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Post NameMotor Vehicle Inspector, Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector - Motor Vehicles Department
Question Paper Code045/2023
Category Code610/2022, 613/2022, 517/2022
Date of Test26 May 2023
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
The viscosity of liquids decreases with increase in temperature due to
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A. Decreased cohesive forces
2
In Newtonian fluids, the shear stress is
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D. directly proportional to the shear strain
3
The correct statement is
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A. Fire point is higher than the flash point
4
In a centrifugal pump the liquid enters the pump
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5
The type of flow in which the velocity at any given time does not change with respect to space is called
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A. Uniform flow
6
A venturimeter is preferred to an orifice plate because
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C. Energy loss is less
7
Hydraulic radius of a Notch is equal to
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B. Area divided by the wetted perimeter
8
The unit of Chezy's constant 'C' in the Chezy's formula is
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D. m¹ᐟ²/s
9
Which of the following head loss is significant in a pipe flow?
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B. Loss of head due to friction
10
Each question is provided with four choices
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11
The energy of the isolated system is always a constant, which is given by:
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B. First law of thermodynamics
12
A series of operations, which takes place in a certain order and restore the initial conditions at the end, is known as
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C. Thermodynamic cycle
13
The most efficient method of compressing air is to compress it
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C. Isothermally
14
1Β°C is equal to
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B. 274.15 K
15
Which of the following devices complies with the Clausius statement of the second law of thermodynamics?
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D. Domestic refrigerator
16
Carnot cycle consists of
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B. Two isothermal and two isentropic processes
17
The ratio of brake power to indicated power of an I.C. engine is called
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A. Mechanical efficiency
18
Morse test in Multi-cylinder engines is used to determine
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C. Indicated power
19
Thermal conductivity of copper with rise in temperature
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A. Decreases
20
By which of the following modes of heat transfer, Heat is mainly transferred from an insulated pipe to the surrounding still air?
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D. Natural convection
21
A sliding bearing which can support steady loads without any relative motion between the journal and the bearing is called
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D. Hydrostatic lubricated bearing
22
The piston pin bearings in heavy duty diesel engines are
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A. Needle roller bearing
23
The diameter of the hub of the fly wheel is usually taken as
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24
A spur gear with pitch circle diameter D has number of teeth T. The module m is
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A. D/T
25
Lewis equation in a spur gear is used to find the
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26
If Z' is the absolute viscosity of the lubricant in Kg/m-s, N' is the speed of the journal in rpm and p' is bearing pressure in N/mm2 then the bearing characteristic number is
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A. ZN/p
27
The difference between the tooth space and the thickness, as measured along the pitch circle is
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C. Backlash
28
In which property of steel has the ability to resist breaking rather than the ability to absorb energy during deformation?
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29
If N' is the speed of the arm and ball about the spindle axle then height of a watt's governor is equal to
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C. 895/N2mts
30
A device used to put off fire in the furnace of the boiler when the level of the water in the boiler falls to an unsafe limit is called
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C. Fusible plug
31
Modulus of elasticity is the ratio of
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A. Stress to strain
32
The ratio of lateral strain to the linear strain is
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D. Poisson's ratio
33
The maximum thermal stress in a circular tapering section is
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34
The radius of a circle for a shaft of radius (r) rotating a bearing is
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35
The centre of gravity of an equilateral triangle with each side a is ____ from any of the sides.
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C. a/(2√3)
36
The moment of inertia of a triangular section base
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C. bh3/36
37
The bending moment of the centre of a simply supported beam carrying a uniformly distributed load is
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D. wl2/8
38
If diameter of revet is
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B. Ο€/4*d2*T
39
If area of the weld(
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A. permissible stress in the fillet (Οƒ) then strength of a fillet weld (P) is
40
The load required to produce a unit deformation in a spring is called
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B. Stiffness of spring
41
The two-stroke cycle engine
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B. Only ports covered and uncovered by piston to effect charging and exhausting
42
In SI. engine, to obtain required firing order
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C. Distributor is installed
43
In 4-stroke cycle engine power is produced in
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C. Every alternate revolution of the crankshaft
44
Which cross-section do compression rings have?
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B. Rectangular cross-section
45
The distance between the centres of the front wheel is called
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D. Track
46
The venturi in the carburettor causes the
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A. Increase of air velocity
47
The turbocharger uses ______ energy
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A. Energy of exhaust gases
48
Thermostat valve in the cooling system controls
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C. Both
49
In the following system, lubricating oil is carried in separate tanks from where it is fed to the engine.
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D. Dry sump system
50
Which technology changes the timing of intake/exhaust valves when the engine is running?
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C. VVT
51
The longitudinal members of the chassis is connected by traverse members is known as
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B. Cross member
52
Weight of the vehicle produces in the side members of the frame
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A. Vertical Bending
53
The following type of spring is most commonly used for suspension in heavy vehicle
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C. Semi-elliptic leaf spring
54
In circulating ball type steering gear, the balls travel between the ball nut and _____
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B. Worm Shaft
55
_______ is the tilting in or out of the front wheels from the vertical when viewed from the front of the vehicle.
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D. Camber
56
During braking the push rod directly operates
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C. Primary piston
57
If a tyre is designated as 175/65 R14 82 S, then the aspect ratio for the tyre is
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C. 65
58
The main function of a master cylinder is to
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B. Convert brake pedal force into hydraulic pressure
59
The parking brake generally acts on
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A. Rear wheels
60
The ______ allows for changes in the length of the leaf spring as it bends.
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D. Shackle 45/2023 9
61
Where is the clutch located?
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A. Between transmission and engine
62
Which of the following is the disadvantage of the cone clutch?
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B. It becomes difficult to disengage the clutch when the cone angle is less than 20Β°
63
In which of the gearbox all gears are always in contact?
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A. Constant-mesh gearbox
64
Which types of joints are used when the shafts are inclined?
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D. Universal joint
65
What is the angle between the steering axis and the vertical in the plane of the wheel?
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A. Castor
66
Which of the following is the disadvantage of the magneto ignition system?
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C. Magneto ignition system has a poor quality of spark during starting
67
The ignition timing is affected by ______
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D. All of the mentioned
68
What does the 'ply rating' refer to?
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B. Rated Strength
69
Which type of wheels cannot be used with a tubeless tyre?
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C. Wire wheel
70
What are the essential components of a battery ignition system?
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D. All of the mentioned
71
The licensing authority may refuse to issue a conductor's licence ______
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D. All of the above
72
Which of the following is one of the major exhaust emissions from CI engines compared to SI engines?
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73
For what purpose is the Rhodium used?
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B. To reduce NOx
74
What are the types of Mutli-point Fuel Injection System?
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C. Port & throttle body injection
75
By means of EFI systems one can achieve the precise control of _______
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D. All of the mentioned
76
Electric Vehicles are generally powered by _______
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Question Cancelled
77
When was the first electric car invented?
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C. 1832
78
In common rail fuel injection system, very high injection pressures of order of _____ bar.
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B. 1500
79
In MPFI-Electronic control system, the ______ sensor sends information about the engine speed.
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B. Ignition
80
Which of the following causes the photochemical smog?
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D. NOx and HC
81
In case of vehicle breakdown on highways and major roads, reflective warning triangles shall be placed at a distance of _______ behind the broken-down vehicle.
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D. Fifty meters
82
The priority within the category of emergency vehicles shall be as follows:
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C. Fire service vehicle, Ambulance, Police service vehicle
83
The meaning of the word "traffic" is
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D. Includes all of the above
84
A vehicle may be overtaken from the left if
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D. In all the above circumstances
85
The driver shall switch on the fog light headlamps only when the visibility is considerably affected due to fog, dust, rain or snow and to be used along with ______
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A. Dipped headlamps
86
No person shall be granted a learner's licence to drive a transport vehicle unless he has held a driving licence to drive a light motor vehicle for at least ______
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B. One year
87
A person obtaining a driving licence to drive a Light Motor Vehicle at the age of completing 18 years and one month, be effective for a period ______
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C. Until the date on which such person attains the age of 40 years
88
As per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 a licence to drive a transport vehicle carrying hazardous goods is issued for a period of _______
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C. Three years
89
If the application for renewal is made more than ______ after the driving licence has ceased to be effective, the applicant has to pass the test of competence to get the driving licence renewed.
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B. One year
90
Which of the following is not included in the class of vehicles for the purpose of driving licence as per Section 10(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988?
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D. Medium Goods vehicle
91
Which one of the following is not a Transport Vehicle?
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D. None of the above
92
A motor vehicle constructed or adapted to carry more than six passengers, but not more than twelve passengers, excluding the driver, for hire or reward is
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C. Maxi Cab
93
If a motor cycle is found driven by a juvenile with the knowledge of the guardian / owner, _______
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A. The guardian / owner shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may be extended to three years
94
A Goods Carriage having Gross Vehicle Weight 11500 Kg is categorized as a
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B. Medium Motor Vehicle
95
Which one of the following is excluded from the calculation of purchase value of realising life time tax of a motor car?
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C. Tax Collection at Source (TCS)
96
Who among the following is exempted from wearing protective head gear (Helmet) while driving / riding a motor cycle?
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D. None of the above
97
Who among the following officer is empowered to seize and detain a motor vehicle for non-payment of vehicle tax and also to sell the vehicle in public auction for realising tax arrears?
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A. Joint Regional Transport Officer
98
Which of the following type of vehicles is liable to pay green tax at the time of new registration?
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B. Diesel Motor cars
99
Cancellation of registration of a motor vehicle is not applicable to
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A. Removal of vehicle to another state
100
Who among the following is eligible for applying driving licence to drive a Transport Vehicle?
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C. Person attains the age of 20 and minimum one year experience in driving Light Motor Vehicle

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