Indian Forest Service 2020 Agricultural Engineering Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2020

  • Year 2020
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2020
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Agricultural Engineering Paper-II
Subject Agricultural Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2020, specifically for Agricultural Engineering Paper-II. Conducted by UPSC, this paper carries a maximum of 200 marks and allows a time duration of three hours. It is designed for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Forest Service. The paper consists of eight questions, out of which five are to be attempted, with compulsory questions and sectional choices. This paper is crucial for aspirants to understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level in Agricultural Engineering for the IFS Main exam.

Major Topics Covered

  • Agricultural Mechanization
  • 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke Engines
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Spraying and Dusting
  • Seed Drills
  • Tractor Wheels
  • Producer Gas
  • CI Engines
  • SI Engines
  • Tractor Cooling Systems
  • Gasification
  • Up-draft Gasifier
  • Electric Motors in Agriculture
  • Spark-Ignition Engines
  • Tillage
  • Tractor Power Train
  • Solar Photovoltaic Systems
  • Solar Flat Plate Collectors
  • Air Cleaning Systems
  • Mould Board Plough
  • Draft Force
  • Field Capacity
  • Unit Draft
  • Drawbar Horsepower
  • Seed Drill Calibration

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2020 - Agricultural Engineering Paper-I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2019 - Agricultural Engineering Paper-II
  • Engineering Services Examination, 2020 - Civil Engineering Paper-I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2020 - Agricultural Engineering Paper-II Answer Key
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Syllabus
  • Agricultural Engineering Syllabus for UPSC Exams
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Exam Pattern for Engineering Papers

Instructions

  • There are EIGHT questions in all, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
  • Out of the remaining SIX questions, THREE are to be attempted selecting at least ONE question from each of the two Sections A and B.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbols and notations have their usual standard meanings.
  • Assume suitable data, if necessary and indicate the same clearly.
  • Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1.

(a) Write about the scope of agricultural mechanization for marginal and small land-holding fields in India.

(b) Differentiate between the following in brief :
(i) 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke engine
(ii) Draft control and Position control hydraulic system
(iii) Spraying and Dusting
(iv) Seed drill and Transplanter

(c) Justify the following in brief :
(i) Why is the size of rear wheels of tractor larger than the front wheels?
(ii) Why is producer gas not used directly for domestic purpose?
(iii) Why is the compression ratio of CI engines higher than SI engines?
(iv) Why is thermostat valve used in cooling system?

(d) What is gasification? Explain the working of up-draft type gasifier with a neat diagram.

(e) What factors are required to be considered for selection of electric motor used in agricultural operations? Write about the regular maintenance needed by an electric motor.

Section A

Q2.

(a) With a line diagram of each stroke, explain the working of 4-stroke spark-ignition engine.

(b) (i) Write about the objectives of primary and secondary tillage.
(ii) With a flow chart, explain the working of tractor power train by mentioning the function of each component.

(c) Explain the functions of different components of a solar photovoltaic system used for power generation. Write a short note on solar flat plate collector.

Section A

Q3.

(a) What is the purpose of air cleaning system? Write about the working of oil-bath type air cleaning system of a farm tractor.

(b) A 3-bottom 35 cm mould board plough is working at a depth of 20 cm. It requires a draft force of 18 kN working at a speed of 3 kilometers per hour. If the field efficiency is 70%, calculate the actual field capacity of the plough. Also calculate the unit draft and drawbar horsepower. (Consider the acceleration due to gravity as 10 m/s^2)

(c) What is the necessity of seed drill calibration? Explain the sequential steps followed in seed drill calibration.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2020.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This question paper is for Agricultural Engineering Paper-II.

Who conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination?

The Indian Forest Service Examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 200.

What is the time allowed to complete this paper?

The time allowed to complete this paper is Three Hours.

How many questions are in this paper?

There are eight questions in total.

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