Agriculture MCQsPreparation for Agriculture Officer
Agri-MCQs # 16: Agri-Engineering/ Irrigation and Soil Science
Last updated on March 18th, 2021 at 09:03 pm
| 1401 | Shortcut key to ON/OFF OSNAP is __________. a-F1 b- F2 c- F3 d- F8 | c | SEE |
| 1402 | Spur gears are also called_____ gears. a-Slow Speed b- roller c- straight d- none | a | FMP |
| 1403 | A semi-modular outlet can distribute supply more or less_____________. a- equitably in variation in levels in watercourse b- equitably in variation in levels in distributary/minor c- all of above d- none of above | b | ID |
| 1404 | To draw a rectangle by using rectangle tool we need ___________ point/s. a-1 b- 2 c- 4 d- 8 | b | SEE |
| 1405 | A rivet is specified by __________. a- Shank diameter b- length of rivet c- type of head d- length of tail | a | FMP |
| 1406 | Scour depth along guide banks is severer along________________. a- shank b- nose c- transition from nose to shank d- all of them | b | ID |
| 1407 | After selecting Circle command, Cursor turns into___________. a-Plus sign b- circle sign c- square d-Pix box | a | SEE |
| 1408 | The diameter of the rivet hole is usually_________ the nominal diameter of the rivet. a-More than b- less than c- none of the above d-equal than | a | FMP |
| 1409 | The material placed around the drains to avoid silt entry from drain joints________. a- gravel pack b- concrete pack c- pipe envelop material d- all of above | c | ID |
| 1410 | Shortcut key for PAN is _____________. a-CTRL + P b- P c- PA d- none of these | b | SEE |
| 1411 | The rivet head used for boiler plate riveting is usually__________. a-Snap head b- pan head c- counter shank head d- conical head | a | FMP |
| 1412 | The capacity of one bucket in tipping bucket rain gauge is_______________. a- 0.25 mm b- 0.5 mm c- 1.5 mm d- 1.25 mm | a | ID |
| 1413 | _________ command is used to apply a material symbol to the drawing a-Color b- Hatch c- Pattern d- Symbol | b | SEE |
| 1414 | A line joining the center of the rivet and parallel to the edge of the plate is known as__________. a-Back pitch b- marginal pitch c-gauge line d- pitch line | b | FMP |
| 1415 | For drainage works following type of pump is used_____________. a- high head low discharge b- low head high discharge c- all of above d- none of above | b | ID |
| 1416 | Shortcut to save a file in JPG is _____________. a-JPG OUT b- Ctrl + JPG c- .JPG d- NONE | a | SEE |
| 1417 | The centre to centre distance between two consecutive rivets in a row is called___________. a- margin b- pitch c- back pitch d- diagonal pitch | b | FMP |
| 1418 | A uniform flow takes place in a steep channel of large slope. The hydraulic grade line is_______ a- coincides with the bed b- essentially coincides with the free surface c- is above the free surface d- is below the free surface | d | ID |
| 1419 | The environment where the users create images is ________________. a-Paper b- Model c- Drawing Sheet d- None of these | b | SEE |
| 1420 | The objective of caulking in a riveted joint is to make the joint __________. a- free from corrosion b- stronger in tension c- free from stresses d- leak proof | d | FMP |
| 1421 | Gravity force opposes the _________________. a- soil lift b- initiation of movement c- soil entrainment d- both (a- and (b- | c | ID |
| 1422 | The extension to Save an AutoCAD file is__________. a-*.JPG b- *.DIF c- *.DWG d- None of these | c | SEE |
| 1423 | A lap joint is always in _________ shear. a- single b-double c- both a&b d-none of these | a | FMP |
| 1424 | The loss of head due to friction according to Darcy’s formula is____________. a- f.L/D.v2/2g b- 4f.L/D.v2/2g c- f.L/D.v2/2 d- f.L/D.v/2g | a | ID |
| 1425 | The tool used to round off corners is _____________. a-Fillet b- Chamfer c- Radius d- None | a | SEE |
| 1426 | A double strap butt joint (with equal straps- is _________. a- always in single shape b-always in double shape c- both a&b d- all of above | b | FMP |
| 1427 | The force exerted by the flowing water on the sediment particles to cause their motion, is called______________________. a- buoyant force b- tractive force c- kinematic force d- eddy force | b | ID |
| 1428 | To find the Area/Perimeter/Distance/Region of drawing _________tool is used. a-Inquiry b- Dimension c- Both d- None | a | SEE |
| 1429 | Which of the following riveted butt joints with double straps should have the highest efficiency as per Indian boiler regulation ___________. a- single riveted b-double riveted c- quadruple riveted d- both a & c | c | FMP |
| 1430 | The characteristic feature of barrage is_________________. a- provision of raised crest b- creation of storage reservoir on u/s c- provision of a series of gates across the river for flow regulation d- that is built in delta areas only | c | ID |
| 1431 | Wood is superior in ____________ than concrete a-Compression b- strength c- toughness d- resilience | a | SEE |
| 1432 | If the tearing efficiency of a riveted joint is 50% then ratio of diameter of to the pitch of rivet is __________. a- 0.20 b- 0.45 c- 0.50 d- 0.60 | c | FMP |
| 1433 | A non-modular outlet supplies water depending on: a- water level in the distributary/minor b- water level in the watercourse c- water level in the canal/watercourse d- All of above | c | ID |
| 1434 | To get full strength of concrete curing time should be_________. a-3 days b- 7 days c-14 days d-28 days | d | SEE |
| 1435 | The longitudinal joint in boiler is used to get the required _________. a- length of boiler b- diameter of boiler c-both a & b d-efficiency of boiler | b | FMP |
| 1436 | Spurs are aligned on the river bank in a direction________________. a- normal to dominant flow discharge b- at right angle pointing upstream c- at right angle pointing downstream d- all of them | d | ID |
| 1437 | Drying of wood is done to avoid_________. a-Shrinkage b-strength c-hardness d-change in mass | a | SEE |
| 1438 | For longitudinal joint in boilers, the type of joint used is __________. a- butt joint with double cover plates b- butt joint with single cover plate c- lap joint with one ring overlapping d-any one of the above | a | FMP |
| 1439 | The most important soil property for constructing mole drain is________________. a- texture b- elasticity c- plasticity d- none of above | c | ID |
| 1440 | Resistance of material to passage of liquid is called_________. a-Ease of cleaning b- resilience c-imperviousness d- scratch | c | SEE |
| 1441 | According to Indian standards, the diameter of rivet hole for a 24 mm diameter of rivet, should be_____________. a- 23 mm b- 24 mm c- 25 mm d- 26 mm | c | FMP |
| 1442 | For saturated condition, when humidity is 100%, the difference between dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures is______________. a- maximum b- relatively high c- negative d- zero | d | ID |
| 1443 | The property associated with high density of surface and hardness is called________. a-Ease of cleaning b- resilience c-imperviousness d- scratch | a | SEE |
| 1444 | The largest diameter of an external or internal screw thread is known as____. a- minor diameter b- major diameter c- pitch diameter d- none of these | b | FMP |
| 1445 | Cavitation is the process of ___________________. a- filling the suction line and pump casing with the working fluid b- pumps selection c- pump maintenance d- bubble formation | d | ID |
| 1446 | Wood is classified into two main groups_________. a-Deciduous b-coniferous c-broad leaves d-both a and b | d | SEE |
| 1447 | The pitch diameter is the ________ diameter of external or internal thread. a- effective b- smallest c- largest d- none of these | a | FMP |
| 1448 | One dimensional of flow analysis means______________________. a- uniform flow b- steady uniform flow c- neglecting the variation in the transverse direction d- neglecting the variation in the longitudinal direction | c | ID |
| 1449 | At a junction of tree trunk and limbs _________. a-Growth defect b-seasoning defect c-knots d-lumber grades | c | SEE |
| 1450 | A screw is specified by its _______________. a- major diameter b- minor diameter c- pitch diameter d- pitch | a | FMP |
| 1451 | An erosion, in which rate of soil loss exceeds the rate of soil formation is referred as___ a- accelerated erosion b- normal erosion c- glacial erosion d- chemical erosion | a | ID |
| 1452 | Work is intentionally of good quality if wood is _________. a-Well-seasoned b- knots c- shake d-decayed | a | SEE |
| 1453 | The railway carriage coupling has __________. a- square thread b- acme thread c- knuckle thread d- buttress thread | d | FMP |
| 1454 | The hydraulic radius for a circular pipe of diameter D is______________. a- D/2 b- D/3 c- D/4 d- D/6 | c | ID |
| 1455 | At a result of destructive activity of certain types of fungi wood is _________. a-Pitch pockets b- decay c- shake d-mineral steaks | b | SEE |
| 1456 | The square threads are usually found on ________. a- spindle of bench vices b- railway carriage coupling c- feed mechanism of machine tool d- none of these | c | FMP |
| 1457 | The tractive force method of designing stable channels in non-cohesive soils, is application only when the channels________. a- Carry sedimented water b- carry clear water c- carry sedimented water, but sediment concentration does not exceed 500 ppm or so d- carry any type of water | b | ID |
| 1458 | The opening between annual rings which contains free resins_________. a-Pitch pockets b- decay c- shake d- mineral steaks | a | SEE |
| 1459 | A locking device in which the bottom cylindrical portion is recessed to receive the tip of the locking set screw is called__________. a- castle nut b- jam nut c- ring nut d- screw nut | c | FMP |
| 1460 | Khosla theory is applicable to structures founded on____________. a- rock b- any type of material c- permeable material only d- none of above | c | ID |
| 1461 | Due to overstressing of standing timber, separation produced by wind is_________. a- Pitch pockets b-decay c-shake d- mineral steaks | c | SEE |
| 1462 | Which one is not a positive locking device ________. a- spring washer b-cotter pin c- tongued washer d- spring wire lock | a | FMP |
| 1463 | Adjustability of semi-modular outlet is most convenient and economical in_______. a- AOSM b- open flume c- both of them d- none of them | a | ID |
| 1464 | The brown and black discoloration caused by oxidation is called_________. a-Pitch pockets b- decay c- shake d- mineral steaks | d | SEE |
| 1465 | The washer is generally specified by its ____________. a- outer diameter b- hole diameter c- thickness d- mean diameter | b | FMP |
| 1466 | Spurs serve to train the river in order to_______________. a- Reduce concentration of flow at the point of attack b- guiding and deflecting axis of flow c- protecting on eroding bank tropping bank load d- all of them | d | ID |
| 1467 | The mixture of lime stone and clay is called_________. a-Cement b- sand c- concrete d-mortar | a | SEE |
| 1468 | A locking device extensively used in automobiles industry is a________. a- jam nut b- castle nut c- screw nut d- ring nut | b | FMP |
| 1469 | The fastest method of drainage to lower WT to greater depths is_____________. a- Surface drainage b- subsurface drainage c- vertical drainage d- none of above | c | ID |
| 1470 | The most essential component of concrete is_________. a-Cement b- sand c- water d- mortar | c | SEE |
| 1471 | A bolt of M 24*2 means that _________. a- the pitch of the threads is 24 mm and depth is 2 mm b- the cross sectional area of threads is 24 mm square c- the nominal diameter of bolt is 24 mm and the pitch is 2 mm d- none of these | c | FMP |
| 1472 | Precipitation that occurs due to lifting of moist air after striking with mountain barriers is called___________________. a- convectional precipitation b- frontal precipitation c- orographic precipitation d- cyclonic precipitation | c | ID |
| 1473 | Which one is not affecting the strength of concrete_________. a-Composition b- curing time c- water d- stress | d | SEE |
| 1474 | When a nut is tightened by placing a washer below it the bolt will be subjected to __________. a- tensile stress b- compressive stress c- shear stress d- none of these | a | FMP |
| 1475 | Output of pump is called_________________. a- Output horse power b- Input horse power c- Water horse power d- Brake horse power | c | ID |
| 1476 | Mixture of clay and powered glass is called_________. a-Pre stressed Cement b- silica c- concrete d-mortar | d | SEE |
| 1477 | Eye bolts are used for ____________. a- transmission of power b- locking device c- lifting and transporting heavy machine d- none of these | c | FMP |
| 1478 | The velocity and depth of flow in 3.0 m wide rectangular a channel are 2.0 m/s and 2.5 m, respectively. If the channel has its width enlarged to 3.5 m at a section. The discharge past that section is_______________. a- 10.0 m3/s b- 20.0 m3/s c- 15.0 m3/s d- 17.5 m3/s | c | ID |
| 1479 | The material which gives well finish is_________. a-Metal sheet b- plaster c-mortar d- concrete | b | SEE |
| 1480 | The shock absorbing capacity of a bolt may be increased by __________. a- increasing its shank diameter b- decreasing its shank diameter c- tightening the bolt properly d- none of these | b | FMP |
| 1481 | Gully erosion is the advance stage of______________. a- splash erosion b- sheet erosion c- rill erosion d- tunnel erosion | b | ID |
| 1482 | Structural frames used in multistory poultry houses are_________. a-Beam and post b-trusses c-arch d-braces | a | SEE |
| 1483 | The resilience of the bolt may be increased by ___________. a- increasing its shank diameter b- increasing its length c- both a & b d- none of these | b | FMP |
| 1484 | The energy line lies over the hydraulic gradient line by an amount equal to________. a- v2/2g b- v2/g c- v/2g d- v/g | a | ID |
| 1485 | A jointed frame that is used to support load over a relatively long span_________. a-Beam and post b- trusses c- arch d-braces | b | SEE |
| 1486 | In _______ gear, teeth are made parallel to axes of shaft or wheel a-Helical b- Spur c- Worm d- None | b | FMP |
| 1487 | The Lacey’s and kennedy’s empirical silt theories for designing irrigation channels in non-cohesive soils, are meant to ensure_________. a- no scouring in the channel b- no silting from out of the sedimented water entering the channel from the headworks c- both a and b d- neither a nor b | c | ID |
| 1488 | A type of structure is used where a high rise and floor of obstruction are desired____. a-Beam and post b- trusses c-arch d- braces | c | SEE |
| 1489 | Bevel gear is used to________ a-Transmit power at 900 b-Change speed c-Rotate the fly wheel in engine d- Reduce speed | a | FMP |
| 1490 | Khosla theory of independent variables is applicable to structure on________. a- rock b- clay c- sand d- concrete | b | ID |
| 1491 | A form of energy which is convertible at any time_________. a-Heat b- temperature c- none d- both a and b | a | SEE |
| 1492 | _______ gear system is used in steering mechanism. a-Spur b- Face c- rack and pinion d- none | c | FMP |
| 1493 | In the ascending order of consumption of head, the outlets are__________. a- AOSM, open flume, pipe b- AOSM, pipe, open flume c- open flume, ASOM, pipe d- pipe, open flume, AOSM | d | ID |
| 1494 | Ability of body to give up or receive heat _________. a-Heat b- temperature c- none d- both a and b | b | SEE |
| 1495 | Ratio of load to the force applied is called______ a-Mechanical advantage b- Force ratio c- velocity ratio d- None | a | FMP |
| 1496 | Spurs serve to_______________. a- repel flow b- attract flow c- deflect flow d- all of them | d | ID |
| 1497 | The temperature of surrounding medium is called _________. a-Heat b- latent heat c- ambient temperature d- sensible heat | c | SEE |
| 1498 | ______ Type of gears are used in conveyor systems. a-Straight gears b- Chain gears c- Sprockets d- None | C | FMP |
| 1499 | The type of drainage that may dispose-off excess runoff and -lower WT is_____. a- Surface drainage b- subsurface drainage c- vertical drainage d- none of above | A | ID |
| 1500 | Co efficient of thermal capacity of a material to that of water is called_________. a-Specific heat b- latent heat c- ambient temperature d- sensible heat | A | SEE |
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