This set of I C Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers focuses on “Properties Of

Lubrication – 1”.
1. The properties of lubricants are
a) viscosity
b) flash point
c) fire point
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The properties of lubricants are
a) viscosity
b) flash point
c) fire point
d) cloud point
e) pour point
f) corrosion
g) physical stability
h) neutralisation number
i) film strength
j) oiliness
k) emulsification
l) chemical stability
m) adhesiveness
n) specific gravity.
2. ____________ is the ability of the oil to resist internal deformation due to mechanical stresses.
a) Viscosity
b) Flash point
c) Fire point
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Viscosity is the ability of the oil to resist internal deformation due to mechanical
stresses and hence it is a measure of the ability of the oil film to carry a load.
3. A more viscous oil can carry a greater load, but it will offer great friction to sliding movement of
the one bearing surface over the other.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
4. Viscosity varies with the temperature and hence if a surface to be lubricated is normally at high
temperature it should be supplied with oil of a higher viscosity.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
5. The viscosity is measured by
a) barometer
b) thermometer
c) viscosimeter
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The viscosity is measured by viscosimeter.
6. A high viscosity index indicates relatively ____________ changes in viscosity of the oil with the
temperature.
a) larger
b) smaller
c) constant
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: None.
7. Pour point is the lowest temperature at which the lubricating oil will flash when a small flame is
passed across its surface.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, flash point is the lowest temperature at which the lubricating oil will flash
when a small flame is passed across its surface.
8. The flash point of the oil should be sufficiently high so as to avoid flashing of oil vapours at the
temperatures occurring in common use.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
9. ____________ is the lowest temperature at which the oil burns continuously.
a) Viscosity
b) Flash point
c) Fire point
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Fire point is the lowest temperature at which the oil burns continuously while viscosity
is the ability of the oil to resist internal deformation due to mechanical stresses.
10. ____________ is the lowest temperature at which the lubricating oil will pour.
a) Viscosity
b) Pour point
c) Fire point
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Pour point is the lowest temperature at which the lubricating oil will pour while fire
point is the lowest temperature at which the oil burns continuously and viscosity is the ability of the
oil to resist internal deformation due to mechanical stresses
This set of IC Engine Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced people focuses on
“Classification Of Lubricating System – 2”.
1. Mist lubrication system is used for ____________ stroke cycle engines.
a) four
b) two
c) unpredictable
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: None.
2. In drip system oil is fed to machine parts drop by drop, from an oil cup.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
3. The ball and roller bearings are lubricated to reduce friction and wear between the sliding parts of
the bearing.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
4. The ball and roller bearings are lubricated to prevent rusting or corrosion of bearing surfaces.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
5. All the lubricating oil from the oil sump, must pass through an oil filter before it is supplied to the
engine bearings.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b

IC Engine Questions and Answers –

Requirements of Ignition System
This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Requirements
Of Ignition System”.
1. 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.
2. The total enthalpy required to cause the flame to be self sustaining and promote ignition, is given
by the product of the surface area of the spherical flame and the enthalpy per unit area.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
3. 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.
4. An ignition process obeys the law of
a) conservation of mass
b) conservation of energy
c) conservation of momentum
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: An ignition process obeys the law of conservation of energy as energy is only
produced there.
5. 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.
6. If the spark energy exceeds 40 mJ and the duration is longer than 0.5 ms, reliable ignition is
obtained.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
7. If the resistance of the deposits on the spark plug electrodes is sufficiently high, the loss of
electrical energy through these deposits may prevent the spark discharge.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
8. 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: b
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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. An ignition system should function efficiently over the entire range of engine speed.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
12. An ignition system should be heavy, effective and reliable in service.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, an ignition system should be light, effectiv

IC Engine Questions and Answers – Battery

Ignition System
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 essential components of battery ignition system are
a) ignition coil
b) contact breaker
c) capacitor
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.
4. The essential components of battery ignition system are
a) distributor
b) spark plug
c) none of the mentioned
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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. The alkaline battery is used in ____________ duty commercial vehicles.
a) heavy
b) light
c) large
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The alkaline battery is used in heavy duty commercial vehicles while the lead acid
battery is used in light duty commercial vehicles.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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

I C Engine Questions and Answers – Magneto

Ignition System – 1
This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Magneto
Ignition System – 1”.
1. In magneto ignition system, as the engine speed increases the flow of current
a) decreases
b) remains constant
c) increases
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: In magneto ignition system, engine speed is directly proportional to current rate, so, as
the engine speed increases the flow of current increases.
2. With magneto there is no starting difficulty.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, With magneto there is always a starting difficulty and sometimes a separate
battery is needed for starting.
3. The magneto is best at high speeds and therefore is widely used for sports and racing cars,
aircraft engines. etc.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
4. In two wheelers magneto ignition system is favoured due to ____________ weight and less
maintenance.
a) light
b) heavy
c) all of the mentioned
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The magneto ignition system is light weight and requires less maintenance due to
which it is preferred in two wheelers.
5. The main advantage of the high tension magneto ignition system lies in the fact that the wirings
carry a very high voltage and thus there is a strong possibility of causing engine misfire due to
leakage.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: No, but the main disadvantage of the high tension magneto ignition system lies in the
fact that the wirings carry a very high voltage and thus there is a strong possibility of causing engine
misfire due to leakage.
6. Transistorized coil ignition system, reduces ignition system maintenance.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
7. Transistorized coil ignition system, increases wear of the components.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: No, but in fact, transistorized coil ignition system, reduces wear of the components.
8. Transistorized coil ignition system, decreases reliability.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, transistorized coil ignition system, increases reliability.
9. In transistorized coil ignition system, the life of spark plug is extended.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
10. In transistorized coil ignition system, the ignition of lean mixtures is improved.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Non

IC Engine Questions and Answers – Magneto

Ignition System – 2
This set of IC Engine Interview Questions and Answers focuses on “Magneto Ignition System – 2”.
1. In SI engine, to obtain required firing order
a) battery is installed
b) distributor is installed
c) carburetor is installed
d) ignition coil is installed
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In SI engine, to obtain required firing order distributor is installed and not battery or
ignition coil.
2. In a four cylinder petrol engine the standard firing order is
a) 1-2-3-4
b) 1-4-3-2
c) 1-3-2-4
d) 1-3-4-2
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: None.
3. Firing order is the order in which various cylinders of a multi cylinder engine fire.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
4. The firing order is arranged to have power impulses equally spaced, and from the point of view
of balancing.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
5. The main function of a ___________ is to conduct the high potential from the ignition system
into the combustion chamber.
a) spark plug
b) magneto ignition
c) battery
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The main function of a spark plug is to conduct the high potential from the ignition
system into the combustion chamber while magneto ignition ignites with magnetic effect and
battery provides electricity.
6. The spark plug must withstand pressures up to at least __________ bar.
a) 40
b) 50
c) 55
d) 60
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: None.
7. A cold plug has a large heat transfer path and a large area exposed to the combustion gases, or
compared to hot plug.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, a cold plug has a short heat transfer path and a small area exposed to the
combustion gases, or compared to hot plug.
8. In CDI system a capacitor is used to store the energy.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In C DI system a capacitor is used to store the energy, induction coil is not used.
9. In C DI system, the output voltage is relatively dependent of engine speed.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, in C DI system, the output voltage is relatively independent of engine speed.
10. Ignition timing is the correct instant for the introduction of spark near the end of compression
stroke in the combustion chamber.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None

Questions and Answers – Supercharging

This set of I C Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Supercharging”.
1. 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.
2. ____________ 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: a
Explanation: Detonation and pr e - ignition are increased by increase in supercharging pressure.
3. 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.
4. Increased intake pressure and temperature reduces ignition delay and decreases flame speed.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, increased intake pressure and temperature reduces ignition delay and increases
flame speed.
5. The increased flame speeds make the petrol engine more sensitive to fuel-air ratio and engine
cannot run on strong mixtures without knock.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, the increased flame speeds make the petrol engine more sensitive to fuel-air
ratio and engine cannot run on weak mixtures without knock.
6. Rich mixtures are used to control detonation, which further increases the specific fuel
consumption of the engine.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
7. The ignition timings and thermal load on the engine affect the knock limit of CI engine.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: No, in fact the ignition timings and thermal load on the engine affect the knock limit
of SI engine.
8. The ignition must be retarded at high intake pressure and temperature.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
9. 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.
10. The loss in piston work due to early opening of the exhaust valve is less than offset by better
charging and scavenging of the engine.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: No, in fact, the loss in piston work due to early opening of the exhaust valve is more
than offset by better charging and scavenging of the engine

I C Engine Questions and Answers – Effects of

Supercharging
This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Effects Of
Supercharging”.
1. The knock limit is dependent upon
a) the type of fuel used
b) mixture ratio
c) spark advance
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The knock limit is dependent upon the following factors
a) the type of fuel used
b) mixture ratio
c) spark advance
d) design feature of the engine.
2. For volatile petroleum fuels of high octane number, the knocking is reduced at _____________
mixture.
a) very rich
b) very lean
c) equal
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: It has been observed that for volatile petroleum fuels of high octane number, the
knocking is reduced at very rich mixture and reduces pr e - ignition at very lean mixture.
3. For volatile petroleum fuels of high octane number, pre-ignition is reduced at _____________
mixture.
a) very rich
b) very lean
c) equal
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: For volatile petroleum fuels of high octane number, pre-ignition is reduced at very
lean mixture while the knocking is reduced at very rich mixture.
4. In alcoholic fuels the knock is reduced at _____________ mixtures.
a) rich
b) lean
c) equal
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In alcoholic fuels the knock is reduced at rich mixtures because of the cooling effect of
high latent heat of the fuel.
5. A slight ___________ in lean mixture makes the engine operation irregular and intermittent.
a) increase
b) reduction
c) heat
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Very lean and very rich mixtures give non-knocking operations, and as a reason a
slight reduction in lean mixture makes the engine operation irregular and intermittent.
6. The ignition timings and thermal load on the engine affect the knock limit of _____________
engine.
a) SI
b) CI
c) All of the mentioned
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The ignition timings and thermal load on the engine affect the knock limit of SI engine
while there is no such case in CI engine.
7. The pressure of supercharger used is
a) 1.0 to 1.3 bar
b) 1.2 to 1.4 bar
c) 1.3 to 1.5 bar
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: In general, supercharger pressure of 1.3 to 1.5 bar is used, which corresponds to about
30 to 50 percent supercharging.
8. In CI engine, the power developed by the turbocharger is sufficient to drive the compressor, and
overcome mechanical friction.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In CI engine there is no use of superchargers, as in case of SI engines, so the power
from turbocharger is sufficient to drive the compressor, and overcome mechanical friction.
9. Increase in pressure and temperature of the intake air increases significantly delay and rate of
pressure.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Increase in pressure and temperature of the intake air reduces significantly delay and
rate of pressure.
10. The speed range of turbocharger is from
a) 10000 to 20000 r. p .m
b) 20000 to 30000 r .p .m
c) 30000 to 40000 r. p. m
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The speed range of turbocharger is from 20000 to 30000 r.p.m

I C Engine Questions and Answers –

Turbocharging
This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Turbocharging”.
1. Turbochargers are centrifugal compressors driven by the exhaust gas turbines.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
2. A typical petrol engine may harness up to ____________ of the energy contained in the fuel
supplied.
a) 20%
b) 30%
c) 40%
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Up to 30% of the energy contained in the fuel supplied is harnessed in a typical petrol
engine.
3. ____________ of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to friction, pumping and dynamic
movement.
a) 7%
b) 9%
c) 16%
d) 38%
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Approximately 7% of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to friction, pumping and
dynamic movement and 9% of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to surrounding air.
4. ____________ of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to surrounding air.
a) 7%
b) 9%
c) 16%
d) 38%
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: 9% of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to surrounding air while 16% of fuel
energy is wasted as heat energy to engine’s coolant system.
5. ____________ of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to engine’s coolant system.
a) 7%
b) 9%
c) 16%
d) 38%
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: 16% of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to engine’s coolant system while
approximately 7% of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to friction, pumping and dynamic
movement and 9% of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to surrounding air.
6. ____________ of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to outgoing exhaust gases.
a) 7%
b) 9%
c) 16%
d) 38%
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: 38% of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to outgoing exhaust gases and 16% of fuel
energy is wasted as heat energy to engine’s coolant system while approximately 7% of fuel energy
is wasted as heat energy to friction, pumping and dynamic movement and 9% of fuel energy is
wasted as heat energy to surrounding air.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. The compression of the charge entering the cells of the impeller depends upon the centrifugal
force effect which decreases with the square of the rotational speed of the impeller wheel.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact the compression of the charge entering the cells of the impeller depends upon
the centrifugal force effect which increases with the square of the rotational speed of the impeller
wheel.
10. When the engine is suddenly accelerated there will be a small time delay before the extra energy
discharged into the turbine housing volute can speed up the turbine wheel.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Yes, when the engine is suddenly accelerated there will be a small time delay before
the extra energy discharged into the turbine housing volute can speed up the turbine wheel

I C Engine Questions and Answers – Catalytic

Converters
This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Catalytic
Converters”.
1. A catalyst is a substance that accelerates a chemical reaction by lowering the energy needed for it
to proceed.
a) False
b) True
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A catalyst is defined as a substance that accelerates a chemical reaction by lowering
the energy needed for it to proceed.
2. The catalyst is consumed in the reaction and so functions indefinitely unless degraded by heat,
age, contaminants or other factors.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, the catalyst is not consumed in the reaction and so functions indefinitely
unless degraded by heat, age, contaminants or other factors.
3. Catalytic converters are chambers mounted in the flow system through which the exhaust gases
pass through.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
4. The chambers present in catalytic converters does not contain catalytic material, which promotes
the oxidation of the emissions contained in the exhaust flow.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact the chambers present in catalytic converters contain catalytic material, which
promotes the oxidation of the emissions contained in the exhaust flow.
5. Catalytic converters are called three-way converters because they are used to reduce the
concentration of CO. H C, and N Ox in the exhaust.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Catalytic converters are used to reduce the concentration of CO. HC, and NO x in the
exhaust that is why they are called three-way converters.
6. Catalytic converter is usually a stainless steel container mounted along the exhaust pipe of the
engine.
a) False
b) True
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Catalytic converter is made up of a stainless steel container mounted along the exhaust
pipe of the engine.
7. Outside the container of the catalytic converter, there is a porous ceramic structure through which
the exhaust gas flows.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact inside the container of the catalytic converter, there is a porous ceramic
structure through which the exhaust gas flows.
8. In most converters, the ceramic is a single honeycomb structure with many flow passages.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
9. Volume of the ceramic structure of a converter is generally about twice the displacement volume
of the engine.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, volume of the ceramic structure of a converter is generally about half the
displacement volume of the engine.
10. The catalyst materials most commonly used are platinum, palladium and rhodium.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Platinum, palladium and rhodium are the most common materials used as catalysts.

I C Engine Questions and Answers –

Hydrocarbon Emissions
This set of I C Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers () focuses on “Hydrocarbon
Emissions”.
1. 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.
2. The blow by H C emissions are about 30% of the total H C emission from the engine.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: No, actually the blow by H C emissions are about 20% of the total HC emission from
the engine.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. The exhaust of CI engines does not contains 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.
6. A single soot particle may contain up to ____________ carbon spheres.
a) 600
b) 5000
c) 6000
d) 8000
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: None.
7. 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
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: When the fuel is burnt more than 90 to 95% of carbon particles originally generated
within an engine are thus converted to CO 2 and never comes out as carbon particles.

8. Upper level ozone is harmful to lungs and other biological tissue.

a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, ground level ozone is harmful to lungs and other biological tissue.
9. Ozone is harmful to plants and trees and causes very heavy crop losses each year.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
10. Diatomic oxygen is highly reactive and initiates a number of different reactions.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, mono atomic oxygen is highly reactive and initiates a number of different
reactions.

C Engine Questions and Answers – Scavenging

Pumps
This set of I C Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Scavenging
Pumps”.
1. Piston type pump is used for low speed and single or two cylinder engines.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
2. Centrifugal blower is used for small and medium engines.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, roots blower is used for small and medium engines.
3. Centrifugal blower is employed for large and high output engines.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
4. Scavenging systems, based on charge flow are classifies as
a) uni flow
b) loop or reverse scavenging
c) cross scavenging
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Scavenging systems, based on charge flow are classifies as
a) uni flow
b) loop or reverse scavenging
c) cross scavenging.
5. Pressure loss co-efficient is defined as the ratio between the main upstream and downstream
pressures during the scavenging period.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
6. __________ scavenging system has the highest efficiency.
a) Loop or reverse
b) Uni flow
c) Cross
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Of all the above only uni flow scavenging system has the highest efficiency.
7. In __________ scavenging, the fresh air first sweeps across the piston top, moves up and then
down finally out through the exhaust.
a) loop
b) uniflow
c) cross
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
8. In __________ scavenging system the inlet and exhaust ports are located on opposite sides of the
cylinder.
a) loop
b) uni flow
c) cross
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: None.
9. Crankcase scavenging arrangement is very economical and inefficient in operation.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, crankcase scavenging arrangement is very uneconomical and inefficient in
operation.
10. Scavenging process consists of
a) pre-blowdown stages
b) blowdown
c) scavenging
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Scavenging process consists of
a) pr e -blow down stages
b) blow down stages
c) scavenging
d) additional charging

I C Engine Questions and Answers –

Scavenging Process
This set of I C Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Scavenging
Process”.
1. The process of clearing the cylinder after the expansion stroke is called scavenging process.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Scavenging process is defined as the process of clearing the cylinder after the
expansion stroke.
2. Scavenging process is the replacement of combustion products in the cylinder from previous
power stroke with fresh air charge to be burned in the next cycle.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
3. The efficiency of a two stroke engine does not depends on the effectiveness of the scavenging
process.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, the efficiency of a two stroke engine greatly depends on the effectiveness of
the scavenging process.
4. Inadequate scavenging leads to high mean indicated pressure which results in high weight and
high cost per kW for the engine.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, inadequate scavenging leads to low mean indicated pressure which results in
high weight and high cost per kW for the engine.
5. Inadequate scavenging leads to low amount of oxygen availability which results in incomplete
combustion leading to higher specific fuel combustion.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
6. Inadequate scavenging leads to contamination of lubricating oil to a greater extent which reduces
the lubricating qualities and eventually results in increased wear of piston and cylinder liners.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
7. Scavenging angle is the crank angle during which both inlet and exhaust port are open.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
8. Scavenging period is the time period taken for crank angle.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, scavenging period is the time period taken for scavenging angle.
9. The theoretical scavenging processes are
a) perfect scavenging
b) perfect mixing
c) short circuiting
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The theoretical scavenging processes are
a) perfect scavenging
b) perfect mixing
c) short circuiting.
10. In short circuiting process, the fresh charge coming from the scavenge manifold directly goes
out of the exhaust ports without removing combustion products.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.

I C Engine Questions and Answers – Two-

Stroke Engine
This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Two-Stroke
Engine”.
1. In a two stroke engine, the working cycle is completed in two revolutions of the crankshaft.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In a two stroke engine, the working cycle is completed in one revolution of the
crankshaft.
2. 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.
3. A two stroke cycle engine occupies larger floor area than a four stroke cycle engine.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A two stroke cycle engine occupies less floor area than a four stroke cycle engine.
4. 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.
5. The two stroke cycle engine have lighter flywheel.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
6. 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.
7. In a petrol engine, the mixture has the lowest pressure at the
a) beginning of suction stroke
b) end of suction stroke
c) end of compression stroke
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In a petrol engine, only at the end of suction stroke, the mixture has the lowest
pressure.
8. In compression ignition engines, swirl denotes a
a) haphazard motion of the gases in the chamber
b) rotary motion of the gases in the chamber
c) radial motion of the gases in the chamber
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In compression ignition engines, swirl denotes a rotary motion of the gases in the
chamber as swirl is always related to rotary motion.
9. The injector nozzle of a compression ignition engine is required to inject fuel at a sufficiently
high pressure in order to
a) inject fuel in a chamber of high pressure at the end of compression stroke.
b) inject fuel at a high velocity to facilitate atomization.
c) ensure that penetration is not high
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The injector nozzle of a compression ignition engine is required to inject fuel at a
sufficiently high pressure in order to
a) inject fuel in a chamber of high pressure at the end of compression stroke.
b) inject fuel at a high velocity to facilitate atomization.
c) ensure that penetration is not high.
10. Which of the following engines will have heavier flywheel than the remaining ones?
a) 30 kW four stroke petrol engine running at 1500 r.p .m
b) 30 kW two stroke petrol engine running at 1500 r .p. m
c) 30 kW two stroke diesel engine running at 750 r .p .m
d) 30 kW four stroke diesel engine running at 750 r .p .m
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The flywheel in a four stroke petrol engine is heavier than in a two stroke petrol
engine and there is no flywheel in a diesel engine.

I C Engine Questions and Answers – Liquid

Cooling Systems
This set of I C Engine Questions and Answers for Aptitude test focuses on “Liquid Cooling
Systems”.
1. In liquid cooling, the cylinder walls and heads are provided with jackets through which the
cooling liquid can circulate.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
2. In liquid cooling, the liquid becomes heated in its passage through the jackets and is itself cooled
by means of an air-cooled radiator system.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
3. The coolant to be employed in liquid cooling system should have
a) low freezing temperature
b) a high boiling point
c) a large latent heat of vaporisation
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The coolant to be employed in liquid cooling system should have
a) low freezing temperature
b) a high boiling point
c) a large latent heat of vaporisation
d) non-corrosive
e) easily and cheaply available.
4. Anti-freeze mixtures are added to fuel in extreme winter seasons to lower its freezing
temperatures below the danger point.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: No, but actually, anti-freeze mixtures are added to water in extreme winter seasons to
lower its freezing temperatures below the danger point.
5. Commonly used anti-freeze materials are
a) denatured alcohol
b) wood alcohol
c) glycerin
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Commonly used anti-freeze materials are
a) denatured alcohol
b) wood alcohol
c) glycerin
d) kerosene
e) sugar solution
f) calcium or magnesium chloride
g) ethylene glycol and proplene glycol.
6. Commonly used anti-freeze materials are
a) kerosene
b) sugar solution
c) calcium or magnesium chloride
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Commonly used anti-freeze materials are
a) denatured alcohol
b) wood alcohol
c) glycerin
d) kerosene
e) sugar solution
f) calcium or magnesium chloride
g) ethylene glycol and proplene glycol.
7. The various methods used for circulating water around the cylinder and cylinder heads are
a) thermo - syphon cooling
b) forced or pump cooling
c) cooling with thermostatic regulator
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The various methods used for circulating water around the cylinder and cylinder heads
are
a) thermo-syphon cooling
b) forced or pump cooling
c) cooling with thermostatic regulator
d) pressurized water cooling
e) evaporative cooling.
8. The thermo-syphon cooling system can be used in high output engines due to its inability to meet
the requirement of large flow rates of water.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, the thermo - syphon cooling system are avoided to be used in high output
engines due to its inability to meet the requirement of large flow rates of water.
9. In thermo - syphon cooling system, the cooling only depends on temperature and is independent
of the engine speed.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
10. The circulation of water starts only after the engine has become hot enough to cause thermo -
syphon.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.

I C Engine Questions and Answers – Air

Cooled Systems
This set of I C Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Air Cooled
Systems”.
1. Air cooling system is used in small engines whose application gives extreme importance to
weight such as aircraft engines.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Yes, air cooling system is used in small engines whose application gives extreme
importance to weight such as aircraft engines while air cooling system is used in industrial and
agricultural engines where there can be a strong objection to use of water as coolant.
2. Air cooling system is used in industrial and agricultural engines where there can be a strong
objection to use of water as coolant.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Air cooling system is used in industrial and agricultural engines where there can be a
strong objection to use of water as coolant while air cooling system is used in small engines whose
application gives extreme importance to weight such as aircraft engines.
3. The volumetric efficiency of an air-cooled engine is higher due to high cylinder head
temperatures.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, the volumetric efficiency of an air-cooled engine is lower due to high
cylinder head temperatures.
4. The design of the engines in air-cooled system becomes simpler, as no water jackets are required.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
5. There is a danger of coolant leakage in air-cooled systems.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, there is no danger of coolant leakage in air-cooled systems.
6. The weight per B.P. of air-cooled engine is ___________ than that of water-cooled engine.
a) greater
b) less
c) unpredictable
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In comparison with water-cooled engine, the weight per B.P. of air-cooled engine is
less.
7. The control of cooling system in air-cooled system is not easier than in water-cooled system.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, the control of cooling system in air-cooled system is much easier than in
water-cooled system.
8. A broken fin affects much in air-cooled engine while a hole in the radiator may stop a water-
cooled engine.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, a broken fin does not affect much in air-cooled engine while a hole in the
radiator may stop a water-cooled engine.
9. In air-cooled engine, high mean cylinder temperatures mean reduced carbon deposits on
combustion chamber wall.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
10. The warm-up performance of air-cooled engine is not better.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, the warm-up performance of air-cooled engine is bette