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Post NameMECHANIC GR II
DepartmentKSRTC
Question Paper Code237/2015
Date of Test29 December 2015
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
The micrometer screw gauge it has an accuracy of:
Answer
D. + 0.01 mm :
2
8 Which one of the following 1s not a part of chassis? :
Answer
B. Passenger seats
3
The capacity of a battery is:
Answer
B. Ability to store electrical energy
4
The included angle is the sum of the :
Answer
C. Chamber and 5Al
5
With the increase of battery temperature, the specific gravity of electrolyte :
Answer
A. Decreases
6
A vehicle pulls to the right during tracking; technician x says that a worn start rod bushing could be the cause. Technician y says that a bent right could be the cause :
Answer
A. x only
7
Give the name of the most suitable instrument for measuring the diameter of the engine cylinder.
Answer
D. Vernier calipers
8
The automobile engines crank shaft is made of :
Answer
C. Forged steel
9
The main function of the ignition condenser is :
Answer
D. reduces arcing at the contacts
10
The angle between the central line of the king-pin and vertical line is called :
Answer
C. Caster angle
11
The essential difference between brazing and soldering is the :
Answer
D. melting temperature of filler materials
12
Ina vehicle with a single plate clutch, loss of free pedal can be caused by a : |
Answer
D. Worn clutch cise fading
13
7 13. The most effective air cleaner in case of diesel engine is :
Answer
B. Oil bath type
14
The function of a generator in an automobile is to :
Answer
D. Continually recharge the battery
15
The engine oil consumption is also affected by :
Answer
A. Speed and engine wear
16
The type of starter motor employed in automobile vehicle is the :
Answer
C. Series wound motor
17
If the brake efficiency of a vehicle is 72%, then the braking quality is aaid to be :
Answer
D. Very good
18
The slip joint permits a change in the :
Answer
D. Length of the shaft
19
Solder is an alloy of:
Answer
A. Copper and tin ;
20
The choke in an automobile meant is for supplying:
Answer
A. Eich mixture
21
The distance b/w the centre of the front wheel is called as:
Answer
D. Wheel track (front) |
22
99 _.___tvine of apring 1s most commonly used for suspend in heavy goods vehicles.
Answer
C. Semi elliptic leaf spring
23
Ina diesel engine, fuel and air mix together in the :
Answer
D. Combustion chamber
24
The current required for the horn operation is :
Answer
D. 15 to 20 Amps
25
In an automobile gear transmission the counter shaft drive gear is meshed with the gear on the :
Answer
B. Main shalt
26
The main advantage of synchronising unit is :
Answer
A. Makes gear changing easy and minimizes noise
27
The fundamental operating principle of alternators :
Answer
A. . Electromagnetic induction
28
The ignition quality of Diesel fuel oil is expressed by an index called :
Answer
D. Cetane number
29
- component that connects the rack to the steering krunkles is :
Answer
D. Tie rod
30
The possible causes of a low discharged battery may be due to:
Answer
D. Defective alternator and battery
31
The part not to be lubricated is the :
Answer
D. Thermostat
32
is a device which permits current to flow through it in only one direction.
Answer
D. Rectifiers
33
types of gear boxes are used in motor cycles. tJ
Answer
B. Progressive type gear box
34
The secondary windings of the ignition coil consist of :
Answer
B. Thousands of turns of small wire
35
The air fuel mixtured required at the time of engine starts is :
Answer
B. Rich mixture |
36
The discharged lead acid battery has on its plates : |
Answer
D. Lead sulphate
37
β€˜The relationship between resistance, current and voltage can be expressed in the form of an equation is known as :
Answer
C. Ohm's law
38
High anti knock value of fuel is necessary to make use of the :
Answer
C. Higher compression ratios
39
The device for smoothing out the power impulses from the engine is called ;
Answer
D. Fly wheel
40
The inner end of the axle shaft is splined to the :
Answer
D. Sun gear
41
If the engine coolant leaks into the engine oil, then engine oil
Answer
C. Appears milky
42
β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”type of reflector used for automobile head lights 1s :
Answer
D. Parabolic
43
β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” is the tendency of the fuel to change from the liquid state to the vapour state at anv given temperature.
Answer
B. Volatihty
44
Which of the classification indicates a multigrade oil?
Answer
D. SAE 20 W-50
45
The melting temperature of the solder is :
Answer
C. i 183Β°C
46
The type of axle on bus is: ~
Answer
C. Fully floating
47
Automobile gears are generally made of :
Answer
D. Alloy steel
48
The free pedal play in car clutch is about :
Answer
C. c) 20mm
49
β€”β€”β€”β€”_β€”_--β€” is a gas that pollutes the air and mainly released by cars and other vehicles. |
Answer
C. Carbon monoxide
50
Ifthe compression ratio in IC engine increases then its thermal efficiency will - |
Answer
B. increases
51
The radiator core is made of :
Answer
D. Brass
52
-In Maruthi Car the brakes used are : |
Answer
D. Drum on front and disc on rear 237/2015 8 A
53
When the oil pressure gauge resists no pressure at all then : |
Answer
D. Engine should be stopped immediately
54
The venturi in the carburettor causes :
Answer
C. Inerease of air velocity
55
What type of water which is good for use in the coolant is?
Answer
D. Soft water
56
β€˜The parking brakes employed in vehicles are operated :
Answer
B. Mechanically operated
57
The brake lining consists mainly of : |
Answer
C. Asbestos
58
The common firing order of six cylinder engine 1s ;
Answer
A. 1,5, 3,6, 2,4
59
The function of a shackle with a leaf spring is to:
Answer
D. Allow spring length to change
60
In two stroke cycle engine has :
Answer
D. Only ports, covered and uncovered by piston to effect charging and exhausting A 9 2937/2015 : [P.T.O.] een ,
61
Indicated horse power could be determined by the following formula :
Answer
A. NK
62
To removing trapped air from the hydraulic brake system is known as:
Answer
A. Bleeding
63
The tractive effort increases if the wheel diameter is : |
Answer
A. decreased
64
In heavier vehicles tubeless tyres cannot be used because :
Answer
B. Rims are flat based and they are not air light
65
To measure voltage in a circuit the voltmeter is connected in : |
Answer
C. c) parallel '
66
In an alternator the magnetic field is produced in the : |
Answer
C. Rotor
67
The minimum number of oil compression rings in an automobile engine is :
Answer
A. Two ;
68
The part of crank shaft to which connecting rod is connected ia called :
Answer
D. Crank pin 237/2015 | 10 A ' f
69
For lightening cylinder head holts we should prefer to use :
Answer
A. Torque wrench
70
Most popular manual steering gear for car today is :
Answer
D. Rack and pinion type
71
Internal energy of a perfect gas depends on :
Answer
D. Temperature only . ;
72
The RPM of driving wheel is:
Answer
C. Vehicle speed / Wheel circumference
73
The purpose of tyre rotation on automobiles is to :
Answer
B. Equvalize wear
74
In heavier vehicles tubeless tyres cannot be used because -
Answer
D. Flat rims
75
The common purpose of the over-running clutch in the starter drive is to:
Answer
A. Disengauge the armature when the engine starts
76
The tendency of knocking in Cl engines increases with :
Answer
D. Decrease of compression ratio
77
The smaller gears inside the differential casing are :
Answer
D. Pinion gear
78
Prony brake is used for testing of : |
Answer
A. Small engines
79
Which of the following does not relate to compression ignition engine?
Answer
D. Carburettor
80
The engine cylinder head is usually cast in : |
Answer
A. One piece
81
Whois known as Muthukutity Swami?
Answer
C. Vaikunta Swami
82
Who was the founder of All India Harijan Sangh in 1932?
Answer
A. Gandhiji
83
Caldera is a feature associated with : sy
Answer
A. Volcanoes
84
Which river is often called Dakshina Ganga?
Answer
B. Godavari
85
Whoia the author of Agnichirakukal?
Answer
D. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
86
Guruvayur Satyagraha was in:
Answer
B. 1931-32
87
Ente Koodu, a Project of the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala aimed :
Answer
C. Shelter for destitute women
88
Tomb of Pazhassi Raja situated in the district :
Answer
A. Wayanad
89
Who started the Newspaper Swadeshabhimani? |
Answer
D. Vakkom Moulavi
90
Deoband School during National Movement was related with : |
Answer
B. Traditional Muslim Scholars |
91
Who started a school at Thuruthimalikkunnu near Arpookkara for the education of children belonged to depressed class? |
Answer
D. St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara
92
Which of these ia not one of the Seven Sisters?
Answer
C. Uttarakhand
93
The length of coastline of mainland India is about:
Answer
A. 6100 KM
94
Which is the 29" State of India?
Answer
B. Telengana !
95
East flowing river of Kerala :
Answer
B. Kabani
96
The event related to General Dyer :
Answer
D. Jaliianwala Bhagh Tragedy oa
97
The aim of it is Anow and inform and nol to argue and win. Sree Narayana Guru made this remarks related to :
Answer
A. Religious Conference Aluva
98
FIFA World Cup Football tournament of 2018 scheduled to take place in :
Answer
C. Russia
99
Who won the Vallathol Award of 2014?
Answer
C. P. Narayana Kurup {
100
The department launched in Kerala for making indigenous systems of medicine more popular :
Answer
D. Ayush 237/2015 14 A

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