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CLASSIFICATION OF AUTOMOBILES
Multiple Choice Questions:
1. The most effective section against bending is
(a) rectangular bar (b) round bar
(c) round hollow tube (d) square hollow section
2. Weight of the vehicle produces in the side member of the frame
(a) vertical bending (b) horizontal bending
(c) torsion (d) all of these
3. Lateral bending of the frame side members may be caused on account of
(a) weight bending (b) side wind
(c) engine torque (d) braking torque
4. The number of points at which the engine – clutch-gear box unit is supported on the chassis is frame is
(a)One (b) two
(c) three (d) four
5. 5) The purpose of type plies is to
(a) increase trade life (b) decrease noise level
(c) provide softer ride (d) increase traction
6. 6) An overinflated tyre will wear the tread most near the
(a) edge (b) corners
(c) outside (d) center
7. 7) The type of wheel preferred in sports care are
(a) disc wheel (b) wire wheel
(c) magnesium alloy wheel (d) aluminium alloy wheel
8. The disadvantage of radial ply tyre compared to cross-ply tyre is
(a) uncomfortable ride at low speeds (b) uncomfortable ride at high speeds
(c) higher cornering power (d) lower rolling resistance
9. An underinflated tyre will wear the tread most
(a) near centre (b) near the edges
(c) in the lateral direction (d) in the cross direction
10. The purpose of tyre rotation on automobiles is to
(a) avoid ply separation (b) equalize wear
(c) get better ride (d) none of the above
11. 11) An automobile engine is usually mounted at
(a) two points (b) three points
(c) four points (d) five points.
12. Which of the following statements regarding four-wheel drive is correct?
(a) All the four wheels are powered (b) All the four wheels can be steered
(c) Vehicle has four wheels (d) None of the above
13. The part of the vehicle which holds the passengers and the cargo to be transported is
(a)Hull (b) Cabin
(c) Chassis (d) Aft.
14. Generally to which vehicle is provided with four wheel drive.
(a) Metador (b) Padmini car

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 (c) Ambassador car (d) Jeep.
15. 15) What is wheel base of a vehicle?
(a) It is width of tyres (b) It is the distance between front tyres
(c) It is the distance between front and rear (d) It is the extreme length of the vehicle.
axles
16. When does an automobile tyre wear rapidly?
(a) If it is incorrectly inflated (b) If it is misaligned
(c) If it is more frequently subjected to braking (d) If it is overloaded (e) any one of the above.
17. Which vehicle have front wheel drive.
(a) Standerd gazel (b) Maruti car
(c) Premier Padmini (d) Ambassador car.
18. 18) The front wheel drive as compared to rear wheel drive
(a) requires longer' propeller shaft (b) gives better riding performance
(c) has a greater skidding tendency (d) provides increased tractive effort when
going up steep gradient.
19. Circumferential grooves are provided on automobile tyres to
(a) reduce danger of skidding (b) increase load carrying capacity
(c) prevent good traction (d) all of the above.

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