Question 1

A person is authorized to drive a "transport" vehicle in any category of road at the minimum age of:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 20 years. According to Section 4(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the minimum age required for a person to drive a transport vehicle in any public place is 20 years.

Question 2

What you do when any property of a third party is damaged due to an accident

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Driver shall report to the nearest police station within 24 hours. Under Section 134(b) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the driver of the vehicle must report the accident and any damage caused to third-party property to the nearest police station within 24 hours.

Question 3

In which of the following year was the first automobile built?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 1769. Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot built the first steam-powered road vehicle (steam dray/automobile) in 1769 in France.

Question 4

Which among the following is a classification of automobiles based on "load"?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Heavy transport vehicle. Based on load capacity, vehicles are classified into Light Motor Vehicles (LMV), Medium Goods/Passenger Vehicles, and Heavy Transport Vehicles (HTV) / Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV).

Question 5

Which among the following component, is used in transmission system of a motor vehicle?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Differential gears. The transmission system delivers power from the engine to the wheels. Component parts include the clutch, gearbox, propeller shaft, and differential gears.

Question 6

What is generally the reason of engine misfiring?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Faulty spark plug. Engine misfiring occurs when the fuel-air mixture fails to ignite properly in the cylinder. A faulty or dirty spark plug is the most common cause of ignition failure in petrol engines.

Question 7

Among the following options, suitable reason for engine over heating is
(i) Excessive valve clearance
(ii) Insufficient coolant
(iii) Faulty radiator fan
(iv) Faulty water pump

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: (ii) (iii) and (iv). Engine overheating is directly caused by issues in the cooling system, such as insufficient coolant levels (ii), a faulty radiator fan (iii), or a failed water pump (iv) that fails to circulate coolant.

Question 8

V-belts is most suitable when the distance between drive and the driven pulley is

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Short. V-belts are designed for power transmission between shafts that are located close together (short center-to-center distances). Over long distances, they tend to slip or sag.

Question 9

"V-belts" get their name because of

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Trapezoidal shape. V-belts get their name from their cross-sectional profile, which is a trapezoidal 'V' shape, helping them wedge firmly into pulley grooves.

Question 10

What are the type of ignition system used in petrol engine?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Spark ignition. Petrol engines use a spark plug to initiate the combustion process, which is why they are called Spark Ignition (SI) engines.

Question 11

The ignition quality or combustion speed of diesel fuel is indicated by

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Cetane number. Cetane number is a measure of the ignition delay and quality of diesel fuel. (Octane number is used for petrol).

Question 12

Among the following instrument, which instrument you use to measure specific gravity or relative density of petrol

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Hydrometer. A hydrometer is an instrument used to measure the specific gravity (relative density) of liquids, including fuels and battery acids.

Question 13

The hand signal of a traffic police officer with the right hand raised vertically (palm facing front) represents:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Stop traffic approaching from front. When a traffic police officer raises the right arm vertically with the palm facing forward, it is a signal to stop traffic approaching from the front.

Question 14

The most important characteristic of a lubricating oil is its

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Viscosity. Viscosity (resistance to flow) is the most critical property of lubricating oil, determining its ability to form a protective film between moving engine parts under varying temperatures.

Question 15

Flooding in the carburetor of a motor vehicle is controlled by

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Float. The carburetor float and its needle valve regulate the fuel level inside the fuel bowl. If the fuel level gets too high, the float rises to shut the inlet valve, preventing fuel flooding.

Question 16

When the engine is being cold, which of the following valves is used, to start the engine manually?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Choke valve. A choke valve restricts the intake air, drawing in more fuel to create a rich fuel-air mixture necessary for starting a cold engine.

Question 17

What is the purpose of radiator of a motor vehicle engine?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Maintain temperature and prevent from over heating. The radiator acts as a heat exchanger, transferring heat from the engine coolant flowing through it to the outside air, keeping the engine at optimum operating temperature and preventing overheating.

Question 18

Among the following options, what are the basic characteristics or properties of the brake fluid?
(i) Low viscosity
(ii) High viscosity
(iii) High boiling point
(iv) Low boiling point

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: (i) and (iii). Good quality brake fluid must have low viscosity (flows easily in lines for instant response) and a high boiling point (to avoid vaporization under severe braking temperatures, which leads to vapor lock). Hence, (i) and (iii).

Question 19

"Wheel base" of a motor vehicle is the distance between the

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Centers of the front and the rear wheels. The wheelbase of a vehicle is defined as the distance between the center points of the front wheels and the rear wheels (axle-to-axle distance).

Question 20

Among the following options, which type of air cleaner or filter is most effective in diesel engines vehicle?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Oil bath type. Oil bath air cleaners are highly effective at trapping large amounts of dust and contaminants, historically widely preferred for heavy-duty diesel engines operating in dirty/dusty conditions.

Question 21

Among the following options, which is the best water used in a car radiator?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Soft water. Soft water (or distilled water) contains minimal mineral concentrations, preventing scale buildup, corrosion, and clogging inside the thin coolant passages of the radiator.

Question 22

Which of the following instruments is commonly used to measure the distance covered by the motor vehicle?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Odometer. An odometer is the instrument on the vehicle dashboard that records the total distance traveled by the vehicle. (Speedometer measures speed).

Question 23

Among the following options, what "BS IV" and "BS VI" engines signify

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Emission control standard norms of India. Bharat Stage (BS) emission standards are regulations instituted by the Government of India to regulate the output of air pollutants from internal combustion engines.

Question 24

The hand signal of a traffic police officer with the right arm raised vertically (palm facing front) and the left arm extended horizontally sideways represents:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Stop traffic approaching simultaneously from front and behind. Raising the right arm vertically (stops traffic from the front) and extending the left arm horizontally (stops traffic from behind) is the combined signal to stop traffic approaching simultaneously from both front and behind.

Question 25

Among the following options, which one is used to supply power to starter motor in the diesel engine?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Battery. The vehicle battery stores chemical energy and supplies high electrical current required to crank the heavy-duty starter motor to start the diesel engine.

Question 26

The hand signal of a traffic police officer with the left arm extended horizontally and the right arm extended horizontally/beckoning represents:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Stopping traffic approaching from the right and to allow traffic coming from right and turning left. Extending the left arm horizontally stops traffic from the left or right, and beckoning with the right arm allows traffic coming from the right to turn left.

Question 27

The hand signal of a traffic police officer swinging a red light or raising both hands in a circular motion represents:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Warning signal approaching all traffic. A warning signal to clear the intersection or alert all traffic is shown by raising both arms or swinging a warning light, telling all vehicles in all directions to prepare to stop.

Question 28

A driver extending his/her right arm and rotating it in an anti-clockwise direction is signaling their intention to:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Turn left or change lane to the left hand side. Under Indian road rules, when a driver extends the right arm and rotates it in an anti-clockwise direction, it represents the intention to turn left or change lanes to the left.

Question 29

A driver extending his/her right arm in a downward direction and moving it up and down is signaling their intention to:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Slow down his vehicle. Extending the right arm downwards and moving it slowly up and down is the standard hand signal indicating that the driver intends to slow down their vehicle.

Question 30

A driver extending his right arm vertically outside the vehicle is signaling their intention to:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Stop his vehicle. Extending the right arm vertically upwards represents the intention to stop the vehicle. Note: Option D was omitted in the original test booklet, but Option C is verified as correct.

Question 31

A driver moving his hand in a forward circular motion outside the vehicle is signaling to the vehicle behind:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: To allow the following car to overtake. Moving the right arm in a forward circular motion is a gesture to allow the vehicle behind to overtake safely.

Question 32

Match the following road markings (List-1) with their purpose (List-2):
List-1: (a) Double continuous yellow line, (b) Single solid transverse line at the intersection, (c) Alternate black and white stripes painted parallel to the road at the intersection, (d) Traffic signal.
List-2: (1) Control traffic flow, (2) Pedestrian crossing (zebra), (3) Stop line, (4) Divide road/no U-turn.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1. Double continuous yellow line splits opposing traffic and prohibits U-turns (a-4); Single solid transverse line is the Stop line (b-3); Black and white stripes represent Zebra crossing (c-2); Traffic signals control traffic flow (d-1). Therefore, Option C is correct.

Question 33

You are driving at a speed of 72 km/hr how far distance will your vehicle can travel in 20 minutes?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 24 km. Speed = $72 	ext{ km/h}$. Time = $20 	ext{ minutes} = \frac{20}{60} 	ext{ hour} = \frac{1}{3} 	ext{ hour}$. Distance = $	ext{Speed} 	imes 	ext{Time} = 72 	imes \frac{1}{3} = 24 	ext{ km}$.

Question 34

Approaching an intersection where the yellow signal light is blinking, you should

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Slow down the vehicle and proceed only after ensuring that it is safe to cross. A flashing yellow light means caution. You must slow down, look both ways, and proceed through the intersection only when it is safe to do so.

Question 35

The location of Jammu and Kashmir with respect to Bihar in India is

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: North-West. Jammu and Kashmir is located in the northernmost part of India, which lies in the North-West direction relative to Bihar.

Question 36

Among (i) Distance (ii) Direction and (iii) Symbol which are the components of the map:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: (i) (ii) and (iii). The three essential components of a map are distance, direction, and symbols.

Question 37

Among (i) GPS (ii) Compass (iii) Map (iv) Traffic signal which is not used for navigation purpose:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Only (iv). GPS, compass, and maps are navigation tools. A traffic signal is a regulatory device used for controlling traffic flow and is not used for navigation.

Question 38

On a city road map, it was mentioned "scale 1 cm = 100 meter". If the distance between two locations on the map is 15 cm, then actual distance between the two locations is

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 1.5 km. Map scale: $1 	ext{ cm} = 100 	ext{ m}$. Distance on map = $15 	ext{ cm}$. Actual distance = $15 	imes 100 	ext{ m} = 1500 	ext{ m} = 1.5 	ext{ km}$.

Question 39

Your residence is located at (R) and office is at (O). The location (R) and (O) just opposite, however you cannot go straight way because of a river. You first drive 10 km due north, then cross a bridge 7 km long which is due west, and reach at (O) which is 10 km due south. With respect to office (O) your residence (R) is

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 7 km due east. Let R be at $(0,0)$. Driving $10 	ext{ km}$ North reaches $(0, 10)$. Moving $7 	ext{ km}$ West reaches $(-7, 10)$. Moving $10 	ext{ km}$ South reaches $(-7, 0)$, which is O. Since O is at $(-7,0)$, R $(0,0)$ is $7 	ext{ km}$ due East of O.

Question 40

Match the following properties of road signs (List-1) with their description (List-2):
List-1: (a) Red circular ring, (b) Diagonal red bar, (c) Circular in shape, (d) Indicate positive instruction.
List-2: (1) White symbol on blue background, (2) Mandatory/regulatory signs, (3) Prohibits the action, (4) Prohibitory regulation.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1. Red circular ring denotes prohibitory regulation (a-4); Diagonal red bar prohibits the specific action (b-3); Circular shape generally designates mandatory or regulatory signs (c-2); White symbol on blue background indicates positive instruction (d-1). Therefore, Option C is correct.

Question 41

A circular road sign with a red border containing two cars side-by-side (one red, one black) represents:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Over taking is prohibited. A circular sign with a red border showing two cars side-by-side indicates that overtaking is prohibited on that section of the road.

Question 42

A triangular warning sign showing a person shoveling dirt/sand represents:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Men at work. The triangular cautionary sign depicting a worker with a shovel indicates 'Men at work' ahead, warning drivers to slow down.

Question 43

A blue circular sign containing a white arrow pointing straight and another branching to the left represents:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Compulsory ahead or left turn. A blue circular sign containing white arrows pointing both forward and to the left indicates a mandatory directive: 'Compulsory ahead or left turn'.

Question 44

The areas on each side of the vehicle are not visible through the mirrors are known as

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Blind spot. A blind spot is an area around the vehicle that cannot be directly observed by the driver while at the controls, under existing circumstances, using only the mirrors.

Question 45

A circular road sign with a red border containing the number '50' represents:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Maximum speed limit. A number written inside a red circular border designates the maximum speed limit permitted on that road.

Question 46

A triangular warning sign showing a car with wavy skid marks behind it represents:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Slippery road. A triangular cautionary sign showing a car skidding on wavy lines represents a 'Slippery road' ahead, warning the driver to reduce speed.

Question 47

A triangular or circular sign containing three curved arrows chasing each other in a circle represents:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Roundabout. Three circular arrows forming a ring indicate an upcoming roundabout (traffic circle) ahead.

Question 48

A blue rectangular information sign showing a person walking down stairs represents:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Pedestrian subway. A rectangular facility information sign depicting a person walking down steps indicates a pedestrian subway (underpass) nearby.

Question 49

A shield-shaped route marker sign with the text "NE 1" represents:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Expressway route marker sign. 'NE' stands for National Expressway. 'NE 1' indicates National Expressway 1 (Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway), which represents an expressway route marker sign.

Question 50

A circular sign with a blue background, red border, and a red cross (two intersecting diagonal red bars) represents:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: No stopping and no standing. A blue circular sign with a red border and two intersecting diagonal red bars indicates a strict prohibition against both stopping and standing (parking) at any time.

Question 51

Match the following state of casualty (List-1) with the correct first aid procedure (List-2):
List-1: (a) Conscious and breathing normally, (b) Unconscious and breathing normally, (c) Unconscious and not breathing normally, (d) Insects in the eyes.
List-2: (1) Recovery position, (2) Basic first aid, (3) Rinse with water, (4) Start CPR.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3. Conscious & breathing needs basic first aid (a-2); Unconscious & breathing needs recovery position to keep airways clear (b-1); Unconscious & not breathing needs CPR immediately (c-4); Insects under eyelids require rinsing with water (d-3). Therefore, Option B is correct.

Question 52

Arrange the First Aid sequence in a correct manner:
(i) Help to restore breathing
(ii) Lay the victim on ground gently and clear breathing track
(iii) Stop any bleeding
(iv) Call ambulance for medical help

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: (ii), (i), (iii), (iv). The correct life-saving sequence is: 1. Lay the victim down and clear the airway (ii), 2. Restore/help breathing (i), 3. Stop bleeding (iii), 4. Call for emergency medical help (iv). Hence, the sequence is (ii), (i), (iii), (iv).

Question 53

Normal resting heart rate or pulse rate ranges for adults is

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Between 60 to 100 bpm. A normal resting heart rate (pulse rate) for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm).

Question 54

Dry bandage is mainly used

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: To prevent wound. A dry sterile bandage is primarily used to cover and protect a wound from dirt, contamination, and infection ('to prevent wound' contamination).

Question 55

When a vehicle is parked on the road side after 11 pm

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Parking light shall remain blinking. When a vehicle is parked on a road or public place at night or during hours of darkness (such as after 11 pm) without adequate street lighting, the parking lights or hazard warning lights must be left on to alert other road users.

Question 56

The primary indication of an injured person, who has decreased consciousness is

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Dilation of pupils. Dilation of pupils (or pupils that do not react to light) is a primary physical indication of brain injury or severely decreased level of consciousness in an injured person.

Question 57

Peripheral vision of a driver helps to detect

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Movement of the object on the road surface. Peripheral vision (side vision) is highly sensitive to light and movement. It helps the driver detect moving objects (like pedestrians or cars coming from sides) in their outer field of view.

Question 58

"Acute vision" of a driver helps to detect

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Legends on the traffic sign. Acute vision (or central foveal vision) is the sharpest focus of the eye. It is used to resolve fine details, such as reading text (legends) on traffic signs.

Question 59

If your vehicle has broken down at night, what clothing should be worn for more visible by traffic?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Bright fluorescent clothes. In case of a breakdown at night, the driver should wear bright fluorescent or retro-reflective clothing (like a safety vest) to maximize visibility to oncoming traffic.

Question 60

How does the alcohol effect perception-reaction time while driving?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Increases with blood alcohol content. Alcohol slows down the central nervous system. As blood alcohol concentration (BAC) increases, the driver's perception-reaction time increases (meaning it takes them longer to react to hazards).

Question 61

Smoking while driving is

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Destructing activity and punishable offence. Smoking while driving is a distracting activity (occupies hands and creates smoke/glare) and is classified as a punishable offence under vehicle safety guidelines and public transit laws.

Question 62

Which safety device should be used while driving a four-wheeler?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Seatbelt. A seatbelt is the primary mandatory occupant restraint safety device designed to be worn in four-wheelers to prevent injury during collisions.

Question 63

Which of the following test is commonly used to measure alcohol limit of a driver?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Breath analyser. A breath analyzer (breathalyzer) is a portable device used by traffic police to estimate blood alcohol content (BAC) from a breath sample.

Question 64

As per central motor vehicle act 1988, section 185, "drunk and driving" punishment is applicable when

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Alcohol in blood is more than 30 mg/100 ml. Under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, driving or attempting to drive is punishable if the driver has in their blood, alcohol exceeding 30 mg per 100 ml of blood.

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