Clutch

1-The following is not a Friction clutch

(A) Fluid clutch
(B) Centrifugal clutch
(C) Cone clutch
(D) Disc clutch
(Ans: A)
2-The following is known as positive clutch
(A) Single plate clutch
(B) Cone clutch
(C) Dog clutch
(D) Centrifugal clutch
(Ans: C)
3-The following type of arrangement is used in synchromesh type gear box
(A) Single plate clutch
(B) Fluid clutch
(C) Dog clutch
(D) Semi-centrifugal clutch
(Ans: C)
4-The torque which a clutch can transmit, depends upon the
(A) coefficient of friction
(B) spring force
(C) contact surfaces
(D) all of the above
(Ans: D)
5-In Disc clutch, the clutch disc acts as a
(A) driving member
(B) driven member
(C) neutral member
(D) any of the above
(Ans: B)
6-In Disc clutch, engine flywheel acts as a
(A) driving plate
(B) driven plate
(C) pressure plate
(D) none of the above
(Ans: A)

7-The following type of spring(s) is (are) employed in the pressure plate

(A) Coil springs
(B) Diaphragm type conical spring
(C) both (A) and (B)
(D) none of the above
(Ans: C)

8-The following is an automatic clutch which is controlled by engine speed

(A) Cone clutch
(B) Centrifugal clutch
(C) fluid clutch
(D) Disc clutch
(Ans: B)

9-The following is also known as flywheel or coupling

(A) Centrifugal clutch
(B) Fluid clutch
(C) Cone clutch
(D) All of the above
(Ans: A)

10-Clutch and friction linings are ___ to the clutch plate

(A) riveted
(B) welded
(C) bolted
(D) any of the above
(Ans: A)
11-The following is (are) the type(s) of clutch linings
(A) Solid woven
(B) Moulded type
(C) Laminated
(D) all of the above
(Ans: D)
12-The following is (are) the advantage(s) of fluid flywheel
(A) It gives a smoother power take up than centrifugal type
(B) fluid acts as a cushioning agent
(C) it needs no separate pedal or lever to operate it
(D) all of the above
(Ans: D)
TRANSMISSION
1-The following provides a smooth means of disengagement and engagement
between the engine and the remainder of transmission system
(A) Clutch
(B) Gearbox
(C) Propeller shaft
(D) Differential
(Ans: A)

2-The following diverts the power at right angles towards the driving wheels
(A) Torque tube
(B) Transfer case
(C) Final drive
(D) Differential
(Ans: C)

3-Mechanical transmission can be of following class(es)

(A) Clutch, gearbox and live axle transmission
(B) Clutch, gearbox and dead axle transmission
(C) Clutch, gearbox and axleless transmission
(D) All of the above
(Ans: D)
4-The live axle houses
(A) Final drive
(B) Differential
(C) half shafts
(D) All of the above
(Ans: D)

5-Transfer case is located next to the gearbox in

(A) Front wheel drive
(B) Rear wheel drive
(C) Four wheel drive
(D) All of the above
(Ans: C)

6-In four wheel drive there is (are)

(A) no live axle
(B) one live axle
(C) two live axles
(D) one dead axle
(Ans: C)

7-Tandem drive vehicle has (have)

(A) no drive axle
(B) two drive axles at front
(C) one drive axle at rear
(D) two drive axles at rear
(Ans: D)
8-Axle which form compact unit with gearbox, clutch and engine are called
(A) Tandem axle
(B) power packed axle
(C) compact axle
(D) none of the above
(Ans: B)
9-Six wheel drive vehicle has
(A) no live axle
(B) one live axle
(C) two live axles
(D) three live axles
(Ans: D)

10-The following type of transmission uses chain and sprocket to transmit power
(A) Clutch, gearbox and live axle transmission
(B) Clutch, gearbox and dead axle transmission
(C) Clutch, gearbox and axleless transmission
(D) All of the above
(Ans: B)

11-The torque at the driving wheels gives rise to a propulsive force between
wheels and road, known as
(A) tractive force
(B) driving effort
(C) braking thrust
(D) none of the above
(Ans: A)

12-The torque tube is a tubular member which encloses the

(A) propeller shaft
(B) half shafts
(C) differential
(D) axle
(Ans: A)

13-The arrangement in which road springs act as torque and thrust members is
known as
(A) Hotchkiss drive
(B) Torque tube drive
(C) road spring drive
(D) none of the above
(Ans: A)

14-Sideways forces are absorbed by

(A) Coil springs
(B) Torsion bars
(C) Air springs
(D) Leaf springs
(Ans: D)

15-The following is not a part of driving axle unit

(A) Propeller shaft
(B) Final drive
(C) Differential
(D) Half shafts
(Ans: A)
16. Which of the following is the need of the gearbox?
a) To vary the speed of the vehicle
b) To vary the torque of the vehicle
c) To vary the power of the vehicle
d) To vary the acceleration of the vehicle
(Ans: B )
Explanation: The purpose of the gearbox is to give means so that the torque can be
varied as required between the engine and the road wheels.
17. In which type of manual transmission the double-declutching is used?
a) Constant-mesh gearbox
b) Sliding mesh gearbox
c) Synchromesh gearbox
d) Epicyclical gearbox
(Ans: A )
18. In which of the gearbox all gears are always in contact?
a) Constant-mesh gearbox
b) Sliding mesh gearbox
c) Synchromesh gearbox
d) Epicyclical gearbox
(Ans: A )
4. In which of the gearbox sun and planet gear set is used?
a) Constant-mesh gearbox
b) Sliding mesh gearbox
c) Synchromesh gearbox
d) Epicyclical gearbox
(Ans: D )
Where is the overdrive located?
a) Between transmission and engine
b) Between transmission and rear axle
c) Between transmission and propeller shaft
d) Between transmission and differential
(Ans: C )

6. Which of the following is not part of automatic transmission?

a) Epicyclic gearbox

b) Torque convertor

c) Multi-plate clutch

d) Sliding mesh gearbox

(Ans: D )

Explanation: The automatic transmission consists of the epicyclic gearbox, torque

convertor, and multi-plate clutch. The sliding mesh gearbox is a type of manual
transmission.

7. In which of the configuration of epicyclic gearbox output will be forward and fast
output speed?

a) Sun gear stationary, ring gear driven, planet carrier driving

b) Sun gear driving, ring gear driven, planet carrier stationary

c) Sun gear driven, ring gear stationary, planet carrier driving

d) Sun gear stationary, ring gear stationary, planet carrier driving

Answer:A
Explanation: When the Sun gear is stationary, the planet carrier is driving and the ring
gear is driven then output is forward and fast speed. When any two of the three are
stationary then we get the direct drive.

8. Which types of gears are used in constant mesh gearbox?

a) Spur gear
b) Helical gear

c) Bevel gear

d) Worm gear

(Ans: B )

9. Why are the helical gears used commonly in transmission over spur gears?

a) Low cost and high strength

b) Low noise level and high strength

c) Low noise level and economy

d) Low noise level and low cost

(Ans: D )

8.The torque converter uses __________ to transfer torque.

a)air
b)automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
c)gears
d)steel belt
(Ans: B )
Which one of the following statements correctly describes the construction of a
planetary gear type differential ?
a)The six planetary pinions rotate in constant mesh with the internal gears
b)One drive shaft is splined to the central gear and the other to the planetary gear.’
c)Each planetary pinion gear meshes with both the central gear and the internal gear.
d)The internal gear is fixed to the planetary gear
(Ans: C )
Where is the differential located?
a)Between transmission and rear axle
b)Between engine and transmission
c)Between two propeller shaft
d)Between steering wheel and steering column
(Ans: A)
The

Stationary member in torque converter is called as

a) Free wheel
b) Stator
c) Rotor
d) Impeller

(Ans: B)
The torque converter can produce maximum torque multiplication if sufficient input
power is applied this is called
stall
multiple torque
maximum torque
high torque ratio
(Ans: A)
Central portion of the propeller shaft is made from a
a) Steel shaft
b) Gun metal shaft
c) Steel tube
d) Cast iron rod
(Ans: C)
The function of the universal joint is to allow propeller shaft to
a) Change the length
b) Bend sideways
c) Transfer torque at an angle
d) Change inclination
(Ans: C)
A two-piece propeller shaft requires
a) one universal joint
b) a centre support bearing
c) the shaft to be solid
d) none of the above
(Ans: A)

the type of rear axle used in truck is

a) semi floating
b) fully floating
c) three quarter floating
d) none of these
(Ans: B)
The bearing is located between the axle casing and the inner side of wheel hub called as
semi floating
fully floating
three quarter floating
none of these
(Ans: C)
The wheel hub is directly connected to the axle shaft and bearing located between the
axle casing and axle shaft called as
semi floating
fully floating
three quarter floating
none of these
(Ans: A)
The type of wheel which can not be use with a tubeless tyre is
a) Disc wheel
b) Wire wheel
c) Light alloy wheel
d) Composite wheel
The type of wheel preferred in the sports car are
a) Disc wheel
b) Wire wheel
c) Magnesium alloy wheel
d) Aluminium alloy wheels

In case of wire wheels the vehicle weight is supported by the wires in

a) Tension
b) Compression
c) Bending
d) Shear

The term ‘ply rating’ with reference to a tyre refers to the

a) Actual number of plies
b) Recommended infatuation pressure
c) Aspect ratio
d) Rated strength

The purpose of tyre spies is to

a) Increased tread life
b) Decrease noise level
c) Provide softer ride
d) Increase traction

Tread distortion is least on

a) Radial ply tyre
b) Cross ply tyres
c) Cross ply belted tyres
d) Non of these

A worm gear is used as the pinion for the rack and pinion type of steering gearbox,
because it
 a) Improves steering comfort when steering wheel is turned to effect small changes in
the direction of forward motion
b) Allows the steering wheel to be turned by a greater amount when steering
c) Makes the steering more responsive
d) Reduces the amount of kick-back for large steering angles

What is the angle between the steering axis and the vertical in the plane of the wheel?
a) Castor
b) Camber
c) Steering axis inclination
d) Kingpin inclination

The order in which effort applied to the steering wheel is transferred to the front wheel
is
a) Steering wheel - steering gearbox - steering shaft - tie rod - steering knuckle - front
wheels
b) Steering wheel - steering shaft - steering gearbox - tie rod - steering knuckle -front
wheels
c) Steering wheel - steering shaft - steering gearbox - steering knuckle - tie rod - front
wheels
d) Steering wheel - tie rod - steering gearbox - steering shaft - steering knuckle - front
wheels

The angle formed by the wheel with the vertical when the top of the wheel slants
outward is called
a) Positive camber
b) Negative camber.
c) Positive castor.
d) Negative castor.

The angle formed by the line joining the stub axle-steering arm ball joints with the
vertical, when this line slants forward at the top is called

a) Positive camber
b) Negative camber
c) Positive castor
d) Negative castor

The included angle is the sum of the

a) Camber and castor
 b) Castor and S.A.I
c) Camber and S.A.I
d) Camber and toe-in

The turning circle for a car is approximately

a) 1 metre
b) 2 metres
c) 10 metres
d) 30 metres

Cornering force divided by slip angle is called

a) Self-righting torque
b) Cornering power
c) Pneumatic trail
d) Castor trail

The side force sustained by the wheel during cornering divided by the slip angle is
called
a) cornering force
b) Camber force
c) Cornering power
d) None of these.

Another name for the steering link rod is

a) Track rod
b) Tie rod
c) Drag link
d) pitman

Most popular manual steering gear for cars today is

a) rack and pinion type
b) worm and wheel type
c) cam and roller type
d) worm and nut type

The steering ratio for manual steering of cars is approximately

a) 5
b) 15
c) 50
d) 100

One purpose of a recirculating ball type steering gear is to reduce the

a) Operating friction
b) Operating cost
c) Toe-out during turns.
d) Number of parts.
In the recirculating ball type steering gear, the balls travel between the ball nut and the
a) Gear rack
b) Worm wheel
c) Steering wheel shaft
d) Worm shaft

The type of steering gear used in a Maruti 800 car is

a) Rack and pinion
b) Worm and roller
c) Worm and wheel
d) None of these

On cars having rack and pinion steering, the gear rack is attached to
a) Relay rod
b) Pitman axis
c) Cross shaft
d) Tie rod

The brake efficiency of a new vehicle is about

a) 30 per cent
b) 80 percent
c) 50 percent
d) 100 percent

Brake fade is

a) Loss of pedal
b) Loss of hydraulic fluid
c) Loss of coefficient of friction
d) None of these

Fading of brakes occurs

a) At high speed at low speed

b) During continuous application
c) When brake lining is worn
d) none of these

Due to weight transfer, the ratio of braking effect at the front and at the rear wheels
should be

a) 50% at front and 50% at rear

b) 60% at-front and 40%.at rear
 c) 40% at front and 60% at rear
d) none of the above

The brakes employed in cars are usually operated

a) Mechanically
b) Hydraulically
c) By means of engine vacuum
d) By compressed air

Component of the wheel cylinder which seals the brake fluid is

a) Piston
b) Spring
c) Dust cover
d) Cup

During braking the push rod directly operates

a) Piston
b) Primary seal
c) Residual pressure valve
d) Compensating port
In drum type brakes the fluid on releasing, returns to the master cylinder due to the actio of the
piston return spring and
a) by-pass port
b) Wheel-cylinder spring
c) Compensating port
d) Brake shoe retractor spring

Intake port in the master cylinder allows brake fluid to flow

a) Into the reservoir
b) Through the fluid check valve
c) Around the recessed section of piston
d) All of the above

If proportioning valve is not working

a) Front brakes may lock
b) Rear brakes may lock
c) Front brakes may drag
d) Rear brakes may drag

Most anti-skid devices are employed on

a) Rear brakes
b) Front brakes
c) Secondary brakes
d) Parking brakes

In disc brakes, pad-to-disc adjustment is provided by

a) Calliper
b) Piston
c) Piston seal
 d) Bleed screw

The brake bleeding process removes from system,

a) Air
b) Vacuum
c) Excess fluid
d) Excess pressure

In Maruti car the brakes used are

a) Disc brakes only
b) Drum brakes only
c) Disc on front and drum on rear
d) Drum on front and disc on rear

Electric brakes are commonly used on

a) Two wheelers
b) Cars
c) Trucks
d) Trailers

On suspended vacuum brakes, there is vacuum on both sides of the piston during

a) Brake application
b) Brake release
c) Part application of brakes
d) All of these

Air brakes are mostly used in case of

a) Cars
b) Jeeps
c) Trucks
d) Three wheelers

The vehicle ride will be comfortable if

unsprung weight is kept minimum
vehicle weight is kept minimum
sprung weight is kept minimum
all of the above

The function of a stabilizer in an automobile is to d crease the tendency to

roll
pitch
yaw
dip

Panhard rod is used to absorb the

Vertical loading
Driving thrust
Side thrust
Braking torque

The function of a shackle with a leaf spring is to

Allow pivoting of spring end
Control sideway
Allow spring length to change
Control rear torque
Spring eyes in case of cars are usually lined with

Bronze bushes
Rubber bushes
Steel bushes
Metal bushes

Zinc liners between the leaves of spring are sometimes used to

Improve fatigue life
Decrease vibrations
Provide damping
Prevent squeaking

Another name for a torsion bar is

Stabilizer bar
Strut rod
Panhard rod
Radius rod

Shock absorber in an automobile is used to

Absorb the energy
Dissipate the energy
Release energy
Increase the energy

Another name for a damper is

Shock absorber
Torsion bar
Spring
Independent suspension

The coil spring in wishbone suspension is placed between the

Two wishbones
Upper wishbone and the cross-member
Lower wishbone and the cross-member
Shock absorber and the cross-member

Maximum room in the engine compartment is provided with

Wishbone type suspension
Mc Pherson strut suspension
Rigid axle suspension
Vertical guide suspension