Agriculture MCQsPreparation for Agriculture Officer
Agri-MCQs # 16: Agri-Engineering/ Irrigation and Soil Science
Last updated on March 18th, 2021 at 09:03 pm
| 1101 | The direction indicated by plumb line is said to be________ a-Vertical line b- Horizontal line c- both a and b d- none | a | SEE |
| 1102 | The useful life of ridger is_________________. a-12 years b-10 years c-15 years d-20 years | a | FMP |
| 1103 | Canal outlet is a device to______________________. a- pass out excess water to waste b- deliver water to watercourse c- escape canal supply to a drainage d- all of them | b | ID |
| 1104 | The site of farm house should be__________. a- Cheap b- near the road c- good drainage d- all of above | d | SEE |
| 1105 | The auger type conveyer is used in_________________. a- roller type cotton stripper b- bar type cotton stripper c- finger type cotton stripper d- spindle type stripper | a | FMP |
| 1106 | Himalayan rivers flow through_______________. a- non-alluvial soils b- alluvial soils c- rocky soils d- all of above | b | ID |
| 1107 | The diaphragm is fixed __________. a-At the Centre of telescope b- In front of eye piece c- in front of object glass d- none | b | SEE |
| 1108 | An acceleration characteristic of an engine is effected by______________. a-Volatility of fuel b- Consumption rate of fuel c-Calorific value of fuel d- Ignition quality of fuel | a | FMP |
| 1109 | Pick up the incorrect statement____________________-. a- moderately saline lands are represented by visible whiteishdeposits of salts on the top and upper of the soil layers b- Na2Co3 is the most harmful salt for causing salinity c-NaCl is the least harmful salt for casing salinity\ d- none of above | d | ID |
| 1110 | The process in which heat is transferred by free electrons__________. a- Conduction b- convection c- radiation d- all of above | a | SEE |
| 1111 | The useful life of puddler is________________. a-10 years b-8 years c-15 years d-20 years | a | FMP |
| 1112 | In hydrograph theory, groundwater contribution to the stream is called________. a- base flow b- sub-surface flow c- surface flow d- both b& c | a | ID |
| 1113 | The exchange of gases in animals is called__________. a- Condensation b- respiration c- pollution d- ventilation | b | SEE |
| 1114 | The useful life of (combine self propelled type) is_________. a- 6 years b- 10 years c- 16 years d- 20 years | a | FMP |
| 1115 | If NPSHA> NPSHR the pump will________________. a- work safely b-cavitate c-cavitate after some time d- no effect | a | ID |
| 1116 | The curvature of earth is taken into account when the extent of area is more than__________. a-50 km2 b- 100 km2 c- 250 km2 d- 200 km2 | c | SEE |
| 1117 | Vaporizing temperature of high speed diesel is______. a-Higher than the petrol b- Lesser than the petrol c-Equal to the petrol d- None of the above | a | FMP |
| 1118 | Basin Irrigation is well suited to________. a- Wheat b- Cotton c- Rice d- All of above | c | ID |
| 1119 | _____ is the nature`s way of recycling organic material a- decomposition b- decay c- composting d-none | c | SEE |
| 1120 | In shoe type furrow opener, the minimum thickness of shoe is____________. a-10 cm b-4 mm c-4 cm d-10 mm or less | c | FMP |
| 1121 | Clayey soils are more easily detached, at___________________. a- low moisture potential b- high moisture potential c- none of above d- both (a- and b- | a | ID |
| 1122 | Which method uses sound waves for remote sensing__________. a-Sonar b-LandSat Satellite c-GPS d-DGPS | a | SEE |
| 1123 | Which of the following cylinders is used in power driven stationary thresher_______ a- Notch type b- rasp bar type c- peg tooth type d- flywheel type | c | FMP |
| 1124 | A flow in which the velocities of liquid particle at all sections of the pipe are equal is called__________________. a- uniform flow b- streamline flow c- steady flow d- compressible flow | a | ID |
| 1125 | Geo-membranes are constructed from__________. a-clay b- sand c-plastic d-concrete | c | SEE |
| 1126 | A fuel with greater volatility, involves________________. a-More ignition chance b- Less efficiency to engine c-Less ignition chance d- None of the above | a | FMP |
| 1127 | Crop water requirements depends upon_________________. a- soil b- crop c- climate d- all above | d | ID |
| 1128 | Projectile motion has two characteristics__________. a-az=0,az=-g b-ax=0,ay=-g c-ax=0,az=-g d-az=0,ay=-g | b | SEE |
| 1129 | In seed drill, the shovel is made of__________________. a-Mild steel b-Carbon steel c-Iron d-Aluminum | b | FMP |
| 1130 | The structurally more stable lined section is ______________. a- trapezoidal b- inverted arch section c- rectangular d- horse shoe | b | ID |
| 1131 | In double liner the function of primary liner is to__________. a- Drain the leachate b- To collect the leachate c- Leak detection d-none | b | SEE |
| 1132 | In seed drill the kind of drive used to transmit the power from ground wheel to the seed metering device is__________________. a- gears b- belt and pulley c- chain and sprocket d- all above | c | FMP |
| 1133 | Canal outlets are generally not provided on_________. a- main canals and branches b- major distributary c- minor distributary d- none of above | a | ID |
| 1134 | Total precipitation is about__________. a- 8*10^3km^3/year b- 10*10^8km^5/year c- 5.2*10^5km^3/year d- None of above | c | SEE |
| 1135 | Ignition quality of fuel is indicated by_________________. a-Cetane number b- Octane number c- Calorific value d – Both (a& b) | d | FMP |
| 1136 | Non-himalayan river are; a- snow-fed b- perennial c- carry low sediment load d- pass through non-friable rocks | c | ID |
| 1137 | Last staff reading in any setup of the instrument________ a-BS b- FS c- both A and B d- none | b | SEE |
| 1138 | Minimum diameter of seed tube in seed cum fertilizer drill may be____________. a-4 cm b-5 mm c-25 mm d-10 mm | c | FMP |
| 1139 | Point out the incorrect statement, out of the following___________________. a- salinity is caused by water-logging b- water-logging is not caused by salinity c- salinity subsides, when once the water-logging is removed d- none of above | c | ID |
| 1140 | To achieve an optimum aerobic decomposition, PH should remain at range is__________. a- 7-7.5 b-8-8.5 c-6.5-7 d-9.5-10 | a | SEE |
| 1141 | In animal drawn sugarcane planter the row spacing can be____________. a- 50-60 cm b- 60-80 cm c- 20-50 cm d- 90 cm | d | FMP |
| 1142 | Which of the following is part of direct runoff? a- base flow b- sub-surface flow c- surface flow d- both (b-& (c- | d | ID |
| 1143 | Aerobic composting is type of__________. a- Biological transformation b- Chemical transformation c- both A & B d-All of above | b | SEE |
| 1144 | Diesel fuels are rated by______________. a-Octane number b- Cetane number c- Calorific value d- Engine efficiency | b | FMP |
| 1145 | If efficiency is plotted against discharge, the efficiency will______________. a- increase b- decrease c- remain same d-non of above | d | ID |
| 1146 | Taste is the parameter to check water quality __________. a- Physical b- Chemical c- Biological d- All of above | a | SEE |
| 1147 | Single row cotton seed drill is________________. a-Trailed type b-Mounted type c-Animal drawn d-All above | c | FMP |
| 1148 | Infiltration capacity of a soil__________with time: a- same b- increases c- decreases d- all of above | c | ID |
| 1149 | The surface tangent to level surface is said to be________ . a-Vertical surface b- Horizontal surface c- ground surface d- none | b | SEE |
| 1150 | In tractor the PTO was introduced during______________. a- 1915-1924 b- 1935-1944 c- 1890-1910 d- 1945-1954 | a | FMP |
| 1151 | Pore water pressure influences detachability by changing the__________. a- soil strength b- soil texture c- soil structure d- all of above | a | ID |
| 1152 | The angles between adjacent sides are fixed by theodolite is called__________. a- Chain traversing b- compass traversing c- theodolite traversing d- plane table traversing | c | SEE |
| 1153 | Overheating of engine, may be due to___________. a-Poor fuel supply b- Detonation c- Higher calorific value of fuel d-Poor ignition | b | FMP |
| 1154 | A flow in which each liquid particle has a definite path and the paths of individual particles do not across each other a- streamline flow b-turbulent flow c- laminar flow d- both ‘a’ and ‘c’ | d | ID |
| 1155 | The line of collimation and axis of telescope should be_______ ___ a-Coincide b- parallel c- be perpendicular d- no relation | a | SEE |
| 1156 | In planter, the hopper is made of________________. a-Tin b-Aluminum c-Wood d-Mild steel | d | FMP |
| 1157 | For the designing of irrigation system, the most important factor is_______. a- field slope b- field area c- soil infiltration rate d- all above | c | ID |
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| 1159 | A defective hitching of disc plough causes the problem_________________. a- poor depth of soil cut b- uneven cutting of furrows c- excessive draft d- soil sticking on disc | b | FMP |
| 1160 | Head-works is a hydraulic structure_________________. a-appurtement to a dam b- to effect storage against raised crest c- to effect pondage with low set crest d- to serve as a safety valve to the canal head regulator | c | ID |
| 1161 | When the measured length is more than actual length, error is__________. a- Negative error b- positive error c- both a and b d- none of above | b | SEE |
| 1162 | Excessive spark in advance, can cause_______. a-Poor thermal efficiency b- Late ignition c-Pre-ignition d- High consumption rate | c | FMP |
| 1163 | A direct outlet is that which____________________. a- provides direct water supply to a watercourse b- directly feeds a minor or sub minor c- is rarely provided on main canal and branches d- all of above | c | ID |
| 1164 | In optical square, the mirrors are fixed at an angle of__________. a- 30o b- 60o c- 45o d- 90 o | c | SEE |
| 1165 | The suction of m.b. plough is reduced very much when_____________. a-Share is worn out b-Share is very sharp c-Mould board is worn out d-Landside is worn out | a | FMP |
| 1166 | On a meandering river the current is strongest a_________________. a- concave bend b- convex bend c- both banks d- middle of the stream | a | ID |
| 1167 | Biogas composed of_________________. a- Methane b- Carbon dioxide c- Carbon monoxide d-all of above | a | SEE |
| 1168 | In continuous ploughing method the operator starts ploughing________________. a- between first ridge and side land b- from center of the field c- one corner of the field d- from one side of the field | a | FMP |
| 1169 | Alkaline soils are best reclaimed by________________. a- Leaching b- addition of gypsum to soils c- providing good drainage d- addition of gypsum to soils and leaching | d | ID |
| 1170 | A man use oxygen in one minute is__________. a- 8 literb- 4 literc- 12 literd- 15 liter | a | SEE |
| 1171 | The instrument for measuring specific gravity of oil, is_______________. a-Hydrometer b- Hygrometer c- gravity meter d- none of these | a | FMP |
| 1172 | In hydrologic cycle filling of undulations on the earth surface by water before it starts flowing, is called_____________. a- infiltration b- percolation c- depression storage d- seepage | c | ID |
| 1173 | Due to overstressing of standing timber, separation produced by wind is__________. a- Pitch pockets b- decay c- shake d- mineral steaks | c | SEE |
| 1174 | In developing countries, the crops are usually sown by_______________. a-Broad casting method b-Manually dropping the seeds c-Seed drill method d-Both (a& b) | a | FMP |
| 1175 | For drilling following equipment is used_____________________. a- percussion rigs b- rotary rigs c- none of above d- both a- and b- | d | ID |
| 1176 | Brans are used in__________. a- Poultry house b- dairy house c- hog house d- all of above | d | SEE |
| 1177 | One way ploughing is done by a- reversible plough b- disc plough c- M.B plough d- turn west plough | a | FMP |
| 1178 | Permanent wilting point is________________. a- a characteristic of a plant b- a soil characteristic c- a soil characteristic modified by crop d- dependent on the soil water plant fertilizer interaction | b | ID |
| 1179 | Mixture of clay and powered glass is called__________. a- Pre stressed Cement b- silica c- concrete d- mortar | d | SEE |
| 1180 | Distillation test measures, the_____________. a-Calorific value of fuel b- Volatility of fuel c- Fuel sp. gravity d- Fuel purity | b | FMP |
| 1181 | Soil loss is net amount of ______________. a- sediment yield b- soil moved off a point c- soil detached d- all above | b | ID |
| 1182 | High moisture content of grain can affect the__________. a- Price b- quality c- weight d- none | b | SEE |
| 1183 | Man-hours per hectare required for dibbling, varies from_____________-. a-200 to 250 b-150 to 200 c-250 to 300 d-300 to 450 | b | FMP |
| 1184 | A flow whose streamline may be represented by a straight-line flow is known as ____. a- Stream function b- one dimensional flow b- incompressible flow d- unsteady flow | b | ID |
| 1185 | Hierarchy of Integrated Solid Waste Management have __________steps a- 4 B- 6 C- 8 D- 2 | a | SEE |
| 1186 | The turn point of hitch of the implement is also known as_________________. a- center of power b- center of pull c- center of resistance d- center of draft | b | FMP |
| 1187 | A well is best located in the command area_______________________. a- at lowest point to have minimum digging b- in the heart of the area at the highest point c- in the heart of the area at the lowest point d- at any convenient location from accessibility | b | ID |
| 1188 | Waste that cannot be processed with residues need to be dispose of on__________ a-Landfill b- Gasification c-Biogas production d- all of above | a | SEE |
| 1189 | Sulpher test of fuel, determines the_________. a-Sulpher compounds in fuel b- Quantity of free and combined sulpher in the fuel c-Vapor pressure in fuel d- Both (a& b) | d | FMP |
| 1190 | Head-works on a river causes___________________. a- aggradation on upstream b- degradation in downstream c- feed offtaking canals d- all of above | d | ID |
| 1191 | Agent such as phenolic compound & detergents alter the permeability of__________. a- cell wall b- cytoplasmic membrane c- mitochondrion d- nuclease | b | SEE |
| 1192 | Seeding rate of machine is expressed as__________________. a-Weight/unit time b-Weight per unit area c-Volume/time d-None of the above | b | FMP |
| 1193 | An outlet should essentially________________. a- pass a known discharge b- constant discharge c- be a measure of discharge d- all of them | d | ID |
| 1194 | Second rank in Hierarchy of Integrated Solid Waste Management is __________. a- Source Reduction b- Recycling c- Waste Transformation d-Land filling | b | SEE |
| 1195 | Perpendicular distance between point of share and lower portion of beam is called__________. a- Throat clearance b- share-beam clearance c- Edge clearance d- cut clearance | a | FMP |
| 1196 | Meandering of river is due to________________. a- sediment load of stream b- discharge and hydraulic properties of stream c-erodiability of the bed and banks of streams d- all of above | c | ID |
| 1197 | Methods of seasoning of wood are__________. a- Artificial b- natural c- none d- both a &b | d | SEE |
| 1198 | High speed diesel oil, is used in_________________. a-High speed diesel engines b- 2-stroke engines c- 4-stroke engines d- All above | a | FMP |
| 1199 | A recently reclaimed alkaline soil should preferably be sown with a salt resistant crop, like__________________. a- wheat b- cotton c-barseem any of the above | c | ID |
| 1200 | Swath width of IKONOS satellite__________. a-12km b-11km c-15km d-None | b | SEE |
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