Description : Disc plough is more useful for a) Shallow ploughing b) Fast ploughing c) Deep ploughing d) Slow ploughing
Last Answer : <!-- [endif] -->Deep ploughing
Description : The draft requirement in MB plough compared to disc plough for same depth of ploughing is: a) Less c) More b) Equal d) None of these
Last Answer : More
Description : Mould board, disc, Chisel and Sub soil plough are the tillage equipments. b. Secondary c. post d. None of the above
Last Answer : Ans - a. Primary
Description : plough is used to break through and shatter compacted or otherwise impermeable soil layers. A. Disc plough C. Chisel plough B. Sub-soil plough D. None of the above
Last Answer : Chisel plough
Description : are the primary tillage implements. A. Chisel plough and sub soiler C. Disc plough and disc harrow B. Chisel plough and disc harrow D. Leveler and clad crusher
Last Answer : Chisel plough and sub soiler
Description : The soil conservation method in which mountain slope is cut into step is – (1) Contour ploughing (2) Cover planting (3) Strip cropping (4) Terracing
Last Answer : (4) Terracing Explanation: In agriculture, a terist is a piece of sloped plane that has been landscaped into a series of successively receding flat surfaces or platforms, which resemble steps, for ... and surface run off and are effective for growing crops requiring much water, such as rice.
Description : The soil conservation method in which mountain slope is cut into step is (1) Contour ploughing (2) Cover planting (3) Strip cropping (4) Terracing
Last Answer : Terracing
Description : Select the correct statement. . A) Contour interval on any map is kept constant. (B) Direct method of contouring is cheaper than indirect method. (C) Intervisibility of points on a contour map cannot be ascertained. (D) Slope of a hill cannot be determined with the help of contours.
Last Answer : (A) Contour interval on any map is kept constant.
Description : In comparison to MB plough, the draft is less in disc plough because a) It roll over the soil instead of sliding b) It has lower contact area c) It has larger cutting edge d) None of these Ans. a
Last Answer : ans a
Description : This type of plough penetrate deeper than the conventional cultivation machinery and break up the layers of the soil. a. Chisel plough b. Disc plough d. None of the above
Last Answer : Ans - c. sub-soiler plough
Description : It Is used for deep tillage and penetration of soil for storage for rain water in crop root zone. b. Disc plough c. Mould board plough d. None of the above
Last Answer : Ans- a. Chisel plough
Description : Ploughs used to break through shatter compacted or imperable soil layers. a) Disc plough b) Mold board plough c) Chisel plough d) Country plough
Description : The function of scraper is to . a) Remove soil stuck to the disc b) Provide support to the disc c) Used for holding plough d) None of the above
Last Answer : Remove soil stuck to the disc
Description : Disc plough works in loose soil also without much clogging. a) True b) False
Last Answer : True
Description : is the mechanical manipulation of soil to provide favorable condition for crop production. A. Power tiller C. Rotary tiller B. Tillage D. Disc plough
Last Answer : Tillage
Description : In which of the following ways can soil be conserved? 1. Contour ploughing 2. Terracing 3. Shifting cultivation 4. Crop rotation (a) I, II and IV (b) II, III and IV (c) II and IV (d) I and III shop.ssbcrack.com
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which of the following is/are methods of checking soil erosion? 1. Strip cropping 2. Contour ploughing 3. Use of irrigation and fertilisers 4. Terrace farming (a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 and 4 (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Soil can best be conserved on the hills by which of the cultivating methods? (a) Strip cropping (b) Crop rotation (c) Contour ploughing (d) Terracing
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Contour ploughing helps in – (1) stopping floods (2) growing crops (3) soil conservation (4) checking landslides
Last Answer : (3) soil conservation Explanation: Contour ploughing is the farming practice of ploughing across a slope following its elevation contour lines. The rows form slow water run-off during rainstorms to prevent soil erosion and allow the water time to settle into the soil.
Description : Soil erosion on hill slopes can be checked by – (1) Afforestation (2) Terrace cultivation (3) Strip cropping (4) Contour ploughing
Last Answer : (2) Terrace cultivation Explanation: Terrace farming is a type of farming that was developed first by the Inca people. This method of farming uses "steps", called andenes that are built into the side of ... of water that would take plants with it and destroy the all of the crops on the hillside.
Description : Which of the following methods does not help in conserving soil fertility and moisture? (1) Contour ploughing (2) Dry farming (3) Strip cropping (4) Shifting agriculture
Last Answer : (4) Shifting agriculture Explanation: Shifting cultivation is an agricultural system in which plots of land are cultivated temporarily, then abandoned. It is also known as slash and burn ... reclaimed by natural vegetation, or sometimes converted to a different long-term cyclical farming practice.
Description : In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by – (1) Tree plantation/afforestation (2) Crop rotation (3) Contour ploughing (4) Using farm manure
Last Answer : (1) Tree plantation/afforestation Explanation: Soil erosion in a desert region can be checked by tree plantation and afforestation.
Description : In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by – (1) Contour ploughing (2) Using farm manure (3) Tree plantation/Afforestaion (4) Crop rotation
Last Answer : (3) Tree plantation/Afforestaion Explanation: Afforestation holds the key for preventing soil erosion in desert regions and further desertification. Trees or even small plants bind soil to ... introduction of improved dry farming practices and animal husbandry and plantations for fuel and fodder.
Description : Plantation of trees on a large scale to check soil erosion are called: (1) Shelter belts (2) Contour ploughing (3) Strip cropping (4) Afforestation
Last Answer : (4) Afforestation Explanation: Afforestation is the establishment of a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no forest. As plant roots hold the soil. Afforestation prevents soil erosion and enables better retention of water.
Description : In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by (1) Contour ploughing (2) Using farm manure (3) Tree plantation/Afforestaion (4) Crop rotation
Last Answer : Tree plantation/Afforestaion
Last Answer : Afforestation
Description : In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by (1) Tree plantation/afforestation (2) Crop rotation (3) Contour ploughing (4) Using farm manure
Last Answer : Tree plantation/afforestation
Description : Contour ploughing helps in (1) stopping floods (2) growing crops (3) soil conservation (4) checking landslides (SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE)
Last Answer : soil conservation
Description : Soil erosion on hill slopes can be checked by (1) Afforestation (2) Terrace cultivation (3) Strip cropping (4) Contour ploughing
Last Answer : Terrace cultivation
Last Answer : Shifting agriculture
Description : Very often, the farmers add lime to the soil before ploughing because (a) high concentration of lime aids the plant growth (b) lime takes up the extra moisture of the soil (c) the soil becomes soft and it becomes easy to plough (d) lime decreases the acidity of the soil
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Subsoil plough is useful for — a. for deep ploughing b. to break hard pan of soil c. Shallow ploughin
Last Answer : b. to break hard pan of soil
Description : A coulter attachment is used with: a. Disc harrow b. Seed drill c. MB plough d. Sub soiler
Last Answer : c. MB ploug
Description : Select the correct statement. (A) A contour is not necessarily a closed curve. B) A contour represents a ridge line if the concave side of lower value contour lies towards the higher value contour ... each other except in case of an overhanging cliff (D) All of the above statements are correct
Last Answer : (C) Two contours of different elevations do not cross each other except in case of an overhanging clif
Description : The constant vertical distance between two adjacent contours, is called (A) Horizontal interval (B) Horizontal equivalent (C) Vertical equivalent (D) Contour interval
Last Answer : (D) Contour interval
Description : Contour interval is (A) The vertical distance between two consecutive contours (B) The horizontal distance between two consecutive contours (C) The vertical distance between two points on same contour (D) The horizontal distance between two points on same contour
Last Answer : (A) The vertical distance between two consecutive contours
Description : A closed contour line with two or more higher contours inside it will represent a (a) Depression (b) Hill (c) Cave (d) Well
Last Answer : (b) Hill
Description : The height of formation depends upon the a) Ground contours and the gradient adopted* b) Ground contour only c) Gradient adopted only d) Rainfall intensity over the year
Last Answer : a) Ground contours and the gradient adopted*
Description : In a contour map, if contours are crossing each other, what will be nature of topography? Draw the sketch to support your answer.
Last Answer : If contours are crossing or intersecting each other, then there is overhanging cliff as shown in figure 1 below.
Description : Working width of disc plough can be increased by a) Disc angle b) Gang angle c) Vertical suction d) Horizontal clearance Ans. a
Description : The adjustment in MB plough for increasing the depth of operation a) Vertical suction b) Horizontal suction c) Gang angle d) Disc angle Ans. a
Description : The two primary tillage equipments are 1. MB and disc harrow 2. Disc plough and disc harrow 3. Disc harrow and cultivator 4. MB and subsoiler
Last Answer : ans 4
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 : Which of the following is not a tractor drawn primary tillage tool? 1. Disc plough 2. rotavator 3. Country plough 4. Bar harrow
Last Answer : ans 3
Description : Which one of the following is not a secondary tillage tool? 1. Disc Plough 2. Disc harrow 3. Mould Board 4. none of these
Description : Disc angle in a standard disc plough varies from a. 25-35 ° c. 45-55 ° d. 55-65 °
Last Answer : Ans - b. 42-45 °
Description : Standard disc Plough consists of steel disc of _ diameter a) 20 to 40 cm. c) 60 to 90 cm b) 30 to 60 cm. d) 70 to 100 cm
Last Answer : 60 to 90 cm
Description : Select the types of Disc Plough? a) Standard disc Plough. c) Both a And b b) Vertical disc Plough. d) None of above
Last Answer : Both a And b
Description : Standerd disc plough consist of steel dics of… to……. CM diameter. a. 60,90 c) 60,80 b. 70,100. d) 70,90
Last Answer : 60,90
Description : The two primary tillage equipments are A. MB and disc harrow B. Disc plough and disc harrow C. Disc harrow and cultivator. D. MB and. Subscriber
Last Answer : MB and disc harrow