Sample Questions for National Automobile Olympiad
1. Who is the cofounder and CEO of Tesla, Inc., known for his ambitious
goals in advancing electric vehicles?
i. Elon Musk ii. Tim Cook iii. Bill Gates iv. Jeff Bezos
2. Which CEO is known for transforming Ford Motor Company and
introducing the "One Ford" plan to streamline operations?
i. Alan Mulallyii. ii. Mary Barraiii. iii.Carlos Ghosn iv. Sergio Marchionn
3. Who is the CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation, known for his emphasis
on lean manufacturing and the Toyota Production System?
i. Akio Toyoda iii. Herbert Diess
ii. Dieter Zetsche iv. Jim Farley
4. This former CEO of General Motors (GM) is known for leading the
company through a government backed bankruptcy in 2009.
i. Rick Wagoner iii. Mary Barra
ii. Daniel Akerson iv. Ginni Rometty
5. Who is the CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and was instrumental
in the merger with France's PSA Group?
i. Sergio Marchionne iii. Carlos Tavares
ii. Jim Hackett iv. Mark Fields
6. Which CEO is known for leading Nissan and Renault in a successful
automotive alliance, known as the Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance?
i. Carlos Ghosn iii. Mary Barra
ii. Carlos Tavares iv. Jim Farley
7. This CEO is the founder of Ferrari and is known for his passion for high
performance sports cars.
i. Enzo Ferrari iii. Ratan Tata
ii. Ferdinand Porsche iv. Ettore Bugatti
8. Who is the CEO of BMW Group and is known for emphasizing
innovation and sustainability in the automotive industry?
i. Oliver Zipse iii. Ola Källenius
ii. Dieter Zetsche iv. Harald Krüger
9. This CEO is known for turning around Nissan's financial troubles in the
late 1990s and early 2000s.
i. Carlos Ghosn iii. Mary Barra
ii. Akio Toyoda iv. Herbert Diess
10. Who is the CEO of Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc, known
for his extensive experience in the luxury automotive industry?
i. Tobias Moers iii. Christian von Koenigsegg
ii. Andy Palmer iv. Adrian Hallmark
11. Who is often credited with inventing the first practical automobile
powered by an internal combustion engine?
i. Karl Benz iii. Nikola Tesla
ii. Henry Ford iv. Thomas Edison
12. In which year did Karl Benz build and patent his Motorwagen,
considered one of the first true automobiles?
i. 1885 ii. 1903 iii. 1920 iv. 1967
13. Which Ford vehicle revolutionized the automotive industry by
introducing assembly line production techniques in the early 20th century?
i. Model A ii. Model T iii. Model S iv. Model E
14. Who was the first American woman to receive a patent for an
invention related to automobiles, specifically a windshield wiper?
i. Marie Curie iii. Hedy Lamarr
ii. Amelia Earhart iv. Mary Anderson
15. The term "horsepower" was coined by James Watt, but it is commonly
used to describe the power of what in an automobile?
i. Engine iii. Steering wheel
ii. Transmission iv. Radio system
16. Which automaker introduced the first mass produced electric car, the
EV1, in the 1990s?
i. Toyota iii. Tesla
ii. General Motors (GM) iv. Nissan
17. What significant event marked the beginning of the modern electric
car era in the 21st century?
i. Invention of the steam engine ii. Introduction of the Toyota Prius
iii. Launch of the Tesla Roadster iv. Construction of the first highway
18. Which country is credited with producing the first steam powered
automobile in the 18th century?
i. Germany iii. France
ii. United States iv. United Kingdom
19. In the early days of automobiles, what type of fuel was commonly
used before gasoline became the standard?
i. Electricity iii. Diesel
ii. Steam iv. Natural gas
20. Who is known for designing and building the first practical gasoline
powered automobile in the United States in the late 19th century?
i. Ransom Olds iii. Enzo Ferrari
ii. Ferdinand Porsche iv. John DeLorean
21. What does the acronym "RPM" stand for in the context of an
automobile engine?
i. Rounds Per Mile
ii. Revolutions Per Minute
iii. Rotations Per Moment
iv. Runway Performance Metric
22. Which part of an automobile is responsible for converting the engine's
power into motion to drive the vehicle?
i. Transmission iii. Alternator
ii. Radiator iv. Exhaust System
23. What type of fuel is typically used in diesel engines?
i. Gasoline ii. Propane iii. Diesel iv. Ethanol
24. Which of the following is not a basic type of automobile transmission?
i. Manual iii. Continuous Variable Transmission
ii. Automatic iv. Solar
25. What does ABS stand for in the context of automotive safety?
i. Automatic Braking System iii. Accelerated Braking System
ii. Anti-Lock Braking System iv. Active Braking System
26. Which gas is commonly found in car tires to maintain proper
pressure?
i. Oxygen iii. Carbon Dioxide
ii. Nitrogen iv. Hydrogen
27. What is the purpose of a catalytic converter in an automobile's
exhaust system?
i. To cool down the exhaust gases
ii. To increase fuel efficiency
iii. To reduce harmful emissions
iv. To boost engine power
28. Which part of the car's suspension system helps absorb shocks and
provide a smoother ride?
i. Brake pads iii. Spark plugs
ii. Shock absorbers iv. Steering wheel
29. What is the function of the alternator in an automobile?
i. It generates electricity to charge the battery.
ii. It regulates the engine's temperature.
iii. It controls the car's audio system.
iv. It assists in braking.
30. In which part of an automobile engine are the spark plugs typically
located?
i. Exhaust manifold iii. Transmission
ii. Cylinder head iv. Drive shaft
31. Which Indian city is known as the "Automobile Hub of India" due to its
concentration of automobile manufacturing units?
i. Mumbai ii. Chennai iii. Delhi iv. Kolkata
32. Tata Motors is a well-known Indian automobile company. What is the
name of their popular small car model?
i. Tata Nano ii. Tata Safari iii. Tata Indigo iv. Tata Harrier
33. Which Indian car brand is famous for its iconic model, the
"Ambassador," often used as a taxi in India?
i. Maruti Suzuki iii. Mahindra & Mahindra
ii. Tata Motors iv. Hindustan Motors
34. What is the maximum speed limit for a passenger vehicle on Indian
highways, as per the Indian traffic rules?
i. 80 km/h iii. 120 km/h
ii. 100 km/h iv. 150 km/h
35. In which year did Maruti Suzuki launch its first car model in India, the
Maruti 800?
i. 1980 ii. 1984 iii. 1990 iv. 2000
36. Which Indian city is home to India's largest automobile expo, the "Auto
Expo"?
i. New Delhi ii. Mumbai iii. Bangalore iv. Chennai
37. What does the acronym "SUV" stand for in the context of automobiles?
i. Super Utility Vehicle iii. Speedy Urban Vehicle
ii. Sports Utility Vehicle iv. Small Urban Vehicle
38. The Tata Nano, often called the "world's cheapest car," was designed
to provide affordable mobility. In which year was it first launched?
i. 2005 ii. 2008 iii. 2010 iv. 2013
39. Which Indian automaker is known for producing the "Bolero" and
"Scorpio" SUV models?
i. Maruti Suzuki iii. Tata Motors
ii. Mahindra & Mahindra iv. Hyundai
40. India adopted the Bharat Stage (BS) emission standards to regulate
vehicle emissions. What is the current BS emission standard in India (as of
my last knowledge update in September 2021)?
i. BS4 ii. BS5 iii. BS6 iv. BS7
41. Which Indian company manufactures the "Bullet" and "Classic" series of
motorcycles?
i. Auto iii. TVS Motor Company
ii. Hero MotoCorp iv. Royal Enfield
42. What is the name of the Indian automaker that produces the "Duster"
and "Kwid" car models?
i. Maruti Suzuki
ii. Mahindra & Mahindra
iii. Tata Motors
iv. Renault India
43. Which Indian automotive company is known for its three wheeled
vehicles, including the "Tuk Tuk"
i. TVS Motor Company iii. Hero MotoCorp
ii. Bajaj Auto iv. Mahindra & Mahindra
44. What is the Indian government's initiative to promote electric vehicles
in India called?
i. "Green India Drive"
ii. "Clean Energy Revolution"
iii. "Make in India”.
iv. "FAME India" (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric
Vehicles in India)
