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Agricultural Engineering | Set 11
1. The main function of potato digger elevator is
A. Digging of potatoes
B. Windrowing of potatoes
C. Both (a) & (b)
D. None of these
Correct : C. Both (a) & (b)
2. Depreciation of machine is computed on its
A. Fixed cost
B. Operating cost
C. repair and maintenance cost
D. All are correct
Correct : A. Fixed cost
3. The fuel injection pressure of CI engine ranges from
A. 10 to 45 kg/cm2
B. 50 to 120 kg/cm2
C. 120 to 175 kg/cm2
D. 100 to 300 kg/cm2
Correct : C. 120 to 175 kg/cm2
4. The blower of pneumatic seed drill is operated by
A. Tractor PTO
B. Tractor hydraulic
C. Chain and sprocket
D. Gear operated
Correct : A. Tractor PTO
5. Calorific value of hydrogen gas is
A. 50 KJ/kg
B. 100 KJ/kg
C. 150 KJ/kg
D. 180 KJ/kg
Correct : C. 150 KJ/kg
6. Tank capacity of compression sprayer is
A. 10 litres
B. 12 litres
C. 14 litres
D. 20 litres
Correct : C. 14 litres
7. During fruit juice canning, pasteurization is done at the temperature of
A. 71?C
B. 74?C
C. 78?C
D. 80?C
Correct : B. 74?C
8. The movement of water in seepage is
A. Downward
B. Lateral
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of these
Correct : C. Both (a) and (b)
9. The screw conveyours are generally used to move grains
A. Vertically
B. Horizontally
C. At 45? inclination
D. All are correct
Correct : B. Horizontally
10. The specific fuel consumption of diesel engine is
A. More than petrol engine
B. Less than petrol engine
C. Equal to petrol engine
D. None of these
Correct : B. Less than petrol engine
11. A Persian wheel with an average discharge of 230 lit/min irrigates one-hectare wheat crop in 50 hours. The average depth of irrigation is
A. 6.9 cm
B. 7.2 cm
C. 9.0 cm
D. 9.6 cm
Correct : A. 6.9 cm
12. Detachability of soil particle increases with
A. Decreasing median grain size
B. Increasing medium grain size
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of these
Correct : A. Decreasing median grain size
13. The advantage of air injection system is
A. Good atomization
B. Good mixing of air fuel
C. Injection of heavy and viscous fuels
D. All are correct
Correct : D. All are correct
14. The part of MB plough to which all other parts of plough bottom is attached is
A. Mould board
B. Land side
C. Frog
D. Coulter
Correct : C. Frog
15. The first nuclear power station came into operation (1957) at
A. IEA
B. England
C. Germany
D. China
Correct : A. IEA
16. The ISI standard pan evaporimeter is the
A. Same as US class A an
B. Has average pan coefficient 0.7
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of these
Correct : C. Both (a) and (b)
17. A special type of harrow with curved knives is
A. Spike tooth harrow
B. Spring type harrow
C. Patela harrow
D. Acme harrow
Correct : D. Acme harrow
18. Mass density decreases with
A. Temperature increase
B. Temperature decrease
C. Both (a) & (b)
D. None of these
Correct : A. Temperature increase
19. The length of cutter bar of tractor front mounted reaper is
A. 1.8-2.0 m
B. 1.9-2.1 m
C. 2-2.5 m
D. 2-25-2.5 m
Correct : B. 1.9-2.1 m
20. The process of separation of grain from a mixture of grain and chaff is
A. Cleaning
B. Winnowing
C. Separation
D. Grading
Correct : B. Winnowing
21. A tractor drawn in semi-mounted mower is operated by
A. Belt pulley drive
B. Tractor hydraulic
C. Tractor power take off
D. Tractor hitch
Correct : C. Tractor power take off
22. In pneumatic seed drill, seeds are released in the furrow under
A. Gravity
B. Pressure
C. Both (a) & (b)
D. None of these
Correct : B. Pressure
23. A harrow with two gangs placed end to end is
A. Offset disc harrow
B. Tandem disc: harrow
C. Single action disc harrow
D. Double action disc harrow
Correct : C. Single action disc harrow
24. The motor of ultra low volume sprayer is powered by battery of
A. 3?6 volt
B. 6-12 volt
C. 12-18 volt
D. 12-24 volt
Correct : B. 6-12 volt
25. The camshaft gear is called
A. Two time gear
B. One time gear
C. Halftime gear
D. None of these
Correct : C. Halftime gear
26. Tillage system, which is suitable for dry land agriculture, is
A. Till plant system
B. Zero tillage
C. Minimum tillage
D. All are correct
Correct : D. All are correct
27. The drying process involves
A. Heat transfer
B. Mass transfer
C. Heat and mass transfer
D. None of these
Correct : C. Heat and mass transfer
28. The IHP of the engine indica+ es
A. Power on piston
B. Power on flywheel
C. Power on drawbar
D. Loss of power
Correct : A. Power on piston
29. Say bolt viscometer is used for
A. Flash point testq
B. Viscosity test
C. Pour point test
D. Colour and carbon residue
Correct : B. Viscosity test
30. Centre of gravity of tractor is determined by
A. Suspension method
B. Balancing method
C. Weighing method
D. All are correct
Correct : D. All are correct
31. Darcy's law is applicable when Reynolds number is
A. Equal to 1
B. Less than 1
C. More than 1
D. Less than 2
Correct : B. Less than 1
32. Air temperature in solar drying in comparison to sun drying is
A. Equal
B. Low
C. High
D. None of these
Correct : C. High
33. Ignition timing depends on
A. Engine speed
B. Compression ratio
C. Valve timing
D. All are correct
Correct : D. All are correct
34. The expected annual use of planter is
A. 800 hours
B. 1000 hours
C. 1100 hour
D. 1700 hours
Correct : B. 1000 hours
35. Disc angle of standard disc plough varies from
A. 15-25?
B. 25-35?
C. 35-42?
D. 4-45?
Correct : D. 4-45?
36. In pounding method, rice recovery ranges from
A. 55-60%
B. 60-65%
C. 65-68%
D. 68-70%
Correct : B. 60-65%
37. Edge cell and edge drop plates of metering mechanism are well suited for planting
A. Large seeds and flat seed
B. Large and round seed
C. Small seeds and flat seeds
D. Small arnd round seed
Correct : A. Large seeds and flat seed
38. Ballasting is done by
A. Water
B. Oil
C. Calcium chloride
D. All are correct
Correct : D. All are correct
39. The pump used in airplane sprayers
A. Dentrifugal and gear pump
B. Gear and Diaphragm pump
C. Diaphragm and centrifugal pump
D. Plunger and centrifugal pump
Correct : A. Dentrifugal and gear pump
40. Water that holds highly to the surface of soil particles by adsorption force is
A. Hygroscopic water
B. Capillary water
C. Gravitational water
D. None of these
Correct : A. Hygroscopic water
41. The spike of MB plough is expressed in
A. Width of cut
B. Depth of cut
C. Length of share
D. None of these
Correct : A. Width of cut
42. The fuel injected through a nozzle of carburetor is at a pressure of
A. 10 to 45 kg/cm2
B. 50 to 120 kg/cm2
C. 126 to 175 kg/cm2
D. 100 to 300 kg/cm2
Correct : C. 126 to 175 kg/cm2
43. In general tractor, frequency should be
A. 3.10 Hz
B. 3.12 Hz
C. 5.15 Hz
D. 5.20 Hz
Correct : A. 3.10 Hz
44. Soil Erodibility is a
A. Dynamic process
B. Static process
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of these
Correct : A. Dynamic process
45. The cutting width of small size propelled combine ranges from
A. 1.5-2.1 m
B. 1.5-2.25 m
C. 1.5-2.5 m
D. 1.5-3.0 m
Correct : A. 1.5-2.1 m
46. Plough share is made up of
A. Mild steel
B. Cast iron
C. Gun metal
D. None of these
Correct : C. Gun metal
47. In radiator, hot water flows at the
A. Top
B. Bottom
C. Middle
D. None of these
Correct : A. Top
48. The cylinder speed of rotary type thresher is
A. 200 rpm
B. 300 rpm
C. 400 rpm
D. 500 rpm
Correct : C. 400 rpm
49. Heat value of the gas produced in gas fire is about
A. 950-1200 kcal/m3
B. 1000-1300 kcal/m3
C. 1200-1500 kcal/m3
D. 1500-1800 kcal/m3
Correct : A. 950-1200 kcal/m3
50. Fluctuation of engine speed during a cycle depends upon
A. Crankshaft
B. Governor
C. Mass of flywheel
D. All are correct
Correct : C. Mass of flywheel
51. Transmission oil should be changed after
A. 750 hours
B. 800 hours
C. 1000 hours
D. 1200 hours
Correct : A. 750 hours
52. Venturi unit is connected to the
A. Fuel injection pump
B. Engine inlet manifold
C. Engine exhaust manifold
D. None of these
Correct : B. Engine inlet manifold
53. Ignition delay of high-speed engine should be about
A. 0.01 second
B. 0.001 second
C. 0.0001 second
D. None of these
Correct : B. 0.001 second
54. A hydrograph is a plot of
A. Stream discharge against time
B. Rainfall intensity against time
C. Cumulative runoff against time
D. Cumulative rainfall vs time
Correct : A. Stream discharge against time
55. The porosity index of relative volume of pores is influenced by
A. Texture
B. Structure
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of these
Correct : C. Both (a) and (b)
56. Settlement of an embankment depends on
A. Void ratio
B. Density of soil
C. Water viscosity
D. All are correct
Correct : A. Void ratio
57. The seeding behind plough is done by a device known as
A. Seed drill
B. Malobansa
C. Planter
D. Dibbler
Correct : B. Malobansa
58. Throttle system controls the
A. Engine load
B. Amount of air fuel mixture
C. Both (a) & (b)
D. None of these
Correct : B. Amount of air fuel mixture
59. Lead mid battery is generally used in
A. Tractors
B. Aircraft
C. Light Motors
D. None of these
Correct : A. Tractors
60. In inclined draper, the major factor causing the separation of grain is
A. Shape and size
B. Shape and surface texture
C. Shape and weight
D. Weight and size
Correct : B. Shape and surface texture
61. In leanest mixture, the fair fuel ratio is about
A. 12;1
B. 14;1
C. 15;1
D. 20;1
Correct : D. 20;1
62. Watershed is a
A. Drainage basin contributing the runoff to a single outlet
B. Hydrological entity
C. Unit of area extent in which hydrologic cycle completes
D. All are correct
Correct : D. All are correct
63. Insulated metal of solar cooker is
A. Black from outside
B. Black from inside
C. Black from out and inside
D. White from out and inside
Correct : A. Black from outside
64. Pressure in hole type nozzle varies from
A. 15-20 MPs
B. 15-25 MPs
C. 17-34 MPs
D. None of these
Correct : C. 17-34 MPs
65. A hammer mill type thresher has
A. Hammers
B. Beaters
C. Close cylinder casing
D. All are correct
Correct : D. All are correct
66. A wire (standard wire gauge) used in secondary coli is about
A. 25 SWG
B. 30 SWG
C. 40 SWG
D. 50 SWG
Correct : C. 40 SWG
67. Soil erosion is a
A. Fluvial work
B. Geomorphologic work
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of these
Correct : C. Both (a) and (b)
68. Which of the following items utilizes direct energy of sun
A. Solar heater
B. Solar cooker
C. Solar cell
D. All are correct
Correct : D. All are correct
69. High speed diesel is used in
A. High speed diesel engine
B. Low speed diesel engine
C. Petrol engine
D. Aircraft engine
Correct : A. High speed diesel engine
70. The boiling range of petrol is
A. 30 to 180?C
B. 30 to 200?C
C. 30 to 230?C
D. 30 to 250?C
Correct : B. 30 to 200?C
71. A part that connects piston with connection rod is
A. Piston ring
B. Gudgen pin
C. Safety pin
D. Camshaft
Correct : B. Gudgen pin
72. The primary objective of level bench terrace is to
A. Conserve water and control erosion
B. Reduce runoff
C. Make steeply land cultivable
D. All are correct
Correct : A. Conserve water and control erosion
73. Propeller type unit runs at a speed of
A. 100-200 rpm
B. 200-300 rpm
C. 300-400 rpm
D. 400-500 rpm
Correct : C. 300-400 rpm
74. A plunger type hand duster is suitable for dusting
A. Small area
B. Medium area
C. Large area
D. All are correct
Correct : A. Small area
75. The cam lobes of camshaft helps in
A. Opening and closing the valves
B. Driving the timing gear
C. Driving flywheel
D. Operated crankshaft
Correct : A. Opening and closing the valves
76. Per hectare application rte of smogging is
A. 1 liter
B. Less than liter
C. 2 liter
D. Less than 2 liter
Correct : D. Less than 2 liter
77. The part of plough that penetrates into the soil and cuts the oil in horizontal direction is
A. Share
B. Coulter
C. Mould board
D. Land side
Correct : A. Share
78. The firing order of 4-stroke 4-cylinder engine is
A. 1-3-2-4
B. 1-3-4-2
C. 1-4-3-2
D. 1-2-3-4
Correct : B. 1-3-4-2
79. The API gravity of light diesel oil is
A. 22
B. 25
C. 40
D. 50
Correct : A. 22
80. The clean grain received at main grain cotlet with respect to total grain mixture received at main gram outlet is
A. Threshing efficiency
B. Cleaning efficiency
C. Winnowing efficiency
D. None of these
Correct : B. Cleaning efficiency
81. A critical moisture content varies with
A. Rate of drying
B. Thickness of material
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of these
Correct : C. Both (a) and (b)
82. A recommended safe limit of land slope for efficient irrigation in heavy soil is
A. 0.05 to 0.25 %
B. 0.20 to 0.40%
C. 0.25 to 0.65%
D. All are correct
Correct : A. 0.05 to 0.25 %
83. Contour trenches are constructed
A. On contour of the land
B. Not on the contour of the land
C. Along the land slope
D. All are correct
Correct : A. On contour of the land
84. The liuid used in bellows types thermostat is known as
A. Alcohol
B. Ether
C. Mercury
D. Both (b) & (c)
Correct : D. Both (b) & (c)
85. The firing interval of 4-stroke engine is determined by
A. 180?/No. of cylinder
B. 270?/No. of cylinder
C. 360?/No. of cylinder
D. 720?/No. of cylinder
Correct : D. 720?/No. of cylinder
86. DG-general service, DM-moderately service and DS-very severe services are service classes for the
A. Petrol engine
B. Steam engine
C. Kerosene engines
D. Diesel engines
Correct : D. Diesel engines
87. Mass movement of soil occurs at
A. Critical slope
B. Mild slope
C. Steep slope
D. None of these
Correct : C. Steep slope
88. The quality of fuel is judged by
A. Colour
B. Volatility
C. Both (a) & (b)
D. None of these
Correct : B. Volatility
89. Puddling is done to achieve
A. Soft soil bed
B. Non-leaching of water
C. Size reduction of clods
D. Conservation of moisture
Correct : B. Non-leaching of water
90. In rasp-bar type cylinder, the bars varies from
A. 4?6
B. 6?8
C. 8?10
D. 10?12
Correct : B. 6?8
91. Spur and helical gears transmit power between two
A. Parallel shafts
B. Parallel shafts with intersecting axis
C. Both (a) & (b)
D. None of these
Correct : A. Parallel shafts
92. In burr grinder, the plates for grinding are
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Correct : B. 2
93. The hopper design to plant accurately meter of all varieties of maize and all type of seeds from tomato
A. Duplex hopper
B. Richmond hopper
C. Both (a) & (b)
D. None of these
Correct : C. Both (a) & (b)
94. A marginal farmer has land holding
A. Less than 4 ha land
B. Between 4 and 10 ha
C. Less than 10 ha
D. More than 10 ha
Correct : B. Between 4 and 10 ha
95. A geological formation which is essentially impermeable for flow of water even though it may contain water in its pores, is called
A. Aquifuge
B. Aquiclude
C. Aquitard
D. Aquifer
Correct : B. Aquiclude
96. The corrugated seed tube used in seed drill is made up of
A. Plastic
B. Rubber
C. Metal
D. PVC
Correct : B. Rubber
97. Geothermal energy from the earth's interior is
A. Exhaustible
B. Inexhaustible
C. Non-renewable
D. None of these
Correct : B. Inexhaustible
98. In cell feed type-metering mechanism, cell fill is affected by
A. Speed of cell
B. Size of cell
C. Size of seeds
D. All are correct
Correct : D. All are correct
99. Primary objective of graded terrace is to
A. Reduce the field slope length
B. Remove runoff with non-erosive way
C. Both (a) & (b)
D. None of these
Correct : C. Both (a) & (b)
100. The optimum value of reel index for minimum cutter bar loss is
A. 1 to 2
B. 1.25 to 1.5
C. 2 to 3
D. 2.25 to 3.5
Correct : B. 1.25 to 1.5