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Post NameWORK ASSISTANT
DepartmentKSRTC
Question Paper Code219/2015
Date of Test2 December 2015
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
The engine runs in a closed garage can be dangerous because :
Answer
A. The exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide |
2
| %. Which of the following should not be done by a good mechanic?
Answer
A. Put sharp edged tools in the pocket
3
‘Which of the following is not used in fire extinguishers?
Answer
D. Carbon monoxide
4
The least count of universal vernier caliper is :
Answer
C. 0.02 mm
5
Which of the following is used for securing a tightened nut in position? |
Answer
B. Cotter pin
6
Which file has minimum space between their teeth?
Answer
B. Smooth files
7
. The cross-sectional shape of an allen key is :
Answer
C. Hexagon ;
8
Which of the following is not a precision measuring instrument?
Answer
D. Universal surface gauge
9
Around rod which does not have a head, and has external threads at both ends is called:
Answer
A. Stud
10
Snips are used for :
Answer
B. Cutting sheet metal |
11
ll. The ratio of work output of an engine to the fuel energy burnt is called :
Answer
C. Thermal efficiency
12
The power available at, the engine's flywheel is called :
Answer
B. Brake horse power
13
Opening and closing of the valves in relation to the position of piston and flywheel is called :
Answer
D. Valve timing
14
The type of piston pin generally used in heavy duty diesel engine is :
Answer
A. Fully floating piston pin
15
“Scuffing” occurs when :
Answer
A. Piston slides against cylinder without lubrication
16
When the piston is at BDC, volume of the cylinder above the piston is?
Answer
C. Total volume
17
The number of main journals on a six-cylinder engine’s crankshaft will be :
Answer
B. Either 5 or 7
18
Ina diesel engine, the fuel gets ignited by : | |
Answer
D. Heat of compressed air
19
Force x Distance =
Answer
C. Work
20
Which process gives the engine cylinder a cross-hatch pattern?
Answer
D. Honing
21
Which of the following cannot be a reason for engine overheating?
Answer
A. Worn out thrust bearing
22
If you notice the presence of engine oil inside the radiator filler neck, the reason can be :
Answer
B. Damaged cylinder head gasket ’
23
While reverse flushing a radiator, the flushing gun is connected to the :
Answer
B. Lower tank
24
Excessive engine oil consumption can be happened if:
Answer
C. Piston rings are worn out
25
The force which retards the motion of one body, in contact with another body is called :
Answer
A. Friction
26
‘The positive crankcase ventilation system helps :
Answer
D. All of the above
27
Which of the following is not a function of fuel injection system in the diesel engines?
Answer
C. To prepare air-fuel mixture in the inlet manifold for combustion
28
When the helix and spill port of an inline type FIP comes to coincide, what will happen?
Answer
D. No fuel delivery
29
In an automobile, the solenoid switch is a part of :
Answer
A. Starting system
30
Spark plug ‘reach’ means: |
Answer
C. The length of the threaded portion of the spark plug shell
31
The longitudinal distance between the centres of the front and rear axles is called :
Answer
D. Wheel base
32
The metal used for body building of automobiles is generally :
Answer
B. Steel
33
The chassis frame of vehicles is narrow at the front, because :
Answer
A. It gives smaller turning radius to the vehicle
34
The type of car in which the driver's cabin is separated from the rear compartment by using a window is called :
Answer
C. Limousine
35
The ‘immobiliser’ is :
Answer
B. An electronic security device for vehicles
36
Seat belts used in cars are generally :
Answer
B. Three point type
37
The term ‘Gross Vehicle Weight’ indicates :
Answer
D. Weight of the passengers a vehicle can carry |
38
“ABS” stands for : |
Answer
A. Auxillary Brake System
39
“ABS” stands for :
Answer
C. Antilock Brake System
40
When the child lock is ON?
Answer
D. The door cannot be opened from inside
41
In tubeless tyres : |
Answer
B. Air is filled in between rim and the tyre
42
Tyre rotation ia carried out for:
Answer
B. Equalising the wear of all the tyres in a vehicle |
43
Tread Wear Indicator is located : |
Answer
A. On the tyre, where the tread meets the side wall
44
Ina tyre of 9.00-20- 12PR’ size, “20" indicates that :
Answer
C. Rim diameter is 20 inches
45
The leaf springs are supported on the axles by means of :
Answer
D. U-bolt
46
The ‘Ackerman mechanism’ is related to:
Answer
C. Steering system
47
In heavy vehicles, the gears of differential assembly are lubricated with :
Answer
C. SAE 140 oil
48
Which of the following is not a part of differential assembly?
Answer
D. Universal joint 219/2015 8 A
49
The air suspension system is commonly employed in :
Answer
A. Heavy buses and trucks
50
The electrolyte used in a lead-acid battery is :
Answer
B. Sulphuric acid
51
The facing of the clutch friction plate is made of : |
Answer
A. Asbestos
52
The clutch cover is bolted to the :
Answer
D. Flywheel
53
Ina modern automobile gearbox, most of the gears are : |
Answer
A. Helical gears
54
In gear systems, as the speed decreases : |
Answer
B. Torque increases |
55
A transfer case is used in :
Answer
C. Four wheel drive vehicles
56
To stop a running vehicle:
Answer
C. More braking force is required at the front wheels | .
57
A tandem master cylinder has : |
Answer
B. Two pistons
58
“R134 a" is:
Answer
D. Arefrigerant
59
The parking brake employed in cars are usually operated : |
Answer
A. Mechanically
60
Inthe air brake system, the valve which regulates the line air pressure is :
Answer
D. Unloader valve |
61
Which one has negative temp co-efficient of resistance?
Answer
A. Carbon
62
The electrical conductor used in battery is : |
Answer
D. Water
63
SI unit of charge is:
Answer
D. Coulomb
64
A battery is a source of: |
Answer
C. DO Voltage
65
Which one of the following instruments is used for measuring specific gravity of electrolyte? |
Answer
A. Hydro meter
66
For silicon PN junction, the barrier potential is about : | |
Answer
D. O7TV
67
Whatis the EMF of a fully charged lead acid cell? |
Answer
C. 2.1V
68
The total value of two resistance is 250 when connected in series, and 622 W connected in parallel. Find the value of two resistance : |
Answer
A. 109,159
69
The commercial unit of Electrical energy is : |
Answer
B. Kilo watt hour
70
How many number of positive and negative plates are placed in a 9 plate lead acid cell? |
Answer
D. 4 positive plate and 5 negative
71
A permanent magnet moving coil instrument will read :
Answer
C. Only DC quantities
72
What is the working principle of a two winding transformer? |
Answer
B. Mutual induction :
73
Which part of the PMMC instrument produce eddy current damping?
Answer
D. Soft iron cylindrical core
74
The process of adding impurities to a semiconductor is known as :
Answer
C. Doping
75
A four pole 1200 RPM alternator will generate emf at a frequency of : |
Answer
B. 40Hz — |
76
The most suitable motor for electric traction ia :
Answer
C. DC Series motor
77
The quantity of scale on the dial of the Multimeter at the top most is : |
Answer
D. Resistance range |
78
The dielectric strength of insulation is called : | |
Answer
B. Breakdown down voltage
79
In the case of pure metallic conductors the resistance is : |
Answer
C. Directly proportional to the length |
80
When the disc of an energy meter is rotating even without connecting any Load the error is called?
Answer
D. Parallax error
81
The Indus site Kalibangan belongs to :
Answer
D. Rajasthan
82
The Chalcolithic Jorwe culture flourished between the age :
Answer
A. 1400-700 BC
83
Tolkapiyam is a work on:
Answer
C. Grammar
84
Kautilya thought to be the chief minister of :
Answer
B. Chandraguptha
85
Justice party was founded at:
Answer
C. Madras
86
The Hindusthan Socialist Republican Army (HSRA) wae founded at :
Answer
B. Delhi
87
The famous quit India resolution was passed by the AICC session held at :
Answer
D. Bombay
88
The Anamudi peak situated in :
Answer
C. Idukki district
89
‘Kerala —A portrait of the Malabar Coast’ is written by :
Answer
A. George wood cock
90
The ancient Kerala port named as Rajendra Chola Pattanam is :
Answer
B. Vizhinjam
91
Chattampi Swamikal attained ‘Samadhi at :
Answer
D. Panmana A 13 219/2015 [P.T.O.]
92
The founder of Atmavidya Sangham was :
Answer
C. Swami Vagbhatananda
93
“Al Islam’, an Arabic — Malayalam monthly was published by : |
Answer
D. Vakkom Abdulkhadir Moulavi
94
Sadhu Jana Paripalana Yogam was founded in the year :
Answer
A. 1907
95
‘Nalagamam’ deals with: |
Answer
B. History |
96
‘Operation Sakti’, the second Neuclear experiment of India, led by :
Answer
C. Dr.
97
“Wandering in many worlds’ is a book written by :
Answer
D. Justice V.R. Krishna Ayer
98
The film P.K. is directed by :
Answer
B. Rajkumar Hirani
99
The first Chairman of Neethi Ayog :
Answer
D. Narendra Modi
100
Name the top wicket scorer in test cricket :
Answer
A. Muralidharan

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