Mechanical MCQs

IC-engines and Nuclear-power-plant
1.
The reference fuels for knock rating of spark ignition engines would include
A.
iso-octane and alpha-methyl naphthalene
B.
normal octane and aniline
C.
iso-octane and normal hexane
D.
normal heptane and iso-octane
The diesel engines are also known as __________ engines.

A.
compression ignition
B.
spark ignition
In a four stroke cycle, the minimum temperature inside the engine cylinder occurs at the
A.
beginning of suction stroke
B.
end of suction stroke
C.
beginning of exhaust stroke
D.
end of exhaust stroke
In hit and miss governing, the fuel supply is cut-off completely during one or more number of
cycles.
A.
Yes
B.
No
The thermal efficiency of a standard Otto cycle for a compression ratio of 5.5 will be
A.
25%
B.
50%
C.
70%
D.
100%
The ratio of the volume of charge admitted at N.T.P. to the swept volume of the piston is called
A.
mechanical efficiency
B.
overall efficiency
C.
volumetric efficiency
D.
relative efficiency
The exhaust valve in a four stroke cycle petrol engine

A.
opens at 50 before bottom dead centre and closes at 15 after top dead
centre
B.
opens at bottom dead centre and closes at top dead centre
C.
opens at 50 after bottom dead centre and closes at 15 before top dead centre
D.
may open and close anywhere
Nuclear reactors are used

A.
to produce heat for thermoelectric power
B.
to produce fissionable material
C.
to propel ships, submarines, aircrafts
D.
all of these
A moderator generally used in nuclear power plants is

A.
graphite
B.
heavy water
C.
concrete
D.
graphite and concrete
The predominent isotope of the naturally occuring element is

A.
U235
B.
U238
C.
Pu233
D.
Pu239
The brake power of a diesel engine, keeping other parameters constant, can be increased by
A.
decreasing the density of intake air
B.
increasing the temperature of intake air
C.
increasing the pressure of intake air
D.
decreasing the pressure of intake air
12.
In diesel engines, the fuel is injected in the form of very fine spray, into the engine
cylinder, which gets ignited due to high temperature of the compressed air.
A.
13.
Agree
B.
Disagree
Pre-ignition is caused by the spontantaneous combustion of the mixture before the end of
the compression stroke, and is due to
14.
15.
16.
A.
cylinder walls being too hot
B.
overheated spark plug points
C.
red hot carbon deposits on cylinder walls
D.
any one of these
The expansion of fuel in a four stroke cycle diesel engine
A.
starts at 15 before top dead centre and ends at 30 after top dead centre
B.
starts at top dead centre and ends at 30 after top dead centre
C.
starts at 15 after top dead centre and ends at 30 before bottom dead
centre
D.
may start and end anywhere
The object of supercharging the engine is
A.
to reduce mass ofthe engine per brake power
B.
to reduce space occupied by the engine
C.
to increase the power output of an engine when greater power is required
D.
all ofthe above
In open combustion chamber in diesel engines, the shape and layout of the piston crown,
the inlet port and the valve produce the turbulent effect of fuel mixture.
A.
17.
True
B.
False
In a four stroke cycle petrol engine, the charge is ignited at
A.
30 before top dead centre
B.
30 after top dead centre
18.
19.
20.
21.
C.
30 before bottom dead centre
D.
30 after bottom dead centre
A moderator, in nuclear power plants, is a medium introduced into the fuel mass in order
to
A.
slow down the speed of fast moving neutrons
B.
control the reaction
C.
reduce the temperature
D.
extract heat from nuclear reaction
Where reactor operation is designed with fast neutrons such as in reactors using highly
enriched fuel, the moderator used is
A.
heavy water
B.
graphite
C.
carbon dioxide
D.
no moderator is needed
In a diesel engine, the duration between the time of injection and ignition, is known as
A.
pre-ignition period
B.
delay period
C.
period of ignition
D.
burning period
The detonating tendency in petrol engines increases with increase of compression ratio.
A.
22.
True
B.
False
Each fission of U235 produces on the average __________ fast neutrons as a product of
reaction.
23.
24.
25.
26.
A.
2.46
B.
24.6
C.
246
D.
2460
Reactors for propulsion applications are designed for
A.
any form of uranium
B.
natura uranium
C.
enriched uranium
D.
plutonium
The primary fuel used in nuclear power plants is
A.
U235
B.
U238
C.
Pu239
D.
Pu233
In petrol engine, using a fixed octane rating fuel and fixed compression ratio,
supercharging will __________ the knocking tendency.
A.
not effect
B.
decrease
C.
Increase
Ordinary water is sometimes used as moderator when enriched uranium is used as a fuel
in nuclear power plants.
A.
Yes
B.
No
The compensating jet in a carburettor supplies almost constant amount of petrol at all speeds
because the
A.
jet area is automatically varied depending on the suction
B.
the flow from the main jet is diverted to the compensating jet with increase in speed
C.
the diameter of the jet is constant and the discharge coefficient is invariant
D.
flow is produced due to the static head in the float chamber

The effective inhibitor of pre-ignition is
29.
30.
31.
A.
alcohol
B.
water
C.
lead
D.
none of these
The purpose of testing an internal combustion engine is
A.
to determine the information, which can not be obtained by calculations
B.
to conform the data used in design, the validity of which may be doubtful
C.
to satisfy the customer regarding the performance of the engine
D.
all of the above
The thermal efficiency of diesel engines is about
A.
15%
B.
30%
C.
50%
D.
70%
A diesel engine has
A.
one valve
B.
two valves
C.
three valves
D.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
four valves
The self ignition temperature of petrol is __________ as compared to diesel oil.
A.
same
C.
higher
B.
lower
The pressure inside the cylinder is __________ the atmospheric pressure during the
exhaust stroke.
A.
equal to
B.
below
C.
above
The increase of cooling water temperature in petrol engine will __________ the knocking
tendency.
A.
not effect
B.
decrease
C.
increase
A carburettor is used to supply
A.
petrol, air and lubricating oil
B.
air and diesel
C.
petrol and lubricating oil
D.
petrol and air
U233 is produced
A.
artificially
37.
38.
B.
as basic raw material
C.
when thorium is irradiated by neutrons
D.
by fission of U238
The pressure at the end of compression, in diesel engines, is approximately
A.
10 bar
B.
20 bar
C.
25 bar
D.
35 bar
The detonation is also called knocking or pinking.
A.
39.
41.
B.
No
The pre-ignition occurs before the spark is produced whereas detonation develops after
the introduction of spark.
A.
40.
Yes
Agree
B.
Disagree
The energy released during the fission of one atom of Uranium - 235 in million electron
volts is about
A.
100
B.
200
C.
300
D.
400
Morse test can be conducted for
A.
petrol engines
B.
diesel engines
C.
multi-cylinder engines
D.
42.
43.
The basic requirement of a good combustion chamber is
A.
minimum turbulence
B.
low compression ratio
C.
high thermal efficiency and power output
D.
low volumetric efficiency
In a four stroke cycle petrol engine, the charge is compressed when both the valves (i.e.
inlet valve and exit valve) are closed,
A.
44.
45.
46.
all of these
Agree
B.
Disagree
The thermal efficiency of diesel engines on weak mixtures is
A.
unaffected
B.
lower
C.
higher
D.
dependent on other factors
The injection pressure in a diesel engine is about
A.
10 bar
B.
100 bar
C.
150 bar
D.
500 bar
High speed compression engines operate on
A.
Otto cycle
47.
48.
49.
B.
Diesel cycle
C.
Dual-combustion cycle
D.
all of these
In a four stroke cycle petrol engine, the inlet valve
A.
opens at top dead centre and closes at bottom dead centre
B.
opens at 20 before top dead centre and closes at 40 after bottom

dead centre
C.
opens at 20 after top dead centre and closes at 20 before bottom dead centre
id) may open or close anywhere
The nuclear power station at Tarapur has the reactor of the __________ type.
A.
pressurized water
B.
boiling water
C.
gas cooled
D.
liquid metal cooled
In nuclear power plants, due to reflector, less fuel is needed to generate sufficient
neutrons to sustain a chain reaction.
A.
50.
Yes
B.
No
The secondary fuel used in nuclear power plants is
A.
U233 and Pu239
B.
U235 and Th232
C.
U235 and Pu238
D.
U233 and Pu238
If V1 is the jet velocity and V0 is the vehicle velocity, then propulsive efficiency of a turbo-jet engine
is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Theoretically, a four stroke cycle engine should develop __________ power as that of a two stroke
cycle engine.
A.
half
B.
same
C.
double
D.
four times
Light weight substances can not be effective moderators.
A.
True
B.
False
The higher combustion chamber wall temperature in compression ignition engines will
__________ knocking tendency.
A.
increase
B.
reduce
C.
not effect
The nuclear radiators produced in a reactor which must be sheilded are
A.
electrons
B.
, and rays
C.
neutron and gamma rays
D.
6.
none of these
A two stroke cycle engine gives __________ mechanical efficiency than a four stroke cycle
engine.
A.
higher
B.
lower
. & Explanation
.: Option A
7.
The delay period in compression ignition engines depends upon
A.
temperature and pressure in the cylinder at the time of injection
B.
nature of the fuel mixture strength
C.
relative velocity between the fuel injection and air turbulence pressure of residual
gases
D.
all of the above
. & Explanation
.: Option D
8.
Lubrication in I.C. engines dissipates the heat generated from the moving parts due to friction.
A.
True
B.
False
. & Explanation
.: Option A
9.
The ratio of the heat equivalent to one kW hour to the heat in fuel per B.P. hour is termed as
brake thermal efficiency.
A.
Yes
B.
. & Explanation
.: Option A
10. The theoretically correct mixture of air and petrol is
No
A.
10:1
B.
15:1
C.
20:1
D.
25:1
. & Explanation
.: Option B
11. In qualitative governing, the quantity of fuel is varied to suit the load on the engine and the
total charge of air is altered.
A.
Correct
B.
Incorrect
. & Explanation
.: Option B
12. The function of a distributor in a coil ignition system of I.C. engines is
A.
to distribute spark
B.
to distribute power
C.
to distribute current
D.
to time the spark
. & Explanation
.: Option D
13. A moderator, apart from its high neutron slowing power, and low non-productive neutron,
should be
A.
stable under nuclear radiation
B.
corrossion resistant
C.
good thermal conductor
D.
all of these
. & Explanation
.: Option D
14. The frictional power (F.P.) is given by
A.
F.P. = B.P. - I.P.
B.
F.P. = I.P. - B.P.
C.
F.P. = B.P./I.P.
D.
F.P. = I.P./B.P.
. & Explanation
.: Option B
15. The unit million electron volts (Mev) is commonly used to measure the nuclear energy.
A.
True
B.
False
. & Explanation
.: Option A
16. The knocking tendency in spark ignition engines can be decreased by adding dopes like tetra
ethyle lead and ethylene dibromide.
A.
Agree
B.
Disagree
. & Explanation
.: Option A
17. If V1 is the jet velocity and V0 is the vehicle velocity, then the propulsive efficiency of a rocket
is given by
A.
B.
C.
D.
. & Explanation
.: Option A
18. A diesel engine has compression ratio from
A.
6 to 10
B.
10 to 15
C.
15 to 25
D.
25 to 40
. & Explanation
.: Option C
19. A petrol engine, during suction stroke draws
A.
air only
B.
petrol only
C.
a mixture of petrol and air
. & Explanation
.: Option C
20. A supercharged engine as compared to an ordinary engine
A.
requires smaller foundation
B.
is lighter
C.
consumes less lubricating oil
D.
all of these
. & Explanation
.: Option D
21. Which of the following does not relate to a compression ignition engine?
A.
Fuel pump
B.
Fuel injector
C.
Governor
D.
Carburettor
. & Explanation
.: Option D
22. Which of the following statement is correct regarding petrol engines?
A.
A fine fuel spray mixed with air is ignited by the heat of compression which is at a
high pressure.
B.
The fuel supplied to the engine cylinder is mixed with necessary amount of air and
the mixture in ignited with the help of a spark plug.
C.
The fuel is first evaporated after passing through a carburettor and is mixed with air
before ignition.
D.
all of the above
. & Explanation
.: Option B
23. Supercharging __________ the power developed by the engine.
A.
has no effect on
B.
increases
C.
decreases
. & Explanation
.: Option B
24. Uranium has isotopes
A.
U234
B.
U235
C.
U238
D.
all of these
. & Explanation
.: Option D
25. The colour of exhaust from diesel engine is generally
A.
white
B.
bluish
C.
black
D.
violent
. & Explanation
.: Option C
26. In compression ignition engines, swirl denotes a
A.
haphazard motion of the gases in the chamber
B.
rotary motion of the gases in the chamber
C.
radial motion of the gases in the chamber
D.
none of the above
. & Explanation
.: Option B
27. A mixture containing 65% of iso-octane and 35% of normal heptane will have
A.
cetane number 65
B.
octane number 65
C.
qetane number 35
D.
octane number 35
. & Explanation
.: Option B
28. Which of the following statement is wrong ?
A.
In compression ignition engines, detonation occurs near the beginning of

combustion.
B.
Since the fuel, in compression ignition engines, is injected at the end of compression
stroke, therefore, there will be no pre-ignition.
C.
To eliminate knock in compression ignition engines, we want to achieve auto-ignition

not early and desire a long delay period.
D.
In compression ignition engines, because of hetrogeneous mixture, the rate of

pressure rise is comparatively lower.
. & Explanation
.: Option C
29. The maximum propulsive efficiency of a turbo-jet engine is at a speed of
A.
1000 km/h
B.
2000 km/h
C.
2400 km/h
D.
3000 km/h
. & Explanation
.: Option C
30. In order to mix air and petrol in the required proportion and to supply it to the engine during
suction stroke, then __________ is employed.
A.
fuel pump
B.
injector
C.
carburettor
D.
none of these
. & Explanation
.: Option C
31. The advancing of spark timing in spark ignition engines will __________ knocking tendency.
A.
increase
B.
reduce
C.
not effect
. & Explanation
.: Option A
32. The knocking in spark ignition engines can be reduced by
A.
retarding the spark
B.
increasing the engine speed
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
none of these
. & Explanation
.: Option C
33. An atom bomb utilises uncontrolled nuclear fission.
A.
True
B.
False
. & Explanation
.: Option A
34. The ratio of the brake power to the indicated power is called
A.
B.
overall efficiency
C.
indicated thermal efficiency
D.
. & Explanation
.: Option A
35. The increase of efficiency of a compression ignition engine, as the load decreases, is due to
A.
higher maximum temperature
B.
qualitative governing
C.
quantitative governing
D.
hit and miss governing
. & Explanation
.: Option B
36. A turbo-jet does not require a turbine to drive the compressor.
A.
True
B.
False
. & Explanation
.: Option B
37. For the same maximum pressure and heat input, the exhaust temperature of petrol engine is
__________ than that of diesel engine.
A.
less
B.
more
. & Explanation
.: Option B
38. The compression ratio in petrol engines is kept low as compared to diesel engines because
higher compression ratio in petrol engines would lead to pre-ignition of fuel.
A.
Agree
B.
Disagree
. & Explanation
.: Option A
39. The cetane (C16H34) which is a straight chain paraffin is assigned a cetane number of
A.
B.
50
C.
100
D.
120
. & Explanation
.: Option C
40. Morse test is used to determine the I.P. of a
A.
single cylinder petrol engine
B.
four stroke engine
C.
single cylinder diesel engine
D.
multi-cylinder engine
. & Explanation
.: Option D
41. A moderator
A.
absorbs neutrons
B.
does not absorb neutrons
C.
accelerates neutrons
D.
none of these
. & Explanation
.: Option B
42. In a four stroke cycle diesel engine, the exhaust valve
A.
opens at 30 before bottom dead cnetre and closes at 10 after top dead centre
B.
opens at 30 after bottom dead centre and closes at 10 before top dead centre
C.
opens at bottom dead centre and closes at top dead centre
D.
. & Explanation
.: Option A
43. The two stroke cycle engines have lighter flywheel.
A.
Agree
B.
Disagree
. & Explanation
.: Option A
44. The thermodynamic cycle on which the petrol engine works, is
A.
Otto cycle
B.
Joule cycle
C.
Rankine cycle
D.
Stirling cycle
. & Explanation
.: Option A
45. The inlet valve of a four stroke cycle internal combustion engine remains open for
A.
130
B.
180
C.
230
D.
270
. & Explanation
.: Option C
46. The correct mixture strength (by weight) for petrol is about
A.
14.6:1
B.
18.5:1
C.
20.4:1
D.
22.6:1
. & Explanation
.: Option A
47. The working pressure and temperature inside the cylinder of an internal combustion engine is
__________ as compared to a steam engine.
A.
low
B.
very low
C.
high
D.
very high
. & Explanation
.: Option D
48. The scavenging efficiency of a four stroke cycle diesel engine is
A.
below 50%
B.
between 50 and 85%
C.
between 85 and 95%
D.
between 95 and 100%
. & Explanation
.: Option D
49. The voltage required to produce a spark across the gap, between the sparking points is
A.
2000 to 4000 volts
B.
4000 to 6000 volts
C.
6000 to 10 000 volts
D.
10 000 to 12 000 volts
. & Explanation
.: Option C
50. The control rods in the control system of nuclear reactors are used to
A.
absorb excess neutrons
B.
control fuel consumption
C.
control temperature
D.
all of these
. & Explanation
.: Option A
1.
If the speed of the engine is increased, the indicated power will
A.
increase
B.
decrease
C.
remain same
. & Explanation
.: Option A
2.
The petrol engines are also known as __________ engines.
A.
B.
spark ignition
. & Explanation
.: Option B
3.
The specific fuel consumption per B.P. hour for a petrol engine is about
A.
0.2 kg
B.
0.25 kg
C.
0.3 kg
D.
0.35 kg
. & Explanation
.: Option B
4.
The material most commonly used for sheilding is
A.
carbon
B.
lead
C.
concrete
D.
all of these
. & Explanation
.: Option C
5.
In order to eliminate knocking in compression ignition engines, there should be
A.
short delay period
B.
late auto-ignition
C.
low compression ratio
D.
high self ignition temperature of fuel
. & Explanation
.: Option A
6.
In a petrol engine, the charge is ignited with the help of a spark plug.
A.
Yes
B.
No
. & Explanation
.: Option A
7.
Reflector in nuclear power plants __________ neutron leakage.
A.
increases
B.
decreases
C.
have no effect on
. & Explanation
.: Option B
8.
Number of working strokes per min. for a two stroke cycle engine are __________ the speed
of the engine in r.p.m.
A.
equal to
B.
one-half
C.
twice
D.
four-times
. & Explanation
.: Option A
9.
The injector nozzle of a compression ignition engine is required to inject fuel at a sufficiently
high pressure in order to
A.
inject fuel in a chamber of high pressure at the end of compression stroke
B.
inject fuel at a high velocity to facilitate atomisation
C.
ensure that penetration is not high
D.
all of the above
. & Explanation
.: Option D
10. A two stroke cycle engine occupies larger floor area than a four stroke cycle engine.
A.
Yes
B.
No
. & Explanation
.: Option B
11. The indicated mean effective pressure of an engine is obtained from the indicator diagram
drawn with the help of an engine indicator.
A.
True
B.
False
. & Explanation
.: Option A
12. A fuel of cetane number 40 has the same ignition quality as a mixture of
A.
40% cetane and 60% alpha methyl napthalene
B.
40% alpha methyl napthalene and 60% cetane
C.
40% petrol and 60% diesel
D.
40% diesel and 60% petrol
. & Explanation
.: Option A
13. The two reference fuels used for cetane rating are
A.
cetane and iso-octane
B.
cetane and alpha-methyl naphthalene
C.
cetane and normal heptane
D.
cetane and tetra ethyl lead
. & Explanation
.: Option B
14. In petrol engines, the delay period is of the order of
A.
0.001 second
B.
0.002 second
C.
0.003 second
D.
0.004 second
. & Explanation
.: Option B
15. The reflectivity of a reflector is defined as the fraction of neutrons entering the reflector which
are returned to the core.
A.
Agree
B.
Disagree
. & Explanation
.: Option A
16. In a four stroke cycle petrol engine, the pressure inside the engine cylinder during the suction
stroke is __________ the atmospheric pressure.
A.
equal to
B.
below
C.
above
. & Explanation
.: Option B
17. A diesel engine is __________ as compared to petrol engine, both running at rated load.
A.
equally efficient
B.
less efficient
C.
more efficient
. & Explanation
.: Option C
18. Which one of the following event would reduce volumetric efficiency of a vertical compression
ignition engine ?
A.
inlet valve closing after bottom dead centre
B.
inlet valve closing before bottom dead centre
C.
inlet valve opening before top dead centre
D.
exhaust valve closing after top dead centre
. & Explanation
.: Option B
19. The pressure at the end of compression, in petrol engines, is approximately
A.
10 bar
B.
20 bar
C.
25 bar
D.
35 bar
. & Explanation
.: Option A
20. The sparking in a petrol engine increases pressure and temperature of the products of
combustion, but the volume remains constant.
A.
Yes
B.
No
. & Explanation
.: Option A
21. Solid fuel fabricated into various small shapes, which are assembled to form fuel elements, is
in the form of
A.
plates
B.
pallets
C.
pins
D.
all of these
. & Explanation
.: Option D
22. Which of the following statement is wrong ?
A.
A four stroke cycle engine develops twice the power as that of a two stroke cycle
engine.
B.
For the same power developed, a four stroke cycle engine is lighter, less bulky and
occupies less floor area.
C.
The petrol engines are costly than diesel engines.
D.
all of the above
. & Explanation
.: Option D
23. The turbine of the turbo-prop engine is __________ that of the turbo-jet engine.
A.
same as
B.
smaller than
C.
bigger than
. & Explanation
.: Option C
24. A higher compression ratio causes
A.
pre-ignition
B.
increase in detonation
C.
an acceleration in the rate of combustion
D.
any one of these
. & Explanation
.: Option D
25. Which of the following statement is correct ?
A.
Compression ratio for petrol engines varies from 6 to 10.
B.
Higher compression ratio in diesel engines results in higher pressures.
C.
Petrol engines work on Otto cycle.
D.
all of the above
. & Explanation
.: Option D
.
. ..
26. The correct sequence of the decreasing order of brake thermal efficiency of the three given
basic types of engines is
A.
four stroke C.I. engine, four stroke S.I. engine, two stroke S.I. engine
B.
four stroke S.I. engine, four stroke C.I. engine, two stroke S.I. engine
C.
four stroke C.I. engine, two stroke S.I. engine, four stroke S.I. engine
D.
two stroke S.I. engine, four stroke S.I. engine, four stroke C.I. engine
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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27. The engines in which the combustion of fuel takes place inside the engine cylinder are called
internal combustion engines.
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
28. A fuel will detonate less if it has higher self ignition temperature.
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
29. The combustion in compression ignition engines is
A.
homogeneous
B.
hetrogeneous
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
none of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
30. Which of the following fuel detonates readily ?
A.
Benzene
B.
Iso-octane
C.
Normal heptane
D.
Alcohol
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
31. A spark plug gap is kept from
A.
0.3 to 0.7 mm
B.
0.2 to 0.8 mm
C.
0.4 to 0.9 mm
D.
0.6 to 1.0 mm
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
32. The injection of fuel by external source is not required in case of engines working on Otto
cycle.
A.
Yes
B.
No
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
33. The running cost of a petrol engine is __________ than that of a diesel engine.
A.
higher
B.
lower
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
34. In a petrol engine, if diesel is used, then the engine will
A.
not run
B.
run more efficiently
C.
run at high speed
D.
explode
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
35. Number of working strokes per min. for a four stroke cycle engine are __________ the speed
of the engine in r.p.m.
A.
equal to
B.
one-half
C.
twice
D.
four-times
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
36. The air standard efficiency of an I.C. engine depends on
A.
fuel used
B.
speed of engine
C.
compression ratio
D.
none of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
37. The mean effective pressure of a diesel engine having fixed compression ratio will __________
if cut off ratio decreases.
A.
increase
B.
decrease
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
38. The knocking tendency in spark ignition engines may be decreased by
A.
controlling the air-fuel mixture
B.
controlling the ignition timing
C.
controlling the exhaust temperature
D.
reducing the compression ratio
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
39. In a two stroke engine, the working cycle is completed in two revolutions of the crankshaft.
A.
Correct
B.
Incorrect
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
40. A reactor capable of converting a fertile material into fissile isotopes is called regenerative
reactor.
A.
Yes
B.
No
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
41. Alpha-methyl-naphthalene (C11 H10) has a cetane number of
A.
B.
50
C.
100
D.
120
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
42. In a petrol engine, the mixture has the lowest pressure at the
A.
beginning of suction stroke
B.
end of suction stroke
C.
end of compression stroke
D.
none of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
43. Which of the following does not relate to a spark ignition engine ?
A.
Ignition coil
B.
Spar kplug
C.
Carburettor
D.
Fuel injector
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
44. The increase in intake temperature of internal combustion engines will __________ efficiency.
A.
have no effect on
B.
increase
C.
decrease
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
45. The reflectivity depends upon
A.
geometry of the reflector
B.
energy of neutrons
C.
properties of the reflector
D.
all of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
46. The indicated power for multi-cylinder engine will be same as that of a single cylinder engine.
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
47. In order to prevent knocking in spark ignition engines, the charge away from the spark plug
should have
A.
low density
B.
low temperature
C.
long ignition delay
D.
all of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
48. The size of a reactor at which the chain reaction can be initiated (i.e. when system becomes
critical) with just enough fissionable material (called critical mass of fuel) is known as critical
size of reactor.
A.
Correct
B.
Incorrect
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
49. The mechanical efficiency (m) of the engine is given by
A.
B.
C.
D.
none of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
50. A gas engine has a swept volume of 300 cm3 and clearance volume of 25 cm3. Its volumetric
efficiency is 0.88 and mechanical efficiency is 0.90. The volume of the mixture taken in per
stroke is
A.
248 cm3
B.
252 cm3
C.
264 cm3
D.
286 cm3
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
1.
A supercharger receives air from the atmosphere surrounding the engine, compresses it to a
higher pressure and then feeds it into the inlet valve of the engine.
A.
Correct
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
B.
Incorrect

2.
Iso-octane (C8H18) has octane number of
A.
B.
50
C.
100
D.
120
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
3.
The brake power is always greater than indicated power.
A.
Agree
B.
Disagree
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
4.
An ignition coil in the spark ignition engines supplies __________ voltage to the spark plug.
A.
high
B.
low
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
5.
The operation of forcing additional air under pressure into the engine cylinder is known as
A.
supercharging
B.
carburation
C.
turbulence
D.
delay period
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
6.
The cylinder of a gas engine is made __________ than that of the petrol engine.
A.
smaller
B.
larger
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
7.
The thermal efficiency of a petrol engine is __________ as compared to diesel engine.
A.
same
C.
more
B.
less
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
8.
The compression ignition engines are governed by
A.
B.
C.
D.
combination of (b) and (c)
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
9.
The delay period in oil engines increases with increase in the speed of engine.
A.
Agree
B.
Disagree
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
10. The specific fuel consumption per B.P. hour for a diesel engine is about
A.
0.2 kg
B.
0.25 kg
C.
0.3 kg
D.
0.35 kg
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
11. The ignition quality of diesel oil is expressed by
A.
cetane number
B.
octane number
C.
calorific value
D.
none of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
12. In a four stroke cycle petrol engine, the expansion
A.
starts at top dead centre and ends at bottom dead centre
B.
starts at 30 before top dead centre and ends at 50 before bottom dead centre
C.
starts at 30 after top dead centre and ends at 50 after bottom dead centre
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
13. A fuel of an octane number rating of 75 matches in knocking intensity as a mixture of
A.
75% iso-octane and 25% normal heptane
B.
75% normal heptane and 25% iso-octane
C.
75% petrol and 25% diesel
D.
75% diesel and 25% petrol
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
14. A two stroke cycle engine gives __________ the number of power strokes as compared to the
four stroke cycle engine, at the same engine speed.
A.
half
B.
same
C.
double
D.
four times
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
15. By higher octane number of spark ignition fuel, it is meant that the fuel has
A.
higher heating value
B.
higher flash point
C.
lower volatility
D.
longer ignition delay
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
16. The spark ignition engines are governed by
A.
B.
C.
D.
combination of (b) and (c)
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
17. If petrol is used in a diesel engine, then
A.
low power will be produced
B.
efficiency will be low
C.
higher knocking will occur
D.
black smoke will be produced
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
18. The sensing element in the control system of nuclear reactors measure the __________ of the
neutron flux in the reactor.
A.
temperature
B.
volume
C.
density
D.
none of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
19. If the temperature of intake air in internal combustion engine increases, then its efficiency will
A.
remain same
B.
decrease
C.
increase
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
20. In a coil ignition system of petrol engines, a condenser is connected across the contact-breaker
in order to
A.
prevent sparking across the gap between the points
B.
cause more rapid break of the primary current, giving a higher voltage in the
secondary circuit
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
21. Which of the following statement is correct regarding normal cetaine?
A.
It is a standard fuel used for knock rating of diesel engines.
B.
Its chemical name is normal-hexadecane.
C.
It has long carbon chain structure.
D.
all ofthe above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
22. Enriched uranium is required as a fuel in a nuclear reactor, if light water is used as moderator
and coolant, because light water has
A.
high neutron absorption cross-section
B.
low moderating efficiency
C.
high neutron scatter cross-section
D.
low neutron absorption cross-section
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
23. As compared to air standard cycle, in actual working, the effect of variation in specific heats is
to
A.
increase maximum pressure and maximum temperature
B.
reduce maximum pressure and maximum temperature
C.
increase maximum pressure and decrease maximum temperature
D.
decrease maximum pressure and increase maximum temperature
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
24. The __________ engines can work on very lean mixture of fuel.
A.
spark ignition
B.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
25. The ignition quality of petrol is expressed by
A.
cetane number
B.
octane number
C.
calorific value
D.
all of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
26. The fuel valve in a four stroke cycle diesel engine
A.
B.
opens at 15 before top dead centre and closes at 20 after top dead centre
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
27. In petrol engines, advancing of the spark timing will __________ the knocking tendency.
A.
not effect
B.
decrease
C.
increase
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

28. The knocking tendency in compression ignition engines for a given fuel will be
A.
enhanced by decreasing compression ratio
B.
enhanced by increasing compression ratio
C.
dependent on other factors
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
29. In a four stroke cycle engine, the sequence of operations is
A.
suction, compression, expansion and exhaust
B.
suction, expansion, compression and exhaust
C.
expansion, compression, suction and exhaust
D.
compression, expansion, suction and exhaust
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
30. Diesel as compared to petrol is
A.
highly ignitable
B.
more difficult to ignite
C.
less difficult to ignite
D.
none of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
31. The first nuclear power plant in India was located at
A.
Kota
B.
Tarapur
C.
Bareilly
D.
none of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
32. The probability of knocking in diesel engines is increased by
A.
high self ignition temperature
B.
low volatility
C.
higher viscosity
D.
all of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
33. A diesel engine, during suction stroke, draws
A.
air only
B.
diesel only
C.
a mixture of diesel and air
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
34. Anti-knock for compression ignition engines is
A.
napthene
B.
tetra ethyl lead
C.
amyl nitrate
D.
hexadecane
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
35. In an internal combustion engine, the process of removing the burnt gases from the
combustion chamber of the engine cylinder is known as
A.
scavenging
B.
detonation
C.
supercharging
D.
polymerisation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
36. In petrol engines, using a fixed octane rating fuel, the increase in compression ratio will not
effect the knocking tendency.
A.
Agree
B.
Disagree
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
37. Supercharging is the process of supplying the intake air to the engine cylinder at a density
__________ the density of the surrounding atmosphere.
A.
equal to
B.
less than
C.
greater than
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
38. The method of determination of indicated power of a multi cylinder spark ignition engine is by
the use of
A.
Morse test
B.
prony brake test
C.
motoring test
D.
heat balance test
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
39. In a four stroke cycle petrol engine, , the compression
A.
starts at 40 after bottom dead centre and ends at 30 before top dead centre
B.
starts at 40 before bottom dead centre and ends at 30 after bottom dead centre
C.
starts at bottom dead centre and ends at top dead centre
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
40. Reflector in nuclear power plants is used to reflect neutrons back into the active core.
A.
True
Answer: Option A
B.
False
Explanation:
41. During idling, a petrol engine requires __________ mixture.
A.
lean
B.
rich
C.
chemically correct
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
42. In natural uranium, the constituents of three naturally occuring isotopes are
A.
U234 = 0.006%, U235 = 0.712% and U238 = 99.282%
B.
U234 = 0.712%, U235 = 0.006% and U238 = 99.282%
C.
U234 = 99.282%, U235 = 0.006% and U238 = 0.712%
D.
U234 = 0.006%, U235 = 99.282% and U238 = 0.712%
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
43. Stoichiometric ratio is
A.
chemically correct air-fuel ratio by weight
B.
chemically correct air-fuel ratio by volume
C.
actual air-fuel ratio for maximum efficiency
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
44. Which of the following fuel has little tendency towards detonation ?
A.
Benzene
B.
Iso-octane
C.
Normal heptane
D.
Alcohol
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
45. In a petrol engine, the fuel supplied to the engine cylinder is mixed with required quantity of
air and the mixture is ignited with a
A.
fuel pump
B.
fuel injector
C.
spark plug
D.
none of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
46. A nuclear power plant differs from a conventional steam power station only in the steam
generating part.
A.
Agree
B.
Disagree
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
47. Enriched uranium may contain fissionable contents from
A.
1 to 40%
B.
10 to 50%
C.
1 to 80%
D.
1 to 99%
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
48. In a four stroke engine, the working cycle is completed in
A.
one revolution of the crankshaft
B.
two revolutions of the crankshaft
C.
three revolutions of the crankshaft
D.
four revolutions of the crankshaft
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
49. If the fuel is rich in fissionable material, the reactor can be made more compact than if the
percentage of fissionable atoms is small.
A.
Agree
B.
Disagree
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
50. The overall efficiency is defined as the ratio of the work obtained at the crankshaft in a given
time to the energy supplied during the same time.
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
1.
The cetane number of diesel oil, generally available, is
A.
20 to 25
B.
25 to 30
C.
30 to 40
D.
40 to 55
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
2.
The object of providing masked inlet valve in the air passage of compression ignition engines is
to
A.
enhance flow rate
B.
control air flow
C.
induce primary swirl
D.
induce secondary turbulence
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
3.
During suction stroke of a four stroke petrol engine, the inlet valve opens and the charge is
sucked into the cylinder as the piston moves upwards from the bottom dead centre.
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
4.
The power actually developed by the engine cylinder of an I.C. engine is known as
A.
theoretical power
B.
actual power
C.
indicated power
D.
none of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
5.
A nuclear reactor is said to be critical when the neutron population in the reactor core is
A.
rapidly increasing leading to the point of explosion
B.
decreasing from the specified value
C.
reduced to zero
D.
constant
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
6.
In diesel engines, the ignition takes place due to the heat produced in the engine cylinder at
the end of compression.
A.
Correct
B.
Incorrect
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
7.
The fuels in order of decreasing knock tendency for spark ignition engines are
A.
paraffins, aromatics, napthenes
B.
paraffins, napthenes, aromatics
C.
napthenes, aromatics, paraffins
D.
napthenes, paraffins, aromatics
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
8.
The ratio of the work obtained at the crankshaft in a given time to the energy supplied during
the same time is called
A.
B.
overall efficiency
C.
indicated thermal efficiency
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
9.
Plutonium (Pu239) is produced
A.
artificially
B.
by fission of Th232
C.
when U238 is irradiated by neutrons
D.
as basic raw material
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
10. A petrol engine has compression ratio from
A.
6 to 10
B.
10 to 15
C.
15 to 25
D.
25 to 40
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
11. In petrol engines, using a fixed octane rating fuel, the increase in engine speed will decrease
the knocking tendency.
A.
Yes
B.
No
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
12. Materials which make good moderators do not make good reflectors.
A.
Correct
B.
Incorrect
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
13. The ignition of the charge by some hot surface within the engine before the passage of spark
is called
A.
pre-ignition
B.
detonation
C.
ignition delay
D.
auto-ignition
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
14. Special reactors, called breeder reactors, supply a net gain of fissionable material.
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
15. The ratio of the indicated thermal efficiency to the air standard efficiency is known as
A.
B.
overall efficiency
C.
D.
relative efficiency
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
16. The octane number of petrol, generally available, is
A.
20 to 40
B.
40 to 60
C.
60 to 80
D.
80 to 100
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
17. The brake power is the power available
A.
in the engine cylinder
B.
at the crank shaft
C.
at the crank pin
D.
none of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
18. The slowing down of fast neutrons is desirable because slow moving neutrons are more
effective than fast neutrons in triggering fission.
A.
Agree
B.
Disagree
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
19. The normal heptane (C7H16) is given a rating of __________ octane number.
A.
B.
50
C.
100
D.
120
Answer: Option A
Explanation:

20. The air standard efficiency ofan I.C. engine is given by (where r = Compression ratio, and =
Ratio of specific heats)
A.
1 - r - 1
B.
1 + r - 1
C.
D.
none of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
21. A diesel engine has inlet valve, fuel injection valve and exhaust valve.
A.
Yes
B.
No
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
22. In a four stroke cycle diesel engine, the compression
A.
starts at 40 after bottom dead centre and ends at 10 before top dead centre
B.
starts at 40 before top dead centre and ends at 40 after top dead centre
C.
starts at top dead centre and ends at 40 before bottom dead centre
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
23. In a four stroke cycle diesel engine, the inlet valve
A.
opens at 20 before top dead centre and closes at 40 after bottom dead centre
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
24. The knocking in diesel engines may be prevented by
A.
reducing the delay period
B.
raising the compression ratio
C.
increasing the inlet pressure of air
D.
all of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
25. The loud pulsating noise heard within the cylinder of an internal combustion engine is known
as
A.
detonation
B.
turbulence
C.
pre-ignition
D.
supercharging
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
26. The air-fuel ratio of the petrol engine is controlled by
A.
carburettor
B.
injector
C.
governor
D.
none of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
27. If the compression ratio in I.C. engine increases, then its thermal efficiency will
A.
decrease
B.
increase
C.
remain same
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
28. The relative efficiency of an I.C. engine is the ratio of the indicated thermal efficiency to the air
standard efficiency.
A.
Correct
B.
Incorrect
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
29. The volumetric efficiency ofa well designed engine may be
A.
30 to 40%
B.
40 to 60%
C.
60 to 70%
D.
75 to 90%
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
30. Which of the following statement is correct regarding the features of a Breeder reactor?
A.
It produces more fuel than it consumes.
B.
It requires highly enriched fuel.
C.
It requires liquid sodium metal as moderator.
D.
all of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
31. A long delay period in compression ignition engines gives a more rapid rise in pressure which
causes knocking.
A.
Yes
B.
No
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
32. A fission chain reaction in uranium can be developed
A.
by increasing the contents of U235
B.
by slowing down fast neutrons so that U235 fission continues by slow neutron
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
none of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
33. Thermal efficiency of a two stroke cycle engine is __________ a four stroke cycle engine.
A.
equal to
B.
less than
C.
greater than
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
34. A supercharged engine as compared to an ordinary engine
A.
is lighter
B.
requires smaller foundations
C.
consumes less lubricating oil
D.
all of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
35. Which one of the following engines will have heavier flywheel than the remaining ones?
A.
30 kW four-stroke petrol engine running at 1500 r.p.m.
B.
30 kW two-stroke petrol engine running at 1500 r.p.m.
C.
30 kW two-stroke diesel engine running at 750 r.p.m.
D.
30 kW four-stroke diesel engine running at 750 r.p.m.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
36. Detonation is harmful due to
A.
increase in the rate of heat transfer, there is a reduction in the power output and
efficiency of the engine
B.
excessive turbulence which removes most of the insulating gas boundary layer from
the cylinder walls
C.
high intensity of knock causes crankshaft vibration and the engine runs rough
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
37. The brake power (B.P.) of the engine is given by (where W = Brake load or dead load in
newtons, l = Length of arm in metres, N = Speed of engine in r.p.m., S - Spring balance
reading in newtons, D = Dia. of brake drum in metres, and d = Dia. of rope in metres)
A.
B.
C.
D.
all of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
38. A power plant giving least running cost of production of electrical power is
A.
steam power plant
B.
gas turbine power plant
C.
hydro electric power plant
D.
nuclear power plant
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
39. The thermal efficiency of petrol and gas engines is about
A.
15%
B.
30%
C.
50%
D.
70%
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
40. The firing order in an I.C. engine depends upon
A.
arrangement of the cylinders
B.
design of crankshaft
C.
number of cylinders
D.
all of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:

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IC-engines and Nuclear-power-plant

iso-octane and alpha-methyl naphthalene

normal octane and aniline

iso-octane and normal hexane

normal heptane and iso-octane

The diesel engines are also known as __________ engines.

beginning of suction stroke

end of suction stroke

beginning of exhaust stroke

end of exhaust stroke

The exhaust valve in a four stroke cycle petrol engine

opens at bottom dead centre and closes at top dead centre

may open and close anywhere

Nuclear reactors are used

to produce heat for thermoelectric power

to produce fissionable material

to propel ships, submarines, aircrafts

A moderator generally used in nuclear power plants is

graphite and concrete

The predominent isotope of the naturally occuring element is

decreasing the density of intake air

increasing the temperature of intake air

increasing the pressure of intake air

decreasing the pressure of intake air

the compression stroke, and is due to

cylinder walls being too hot

overheated spark plug points

red hot carbon deposits on cylinder walls

any one of these

The expansion of fuel in a four stroke cycle diesel engine

may start and end anywhere

The object of supercharging the engine is

to reduce mass ofthe engine per brake power

to reduce space occupied by the engine

to increase the power output of an engine when greater power is required

all ofthe above

In a four stroke cycle petrol engine, the charge is ignited at

30 before top dead centre

30 after top dead centre

30 before bottom dead centre

30 after bottom dead centre

slow down the speed of fast moving neutrons

control the reaction

reduce the temperature

extract heat from nuclear reaction

Reactors for propulsion applications are designed for

any form of uranium

The primary fuel used in nuclear power plants is

jet area is automatically varied depending on the suction

flow is produced due to the static head in the float chamber

The purpose of testing an internal combustion engine is

to determine the information, which can not be obtained by calculations

to satisfy the customer regarding the performance of the engine

all of the above

The thermal efficiency of diesel engines is about

A diesel engine has

The self ignition temperature of petrol is __________ as compared to diesel oil.

A carburettor is used to supply

petrol, air and lubricating oil

air and diesel

petrol and lubricating oil

petrol and air

as basic raw material

when thorium is irradiated by neutrons