1. The generator is connected in series with the battery.

2. _______________ is the main source of electric energy in an automobile.

3. _______________ springs are used in rear end suspension.
4. ________________ type of suspension is used in heavy duty trucks.
5. What is meant by independent suspension?
6. What is known as the torsion bar type of suspension?
7. What is the function of a braking system?
8. What is referred as co-efficient of friction in brake shoes?
9. Name any to brakes that are fitted in a vehicle?
10. Apart from hydrocarbons, the main pollutants in the engine exhaust are
a. CO and CO2
b. CO2 AND NOx
c. CO AND NO2
d. CO2 AND H2O
11. Maximum allowable hydrocarbons in the car emission are approximately
a.10 ppm
b. 100 ppm
c.1000 ppm
d. 5000 ppm
12. Mechanical transmission can be of following class(es)
a. Clutch, gearbox and live axle transmission
b.Clutch, gearbox and dead axle transmission
c. Clutch, gearbox and axleless transmission
d. All of the above
13. Tandem drive vehicle has (have)
a. no drive axle
b. two drive axles at front
c. one drive axle at rear
d. two drive axles at rear

14. Sideways forces are absorbed by

a. Coil springs
b. Torsion bars
c. Air springs
d. Leaf springs
15. The following is not a part of driving axle unit
a.Propeller shaft
b. Final drive
c. Differential
d. Half shafts
16. The propeller shaft consist of
a. knuckle joint
b. flange coupling
c. universal joint
d. Rag joint

17. Four-wheel drive vehicles have differential at

a.front wheels
b.rear wheels
c.both the front and rear wheels
d.any of the front or rear wheels

18. The purpose of caster is to give a trailing effect to the

A.front wheels
B.rear wheels
C.inner wheels
D.outer wheels

19. another name for a damper is

a. shock absorber
b. torsion bar
c. spring
d. independent suspension

20. zinc liners between the leaves of spring are sometimes used to
a. improve fatigue life
b. decrease vibrations
c. provide damping
d. prevent squeaking

PART –B

1 How does an automobile contribute towards pollution of the CO3 ANALYSE & 5M
atmosphere? Discuss various methods to reduce the emission of REMEMBER
the pollution in exhaust gases.
2 Explain the working of CO3 APPLYING 5M
a. Master cylinder
b. Pneumatic and vacuum brakes.
3 Explain about Davis steering mechanism CO4 APPLYING 5M
4 Explain in detail the bendix drive mechanism used in CO4 CALCULATE 5M
automobile electrical system