Description : In lighter texture soils such as , tillage can be undertaken at moisture levels below field capacity. A. Loam. C) Loam or sand B. Sand. D) Non of the above
Last Answer : Loam or sand
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 : 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 : The vane shear test is used for the in-situ determination of the undrained strength of the intact fully saturated (A) Sands (B) Clays (C) Gravels (D) Highly organic soils
Last Answer : (B) Clays
Description : tillage utilizes two or more different types of tools to simplify fields a) combined b) basic c) strip d) rotary
Last Answer : combined
Description : Unconfined compression test it most suitable for determining the : 1. Sensitivity of clays 2. Settlement of embankments 3. ‘Strength’ of partially saturated clay sample 4. ‘Strength’ of fully saturated clay sample (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only
Last Answer : (d) 1 and 4 only
Description : and guntaka are used prepare the seed bed mostly in clay soils. a. Spring tooth harrow b. Acme tooth harrow d. None of the above
Last Answer : Ans - c. Blade harrow
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 : PROBLEM FA sample of soft saturated clay weighs 350 grams and has a volume of 205cc. After oven drying, the soil weighs 225 grams. Calculate the values of saturated unit weight, void ratio, porosity and specific gravity?
Last Answer : {
Description : Lighter and final operations performed on the soil after tillage operations. A) Primary. C) Tertiary B) Secondary D) None
Last Answer : Primary
Description : Primary tillage is the soil tillage after the last harvest. A. First. C) Second B. Third. D) Fourth
Last Answer : First
Description : Which one of the following statements best describes a project? a. A project is a set of tools and techniques often used when delivering organisational change. b. A project is the sum of activities ... endeavor undertaken to achieve a desired outcome. d. A project is a method of planning work.
Last Answer : c. A unique transient endeavor undertaken to achieve a desired outcome.
Description : Which one of the following statements best describes a project? a. A project is a set of tools and techniques often used when delivering organisational change. b. A project is the sum of ... endeavour undertaken to achieve a desired outcome. d. A project is a method of planning work.
Last Answer : c. A unique transient endeavour undertaken to achieve a desired outcome.
Description : The method of the slices is applicable to (A) Homogenous soils (B) Stratified soils (C) Saturated soils (D) Non-uniform slopes
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Herbicides are more tightly bound to soils under which of the condition a). Field capacity b). Saturated c). Both a and b d). Dry
Last Answer : d). Dry
Description : Which one of the following plants are used as green manure in crop fields and in sandy soils? (a) Crotalaria juncea and Alhagi camelorum (b) Calotropis procera and Phyllanthus niruri (c) Saccharum munja and Lantana camara (d) Dichanthium annulatum and Azolla nilotica
Last Answer : (a) Crotalaria juncea and Alhagi camelorum
Description : Which one of the following is used as a nitrogenous fertiliser, as a weed killer in the onion fields and for correcting acidic soils? (A) Urea (B) CAN (C) Ammonium sulphate (D) Calcium cyanamide
Last Answer : (D) Calcium cyanamide
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 : Within the consolidation process of a saturated clay (A) A gradual increase in neutral pressure and a gradual decrease in effective pressure take place and sum of the two is ... Both neutral pressure and effective pressure decrease (D) Both neutral pressure and effective pressure increase
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : For testing a saturated clay for shear strength, the test recommended, is (A) Direct shear test (B) Triaxial compression test (C) Unconfined compression test (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. For a saturated soil, Skempton's B-parameter is nearly equal to unity. 2. For an undisturbed sensitive clay, the stress-strain curve shows a peak. 3. Interlocking contributes significantly to the shearing ... 2 & 3 (b) 1 & 2 only (c) 2 & 3 only (d) 1 & 3 only
Last Answer : (a) 1, 2 & 3
Description : A saturated clay is to be tested for shearing strength. Which test should be recommended? a) Direct shear test b) Triaxial shear test c) Vane shear test d) Unconfined compression*
Last Answer : d) Unconfined compression*
Description : Which of the following characteristics is not true of alluvial soils? (a) These vary from sandy loam to clay in texture (b) These are generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash (c) These are usually fine grained (d) These are by far the most fertile
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Match the following : A. Chernozems 1. Rich in calcium carbonate B. Black soil 2. Contains aluminium compound C. Laterite 3. Richest soils in the world D. Terra Rosa 4. Formed in limestone E. Alluvial soil 5. It is a mixture of clay, sand and ... 1 2 3 4 5 (b) 3 1 2 4 5 (c) 4 5 3 1 2 (d) 3 4 5 2 1
Description : Which of the following are the components of loamy soils? 1. Red soil 2. Clay soil 3. Alluvial soil 4. Silt soil 5. Sandy soil In d i a n So i l , Se a s o n s a n d N a t u r a l Ve g e t a t i o n (a) I and II (b) I, III and IV (c) II and V (d) II, III and V
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Clay soils require: a. A longer time for absorption of irrigation water than sandy soils b. A shorter time for absorption of irrigation water than sandy soils c. About the same time for absorption of ... soils d. More or less time for absorption than sandy soils, depending on the pH of the clay
Last Answer : A longer time for absorption of irrigation water than sandy soils
Description : Alluvial soils vary in nature from sandy loam to clay. They are generally - a. poor in potash and rich in phosphorus b. poor in both potash and phosphorus c. rich in both potash and phosphorus d. rich in potash and poor in phosphorus
Last Answer : d. rich in potash and poor in phosphorus
Description : Split application of fertilizer is useful in — soils. a. Clay b. Loamy c. Sandy d. None of these
Last Answer : c. Sandy
Description : The liquid limit and plastic limit exist in (A) Sandy soils (B) Silty soils (C) Gravel soils (D) Clay soils
Last Answer : (D) Clay soils
Description : Which of the following soils has more plasticity index? (A) Sand (B) Silt (C) Clay (D) Gravel
Last Answer : (C) Clay
Description : The minimum depth of building foundations on (A) Sandy soils is 80 cm to 100 cm (B) Clay soils is 90 cm to 160 cm (C) Rocky soils is 5 cm to 50 cm (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Select the incorrect statement. (A) Effective cohesion of a soil can never have a negative value. (B) Effective angle of internal friction for coarse grained soils is rarely below 30°. (C ... (D) Effective angle of internal friction is a complicated function of mineralogy and clay size content.
Description : Rotary drilling is the fastest method in case of (A) Rocky soils (B) Clay soils (C) Sandy soil (D) All of these
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. The benefit of surcharge and depth of foundation is only marginal in case of footings on purely cohesive soils. 2. The bearing capacity of a footing in pure clay increases with increase in size of the ... , 2 & 3 (b) 1 & 2 only (c) 2 & 3 only (d) 1 & 3 only
Last Answer : (d) 1 & 3 only
Description : Black cotton soils are a) Heavy clay soils varying from clay to Loam, with clay content of 40 to 50% formed by decomposition of rocks by long continued weathering* b) Compacted and ... underneath d) Dark brown earthy materials formed due to partial or complete decomposition of vegetable matter
Last Answer : a) Heavy clay soils varying from clay to Loam, with clay content of 40 to 50% formed by decomposition of rocks by long continued weathering*
Description : performance of naphthalic anhydride against EPTC was marginal in which type of soils a).clay b). clay loam c). loamy d). sandy silt
Last Answer : d). sandy silt
Description : When the air is fully saturated what is reached'?
Last Answer : dew point
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning O2 venous saturation monitoring? a. The normal saturation of mixed venous blood is 50% b. Mixed venous blood obtained ... than fully saturated blood, the difference between arterial and venous saturation corresponds to oxygen extraction
Last Answer : Answer: c, d The relationship between oxygen delivery and oxygen consumption is reflected in the amount of oxygen in venous blood. Under normal circumstances, oxygen delivery is 1000 ... and venous saturation corresponds to the oxygen extraction, hence the oxygen delivery/oxygen consumption ratio
Description : Oils are partially hydrogenated (not fully) to manufacture Vanaspati, because fully saturated solidified oils (A) Cause cholesterol build up and blood clotting (B) Are prone to rancid oxidation (C ... (as their complete removal is very difficult) (D) Have affinity to retain harmful sulphur compounds
Last Answer : (A) Cause cholesterol build up and blood clotting
Description : A fully saturated soil is said to be (A) One phase system (B) Two phase system with soil and air (C) Two phase system with soil and water (D) Three phase system
Last Answer : (C) Two phase system with soil and water
Description : the water content of a fully saturated soil mass is 100%, then the voids ratio of the sample is (A) Less than specific gravity of soil (B) Equal to specific gravity of soil (C) Greater than specific gravity of soil (D) Independent of specific gravity of soil
Description : When dry bulb temperature & wet bulb temperature of moist air is the same, it means that the (A) Partial pressure of water vapour is less than the total pressure (B) Humidity is < 100% & dew ... Dew point temperature of air has not reached & air is not saturated fully (D) Air is fully saturated
Last Answer : (D) Air is fully saturated
Description : Pressure exerted by fully saturated air, is known (A) Partial pressure (B) Saturation pressure (C) Saturation vapour pressure (D) Both (c) and (d) of the above
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Absolute humidity at a given temperature is equal to weight of moisture present in a unit volume (B) Relative humidity is the ratio of ... of vapours which could be contained at the same temperature when fully saturated (D) All the above
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Bulking of sand is caused due to formation of a thin film of surface moisture (B) Fine sand bulks more than coarse sand (C) The volume of fully saturated sand, is equal to the volume of dry and loose sand (D) All the above
Description : Which one of the following statements is correct? (a) Adding 5% to 6% of moisture by weight increases the volume of dry sand from 18% to 38% (b) The bulking of fine sand is more than that of coarse sand (c ) Volume of fully saturated sand is equal to that of dry sand (d) All of the above
Last Answer : (d) All of the above
Description : At the liquid limit a) The soil just begins to crumble when rolled into a thread b) The shearing strength against flowing is negligible c) The shearing strength against flowing is a small but definite* d) The soil will not get fully saturated
Last Answer : c) The shearing strength against flowing is a small but definite
Description : [53] The iron loss of the transformer is negligible during short circuit test because A. The entire input is just sufficient to meet Cu losses only B. Flux produced is a small fraction of the normal flux C. Iron core becomes fully saturated D. Supply frequency is held constant
Last Answer : B. Flux produced is a small fraction of the normal flux
Description : The tillage pattern are a) Head land pattern b) Gathering c) Casting d) All of these Ans. d
Last Answer : ans d