Indian Forest Service 2021 Agricultural Engineering Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2021

  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2021
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 2021, Paper II, focusing on Agricultural Engineering. Conducted by UPSC, this paper carries a maximum of 200 marks and allows three hours for completion. It is designed for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Forest Service, testing their in-depth knowledge and application skills in agricultural engineering principles relevant to forestry and land management. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam's difficulty level, question types, and marking scheme, aiding in their preparation strategy.

Major Topics Covered

  • Farm Power Sources
  • Tractor Mechanics
  • Tillage Implements
  • Threshers
  • Nozzles
  • Seed-Fertilizer Drills
  • Planters
  • Biogas Production
  • Producer Gas
  • Compressed Natural Gas
  • Compressed Biogas
  • Electric Motors
  • Solar Cells
  • Dry Cells
  • Engine Displacement Volume
  • Tappet Clearance
  • Disc Plough
  • Field Performance Index
  • Salvage Value
  • Total Solids
  • Volatile Solids
  • Hydraulic Retention Time
  • Solar Time

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 II
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2021 Agricultural Engineering Paper I
  • Engineering Services Examination 2021 Agricultural Engineering Paper
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2021 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 \overline{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.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
  • 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. \mathcal I

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1.

(a) Discuss the different sources of farm power available in India. What are their merits and demerits?

(b) Describe in brief:
(i) Why do rear wheels of general purpose tractors have tyre inflation pressure less than the front wheels?
(ii) Why is a differential lock provided in a tractor?
(iii) Why do tractors have independent brake pedals?
(iv) Why are drive wheel tyres provided with lugs in general purpose tractors?

(c) Differentiate between the following in brief:
(i) Single action and Double action disc harrow
(ii) Throughput and Axial Flow threshers
(iii) Solid cone and Hollow cone nozzles
(iv) Seed-cum-fertilizer drill and Horizontal plate planter

(d) Distinguish between the following in brief:
(i) Biogas and Producer Gas
(ii) Compressed Natural Gas and Compressed Biogas
(iii) AC Motor and DC Motor
(iv) Solar Cell and Dry Cell

(e) List the factors affecting the following:
(i) Biogas production from cattle manure
(ii) Producer gas production from agricultural crop residues
(iii) Draft requirement of a tractor drawn mouldboard plough
(iv) Grain losses in a power thresher

Section A

Q2.

(a) Define the following terms:
(i) Top Dead Centre
(ii) Engine Displacement Volume
(iii) Tappet Clearance
(iv) Tilt Angle of a Standard Disc Plough
(v) Field Performance Index
(vi) Salvage Value of a Machine
(vii) Total Solids
(viii) Volatile Solids
(ix) Hydraulic Retention Time
(x) Solar Time

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Frequently asked questions

What is the full name of the exam?

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

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the 2021 examination.

Who conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination?

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

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is specifically for Agricultural Engineering, Paper II.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 200.

How much time is allowed to attempt this paper?

The time allowed to attempt this paper is three hours.

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