Indian Forest Service 2023 Agricultural Engineering Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2023
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 Agricultural Engineering Paper II from the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination held in 2023, conducted by UPSC. The paper consists of eight questions, of which five are to be attempted, with questions 1 and 5 being compulsory. Candidates must select at least one question from each of the two sections (A and B) from the remaining six questions. The paper is designed to assess candidates' knowledge in various aspects of agricultural engineering relevant to forestry. Answers are to be written in English only. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the IFS Main examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Farm Power
  • IC Engines
  • Implements
  • Wind Energy
  • Solar Energy
  • Biogas Plants
  • Tractors
  • Seed Drills
  • Solar Dryers
  • Harvesting Methods
  • Gasifiers
  • Radiation

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 2022 Agricultural Engineering Paper II
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2023 Agricultural Engineering Paper I
  • UPSC Engineering Services Examination Agricultural Engineering Paper
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2023 Agricultural Engineering Paper II Answer Key
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Syllabus
  • Agricultural Engineering Syllabus for Competitive Exams
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Exam Pattern for Engineering Subjects

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Briefly write about different sources of farm power used in Indian (a) agriculture. 8 Define the following: (b) 8 Indicated horse power of IC Engine (i) Field efficiency of an implement (ii) Lift and drag forces related to wind energy (iii) Solar still (iv) (c) Write short notes on the following: 8 Compression ratio of IC Engine (i) (ii) Timing gears of IC Engine (iii) Harvesting methods for cereal crops Capacity of biogas plants (iv) Differentiate between the following: (d) 8 Disc plough and Disc harrow (i) Floating drum biogas plant and Fixed dome biogas plant (ii) Up-draft gasifier and Down-draft gasifier (iii) Global radiation and Diffused radiation (iv) (e) Enlist the factors influencing the following : 8 Selection of a tractor (i) Specific fuel consumption of IC Engine (ii) Threshing efficiency of a grain thresher (iii) Anaerobic digestion (iv) With line diagram of each event, explain the working of a four-stroke (a) 10 compression ignition engine (b) Explain the construction and working of a tractor-drawn seed drill. 15 Briefly write about different devices and components of a solar (c) photo-voltaic system. Write about the applications of solar dryer. 15 BJKE-B-AGRE 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

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

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2023.

Who conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination?

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

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is for Agricultural Engineering, specifically Paper II.

What is the paper code?

The paper code is BJKE-B-AGRE.

How many questions are there in total?

There are a total of eight questions in this paper.

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