Transportation Vehicle Technology Competitive Exams
25 questions · Everyday Science
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Question 1 of 25
A modern diesel-electric locomotive works by:
ExplanationThe wheels are turned by electric motors.
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Question 2 of 25
Pakistan's first motorway, M-2, connects:
ExplanationIt was opened in 1997.
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Question 3 of 25
Hydraulic brakes in vehicles work on:
ExplanationPressure applied to brake fluid is transmitted equally to all the wheels.
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Question 4 of 25
Aeroplane wings are shaped so that air moving over the top creates:
ExplanationThe pressure difference between the bottom and top produces lift.
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Question 5 of 25
Compared with petrol, CNG as a vehicle fuel produces:
ExplanationCNG is mostly methane and burns more cleanly, and it is cheaper in Pakistan.
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Question 6 of 25
Seat belts protect passengers in sudden braking because of the tendency of the body to:
ExplanationNewton's first law: the body continues to move unless a force, here the belt, stops it.
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Question 7 of 25
An anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps by:
ExplanationIt lets the driver keep control of steering while braking.
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Question 8 of 25
Ships made of steel float because:
ExplanationThis is Archimedes' principle; the hull is hollow, so the ship's average density is less than water.
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Question 9 of 25
A hybrid vehicle uses:
ExplanationIt saves fuel by using the electric motor at low speeds.
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Question 10 of 25
In a collision, airbags:
ExplanationThey spread the force of impact over a larger area, reducing injury.
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Question 11 of 25
The grooves (treads) on tyres are made to:
ExplanationTreads help prevent skidding, especially on wet roads.
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Question 12 of 25
A jet engine works on:
ExplanationHot gases rush out backwards and the plane is pushed forward.
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Question 13 of 25
A turbocharger improves engine power by:
ExplanationMore air allows more fuel to be burnt, so the engine produces more power.
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Question 14 of 25
In a petrol engine, the fuel-air mixture is ignited by:
ExplanationDiesel engines, by contrast, rely on compression ignition.
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Question 15 of 25
The Karakoram Highway links Pakistan with China through the:
ExplanationThe KKH, built by Pakistan and China, runs through the Karakoram mountains.
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Question 16 of 25
What is the correct order of strokes in a four-stroke petrol engine?
ExplanationFuel-air mixture enters, is compressed, ignited and pushes the piston, and the burnt gases leave.
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Question 17 of 25
A catalytic converter changes carbon monoxide into:
ExplanationIt uses metals such as platinum and palladium to convert harmful gases into less harmful ones.
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Question 18 of 25
Regenerative braking in an electric vehicle:
ExplanationThe motor works as a generator while the vehicle slows down, charging the battery.
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Question 19 of 25
The alternator in a car:
ExplanationIt is driven by the engine and supplies power to electrical parts while the car runs.
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Question 20 of 25
The radiator of a car is used to:
ExplanationHot coolant from the engine loses heat to the air passing through the radiator.
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Question 21 of 25
BRT, as in Lahore's Metro Bus, stands for:
ExplanationBRT uses dedicated lanes so buses move quickly and avoid traffic jams.
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Question 22 of 25
A typical car battery is a ___ battery of 12 volts.
ExplanationLead-acid batteries give the large current needed to start the engine.
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Question 23 of 25
Maglev trains move faster because they:
ExplanationThere is no contact friction between the train and the track.
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Question 24 of 25
Pakistan's first metro train service, the Orange Line, operates in:
ExplanationIt opened in October 2020.
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Question 25 of 25
A car's gearbox allows the engine to provide different combinations of:
ExplanationLow gears give more force at low speed, high gears give higher speed.
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