Scheme E

Sample Question Paper

Course Name : Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Course Code : ME/MH/MI
Semester

: Fifth for ME /Sixth for MH/MI

12159

Subject Title : Automobile Engineering (Elective I)

Marks

: 100

Time: 3 Hrs.

Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Assume suitable data if necessary.
5. Preferably, write the answers in sequential order.
Q.1 (a) Attempt any THREE of the following.

12 Marks

a) Name major component of automobile and state the function of any four
components.
b) State the two features of aerodynamic shape of car body to improve the
performance of vehicle.
c) Draw a layout of front engine rear wheel drive.
d) Write four battery ratings and explain the same.
Q.1 (b) Attempt any ONE of the following.

06 Marks

a) Draw the labeled sketch of the following and state its effect on vehicle. Camber
and castor, toe-in and toe out.
b) How the microprocessor controls various automobile operations? Mention for six
operations.
Q.2 Attempt any FOUR of the following.

16 Marks

a) Draw a labeled sketch of diaphragm clutch, and describe its working.

b) State the function of gear box. Define Traction and Tractive effort.
c) What is the function of universal joint and slip joint?
d) State and explain four factors which affects tyre life.
e) Write the four requirements of suspension system.
f) Name the type of steering gear box used in maruti 800. Draw its sketch.

Q.3 Attempt any FOUR of the following.

16 Marks

a) What is the function of master cylinder and wheel cylinder in hydraulic braking
system?
b) State four requirements of steering system.
c) What is the significant of colour codes in automobile? State four colour codes.
d) Draw a labeled sketch of balancing coil type fuel gauge and describe its working.
e) Draw a sketch of indicator light circuit. Write its working.
Q.4 (a) Attempt any THREE of the following.

12 Marks

a) With a labeled sketch explain operating principle of an alternator.

b) Discuss automobile market in India for four wheelers.
c) Compare electronic ignition system with conventional ignition system. Give four
points.
d) Draw a cut section showing construction of battery. Label the components and state
their functions.
Q.4 (b) Attempt any ONE of the following.

06 Marks

a) Draw a labeled sketch of constant mesh gear box and describe its working.
b) What are the advantages of independent suspension system over rigid axle
suspension system? Draw a labeled sketch of Wishbone type independent
suspension system.
Q.5 Attempt any TWO of the following.

16 Marks

a) Distinguish between semi floating and fully floating rear axles (4 Points) and draw
Sketches of both the arrangements.
b) Draw a layout of complete air braking system and describe its working in detail.
c) Describe with labeled sketch the working of Bendix drive.
Q.6 Attempt any FOUR of the following.

16 Marks

a) What are the advantages & limitations of front engine & front wheel drive vehicles?
b) Draw a labeled sketch of differential. Why it is used in automobile transmission
system?
c) Why are the stub axels fitted in front axle? Sketch any two types of stub axles.
d) Compare tubed tyres with tubeless tyres.
e) Why wheel alignment and wheel balancing is necessary? Give the reason. State the
procedure for wheel balancing.