Agricultural Engineering — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Agriculture & Agronomy MCQs on Agricultural Engineering — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for PPSC Agriculture Officer, FPSC, KPPSC, CSS.
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Question 1 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Drip' irragation is generally followed in the country
Correct Answer: Option D — Israel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Israel is the correct answer to “Drip' irragation is generally followed in the country”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 2 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The pressure difference in the throttle of the carburetor is called
Correct Answer: Option A — Intake depression
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Intake depression is the correct answer to “The pressure difference in the throttle of the carburetor is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 3 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Depth of penetration of a harrow increased by
Correct Answer: Option C — Increasing gang angle
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Increasing gang angle is the correct answer to “Depth of penetration of a harrow increased by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 4 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Number of piston rings on piston varies between
Correct Answer: Option B — 3 - 7
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 - 7 is the correct answer to “Number of piston rings on piston varies between”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 5 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Horizontal plate seed metering device is used in
Correct Answer: Option A — Planter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Planter is the correct answer to “Horizontal plate seed metering device is used in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 6 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Spike tooth harrow stir the soil to a depth of
Correct Answer: Option B — 5 cm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
5 cm is the correct answer to “Spike tooth harrow stir the soil to a depth of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Logarithmic mean radius of the pipe in relation to its arithmetic mean radius is always
Correct Answer: Option A — Smaller
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Smaller is the correct answer to “Logarithmic mean radius of the pipe in relation to its arithmetic mean radius is always”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 8 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
A reaper isused for
Correct Answer: Option A — Cutting crop
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cutting crop is the correct answer to “A reaper isused for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
In size reduction of fine powders which of the following laws is more applicable?
Correct Answer: Option B — Rittinger's Law
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rittinger's Law is the correct answer to “In size reduction of fine powders which of the following laws is more applicable”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Freezing temperature of brine is
Correct Answer: Option D — Higher than Feron-12
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Higher than Feron-12 is the correct answer to “Freezing temperature of brine is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
In a normal distribution,
Correct Answer: Option A — Mean = Mode = Median
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mean = Mode = Median is the correct answer to “In a normal distribution,”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The purpose of registration in a mower is
Correct Answer: Option C — To run the mower at minimum power
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To run the mower at minimum power is the correct answer to “The purpose of registration in a mower is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
A unit hydrograph has
Correct Answer: Option A — One unit of direct runoff
Detailed Academic Explanation:
One unit of direct runoff is the correct answer to “A unit hydrograph has”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 14 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
For slabs and beams the grade of concrete mix generally used is
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 : 2 : 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 : 2 : 4 is the correct answer to “For slabs and beams the grade of concrete mix generally used is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
A stubble type mould board gives
Correct Answer: Option C — Thorough pulverization
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Thorough pulverization is the correct answer to “A stubble type mould board gives”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Who is known as "Father of canning"?
Correct Answer: Option C — Nicholas Appert
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nicholas Appert is the correct answer to “Who is known as "Father of canning"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
A geological formation which is essentially impermeable for flow of water even though it may contain water in its pores is called
Correct Answer: Option D — Aquiclude
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Aquiclude is the correct answer to “A geological formation which is essentially impermeable for flow of water even though it may contain water in its pores is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The throat of a reaper cutter bar is
Correct Answer: Option A — 5 cm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
5 cm is the correct answer to “The throat of a reaper cutter bar is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Axial flow rasp bar cylinder gives better threshing efficiency than cross-flow rasp bar due to
Correct Answer: Option A — Axial path increases residence time and number of impact on material
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Axial path increases residence time and number of impact on material is the correct answer to “Axial flow rasp bar cylinder gives better threshing efficiency than cross-flow rasp bar due to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Natural air flow take place in dryer due to
Correct Answer: Option A — Volume of air
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Volume of air is the correct answer to “Natural air flow take place in dryer due to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Till angle of a disc plough is
Correct Answer: Option B — 15°
Detailed Academic Explanation:
15° is the correct answer to “Till angle of a disc plough is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Injection pressure of the fuel nozzle in diesel engine is
Correct Answer: Option C — 100 - 200 kg/cm2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
100 - 200 kg/cm2 is the correct answer to “Injection pressure of the fuel nozzle in diesel engine is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Working life of a tractor drawn cultivator is usually
Correct Answer: Option B — 2500 hours
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2500 hours is the correct answer to “Working life of a tractor drawn cultivator is usually”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Tractors are generally fitted with
Correct Answer: Option A — Sliding mesh gear box
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sliding mesh gear box is the correct answer to “Tractors are generally fitted with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
In bricks masonry, the frog of the brick is normally kept on the
Correct Answer: Option A — Top face
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Top face is the correct answer to “In bricks masonry, the frog of the brick is normally kept on the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Dielectric constant of a food material depends upon
Correct Answer: Option B — Moisture content
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Moisture content is the correct answer to “Dielectric constant of a food material depends upon”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
What is the thermal efficiency of a traditional challah?
Correct Answer: Option B — 6%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
6% is the correct answer to “What is the thermal efficiency of a traditional challah”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The barbed wire in fencing is made of
Correct Answer: Option B — 14 gauge
Detailed Academic Explanation:
14 gauge is the correct answer to “The barbed wire in fencing is made of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
When n < 1, the fluids are called as
Correct Answer: Option A — Pseudoplastic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pseudoplastic is the correct answer to “When n < 1, the fluids are called as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The requirement of air for full combustion of 1 kg fuel in S.I. engine is about . . . . . . . . Kg.
Correct Answer: Option A — 15.1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
15.1 is the correct answer to “The requirement of air for full combustion of 1 kg fuel in S.I. engine is about . . . . . . . . Kg.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The working efficiency per day of deshi plough is
Correct Answer: Option C — 0.4 ha
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.4 ha is the correct answer to “The working efficiency per day of deshi plough is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Overland flow is major flow in
Correct Answer: Option A — Small watersheds
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Small watersheds is the correct answer to “Overland flow is major flow in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The most common fumigant for storage of cereals is
Correct Answer: Option C — Aluminum phosphide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Aluminum phosphide is the correct answer to “The most common fumigant for storage of cereals is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
. . . . . . . . Vitamin is sensitive to heat.
Correct Answer: Option A — C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
C is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . Vitamin is sensitive to heat.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
In designing regime canal by using Lacey's theory the velocity depends on several factors except
Correct Answer: Option A — Depth of water
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Depth of water is the correct answer to “In designing regime canal by using Lacey's theory the velocity depends on several factors except”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The type of furrow opener recommended for use in hard and trashy ground and also in wet, dry soil in
Correct Answer: Option A — Single disc type
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Single disc type is the correct answer to “The type of furrow opener recommended for use in hard and trashy ground and also in wet, dry soil in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
In India, the rainfall for 24 hours is recorded at . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — 8:30 am
Detailed Academic Explanation:
8:30 am is the correct answer to “In India, the rainfall for 24 hours is recorded at . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
What is the average threshing outturn of a paddy in Kgs/hr?
Correct Answer: Option B — 650
Detailed Academic Explanation:
650 is the correct answer to “What is the average threshing outturn of a paddy in Kgs/hr”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The power developed by average pair of bullocks varies from
Correct Answer: Option C — 0.5 - 1.0 hp
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.5 - 1.0 hp is the correct answer to “The power developed by average pair of bullocks varies from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
In deep liter system, how many birds can (2.4 × 2.4 m) accommodate?
Correct Answer: Option C — 16
Detailed Academic Explanation:
16 is the correct answer to “In deep liter system, how many birds can (2.4 × 2.4 m) accommodate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Engineering.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Engineering
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