Indian Forest Service 2022 Agricultural Engineering Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2022

  • Year 2022
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2022
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Agricultural Engineering Paper - II
Subject Agricultural Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Agricultural Engineering Paper II for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination held in 2022, conducted by UPSC. The paper carries a maximum of 200 marks and is allocated a time of three hours. It consists of descriptive questions designed to assess the candidates' in-depth knowledge of agricultural engineering principles relevant to forestry. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam's difficulty level, question types, and marking scheme, aiding in their preparation strategy for the IFS Main exam.

Major Topics Covered

  • Farmers categorization
  • Agricultural machinery
  • Engine types (CI and SI)
  • Disc harrow penetration
  • Gang angle
  • Global radiation
  • Diffuse radiation
  • Diesel engine fuel injection
  • Wheel slip and skid
  • Plough types
  • Coulter and Jointer
  • Mounted and Trailed implements
  • Disc plough angles
  • Seed planter mechanics
  • Solar thermal energy collectors
  • Solar flat-plate collector design

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 2021 Agricultural Engineering Paper II
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2022 Agricultural Engineering Paper I
  • UPSC Engineering Services Examination Agricultural Engineering Papers
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2022 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) Categorize the farmers based upon their holding size. Enlist the different types of machines suitable for each category of farmers.

(b) Write the basic difference between compression ignition (CI) engine and spark ignition (SI) engine.

(c) What are the different factors affecting the penetration of disc harrow? Define gang angle and its adjustment.

(d) What do you understand by global radiation and diffuse radiation?

(e) Determine the quantity of fuel to be injected per cycle per cylinder for a six-cylinder, 4-stroke diesel engine having brake-specific fuel consumption of 180 grams and developing 121 hp at 2500 r.p.m.

Section A

Q2.

(a) Distinguish between the following :
(i) Wheel slip and Wheel skid
(ii) Vertical suction and Horizontal suction of MB plough
(iii) Coulter and Jointer in a plough
(iv) Trailed type and Mounted type implement
(v) Disc angle and Tilt angle of a disc plough

(b) Calculate the diameter and the peripheral distance between the two consecutive cells to get 20 cm seed spacing by a seed planter having speed ratio between ground wheel and rotor as 4:3. Assume wheel diameter as 70 cm, rotor speed for 93 percent fill as 27 m/min, and travel speed as 3.2 \text km/h.

(c) What do you understand by solar thermal energy collectors? Discuss the various design parameters affecting the performance of solar flat-plate collector.

Section A

Q3.

(a) Write the full forms of the following :
(i) SAE
(ii) API
(iii) DI
(iv) IDI

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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 2022 examination.

Which paper is this?

This is Agricultural Engineering Paper - II.

Who conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 200.

What is the time duration allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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