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  1. In a four stroke engine for each crankshaft revolution, the camshaft revolves

  2. A.
    one-half turn
    B.
    one turn
    C.
    two turns
    D.
    four turns

  3. If a tyre is designated as 175/65 R14 82 S, then the aspect ratio for the tyre is

  4. A.
    175
    B.
    65
    C.
    14
    D.
    82

  5. An engine has a clearance volume of 100 cm3 and a swept volume of 800 cm3. The compression ratio is

  6. A.
    7:1
    B.
    8:1
    C.
    9:1
    D.
    10:1

  7. Toe-in ensures parallel rolling of the wheel thus stabilizing steering in addition to preventing both sides slipping and excessive tyre wear.

  8. A.
    Correct
    B.
    Incorrect

  9. The valve tappet clearance is measured by

  10. A.
    screw pitch gauge
    B.
    engineering scale
    C.
    feeler gauge
    D.
    vernier caliper

  11. The basic purpose of tyres is to

  12. A.
    grip the road and provide good traction
    B.
    substitute for springs
    C.
    act as brake
    D.
    none of these

  13. The specific gravity of petrol is about

  14. A.
    0.75
    B.
    0.85
    C.
    0.95
    D.
    1.25

  15. The clutch is located between the transmission and the

  16. A.
    engine
    B.
    rear axle
    C.
    propeller shaft
    D.
    differential

  17. Which one of the following statement correctly describe the construction of a bevel-gear type differential?

  18. A.
    The drive shafts are splined to the differential carrier.
    B.
    The left side gear and the differential carrier rotate in constant unison.
    C.
    The differential carrier houses differential pinion gears and side gears, each pinion gear meshes with a different side gear.
    D.
    The differential carrier houses differential pinion gears and side gears

  19. The brake warning light warns the driver of

  20. A.
    water in the master cylinder
    B.
    air in the hydraulic system
    C.
    failure of the primary or secondary circuit of hydraulic system
    D.
    power-brake failure