Fuel Supply System — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Automobile Engineering MCQs on Fuel Supply System — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for PPSC, FPSC, Transport Dept.
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40
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PPSC, FPSC, Transport Dept
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Question 1 of 40
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Which diesel system supplies high-pressure diesel fuel to all of the injectors all of the time?
Correct Answer: Option C — Common rail fuel injection system
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Common Rail Fuel Injection System stores diesel fuel at very high pressure in a common pipe called a rail, which continuously supplies fuel to all injectors. In this system, high-pressure fuel is available to all injectors all the time , regardless of engine speed or injection timing requirements. The injectors receive fuel from the common rail and electronically control when and how much fuel is injected into the engine cylinders. This arrangement provides better fuel atomization, improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and more precise control of injection timing . Other systems such as distributor, inline pump, and rotary fuel injection systems generate and distribute fuel differently and do not continuously maintain high-pressure fuel availability to all injectors simultaneously . Therefore, Option C: Common rail fuel injection system is the correct answer.
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Question 2 of 40
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A fuel which will detonate less, if it has
Correct Answer: Option A — Higher self ignition temperature
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Higher self ignition temperature is the correct answer to “A fuel which will detonate less, if it has”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
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Question 3 of 40
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The type of electric fuel pump is
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “The type of electric fuel pump is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
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Question 4 of 40
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In an IC engine fuel is
Correct Answer: Option B — Inside the cylinder
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Inside the cylinder is the correct answer to “In an IC engine fuel is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
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Question 5 of 40
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What is the material for fuel lines?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “What is the material for fuel lines”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 6 of 40
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Alcohols are unsuitable as diesel engine fuels because
Correct Answer: Option A — The cetane number of alcohol fuels is very low which prevents their ignition by compression
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The cetane number of alcohol fuels is very low which prevents their ignition by compression is the correct answer to “Alcohols are unsuitable as diesel engine fuels because”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
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Question 7 of 40
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The most widely used fuel supply system for car engines is the
Correct Answer: Option D — Pump system
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pump system is the correct answer to “The most widely used fuel supply system for car engines is the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 8 of 40
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Which of the following is the fuel feed system of a petrol engine?
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All are correct is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the fuel feed system of a petrol engine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 9 of 40
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Which of the following is correct for super chargers?
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All are correct is the correct answer to “Which of the following is correct for super chargers”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 10 of 40
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What is the gasoline additive?
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All are correct is the correct answer to “What is the gasoline additive”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 11 of 40
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In Spark Ignition (SI) engines, the possibility of knocking can be reduced by
Correct Answer: Option B — Decreasing compression ratio
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Decreasing compression ratio is the correct answer to “In Spark Ignition (SI) engines, the possibility of knocking can be reduced by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
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Question 12 of 40
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. . . . . . . . to control surface ignition and sparkpluq fouling.
Correct Answer: Option B — Phosphorus compounds
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Phosphorus compounds is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . to control surface ignition and sparkpluq fouling.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
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Question 13 of 40
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The important components of the fuel injection system are
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All are correct is the correct answer to “The important components of the fuel injection system are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 14 of 40
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Oxides of nitrogen are formed when the products of combustion are heated above
Correct Answer: Option C — 3000°F
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3000°F is the correct answer to “Oxides of nitrogen are formed when the products of combustion are heated above”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 15 of 40
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For diesel fuels the pour point for special grade is
Correct Answer: Option A — 6°C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
6°C is the correct answer to “For diesel fuels the pour point for special grade is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 16 of 40
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Drain plug is fitted at the . . . . . . . . portion of the tank.
Correct Answer: Option A — Lowest
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lowest is the correct answer to “Drain plug is fitted at the . . . . . . . . portion of the tank.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 17 of 40
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Cetane
Correct Answer: Option B — Is a paraffin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Option "Is a paraffin" is the correct answer for this question under Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 18 of 40
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What is the remedy of "Thick gasket used for mounting fuel pump to block"?
Correct Answer: Option B — Use thinner gasket
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Use thinner gasket is the correct answer to “What is the remedy of "Thick gasket used for mounting fuel pump to block"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 19 of 40
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The air-fuel mixture required at the time of engine start is
Correct Answer: Option A — Rich mixture
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rich mixture is the correct answer to “The air-fuel mixture required at the time of engine start is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 20 of 40
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Which of the following is the type of pumps used?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both the fuel pumps
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both the fuel pumps is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the type of pumps used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 21 of 40
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Petroleum is a . . . . . . . . word.
Correct Answer: Option B — Greek
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Greek is the correct answer to “Petroleum is a . . . . . . . . word.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 22 of 40
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Ethyl fluid is used to
Correct Answer: Option A — Increase the octane rating of fuel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Increase the octane rating of fuel is the correct answer to “Ethyl fluid is used to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 23 of 40
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What is the capacity of fuel tank?
Correct Answer: Option D — 70 - 120 L
Detailed Academic Explanation:
70 - 120 L is the correct answer to “What is the capacity of fuel tank”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 24 of 40
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The delay period in a petrol engine is of the order of
Correct Answer: Option B — 0.002 s
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.002 s is the correct answer to “The delay period in a petrol engine is of the order of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC
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The main disadvantage of the mechanical pump is that
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The main disadvantage of the mechanical pump is that”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 26 of 40
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Fuel is fed to the carburettor in which of the following ways?
Correct Answer: Option D — A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A and B is the correct answer to “Fuel is fed to the carburettor in which of the following ways”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 27 of 40
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At very low temperatures, the ice tends to form in the carburettor in the
Correct Answer: Option B — Venturi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Venturi is the correct answer to “At very low temperatures, the ice tends to form in the carburettor in the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 28 of 40
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The opening pressure of pintle type nozzle varies from
Correct Answer: Option D — 7 to 15 MPa
Detailed Academic Explanation:
7 to 15 MPa is the correct answer to “The opening pressure of pintle type nozzle varies from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 29 of 40
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Octane number of 2, 2, 4 trimethyl pentane is
Correct Answer: Option D — 100
Detailed Academic Explanation:
100 is the correct answer to “Octane number of 2, 2, 4 trimethyl pentane is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 30 of 40
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the construction of a fuel injector?
Correct Answer: Option B — A fuel injector consists of a solenoid, a plunger needle valve, and a plunger housing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A fuel injector consists of a solenoid, a plunger needle valve, and a plunger housing is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements correctly describes the construction of a fuel injector”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 31 of 40
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Which of the following is main cracking processes?
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All are correct is the correct answer to “Which of the following is main cracking processes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 32 of 40
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★ FPSC
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The fluid drawn in during suction in petrol engine contains
Correct Answer: Option D — Mixture of air and fuel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mixture of air and fuel is the correct answer to “The fluid drawn in during suction in petrol engine contains”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 33 of 40
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The main advantage of petrol injection system is
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “The main advantage of petrol injection system is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 34 of 40
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Ignition quality of diesel fuel oil is expressed by an index called
Correct Answer: Option A — Cetane number
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cetane number is the correct answer to “Ignition quality of diesel fuel oil is expressed by an index called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 35 of 40
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The working fluid for a diesel engine during the suction stroke is
Correct Answer: Option B — Fresh air
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fresh air is the correct answer to “The working fluid for a diesel engine during the suction stroke is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 36 of 40
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Self-ignition temperature of diesel as compared to petrol
Correct Answer: Option A — Is higher
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Is higher is the correct answer to “Self-ignition temperature of diesel as compared to petrol”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 37 of 40
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All the commercial liquid fuel are derived from
Correct Answer: Option B — Crude oil
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Crude oil is the correct answer to “All the commercial liquid fuel are derived from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 38 of 40
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The air/fuel ratio in a petrol engine is controlled by
Correct Answer: Option C — Carburettor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Carburettor is the correct answer to “The air/fuel ratio in a petrol engine is controlled by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC
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The carburettor provides correct amount of air-fuel mixture during
Correct Answer: Option D — All conditions
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All conditions is the correct answer to “The carburettor provides correct amount of air-fuel mixture during”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
Question 40 of 40
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. . . . . . . . to slow down the combustion of the fuel.
Correct Answer: Option C — Tetraethyl-lead
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tetraethyl-lead is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . to slow down the combustion of the fuel.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuel Supply System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Fuel Supply System
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