Indian Forest Service 2019 Agricultural Engineering Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2019

  • Year 2019
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2019
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, 2019, specifically for Agricultural Engineering Paper - II. Conducted by UPSC, this paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge in agricultural engineering. It comprises a total of eight questions, out 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 allows a time duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 200 marks. Answers are to be written strictly in English. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for a career in the Indian Forest Service, providing a clear understanding of the exam's scope and difficulty level.

Major Topics Covered

  • I.C. Engine Cooling System
  • Thermostat Valve
  • Centrifugal Governor
  • Threshing Cylinders
  • Mechanical Threshers
  • Solar Cooker
  • Diesel Engine
  • Fuel Injection
  • Traction Aids
  • Wheeled Tractors
  • Valve Timing Diagram
  • Four-stroke I.C. Engine
  • Draft Sensing
  • Hydraulics of Tractor
  • Automatic Position Control Systems
  • Tractor Mounted Hydraulic Sprayer
  • Mechanical Agitation
  • Field Sprayer
  • Windmill Rotors
  • Wind-electric Generating System
  • Front Wheel Adjustments

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, 2019 - Agricultural Engineering Paper - I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2018 - Agricultural Engineering Paper - II
  • UPSC Engineering Services Examination - Civil Engineering Papers
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2019 - 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 Posts

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.
  • 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.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1.

(a) Explain the working and importance of the thermostat valve in the cooling system of an I.C. engine.

(b) Explain the working principles of a centrifugal governor with neat sketch diagram. How is the speed maintained constant under varying load conditions in an I.C. engine?

(c) What are the different types of threshing cylinders/drums employed on mechanical threshers for different crops? Explain them briefly with the help of sketches.

(d) Explain with the help of labelled diagram, the construction details of single reflector box solar cooker. What are the limitations of solar cookers?

(e) A high speed diesel engine running at 2000 rev/min has a single cylinder. During compression stroke, the fuel injection starts 20° before top dead centre and ends at the top dead centre. Calculate the duration (in seconds) of the fuel injection that takes place in the cylinder.

Section A

Q2.

(a) What is the purpose of traction aids in wheeled tractors ? Discuss the different types of traction aids used in a wheeled tractor.

(b) What do you mean by valve timing diagram of a four-stroke I.C. engine? Describe the occurrence of events in a four-cylinder four-stroke engine in a tabular form, having standard firing order.

(c) What do you understand by draft sensing in hydraulics of a tractor? Discuss with the help of suitable diagram, the automatic position control systems on tractors.

Section A

Q3.

(a) Draw a neat sketch showing the basic components of a tractor mounted hydraulic sprayer having mechanical agitation. Explain the different factors that affect the amount of spray liquid applied per hectare by a field sprayer.

(b) What are different types of rotors of windmill ? Describe the different components of wind-electric generating system with the help of suitable diagram.

(c) What are the different adjustments in the front wheels of tractors? Discuss with the help of suitable diagram.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2019.

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 the 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 the paper?

The time allowed to complete the paper is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total?

There are a total of eight questions in this paper.

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