Session 1: Innovation and Development
Unit 7: Innovation and Development in Automobiles
Textual Question-Answers
Check Your Progress
A. Fill in the blanks
1. A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct…………………… sources to move the vehicle
Ans: A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct energy sources to move the vehicle.
2. Biomass fuels are typically generated through the …………………… of organic matter.
Ans: Biomass fuels are typically generated through the decomposition oforganic matter.
3. Old technology vehicles are outdated because they are more……………………
Ans: Old technology vehicles are outdated because they are more polluting.
4. G-CON technology helps to reduce the impact of collision from…………….. directions on the car body.
Ans: G-CON technology helps to reduce the impact of collision from all directions on the car body.
B. Multiple choice questions
1. Up to how many kms can solar energy-based cars travel in aday?
(a) 80 km
(b) 30 km
(c) 40 km
(d) 60 km
Ans: (c) 40 km
2. The vehicle which combines an internal combustion engine andelectric motors is a …………………
(a) hybrid vehicle
(b) electric car
(c) fuel cells car
(d) biomass fuel car
Ans: (a) hybrid vehicle
3. The full form of ABS is ………………….. . ………………..
(a) Anti-lock Bike System
(b) Anti-brake System
(c) Anti-lock Braking System
(d) None of the above
Ans: (c) Anti-lock Braking System
4. Which of these personalities was a former President of India anda strong advocator of jatropha cultivation for production of biodiesel?
(a) Mrs Pratibha Devi Patil
(b) Dr KR Naraynan
(c) Dr Abdul Kalam
(d) Mr Pranab Mukherjee
Ans: (c) Dr Abdul Kalam
C. Short answer questions
1. What is a hybrid vehicle?
Ans: A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses more than one source of energy, such as an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, to move thevehicle efficiently.
2. What is the use of ABS?
Ans: ABS is used to prevent wheel locking during sudden braking and tomaintain steering control, thereby improving vehicle safety.
