Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Which of the following problem is caused by the clogged air cleaner element?
Correct Answer: Option A — Reduced power
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reduced power is the correct answer to “Which of the following problem is caused by the clogged air cleaner element”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 2 of 40
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More CO is generally formed when
Correct Answer: Option A — Mixture is rich in fuel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mixture is rich in fuel is the correct answer to “More CO is generally formed when”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 3 of 40
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For what purpose is the Rhodium used?
Correct Answer: Option B — To reduce NOx
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To reduce NOx is the correct answer to “For what purpose is the Rhodium used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 4 of 40
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The electronic control throttle system operates the throttle valve by
Correct Answer: Option C — Using the accelerator pedal position sensor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Using the accelerator pedal position sensor is the correct answer to “The electronic control throttle system operates the throttle valve by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 5 of 40
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The PCV system controls which exhaust emissions?
Correct Answer: Option D — Both HC and CO
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both HC and CO is the correct answer to “The PCV system controls which exhaust emissions”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 6 of 40
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Which one of the following correctly describes the basic function of a TWC?
Correct Answer: Option D — It removes CO, HC and NOx from the exhaust gases passing through it
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It removes CO, HC and NOx from the exhaust gases passing through it is the correct answer to “Which one of the following correctly describes the basic function of a TWC”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 7 of 40
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What is positive crank case ventilation?
Correct Answer: Option C — HC present in the blow by reused
Detailed Academic Explanation:
HC present in the blow by reused is the correct answer to “What is positive crank case ventilation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 8 of 40
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In a wet type air cleaner filter, the element is made up of a paper that is slightly impregnated with oil.
Correct Answer: Option A — True
Detailed Academic Explanation:
True is the correct answer to “In a wet type air cleaner filter, the element is made up of a paper that is slightly impregnated with oil.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 9 of 40
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Which engine uses EVAP canister?
Correct Answer: Option B — Petrol engine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Petrol engine is the correct answer to “Which engine uses EVAP canister”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 10 of 40
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Which is a green house effect gas?
Correct Answer: Option C — CO2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CO2 is the correct answer to “Which is a green house effect gas”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 11 of 40
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The main function of an exhaust muffler is
Correct Answer: Option D — Reduction of exhaust noise
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reduction of exhaust noise is the correct answer to “The main function of an exhaust muffler is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 12 of 40
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Where the positive crank case ventilation fitted?
Correct Answer: Option D — Engine breather and air cleaner
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Engine breather and air cleaner is the correct answer to “Where the positive crank case ventilation fitted”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 13 of 40
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What is the purpose of EGR (Exhaust gas recirculation) valve?
Correct Answer: Option A — Reduce NOx
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reduce NOx is the correct answer to “What is the purpose of EGR (Exhaust gas recirculation) valve”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 14 of 40
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The main purpose of an engine's air cleaner is that it
Correct Answer: Option B — Prevents the dust and other foreign matter from entering the engine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Prevents the dust and other foreign matter from entering the engine is the correct answer to “The main purpose of an engine's air cleaner is that it”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 15 of 40
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Which is the source of pollutant gases with hydro carbon?
Correct Answer: Option D — From exhaust system
Detailed Academic Explanation:
From exhaust system is the correct answer to “Which is the source of pollutant gases with hydro carbon”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 16 of 40
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What can be reduced by using exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) effectively?
Correct Answer: Option B — NOx
Detailed Academic Explanation:
NOx is the correct answer to “What can be reduced by using exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) effectively”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 17 of 40
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What will happen if petrol is used in diesel engine?
Correct Answer: Option C — Higher knocking will occur
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Higher knocking will occur is the correct answer to “What will happen if petrol is used in diesel engine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 18 of 40
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The primary condition that results in the emission of NOx is large quantities is
Correct Answer: Option C — Combustion with a near stoichiometric air-fuel ratio
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Combustion with a near stoichiometric air-fuel ratio is the correct answer to “The primary condition that results in the emission of NOx is large quantities is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 19 of 40
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The flow rate of EGR is not controlled by the Engine management system.
Correct Answer: Option B — False
Detailed Academic Explanation:
False is the correct answer to “The flow rate of EGR is not controlled by the Engine management system.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 20 of 40
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Which is harmful emission element produced by an internal combustion engine?
Correct Answer: Option B — H2O + CO2 + Nitrogen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
H2O + CO2 + Nitrogen is the correct answer to “Which is harmful emission element produced by an internal combustion engine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 21 of 40
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The primary condition that results in the emission of HC in large quantities is
Correct Answer: Option B — Incomplete combustion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Incomplete combustion is the correct answer to “The primary condition that results in the emission of HC in large quantities is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 22 of 40
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The hot air in a carbureted engine's intake air control system receive its heat from the
Correct Answer: Option D — Exhaust manifold
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Exhaust manifold is the correct answer to “The hot air in a carbureted engine's intake air control system receive its heat from the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 23 of 40
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In the Orsat apparatus, KOH solution is used to absorb
Correct Answer: Option B — Carbon dioxide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Carbon dioxide is the correct answer to “In the Orsat apparatus, KOH solution is used to absorb”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 24 of 40
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Which is less harmful emission element after convert by catalytic converter?
Correct Answer: Option C — H2O + CO2 + Nitrogen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
H2O + CO2 + Nitrogen is the correct answer to “Which is less harmful emission element after convert by catalytic converter”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 25 of 40
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Which one of the toxic component is reduced by an EGR system?
Correct Answer: Option D — NOx
Detailed Academic Explanation:
NOx is the correct answer to “Which one of the toxic component is reduced by an EGR system”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 26 of 40
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Upper level ozone is harmful to lungs and other biological tissue.
Correct Answer: Option B — False
Detailed Academic Explanation:
False is the correct answer to “Upper level ozone is harmful to lungs and other biological tissue.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 27 of 40
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Which is the hydrocarbon emission released directly from engine to the atmosphere
Correct Answer: Option A — Crank case and exhaust system
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Crank case and exhaust system is the correct answer to “Which is the hydrocarbon emission released directly from engine to the atmosphere”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 28 of 40
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. . . . . . . . in EGR results in some cycle partial burns and, in the extreme, total misfires.
Correct Answer: Option A — Decrease
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Decrease is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . in EGR results in some cycle partial burns and, in the extreme, total misfires.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 29 of 40
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The function of a resonator is that it
Correct Answer: Option B — Reduces the intake noise
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reduces the intake noise is the correct answer to “The function of a resonator is that it”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 30 of 40
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Which of the following is one of the major exhaust emissions from CI engines compared to SI engines?
Correct Answer: Option B — Particulates
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Particulates is the correct answer to “Which of the following is one of the major exhaust emissions from CI engines compared to SI engines”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 31 of 40
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The hydrocarbons appear due to flame quenching near the metallic walls.
Correct Answer: Option B — True
Detailed Academic Explanation:
True is the correct answer to “The hydrocarbons appear due to flame quenching near the metallic walls.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 32 of 40
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The amount of flow in EGR, can be as high as . . . . . . . . of the total intake.
Correct Answer: Option B — 30%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
30% is the correct answer to “The amount of flow in EGR, can be as high as . . . . . . . . of the total intake.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 33 of 40
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Which of the hydro carbon emission released after the combustion of the engine?
Correct Answer: Option D — From exhaust system
Detailed Academic Explanation:
From exhaust system is the correct answer to “Which of the hydro carbon emission released after the combustion of the engine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 34 of 40
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Oxides of nitrogen in the engines exhaust can be reduced by the following methods: 1. Decrease in compression ratio 2. Exhaust gas recirculation 3. Use of 5% lean mixture 4. Use of oxidation catalysts in exhaust manifold. The correct methods are
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Oxides of nitrogen in the engines exhaust can be reduced by the following methods: 1. Decrease in compression ratio 2. Exhaust gas recirculation 3. Use of 5% lean mixture 4. Use of oxidation catalysts in exhaust manifold. The correct methods are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 35 of 40
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Which one is a non pollution gas?
Correct Answer: Option D — O2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
O2 is the correct answer to “Which one is a non pollution gas”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 36 of 40
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The intake air-fuel mixture is used to push exhaust residual out of the open exhaust port called scavenging.
Correct Answer: Option A — True
Detailed Academic Explanation:
True is the correct answer to “The intake air-fuel mixture is used to push exhaust residual out of the open exhaust port called scavenging.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 37 of 40
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Oxides of nitrogen can be controlled by
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “Oxides of nitrogen can be controlled by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 38 of 40
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Which of the following is used as antiknock compound in gasoline?
Correct Answer: Option B — Tetraethyl lead
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tetraethyl lead is the correct answer to “Which of the following is used as antiknock compound in gasoline”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 39 of 40
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In spark ignition petrol engines maximum emission of Nox takes place when the air fuel ratio (A/F) is
Correct Answer: Option C — Chemically correct mixture and A/F ratio about 15
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chemically correct mixture and A/F ratio about 15 is the correct answer to “In spark ignition petrol engines maximum emission of Nox takes place when the air fuel ratio (A/F) is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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Question 40 of 40
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The component of air filter that prevents the passage of metal particles and sludge is
Correct Answer: Option A — Filter element
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Filter element is the correct answer to “The component of air filter that prevents the passage of metal particles and sludge is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Air Pollution And Its Control In Automobile.
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