ans: (c)

87) The clutch used in two wheelers is _____

a) Centrifugal clutch

b) Cone clutch

c) Single plate clutch

d) Multiplate clutch

Ans: (d)

88) The friction material of the clutch should have _____

a) high coefficient of friction

b) low coefficient of friction

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c) high surface hardness

d) high endurance limit strength

Ans: (a)

89) In case of multiplate clutches, oil is used _____

a) to reduce the friction

b) to carry away the heat

c) to lubricate the contacting surfaces

d) All of the above

Ans: (d)

90) Torque transmitting capacity of clutch depends upon

a) Coefficient of friction

b) Dimensions of friction lining

c) axial force provided to engage the clutch

d) All of the above

Ans: (d)

91) The friction moment in a clutch with uniform wear as compared to friction moment with
uniform pressure is

a) more

b) equal

c) less

d) more or less depending on speed

Ans: (c)

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92) Why is radiator provided?
a) To cool the jacket water
b) To pressurize the cooling water
c) To provide additional water flow
d) To cool the external surface of the engine

Ans: (a)

93) What is the advantage of the liquid cooling system?

a) Dependent only on water supply
b) Power absorbed by the pump is considerable
c) Even cooling
d) Very cheap

Ans: (c)

94) What is the material of the radiator cooling tube?

a) Rubber
b) Plastic
c) Brass
d) Copper

Ans: (d)

95) What is the purpose of a fan in a liquid cooling system?

a) To disperse engine fumes
b) To pump cold air over the hot water
c) To cool the external surface of the engine
d) To drive airflow when the vehicle speed is low

Ans: (b)

96) In motorcycles, the following type of cooling system is used

a) Air cooling system

b) Water cooling system

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c) Both (a) and (b)

d) None of the above

Ans: (a)

97) The cooling fan is

(A) fitted between the engine and the radiator

(B) driven by belt and pulleys

(C) driven from the camshaft

(D) All of the above

Ans: (d)

98) What does inlet manifold carry to the engine.

a) Air

b) Fuel

c) Oxygen + fuel

d) Air + fuel

Ans: (d)

99) Manifolds are connected to which part of the engine.

a) Cylinder

b) Cylinder head

c) Gasket

d) Engine block

Ans: (b)

100) In petrol engine, the inlet manifold carried the air fuel mixture from which part to the
cylinder?

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a) Air filter

b) Fuel injector

c) Fuel pump

d) Carburettor

Ans: (d)

101) ______ increases the pressure of fuel before supplying it to the fuel rail.

a) Fuel tank

b) Fuel pump

c) Fuel filter

d) None of these

Ans: (b)

102) ______ removes dirt and dust particles available in the fuel.

a) Fuel tank

b) Fuel pump

c) Fuel filter

d) None of these

Ans: (C)

103) _____ controls the pressure of fuel in fuel rail.

a) Fuel tank

b) Fuel pump

c) Fuel filter

d) Pressure regulator

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Ans: (d)

104) The power is transmitted from gear box to differential gear box through

a) Axle

b) Clutch

c) Propeller shaft

d) Flywheel

Ans: (C)

105) ______ is used to connect propeller shaft with gear box and differential gear box

a) Flange coupling

b) Flexible coupling

c) Oldham coupling

d) Universal joint

Ans: (d)

106) ______ transmits the power from propeller shaft to the shaft of rear axle.

a) Differential gear box

b) flywheel

c) Clutch

d) None of these

Ans: (a)

107) In differential gear box, pinion is mounted on propeller shaft which drives

a) Rear axle

b) Rear wheels

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c) Crown gear

d) None of these

Ans: (c)

108) when automobile runs on a straight path, the differential gears and differential pinions
rotates with crown gear with ______

a) Same speed and same direction

b) Same speed and different direction

c) Different speed and same direction

d) Different speed and different direction

Ans: (a)

109) If automobile is taking right turn, the inner rear wheel should have ______ speed than the
outer rear wheel.

a) more

b) less

c) equal

d) None of these

Ans: (b)

110) What is the function of an Anti-lock braking system?

a) Used for car parking
b) To maintain tractive force
c) Programming the system
d) To drive the car

Ans: (b)

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111) The skidding of vehicles, while sudden brakes are applied, is avoided through _______
a) antilock braking system
b) engine management system
c) automatic car parking system
d) driving system

Ans: (a)

112) The Anti-lock brake system supports electronic stability.

a) True
b) False

Ans: (a)

113) What is the function of the Electronic control unit in Anti-lock braking system?
a) Monitoring the speed of the wheel
b) Decreases the stopping distance
c) Provides electronic stability control
d) Maintaining the tractive force

Ans: (a)

114) What detects the fault in the anti-lock brake system?

a) ECU
b) Pump
c) Valves
d) Sensors

Ans: (a)

115) The Electronic control unit is used to detect the speed of wheels in ABS.
a) True
b) False

Ans: (a)

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116) Which part of the antilock brake system is used to find the acceleration and deceleration of
the wheel?
a) Valves
b) ECU
c) Speed sensors
d) Pumps

Ans: (c)

117) Which device is used to pass the pressure from hydraulic cylinder towards brake?
a) Valves
b) Pumps
c) Sensors
d) ECU

Ans: (a)

118) What is the function of Pump in an antilock brake system?

a) For fault detection
b) To sense the speed of the vehicle
c) To restore pressure
d) To find the acceleration and deceleration

Ans: (c)

119) The breaking valves are actuated and turned on and off through ______ in ABS.
a) pumps
b) valves
c) sensors
d) modulator

Ans: (d)

120) The system which helps to prevent the accidents is called _____

a) Active safety system

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b) Passive safety system

c) both a and b

d) None of these

Ans: (a)

121) The system which protects the passengers once the accident takes place is called _____

a) Active safety system

b) Passive safety system

c) both a and b

d) None of these

Ans: (b)

122) ______ is an example of active safety system.

a) Antilock braking system

b) Seat Belt

c) Air Bag

d) All of the above

Ans: (a)

123) _____ is an example of passive safety system.

a) Antilock braking system

b) Seat Belt

c) Air Bag

d) Both b and c

Ans: (d)

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