- The largest freshwater lake
in Assam is:
a) Loktak Lake
b) Chandubi Lake
c) Deepor Beel
d) Haflong Lake - The Article 370 of the
Indian Constitution was removed in which year?
a) 2018
b) 2019
c) 2020
d) 2021 - The 2024 Summer Olympics
were held in which country?
a) USA
b) China
c) France
d) Japan - The ‘Gaganyaan’ mission is
related to:
a) Indian Army
b) ISRO’s Human Spaceflight Mission
c) New aircraft development
d) Mars Exploration
Section 2: Assam-Specific Knowledge (20 Marks)
- The famous Assamese Ahom
General who fought against the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat was:
a) Rudra Singha
b) Lachit Borphukan
c) Gadadhar Singha
d) Chilarai - The Brahmaputra River
originates from:
a) Nepal
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Tibet
d) Bhutan - The Rang Ghar, an ancient
amphitheater, was built during the reign of:
a) Rudra Singha
b) Siva Singha
c) Rajeswar Singha
d) Pramatta Singha - The traditional Assamese dress for
women is called:
a) Mekhela Sador
b) Saree
c) Lehenga
d) Ghagra Choli - Which of the following is a famous
Tea Research Institute in Assam?
a) Tocklai Tea Research Institute
b) Darjeeling Tea Research Institute
c) Assam Agricultural Institute
d) Tea Board of India
Section 3: Traffic Rules & Transport Laws (20 Marks)
- Under which act are motor
vehicle offenses regulated in India?
a) The Road Transport Act, 1950
b) The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
c) The Traffic Safety Act, 1995
d) The Transport Regulations Act, 2002 - What is the penalty for driving a
vehicle without a valid license under the Motor Vehicles Act?
a) ₹1000
b) ₹2000
c) ₹5000
d) ₹10,000 - Which color plate is used for commercial vehicles
in India?
a) White
b) Yellow
c) Blue
d) Green - A red traffic light
indicates:
a) Slow down
b) Go ahead
c) Stop
d) Overtake
Vehicle Maintenance & Pollution Control – MCQs
Total Questions: 20
Each question carries 1 mark. No negative marking.
Vehicle Maintenance MCQs
1. What is the primary function of engine oil in a vehicle?
a) Cooling the engine
b) Lubricating engine parts
c) Cleaning the fuel system
d) Reducing air pollution
Answer: b) Lubricating engine parts
2. What is the purpose of a vehicle’s radiator?
a) To store engine oil
b) To keep the engine cool
c) To provide electrical power
d) To increase fuel efficiency
Answer: b) To keep the engine cool
3. Which type of brake system is commonly used in modern heavy vehicles?
a) Drum brakes
b) Disc brakes
c) Air brakes
d) Hydraulic brakes
Answer: c) Air brakes
4. What is the function of a catalytic converter in a vehicle?
a) Reduces noise pollution
b) Reduces fuel consumption
c) Converts harmful emissions into less harmful gases
d) Improves engine performance
Answer: c) Converts harmful emissions into less harmful gases
5. What is the ideal tire pressure for most passenger vehicles?
a) 10-15 PSI
b) 20-25 PSI
c) 30-35 PSI
d) 50-60 PSI
Answer: c) 30-35 PSI
6. What is the common cause of engine overheating?
a) Low coolant level
b) Low battery charge
c) Excess fuel in the tank
d) High tire pressure
Answer: a) Low coolant level
7. What does a vehicle’s alternator do?
a) Stores battery power
b) Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
c) Supplies fuel to the engine
d) Reduces engine noise
Answer: b) Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
8. Which part of the vehicle needs periodic wheel alignment?
a) Brakes
b) Suspension
c) Tires
d) Engine
Answer: c) Tires
9. Which type of fuel is considered the cleanest for internal combustion engines?
a) Diesel
b) Petrol
c) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
d) Kerosene
Answer: c) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
10. How often should a car’s air filter be replaced?
a) Every 5,000 km
b) Every 10,000 km
c) Every 15,000 km
d) Every 50,000 km
Answer: b) Every 10,000 km
Pollution Control
MCQs
11. Which type of
pollution is caused by excessive vehicle emissions?
a) Water pollution
b) Air pollution
c) Noise pollution
d) Land pollution
Answer: b) Air pollution
12. What does BS-VI
(Bharat Stage VI) emission standard regulate?
a) Noise levels from vehicles
b) Maximum speed of vehicles
c) Emission of harmful gases from vehicles
d) Road tax on vehicles
Answer: c) Emission of harmful gases from vehicles
13. Which gas emitted
by vehicles is responsible for global warming?
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
c) Nitrogen
d) Hydrogen
Answer: b) Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
14. What does PUC
stand for in vehicle pollution control?
a) Pollution Usage Certificate
b) Prevention of Unwanted Carbon
c) Pollution Under Control
d) Petrol Usage Certification
Answer: c) Pollution Under Control
15. What is the
penalty for driving a vehicle without a valid PUC certificate in India?
a) ₹500
b) ₹1000
c) ₹5000
d) ₹10,000
Answer: b) ₹1000
16. Which of the
following vehicle fuels produces the least pollution?
a) Petrol
b) Diesel
c) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
d) Kerosene
Answer: c) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
17. What is the
primary purpose of an electric vehicle (EV)?
a) To reduce fuel costs
b) To reduce air pollution
c) To increase vehicle speed
d) To improve fuel combustion
Answer: b) To reduce air pollution
18. Which harmful gas
is reduced by installing a catalytic converter in vehicles?
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon Dioxide
c) Carbon Monoxide
d) Hydrogen
Answer: c) Carbon Monoxide
19. Which of the
following contributes the most to vehicle pollution?
a) Properly tuned engine
b) Low tire pressure
c) Poor fuel combustion
d) High battery voltage
Answer: c) Poor fuel combustion
20. What is one of
the benefits of hybrid vehicles?
a) Higher fuel consumption
b) Reduced carbon emissions
c) Increased noise pollution
d) Decreased engine efficiency
Answer: b) Reduced carbon emissions
1. Which of the following is NOT a mode of transportation?
A) Road
B) Rail
C) Aviation
D) Manufacturing
Answer: D) Manufacturing
2. What is the primary function of transport administration?
A) Manufacturing vehicles
B) Regulating and managing transport systems
C) Conducting vehicle repairs
D) Selling fuel
Answer: B) Regulating and managing transport systems
3. Which government body is typically responsible for road transport administration?
A) Civil Aviation Authority
B) Railway Board
C) Transport Ministry or Department
D) Agriculture Department
Answer: C) Transport Ministry or Department
4. What is the main purpose of a transport policy?
A) To restrict the use of vehicles
B) To ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation
C) To eliminate public transport systems
D) To increase fuel consumption
Answer: B) To ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation
5. Which of the following factors influence transport administration the most?
A) Weather conditions
B) Population growth and urbanization
C) Internet speed
D) Currency exchange rates
Answer: B) Population growth and urbanization
6. What is the role of a transport regulatory authority?
A) To sell transport tickets
B) To set and enforce safety and operational standards
C) To manufacture transport vehicles
D) To provide entertainment services
Answer: B) To set and enforce safety and operational standards
7. Which of the following is an example of a public transport system?
A) Personal cars
B) Metro trains
C) Private helicopters
D) Freight trucks
Answer: B) Metro trains
8. What does the term "multimodal transportation" refer to?
A) Use of a single mode of transport
B) The combination of different transport modes for a journey
C) The restriction of transport options
D) The exclusive use of public transport
Answer: B) The combination of different transport modes for a journey
9. Which international organization sets aviation transport regulations?
A) UNESCO
B) WHO
C) ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)
D) IMF
Answer: C) ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)
10. What is the significance of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)?
A) They improve transport safety and efficiency through technology
B) They reduce the need for public transport
C) They increase road congestion
D) They eliminate traffic signals
Answer: A) They improve transport safety and efficiency through technology
1. Which organization is primarily responsible for managing road transport in Assam?
A) Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC)
B) Assam Tourism Development Corporation
C) Assam Public Works Department
D) Assam Inland Water Transport Department
Answer: A) Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC)
2. The Inland Water Transport (IWT) in Assam operates primarily on which river?
A) Ganga
B) Brahmaputra
C) Yamuna
D) Godavari
Answer: B) Brahmaputra
3. Which city houses the headquarters of the Northeast Frontier Railway that serves Assam?
A) Guwahati
B) Dibrugarh
C) Maligaon
D) Jorhat
Answer: C) Maligaon
4. The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is located in which city?
A) Dibrugarh
B) Silchar
C) Tezpur
D) Guwahati
Answer: D) Guwahati
5. Which national highway connects Assam to the rest of India via the Siliguri Corridor?
A) NH 37
B) NH 31
C) NH 2
D) NH 15
Answer: B) NH 31
6. The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, the longest bridge in India, connects which two districts in Assam?
A) Dibrugarh and Tinsukia
B) Dhemaji and Lakhimpur
C) Tinsukia and Dhemaji
D) Dibrugarh and Lakhimpur
Answer: C) Tinsukia and Dhemaji
7. Which of the following is a major port in Assam facilitating river transport?
A) Haldia Port
B) Pandu Port
C) Paradip Port
D) Kandla Port
Answer: B) Pandu Port
8. The Assam Inland Water Transport Development Society (AIWTDS) was established in which year to modernize water transport in the state?
A) 2010
B) 2015
C) 2018
D) 2020
Answer: C) 2018
9. Which express train connects Dibrugarh in Assam to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, covering the longest train route in India?
A) Brahmaputra Mail
B) Vivek Express
C) Kamrup Express
D) Assam Express
Answer: B) Vivek Express
10. The Bogibeel Bridge, inaugurated in 2018, connects which two districts in Assam?
A) Jorhat and Sivasagar
B) Dibrugarh and Dhemaji
C) Tinsukia and Dibrugarh
D) Lakhimpur and Jorhat
Answer: B) Dibrugarh and Dhemaji
