The main advantage of single plate clutch over cone clutch is a) Easier gear changing b) Less binding of contact surfaces c) Less pedal movement d) all of the above

The main function of transmission is a) To provide means to vary the torque ratio between the engine and the road wheels b) To provide neutral position c) To provide means to back the car d) all of the above

The resistance to the vehicle motion whose magnitude remain constant with respect to the vehicle speed is a) Resistance due to gradient b) Resistance due to the road c) Resistance due to the tyre friction d) all of the above

The resistance to the vehicle motion whose magnitude various with the square of the vehicle speed is a) Resistance due to gradient b) Resistance due to road c) Resistance due to the tyre friction d) Resistance due to wind

If the tractive effort is the highest for a given velocity, then the vehicle must be in a) Top gear b) Third gear c) Second gear d) First gear

The point of interaction of the tractive effort curve and the total resistance curve is called a) Stabilizing speed point b) Low speed point c) High speed point d) Normal speed point

If the given tractive effort curve and the total resistance curve does not intersect, then a) The vehicle will accelerate b) The vehicle will decelerate c) The vehicle will not be able to go at this gradient for the given gear d) None of the above

The main disadvantage of sliding mesh type of gear box is a) High noise level b) Low mechanical efficiency c) High skill required by the driver d) all of the above

Double declutching is used for the engagement of gears in a) Sliding mesh type of gear box b) Constant mesh type of gear box c) Synchromesh type of gear box d) None of the above

High speed gear is obtained in the case of sliding mesh gear box when a) Motion is transferred through the clutch gear to lay shaft gear b) Main shaft is coupled to the clutch shaft c) Smallest gear on the lay shaft is engaged d) Largest gear on the lay shaft is engaged

The Figure 1 depicts a) Top gear b) Second gear c) First gear d) Reverse gear

In case of a constant mesh gear box, when the left dog clutch is slid to the left by means of the selector mechanism, a) Direct gear is obtained b) First gear is obtained c) Second gear is obtained d) Reverse gear is obtained

In a constant mesh gear box, when the right dog clutch is engaged with the gear on the right side of the main shaft, a) Direct gear is obtained b) First gear is obtained c) Second gear is obtained d) Reverse gear is obtained

Double declutching is required in constant mesh gear box a) To equalize the speed of main shaft gear and the sliding dog b) To provide direct gear c) To equalize the speed of countershaft gear and the sliding dog d) None of the above

The number of spring loaded balls provided circumferentially in a synchromesh gear box is a) 3 b) 4 c) 5 d) 6