This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on

“Battery Ignition System”.

1. In battery ignition system, the energy required for producing spark is obtained from a
_____________ battery.
a) 6 V to 12 V
b) 12 V to 24 V
c) 24 V to 30 V
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The battery used in vehicles are between 6 V to 12 V, so in battery ignition
system, the energy required for producing spark is obtained from a 6 V to 12 V battery.

2. The essential components of battery ignition system are

a) battery
b) ignition switch
c) ballast resistor
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The essential components of battery ignition system are
i) battery
ii) ignition switch
iii) ballast resistor
iv) ignition coil
v) contact breaker
vi) capacitor
vii) distributor
viii) spark plug.

3. The battery is charged by a __________ driven by the engine.

a) shaft
b) axle
c) dynamo
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The battery is charged by a dynamo driven by the engine and shaft and axle are
not used in a battery.
4. A lead acid battery consists of a number of cells connected together in series and each
having a nominal potential of 2 volts when fully charged.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.

5. The lead acid battery is used in ______________ duty commercial vehicles.

a) heavy
b) light
c) large
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The lead acid battery is used in light duty commercial vehicles while alkaline
battery is used in heavy duty commercial vehicles.
6. Battery is connected to the primary winding of the ignition coil through an ignition switch
and blast resistor.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.

7. The ignition system can be turned ON or OFF, with the help of ignition switch.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.

8. A blast resistor is provided in parallel with the primary winding to regulate the primary
current.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, a blast resistor is provided in series with the primary winding to regulate
the primary current.
9. An eight-cylinder engine running at 3000 rpm requires __________ spark per minute.
a) 1000
b) 3000
c) 12000
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: None.
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10. The function of the distributor is to distribute the ignition surges to the individual spark
plug in the correct sequence and at the correct instants in time.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.

11. When the ignition switch is opened, the primary winding of the coil is connected to the
positive terminal post of the storage battery.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: When the ignition switch is closed, the primary winding of the coil is connected
to the positive terminal post of the storage battery.

12. The primary voltage increases as the engine speed increases due to the limitations in the
current switching capability of the breaker system.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, the primary voltage decreases as the engine speed increases due to the
limitations in the current switching capability of the breaker system.

This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Requirements of Ignition System”.
13. The function of the ignition system is to _____________ the flame propagation process.
a) stop
b) initiate
c) balance
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: None.
14 A spark can be caused by applying a sufficiently low voltage between two electrodes
separated by a gap.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, a spark can be caused by applying a sufficiently high voltage between
two electrodes separated by a gap.
15. The pressure, temperature and density of the mixture between the spark plug
electrodes have a considerable influence on the __________ required to produce a spark.
a) voltage
b) current
c) mass
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The pressure, temperature and density of the mixture between the spark plug
electrodes have a considerable influence on the voltage required to produce a spark and mass
and current are dependent on voltage.
16. As air is poor conductor of electricity an air gap in an electric circuit acts as a high
a) conductor
b) resistance
c) ignition
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: As air is poor conductor of electricity, due to this an air gap in an electric circuit
acts as a high resistance and conductor and ignition are required before conduction.

17 A spark is produced to ignite a homogeneous air fuel mixture in the combustion chamber
of an engine, it is called spark ignition system.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.

18. An ignition system should provide a good spark between the _____________ of the plugs
at the correct timing.
a) cathodes
b) anodes
c) electrodes
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: An ignition system should provide a good spark between the electrodes of the
plugs at the correct timing as only electrodes are used in ignition system and cathodes and
anodes are used in battery.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) on Ignition System of Automobile

19 In Battery coil ignition system, the correct sequence of flow of current is

(A) Battery – Ammeter – Ignition coil – Distributor – Spark plug

(B) Battery – Ignition coil – Ammeter – Distributor – Spark plug

(C) Battery – Ammeter – Distributor – Ignition coil – Spark plug

(D) Battery – Distributor – Ammeter – Ignition coil – Spark plug

(Ans: A)

20In ignition coil, the ratio between the number of turns of primary and secondary windings
is about

(A) 1 to 50

(B) 1 to 100

(C) 1 to 200

(D) 1 to 400

(Ans: B)

21 The distributor serves the following purposes in the ignition system

(A) It operates break and make mechanism

(B) It distributes high tension current to spark plug at correct time

(C) both (A) and (B)

(D) None of the above (Ans: C)

22 The _____ provides a reservoir for the current induced in the primary circuit at the time of
break.

(A) induction coil

(B) distributor

(C) condenser

(D) governor

(Ans: C)

23-The following affect the voltage required to jump over the gap of spark plug
(A) Shape of electrode forming gap

(B) The conductivity of gases in the gap

(C) Fuel-air mixture ratio existing in the gap

(D) All of the above

(Ans: D)

24In Magneto Ignition system

(A) No battery is required

(B) Engine starting is rather difficult

(C) used in high speed engines

(D) All of the above

(Ans: D)

25In four cylinder in-line engine, the probable firing order is

(A) 1-3-4-2

(B) 1-2-3-4

(C) 2-4-1-3

(D) 2-1-3-4

(Ans: A)

26 The following is known as ‘Breakerless Ignition system’

(A) Battery coil ignition system

(B) Magneto Ignition system

(C) Electronic Ignition system

(D) Capacitive discharge Ignition system

(Ans: C) 

27-The following is (are) the advantage(s) of Electronic Ignition system

(A) Produces maximum output voltage

(B) Better starting with cold engine

(C) Less possibility of arcing at spark plug

(D) All of the above

(Ans: D)

This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Hydrocarbon Emissions”.
37. The hydrocarbons appear due to flame quenching near the metallic walls.
a) False
b) True
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The main reason for hydrocarbons emission is due to flame quenching near the
metallic walls.
38. The intake air-fuel mixture is used to push exhaust residual out of the open exhaust port
called scavenging.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Scavenging is defined as the intake air-fuel mixture is used to push exhaust
residual out of the open exhaust port.

39. When scavenging is done, some of the air and fuel mix with the exhaust gases and are
expelled out of the cylinder before the exhaust port closes.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.

40. The exhaust of CI engines does not contain solid carbon soot particles that are generated
in the fuel-rich zones within the cylinder during combustion.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, the exhaust of CI engines contains solid carbon soot particles that are
generated in the fuel-rich zones within the cylinder during combustion.

41. More than 90 to 95% of carbon particles originally generated within an engine are thus
converted to CO2 and never comes out as carbon particles.
a) True
b) False
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This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Classification of Lubricating System – 1”.
42. Wet sump lubrication system employ a large capacity oil sump at the base of crank
chamber, from which the oil is drawn by a low-pressure oil pump and delivered to various
parts.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
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43. Splash system is suitable for high and medium speed engines having moderate bearing
load pressures.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, splash system is suitable for low and medium speed engines having
moderate bearing load pressures.
45. Semi pressure system does not enable higher bearing loads and engine speeds to be
employed as compared to splash system.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Semi pressure system enables higher bearing loads and engine speeds to be
employed as compared to splash system.

46. In full pressure system, oil from oil sump is pumped under pressure to the various parts
requiring lubrication.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.

47. Full pressure sump lubrication system is generally adopted for high capacity engines.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Dry sump lubrication system is generally adopted for high capacity engines.
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) with Answers on Engine Lubrication System

48-Lubricating oil
(A) Minimizes wear in moving parts

(B) Helps in keeping the parts cool

(C) Washes away and carries away dirt

(D) All of the above

(Ans: D)

49 -Viscosity index (VI) is a measure for the change of viscosity with change in
(A) Temperature

(B) Pressure

(C) Volume

(D) All of the above

 (Ans: A)

50-The following type of Lubrication system is used in two stroke engines

(A) Petrol (mist) system

(B) Wet sump system

(C) Dry sump system

(D) All of the above

(Ans: D)

51-In the following system, lubricating oil is carried in separate tanks from where it is fed to
the engine
(A) Mist lubrication system

(B) Wet sump system

(C) Dry sump system

(D) Splash system

(Ans: C)

52-The following type of Lubrication system is used in Aircraft Engines

(A) Mist lubrication system

(B) Wet sump system

(C) Dry sump system

(D) Splash system

(Ans: C)

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) with Answers on Engine Cooling System

53-In motorcycles, the following type of cooling system is used

(A) Air cooling system

(B) Water cooling system

(C) Both (A) and (B)

(D) None of the above

(Ans: A)

54-In water cooling, the water in the jackets obtains heat from the cylinders due to
(A) Conduction

(B) Convection

(C) Radiation

(D) All of the above

(Ans: A)

55-The thermostatic valves opens and provides passage for the flow of water towards the
radiator at approximately
(A) 90° C

(B) 150° C

(C) 250° C

(D) 300° C

(Ans: A)

56-In water cooling system with pump circulation system, the following pump is used
(A) Centrifugal pump

(B) Reciprocating type

(C) Rotary vane pump

(D) Any of the above

(Ans: A)

57-The following type of core of a radiator contains a large number of individual air cells
which are surrounded by water
(A) Tubular type

(B) Gilled type

(C) Honeycomb

(D) All of the above

(Ans: C)

58-In _____ radiator, each tube contains individual fins surrounding it.
(A) Tubular type
(B) Gilled type

(C) Honeycomb

(D) All of the above

(Ans: B)

59-The use of pressure cap on the radiator ____ within the cooling system.
(A) Increases air pressure

(B) Decreases air pressure

(C) keeps air pressure same

(D) None of the above

(Ans: A)

60-The cooling fan is

(A) fitted between the engine and the radiator

(B) driven by belt and pulleys

(C) driven from the camshaft

(D) All of the above

(Ans: D)

61-The variable speed fan drive uses a

(A) Flange coupling

(B) Universal coupling

(C) Fluid coupling

(D) Oldham’s coupling

(Ans: C)

62-The following type of thermostatic valve is (are) filled with liquid such as Acetone or
Alcohol
(A) Bellows type

(B) Sleeve type

 (C) Butterfly type

(D) All of the above

(Ans: A)

63-The following is considered as best antifreeze solution

(A) Ethylene glycol

(B) Distilled glycerine

(C) Methanol

(D) Denatured alcohol

(Ans: A)

Automobile Engineering Questions and Answers – Fuel Injection Systems

64. Which of the following is not the part of the injector assembly?
a) Needle valve
b) Nozzle
c) Diaphragm
d) Compressor spring
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The injector assembly consists of a needle valve, nozzle, compressor spring, and
an injector body. The diaphragm is a part of the injection pump governor. A nozzle is used to
atomize the fuel and break up into small particles.

65-Following is the correct order in which fuel is injected

(A) Fuel tank – Fuel filter – Fuel feed pump – Fuel injection pump – injector

(B) Fuel tank – Fuel feed pump – Fuel filter – Fuel injection pump – injector

(C) Fuel tank – Fuel filter – Fuel injection pump – Fuel feed pump – injector

(D) Fuel tank – Fuel injection pump – Fuel filter – Fuel feed pump – injector

(Ans: A)

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) on Supercharging & Turbo charging

66 The purpose of Supercharging is to
a. Increase compression ratio
b. Utilize exhaust gas energy
c. Increase charge density
d. Increase speed of engine
 (Ans:c)
 
67 The performance of an engine can be improved by
i. Increasing speed of the engine
ii. Use of higher compression ratio
iii. Increasing charge density
Which of the above are true?
a. Only i
b. i & ii
c. i & iii
d. All of these
(Ans:d)
 
68 Which of the following is not an objective of supercharging?
a. To reduce the weight to power ratio.
b. To overcome power loss at higher altitudes
c. To increase the power output
d. To increase compression ratio
(Ans:d)
 
69 Superchargers are
i. Compressors
ii. Driven by engine shaft
iii. Used for increasing the pressure of air above atmospheric pressure
Which of the above are true?
a. Only i
b. i & ii
c. i & iii
d. All of these
(Ans:d)
 
70 Which of the following compressors is similar to principle and design to a reciprocating
engine?
a. Piston cylinder type
b. Root blower
c. Vane type blower
d. Centrifugal compressor
(Ans:a)
 
71 Which of the following types of superchargers are not preferred
a. Piston cylinder type
b. Root blower
c. Vane type blower
d. Centrifugal compressor
(Ans:a)
 
72 In which of the following compressors, a slip coupling is used between the engine and
compressor for the variable speed operations of the engines?
a. Piston cylinder type
b. Root blower
c. Vane type blower
d. Centrifugal compressor
(Ans:d)
73 Supercharging

a. Increases intake pressure

b. Increases intake temperature
c. Increases flame speed
d. All of these
(Ans:d)
 
74 The supercharging in Petrol engine is not common because
a. Greater fuel consumption as compare to naturally aspirated engines
b. Pre-ignite or detonation takes place
c. The supercharged engine employs low compression ratio
d. All of these
(Ans:d)
 
75 Turbochargers are generally
a. Centrifugal compressors
b. Reciprocating compressors
c. Vane blowers
d. Roots blower
(Ans:a)
 
76 The turbocharger uses
a. Engine energy
b. Energy of exhaust gases
c. Steam energy
d. Water energy from radiator
(Ans:b)
 
77 In Petrol engine, during supercharging
a. Air is compressed
b. Fuel is compressed
c. Air-fuel mixture is compressed
d. None of these
(Ans:c)
 
78 In Diesel engine, during supercharging
a. Air is compressed
b. Fuel is compressed
c. Air-fuel mixture is compressed
d. None of these
(Ans:a)
 
79 Intercooling is done to
a. Reduce temperature of intake air
b. Increase volumetric efficiency
c. Reduce knocking
d. All of the above
(Ans:d)

IC Engine Questions and Answers – Turbocharging

80. Turbochargers are centrifugal compressors driven by the exhaust gas turbines.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.

81. The turbocharger relies solely on extracting up to a third of the wasted energy passing out
from the engine’s cylinders to impart power to the turbine wheel and compressor wheel
assembly.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The turbocharger relies solely on extracting up to a third of the wasted energy
passing out from the engine’s cylinders to impart power to the turbine wheel and compressor
wheel assembly.
82. Turbocharged engines produce lower cylinder volumetric efficiencies compared with the
normally aspirated induction systems.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact turbocharged engines produce higher cylinder volumetric efficiencies
compared with the normally aspirated induction systems.

This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Supercharging”.
83. Supercharging of S.I engines is employed only for aircraft and racing car engines.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Supercharging requires when speed is taken in consideration so, supercharging
of S.I engines is employed only for aircraft and racing car engines.
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84. ____________ in supercharging pressure increases the tendency to detonate and pre-
ignite.
a) Decrease
b) Increase
c) Unpredictable
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Detonation and pre-ignition are increased by increase in supercharging pressure.

85. The supercharged petrol engines have a lower fuel consumption than naturally aspirated
engines.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, the supercharged petrol engines have a greater fuel consumption than
naturally aspirated engines

86. The power developed by the turbocharger is not sufficient to drive the compressor, and
overcome its mechanical friction.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, the power developed by the turbocharger is sufficient to drive the
compressor, and overcome its mechanical friction
IC Engine Questions and Answers – Two-Stroke Engine

87. A two stroke cycle engine gives _____________ the number of power strokes as
compared to the four-stroke cycle engine, at the same engine speed.
a) half
b) same
c) double
d) four times
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: None.

89. A two stroke engine gives _____________ mechanical efficiency than a four-stroke cycle
engine.
a) higher
b) lower
c) equal
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: As compared to a four-stroke cycle engine, the mechanical efficiency of two
stroke engine gives higher.
90. The two-stroke cycle engine have lighter flywheel.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
91. Thermal efficiency of a two-stroke cycle engine is _____________ a four-stroke cycle
engine.
a) equal to
b) less than
c) greater than
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: None
93 supercharging:
 supply with extra energy or power.
 having powerful emotional overtones or associations
94 why diesel engine doesn’t have spark plug?
Whereas in diesel engine the air is compressed initially then the fuel i.e., diesel is injected
into the cylinder. Diesel engines don't require any spark plug because the required heat to
ignite the fuel is generated due to compression of air.

95 what is supercharging in ic engine?

A supercharger is an air compressor that increases the pressure or density of air supplied to
an internal combustion engine. This gives each intake cycle of the engine more oxygen,
letting it burn more fuel and do more work, thus increasing power
96 what is the differences between supercharging and turbocharging?
Looking at the difference between the two the supercharger will take its power from the
crankshaft whereas the turbocharger will draw power from exhaust gases that result from
combustion. Superchargers will spin with speeds up to 50,000 RPM. The turbocharger is not
connected to the engine and can spin much faster.
97 describe the aim of supercharging?
OBJECTIVE OF SUPERCHARGING is a process which helps to increase the suction
pressure of I.C. ... pressure. The main object of supercharging is to increase the air charge per
cycle and permit the burning of a larger amount of fuel and thus increase the power output of
the engine
98 why are SI engine quantitative governed ang CI engine qualitatively governed?
SI engines being quantitatively governed by controlling the quantity of charge inducted,
leading to high throttling losses. -To qualitatively govern the engine, charge purity was
reduced by incorporating EGR, thereby reducing the amount of available oxygen in the
charge inducted