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CBT Stage-2 | Mechanic Motor Vehicle Trade | Question Paper with Answer Key
Test Date: 28/07/2026 | Test Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Shift-1
Note: Correct Answer = 1 mark | Incorrect = −1/3 mark. Bold ✓ indicates official correct option.
PART-A (Common Section)
Questions 1 – 100 (Detailed selection + Key)
Q.1 Namia is facing the west. She turns left and walks 15 m. She turns left and walks 25 m. She again turns left and walks 40 m. She finally turns left and walks 40 m to reach home. In which direction is her home with respect to the starting point?
A. North-West ✓
B. South-East
C. South-West
D. North-East
Correct Answer: A
Q.2 Which of the following statements correctly reflects the characteristics of a Local Area Network (LAN) and the role of Ethernet within it?
A. A LAN always requires Gigabit Ethernet to function and is insecure because it allows open access to all network devices.
B. Ethernet is a standard that governs how devices in a LAN communicate via wired connections, supporting speeds from 10 Mbps to 1000 Mbps. ✓
C. Ethernet in a LAN provides low-speed data transfer and connects users over public Internet infrastructure.
D. LANs are designed for long-distance communication and use Ethernet primarily for wireless data exchange.
Correct Answer: B
Q.3 An engineering student is tasked with creating a detailed side view of a complex machine part for an assembly drawing. Which approach will most accurately represent all features visible from the side while avoiding hidden overlaps or misinterpretations?
A. Sketch the side view freely without using projections from the main view
B. Use only hidden lines for representing features on the far side in the view
C. Include all features even those not visible from the selected side view
D. Project all visible elements from the side and omit hidden features unless needed ✓
Correct Answer: D
Q.4 Which statement best describes a 'point' in engineering drawing?
A. A point indicates a precise location but has no size, length, or width. ✓
B. A point is a short line segment used to mark measurements.
C. A point is the intersection of two lines and always has measurable length.
D. A point represents a small area with both length and width.
Correct Answer: A
Q.5 The average of 8 numbers is 45. If one number, 59, is removed, what will the new average be?
A. 42
B. 41.5
C. 42.5
D. 43 ✓
Correct Answer: D
Q.6 Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-cluster pairs are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster pair DOES NOT belong to that group?
A. TN-ZD
B. QK-VA ✓
C. WQ-CG
D. EY-KO
Correct Answer: B
Q.7 A laboratory record shows a distance of 0.004 kilometers between two points. How should this be written in SI units of length for a scientific report?
A. 0.4 m
B. 400 cm
C. 4 m ✓
D. 4000 mm
Correct Answer: C
Q.8 Which of the following best defines 'work' in physics?
A. Work is done when energy is stored in an object.
B. Work is done when a force moves an object in the direction of the force. ✓
C. Work is done whenever a force is applied, regardless of movement.
D. Work is done if a force acts at any angle to the motion.
Correct Answer: B
Q.9 Which situation best describes an entanglement hazard in a mechanical workshop?
A. Loose clothing caught in a rotating shaft ✓
B. Hand pinched between gears
C. Gloves worn near hot surfaces
D. Finger cut by a sharp edge
Correct Answer: A
Q.10 What is the primary function of a fire hydrant in a workplace safety system?
A. Activating fire alarms automatically in emergencies
B. Supplying large quantities of water to fight fires ✓
C. Removing hazardous fumes from the area
D. Detecting smoke and warning employees
Correct Answer: B
Q.11 There are two types of silver-copper alloys... Find the amount of the first alloy that should be mixed... to obtain a 100 kg mixture containing 90% silver.
A. 52 kg
B. 50 kg ✓
C. 48 kg
D. 45 kg
Correct Answer: B
Quick Answer Key – Remaining Part-A
Remaining Part-A questions follow the official answer key pattern (common section). Full options available in the original PDF.
PART-B (Mechanic Motor Vehicle Trade Specific)
Suspension, Bearings, Dashboard warnings, Transmission, Battery, Engine oil consumption, Engineering drawing etc.
Q.1 What happens to the vehicle's rear ride height when the rubber air cylinder is pressurized in a load-adjustable shock absorber?
A. The rear ride height remains unchanged
B. The rear ride height increases ✓
C. The rear ride height becomes uneven side to side
D. The rear ride height decreases
Correct Answer: B
Q.2 A failure analysis shows a big-end bearing with excessive scoring and shaft damage. Which property was likely insufficient in the bearing material?
A. High hardness of the bearing
B. Good thermal conductivity
C. High tensile strength of the bearing
D. Embeddability of the bearing material ✓
Correct Answer: D
Q.3 Which warning sign on the dashboard may indicate a seat belt pretensioner issue?
A. A headlight warning flashes
B. A seat belt warning light remains on ✓
C. An air conditioning warning appears
D. A radio warning message is shown
Correct Answer: B
Q.4 Under what condition will the shift valve delay a gear shift in automatic transmission?
A. If the vehicle is accelerating gently.
B. If the vehicle is accelerating quickly. ✓
C. If the vehicle is in idling state.
D. If the vehicle is braking heavily.
Correct Answer: B
Q.5 Which tool is most appropriate for checking battery terminal tightness during routine automobile maintenance?
A. A spanner of correct size ✓
B. A clean paintbrush
C. A rubber head hammer
D. A flathead screwdriver
Correct Answer: A
Q.6 An engine consumes excessive oil and oil is found in the combustion chamber. What action should be taken?
A. Remove excess oil
B. Replace the piston rings ✓
C. Replace the main bearings
D. Use oil of higher viscosity
Correct Answer: B
Q.7 What is the standard figure to represent a shaft in a cross-sectional engineering drawing?
A. Rectangle
B. Circle ✓
C. Hexagon
D. Triangle
Correct Answer: B
Additional Key Mechanic Motor Vehicle Questions with Official Answers:
Q.8 The main function of the clutch in a motor vehicle is to:
A. Increase engine power
B. Connect and disconnect the engine from the gearbox ✓
C. Cool the engine
D. Filter the oil
Correct Answer: B
Q.9 In a four-stroke petrol engine, the spark plug fires during the:
A. Suction stroke
B. Compression stroke (near the end) ✓
C. Exhaust stroke
D. Power stroke beginning
Correct Answer: B
Q.10 Which component is responsible for converting the reciprocating motion of the piston into rotary motion?
A. Camshaft
B. Crankshaft ✓
C. Valve
D. Timing belt only
Correct Answer: B
Q.11 The purpose of the differential in a vehicle is to:
A. Increase speed
B. Allow the wheels to rotate at different speeds while cornering ✓
C. Reduce engine noise
D. Cool the brakes
Correct Answer: B
Q.12 A hydrometer is used in automobiles to check the:
A. Engine oil level
B. Specific gravity of battery electrolyte ✓
C. Tyre pressure
D. Coolant temperature
Correct Answer: B
Q.13 Excessive play in the steering system may be caused by:
A. Worn steering linkages or ball joints ✓
B. Over-inflated tyres only
C. Low engine oil
D. Dirty air filter
Correct Answer: A
Q.14 The function of the thermostat in the cooling system is to:
A. Increase coolant flow always
B. Regulate the engine operating temperature by controlling coolant flow ✓
C. Cool the oil
D. Filter the coolant
Correct Answer: B
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Prepared from official RRB ALP Stage-2 CBT-2 Mechanic Motor Vehicle (28 July 2026, Shift-1) question paper & answer key.
Correct options marked with Bold ✓.
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