Description : A Tillage implement moving at a constant velocity is subjected to a) Force of gravity b) Soil force (resistance) c) Pull of mower d) All of the above
Last Answer : d) All of the above
Description : raft increases with increase in forward speed for most of the implement, mainly due to a) More rapid acceleration of any soil particles that is moved appreciably b) More working width c) Increased working depth d) Draft decreases with increase in speed of implement
Last Answer : a) More rapid acceleration of any soil particles that is moved appreciably
Description : The type furrow opener used in zero tillage implement is: a Reversible type b Inverted type c Shoe type d Hoe type
Last Answer : b Inverted type
Description : The type of restrained three point linkage system in which the depth of implement is automatically adjusted to maintain a pre selected constant draft is called : E. Automatic draft control system F. Precision control system G. Depth control system H. None of the above
Last Answer : E. Automatic draft control system
Description : shaped blades are best suited for i. Minimum tillage of trashy land at shallow depths j. Dried hard soils k. Cutting and pulverisation in wet sticky clay soil l. Working under normal field conditions
Last Answer : i. Minimum tillage of trashy land at shallow depths
Description : Hook type blades best suited for e. Minimum tillage of trashy land at shallow depths f. Dried hard soils g. Cutting and pulverisation especially in wet sticky clay soil h. Working under normal field conditions
Last Answer : f. Dried hard soils
Description : is the wheel of the plough, which runs on the plough land. a) Gauge wheel b) Land wheel c) Furrow wheel d) None
Last Answer : Land wheel
Description : Most commonly used for the metering mechanism for fertilizer a. Spur wheel b. Serrated wheel c. Star wheel d. Auger type
Last Answer : a. Spur wheel
Description : An animal drawn seed drill has k number of furrow openers 180mm apart. If the speed of operation is 2.0kmph, the area covered (ha), in 8-11day is given by: A. 1.85/1000k B. 28.8 x 10-2k C. k/6.56 D. 1.762k
Last Answer : B. 28.8 x 10-2k
Description : Dead furrow open furrow is called when plowing is done by (a) Center to side (b) side to center method (c) one way plowing (d) none of the above
Last Answer : (b) side to center method
Description : Back furrow is caused while plowing is done (a)center to side (b) side to center (c)one way plowing. (c) none of the above
Last Answer : a)center to side
Description : A low mold board with gradual twist that completely invert the furrow slice with a minimum of breakup, thus covering vegetative matter thoroughly is called a. Stubble bottom b. sod bottom c. salted mould board d. general purpose bottom
Last Answer : b. sod bottom
Description : Dead furrow is made by: a. One way MB plough b. Two way MB plough c. Ridger d. Disc harrow
Last Answer : a. One way MB plough
Description : Planters differ from a seed drill in respect of- (A) kind of power transmission system (B)kind of metering mechanism (C)kind of furrow opener used (D)all of the above
Last Answer : (B)kind of metering mechanism
Description : An animal drawn seed drill has k number of furrow openers 180mm apart. If the speed of the operation is 2.0kmph then the area covered (ha), in 8 hr day is given by: a) 1.85/1000k b) 28.8 * 10-2k c) k/6.456 d) 1.762k
Last Answer : b) 28.8 * 10-2k
Description : The size of a seed rill is expressed by: A. Amount of seed sown per unit time. B. Length x width of the machine. C. Area covered per unit time. D. The number of furrow openers x distance between two furrow
Last Answer : D. The number of furrow openers x distance between two furrow
Description : Lister planting or furrow planting is practiced for (a) High rainfall areas to improve surface drainage (b) Semi-arid conditions to place seed deep in moist soil (c) Areas where natural moisture conditions are favourable (d) Irrigated areas leaving more space for operation of equipments
Last Answer : (b) Semi-arid conditions to place seed deep in moist soil
Description : Variation in the drop size of seed can be minimised by (a) Using a short, smooth, small diameter tube with the discharge end close to bottom of furrow. (b) Discharging the seed directly from ... (c) Mechanically transferring the seeds from the metering unit in the furrow. (d) All of the above.
Last Answer : d) All of the above.
Description : How type furrow (or shovel) opener are especially suited to a. Stoney and root infested fields b. Poorly prepared beds in trashy soil c. Hard field with considerable debris and mulch d. None of the above
Last Answer : a. Stoney and root infested fields
Description : A long jow mould board with a gradual twist (spiral) that completely inverts the furrow slice with a minimum of break up thus covering vegetative matter thoroughly is called a. Sod bottom b. Stubble bottom c. General bottom d. Slat bottom
Last Answer : a. Sod bottom
Description : …………………………... moves the trash and roots from ahead of shin towords the main furrow so as 10 ensure complete coverage by the plough bottom a. Coulter b. Jointer c. Mould board d. Shin
Last Answer : b. Jointer
Description : Disc type furrow openers are especially suited to A. Stoney and root infested soils B. Poorly prepared bed in trashy soil C. Hard and sticky soil with considerable amount of debris and mulch D. All of the above
Last Answer : C. Hard and sticky soil with considerable amount of debris and mulch
Description : Shoe type furrow openers especially suited to A. Stoney and root infested fields B. Poorly prepared bed in trashy soils C. Hard and sricky soil with considerable amount of mulch and debris D. All of the above
Last Answer : B. Poorly prepared bed in trashy soils
Description : At smaller disc angles , the draft tends to increase in disc plough because of a) Greater contact area between furrow wall and the convex side of the disc b) Increase in the side draft c) Greater throw of the soil d) All of the above
Last Answer : a) Greater contact area between furrow wall and the convex side of the disc
Description : Harrow is a tillage implement that cuts the soil to shallow depth for smoothening and pulverizing the soil as well as to cut weeds and to mix the materials with the soil. a. Primary. c. Tertiary b. Secondary. d. None
Last Answer : Secondary
Description : Harrow is secondary tillage implement used to cut soil to shallow depth for _ and A) smoothening. C) none of the above B) pulverizing. D) both
Last Answer : both
Description : Curved twisted blades are specially suited for m. Minimum tillage of trashy land at shallow depths n. Dried hard soils o. Cutting and pulverisation in wet sticky clay soil p. For operating on the sides of plant bed
Last Answer : p. For operating on the sides of plant bed
Description : Farming operation which requires maximum energy a.) Sowing b.) Interculture c.) Tillage d.) Harvesting
Last Answer : c.) Tillage
Description : The ideal moisture content for the soil primary tillage operation a) Upper plastic limit of the soil b) Lower plastic limit c) Wilting Point d) All of the above
Last Answer : a) Upper plastic limit of the soil
Description : The two primery tillage equipment a. MB plough and disc harrow b. Disc plough and disc harrow c. Disc harrow and cultivetor d. MB plough and subsoiler
Last Answer : d. MB plough and subsoiler
Description : A power tiller is relatively more suitable for : A. Puddling of low land paddy fields with a rotary tiller B. Primary tillage of upland paddy fields with a rotary tillers C. Primary tillage with a mould board plough D. Farm transportation work
Last Answer : A. Puddling of low land paddy fields with a rotary tiller
Description : he shape of the gross surface of the tillage tool is designated as a) Micro shape c) Edge shape b) Macro shape d) Gross shape
Last Answer : b) Macro shape
Description : V-shaped sweeps are best suited for a ) Primary tillage b) Stubble mulch tillage c) Rotary tillage d) Minimum tillage
Last Answer : b) Stubble mulch tillage
Description : The implement which can work in offset position a)offset disc harrow b) mower c) both (a) and (b) d) none of the above
Last Answer : c) both (a) and (b)
Description : Land shaping becomes essential where often the following implement is used a) M.B. Plough b) Disc plough c) Cultivator d) All of the above
Last Answer : a) M.B. Plough
Description : 0ff-set disc harrows are best suitable to work for a) primary implement b) breaking clods c) orchard cultivation d) surface finishing
Last Answer : c) orchard cultivation
Description : Total force exerted upon the implement by a power unit called a)pull. B) draft C)side draft. D)unit draft
Last Answer : a)pull
Description : Land shaping becomes essential where often the following implement is used a) M.B. Plough b) Disc Harrow c) Cultivator d) All of the above
Description : The virtual hitch point of a directional implement is located at: a) Near the front axle b) 40 mm towards the rear axle c) At the power take off shaft d) Between two lower links
Last Answer : d) Between two lower links
Description : Under a given set of operating conditions, the designer and operator has some control of a)Useful soil resistance b) Parasitic Force c)Draft of implement d) Pull of implement
Last Answer : b) Parasitic Force
Description : Force ( including rolling resistance friction ) that acts upon the stabilising surfaces such landslide and sole of bottom are called a) Useful soil resistance b) Parasitic force d) Draft of implement. d) Pull of implement
Last Answer : b) Parasitic force
Description : Forces which a tool must overcome in cutting, breaking and moving the soil is called a) Useful soil resistance b) Parasitic force c) Draft of implement d) Pull of implement
Last Answer : a) Useful soil resistance
Description : Seed drills differ from the planters in respect of a) metering mechanism b) ground wheel design c) transmission system between ground wheel and roller wheel d) none of the above
Last Answer : a) metering mechanism
Description : The metering mechanism which is suitable for the metering of small seeds as well as large grains. (a) Internal double run mechanism (b) Fluted wheel mechanism (c) Stationary opening with auger (d) None of the above
Last Answer : (a) Internal double run mechanism
Description : The metering mechanism which is most suitable for metering of small seed is to handle is a. Internal double run mechanism b. Fluted wheel mechanism c. Stationery opening with agitator d. None of the above
Last Answer : b. Fluted wheel mechanism
Description : Most commonly used metering device for bulk flow seed metering of small and medium size seeds (grains) a) Fluted wheel b) Internal double run c) Stationary opening with agitator d) None of the above
Last Answer : a) Fluted wheel
Description : Differential lock offers advantage of A. Better drawbar pull when drive wheel are under different conditions B. Easier to plant in straight rows C. Reduces stearing effort and side draft when operating with certain implements D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Closer group spacing and accurate hill spacing is obtained with a) Rotary valve b) Transfer wheel c)Both a & b d)All of the above
Last Answer : c)Both a & b
Description : are the labelling of cutter bar. a) Shoe, ledger plate, wearing plate, knife, knife section, etc. b) Star wheel, engine, cage wheel, etc. c) both A & B d) Conveyor belt, cutter bar, rivers, etc
Last Answer : Shoe, ledger plate, wearing plate, knife, knife section, etc.
Description : Size of MB plow is determined by (a) depth of cut (b) width of cut (c) number of accessories (d) none of the above
Last Answer : (b) width of cut