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 : 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 : Reaper is used for a.) Plowing b.) Harvesting and threshing. c.) Cutting crops. d.) Cutting and windrow.
Last Answer : d.) Cutting and windrow.
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Depth of working of a tillage implement is controlled by a) Furrow Wheel b) Gauge Wheel c) Cage Wheel d) Star Wheel
Last Answer : d) Star Wheel
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 : …………………………... 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 : Desired tension in an open belt drive system can be maintained (without changing center to center distance between two pulley)by using A)ldler pulley. B)slide rail C) Tilting angle. D)none of the above
Last Answer : A)ldler pulley
Description : Center of resistence of a mould board plow less at distance equal to A. 1/4th the size of plow from the share wing B. 3/4th the size of plow from the share wing C. 2/3th the size of plow from the share wing D. 1/3th the size of plow from the share wing
Last Answer : B. 3/4th the size of plow from the share wing
Description : .When the valves are carried in engine bioel at one side of each cylinder is called A. Valves in head arrangements B. L-head C. I-head D. None of the above
Last Answer : B. L-head
Description : An engine is called I or valve in head engine when a) Valve are immediately above the cylinder b) Both valves are on one side c) Both valves are on opposite direction d) None of the above
Last Answer : d) None of the above
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 : Horizontal component of pull perpendicular to the line of motion is called: A.Draft B.Side draft C.Transerve component D. Pull
Last Answer : B.Side draft
Description : Swinging drawbar is advantageous because it help A. Taking short turn with machine wider than the tractor B. Reduces side draft C. Leaves only small area uncovered at corner of the fied D. All the above
Last Answer : A. Taking short turn with machine wider than the tractor
Description : .The land side of a mould board plough is made of: A. Malleable iron B. Forged steel C. C45 steel D. Soft Centre steel
Last Answer : D. Soft Centre steel
Description : Tension on the slack side in chain drive is A)more than on tight side. B)less than on tight side. C)zero. D)equal to tight
Last Answer : C)zero
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 : Blades of disc harrow are sharpened from the_______ side penetrate more readily than blades sharpened from the__________ side a) convex, concave c) concave, convex b) Front, rear d) Rear, front
Last Answer : c) concave, convex
Description : knives of the cutter bar are scrratedin order to a)Increase the co-efficient of friction between crop stalk machine b)Reducing the deflection of stalk side ways c)To increase the cutting speed d)To improve cutting height
Last Answer : a)Increase the co-efficient of friction between crop stalk machine
Description : Tension on slack side in case of chain drive a) Lesser than on tight side b) Greater than on tight side c) Zero d) Equal to that on tight side
Last Answer : c) Zero
Description : 346- Side deflection of stalk can be minimized by.... (a) Having a short cutting stroke (b) Having an arrangement to obtain two cuts per stroke (c) Both (a) & (b) (d) None of the above
Last Answer : (c) Both (a) & (b)
Description : Length of open belt is given by formula a. L=[2C+( 2) (DI+D2)] + [ /4C] b. L=[2C+( 2) (DI+D2)] + [ /4C] c. L=[2C+( 2) (DI+D2)] + [ ] d. L=[2C+( 2) (DI D2)] + [ ]
Last Answer : a. L=[2C+( 2) (DI+D2)] + [ /4C]
Description : In case of cereal crops, the irrigation is generally done by a. Check method b. Furrow method c. Sprinkler method d. Border method
Last Answer : a. Check method
Description : The mechanical cleaning of sugar cane is done due to A. The different in the peripheral velocity of rollers B. Rough surface provided Or the outer surface of rollers C. Blow of air which forces the extraneous material out of the machine D. All of the above
Description : Puddling is done to: A. Reduce percolation of water B. Kill weeds C. Pulverize soil D. Level the field
Last Answer : A. Reduce percolation of water
Description : For maximum moisture conservation ploughing is done with A. mb plough b. cultivator c. chisel plough d. dice harrow
Last Answer : c. chisel plough
Description : Puddling is done to achieve : a. Soft soil bed b. Non leaching of water c. Size reduction of clods d. Conservation of moisture
Last Answer : b. Non leaching of water
Description : Puddling is done to: a) Reduce percolation of water b) Kill weeds c) Pulverise soil d) Level the fields
Last Answer : a) Reduce percolation of water
Description : The method which depreciates the tractor or machine to zero at the end of its expected life is known as: A. Estimated value B. Sum-of-the digits C. Declining balance D. Straight line
Last Answer : D. Straight line
Description : Dead furrow is made by 1. One way MB plough 2. 2 way MB plough 3. ridger 4. disc harrow
Last Answer : ans 1
Description : Dead furrow is made by A. One way MB plough. B. 2 way MB plough C. Ridger. D. Disc harrow
Last Answer : One way MB plough
Description : Should plowing crops (food) under be a crime?
Last Answer : answer:Sometimes farmers will remove crops to irradicate a pest. I just pulled up a bunch of yummy basil plants at a local, organic farm this past weekend because they were infested with a pest. No ... . This has happened quite a lot through history, btw. Simple economics. Would you work for free?
Description : Hi, everyone I'm planning to start my own plowing business in West Michigan. This will be a new adventure for me and I'm in need for some pointers. Please help!
Last Answer : Serious Good customer report seems to be the best thing for I-do-a-service-for-you kind of jobs. Knowing people's first names, being friendly, being prompt especially. People really love having ... phones? It's not as intrusive as a phone call, but good, honest information is always appreciated.
Description : Why is it said that the gypsy is not used to plowing?
Last Answer : This is often said when someone gets from a lighter physical job to a heavier one and gets tired quickly. Of course, this can be said not only for work, but when someone starts exercising, but it is very difficult for him. Etc ...
Description : What does contor plowing involve?
Last Answer : Contour ploughing is ploughing along the contour lines on sloping land. It is done to minimise soil erosion from rain washing soil downhill.
Description : .Laying out of field in lands is essential when working with a. Two way plough b. One way plough c. Disc harrow d. Cultivator
Last Answer : b. One way plough
Description : Functions of seed drill machine . g. To carry the seeds h. To open furrow to an uniform depth i. To cover the seeds and compact the soil around the seed j. All of the above
Last Answer : All of the above
Description : Equipment for placing seeding in the soil called: a) Seed drill b) Seed cum fertilizer drill c) Planter d) Transplanter
Last Answer : d) Transplanter
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 : Rotavator working in reverse direction for compacting soil and giving good touch to inter culturing is called a) Rotary tiller b) Power tiller c) Power harrow d) Treader
Last Answer : d) Treader