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Himalayan Sustainability Quiz Questions and Answers

Himalayan Sustainability: Quiz Questions and Answers

This page compiles the quiz questions and answers discussed in Himalayan Sustainability course.

1. Quiz 1: Sustainability Basics

A) Global Development Indicator

B) Gender Development Index

C) Gross Domestic Investment

D) General Demographics Index

A) The study of ancient human civilizations

B) A period marked by significant volcanic activity

C) The Earth's most recent geologic time period influenced by human activity

D) An era characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs

A) Human Development Index

B) Health and Demographics Indicator

C) Human Dependency Indicator

D) Housing Development Index

A) Ten

B) Eight

C) Seven

D) Nine

A) A theory that promotes unlimited resource consumption

B) A model aiming to meet human needs within the planet's ecological limits

C) An economic model focusing solely on profit maximization

D) An approach that disregards environmental concerns in economic planning

A) 1962

B) 1972

C) 1982

D) 1992

A) Politics, Economics, and Education

B) Environmental Stewardship, Social Equity, and Economic Prosperity

C) Technology, Innovation, and Efficiency

D) Culture, Tradition, and Heritage

A) A period of swift technological advancements during the 18th century

B) The rapid increase in human activity impacting the Earth since the mid-20th century

C) The acceleration of Earth's rotation due to gravitational forces

D) The rapid growth of the universe after the Big Bang

A) Population Density, Employment Rates, and Healthcare Access

B) Environmental Quality, Social Freedom, and Economic Growth

C) Technology, Innovation, and Infrastructure

D) Life Expectancy, Education, and Per Capita Income

A) 1988

B) 1980

C) 2000

D) 1992

2. Quiz 2: Environmental Milestones and Global Agreements

This section covers environmental milestones such as Stockholm, Rio, Kyoto, MDGs, SDGs, and the Paris Agreement.

A) A chart representing ocean acidity levels

B) A graph showing temperature changes over time

C) CO2 level measurement

D) A measure of global population growth

A) Rio Earth Summit

B) Stockholm Conference

C) Kyoto Protocol was signed

D) Earth Day was first celebrated

A) Sustainable Development

B) Population control

C) Biodiversity conservation

D) Environmental justice

A) Agenda 21

B) The creation of the Millennium Development Goals

C) The Paris Agreement

D) The Kyoto Protocol

A) A global action plan for promoting gender equality

B) A legally binding environmental treaty

C) A non-binding sustainable development action plan

D) A policy focused solely on urban development

A) Eliminate deforestation

B) Promote renewable energy

C) Protect endangered species

D) Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

A) A set of guidelines for environmental conservation

B) A framework for international trade

C) Eight development goals for 2015

D) Six goals to reduce carbon emissions

A) Ten

B) Seventeen

C) Twenty

D) Twelve

A) To limit global warming

B) To establish a global ban on plastic

C) To protect endangered species

D) To promote economic growth

A) Climate action

B) Reduce inequality

C) Ensure quality education

D) Protect marine life

3. Quiz 3: Hindu Kush Himalaya and Regional Sustainability

This section covers sustainability issues in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, including biodiversity, water security, and vulnerability.

A) South American Network for Disaster and Environmental Economics

B) Southeast Asian Network for Development and Environmental Ethics

C) South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics

D) South African Network for Development and Economic Equity

A) Overpopulation, deforestation, and industrial pollution

B) Climate change, disasters, pollution (air/waste/plastic)

C) Urbanization, loss of biodiversity, and overfishing

D) Soil erosion, water scarcity, and desertification

A) Six countries

B) Five countries

C) Eight countries

D) Ten countries

A) 60-85%

B) 40-60%

C) 30-50%

A) Increased agricultural yields

B) Wiping out resources, communities, and cultures

C) Growth in tourism

D) Expansion of forested areas

A) Stabilization of river flows

B) Water scarcity, floods, rapid melting of glaciers

C) Decreased rainfall variability

D) Increased groundwater levels

A) Improved water quality

B) Enhanced groundwater recharge

C) Increased risk of flooding

D) Increased agricultural productivity

A) Reduction in energy consumption

B) Stabilization of global temperatures

C) Accelerating global warming and climate change

D) Decreasing carbon emissions

A) Building more industrial zones

B) Employing nature-based solutions

C) Expanding urban infrastructure

D) Increasing fossil fuel consumption

A) Women

B) Wealthy landowners

C) Elderly men

D) Children

4. Quiz 4: Local Development, Nepal, and Design Principles

This section covers local sustainable development, eco-tourism, Nepal’s SDG strategy, permaculture, and people-centric design.

A) Increasing reliance on imported goods

B) Reducing local biodiversity

C) Expanding urban sprawl

D) Supporting and practicing local initiatives

A) By promoting luxury travel packages

B) By focusing on high-impact, short-term tourism growth

C) By reducing greenhouse gas emissions and educating communities and tourists about climate change

D) By increasing the number of tourists in fragile ecosystems

A) Profit, planet, productivity, progress, and people

B) Place, profit, planet, people, purpose

C) Planet, profit, production, processes, and people

D) Purpose, productivity, profit, power, and place

A) Reduction in population growth

B) Strengthening military capabilities

C) Economic isolation

D) Accelerated progress towards sustainable development

A) Inadequate global partnerships

B) Political instability

C) Lack of natural resources

D) Overpopulation

A) Agriculture

B) Defense

C) Technology

D) Healthcare

A) Military expansion

B) Limiting economic growth

C) Strengthening governance and institutions

D) Reducing foreign aid dependency

A) Creative green economy, the quintuple bottom line, permaculture principles, and people-centric design

B) Industrial growth, consumer-driven economy, and fossil fuel reliance

C) Free-market capitalism, deregulation, and global trade expansion

D) Technological advancement, urbanization, and resource extraction

A) A method for increasing agricultural yield using chemical fertilizers

B) A strategy for global industrial development

C) A technique for urban planning focused on maximizing construction density

D) A set of ideas promoting sustainable interactions between people and the environment

A) An approach that prioritizes the needs, preferences, and experiences of end-users in problem-solving

B) A method for increasing automation in manufacturing

C) A focus on maximizing corporate profits in product design

D) A strategy that prioritizes industrial efficiency over human needs

5. Quiz 5: SDG Interactions and Transformative Impact

This section covers the nature of SDGs, interactions among SDGs, synergies, trade-offs, and analytical approaches.

A) Global, transformative, and universal

B) Measurable, achievable, and time-bound

C) Economic, social, and environmental

D) Integrated, indivisible, and interlinked

A) Strong and weak

B) Synergies and trade-offs

C) Positive and negative

D) Direct and indirect

A) SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

B) SDG 1 (No Poverty)

C) SDG 2 (Zero Hunger)

D) SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)

A) SDG implementation

B) SDG prioritization

C) SDG cherry-picking

D) SDG networking

A) To rank SDGs in order of importance

B) To simplify the implementation process

C) To identify synergies and trade-offs for better decision-making

D) To reduce the number of goals

A) Random sampling

B) Qualitative analysis

C) Expert judgment

D) Quantitative analysis

A) Interactions that are difficult to measure

B) Interactions that occur over a long period of time

C) Interactions between SDG targets within the same goal

D) Interactions between non-adjacent SDGs in a network

A) Lack of international cooperation

B) All of the above

C) Too many goals and targets

D) Insufficient data for monitoring progress

A) Regression analysis

B) Cluster analysis

C) Factor analysis

D) Network analysis

A) Lack of funding

B) Selective implementation

C) Existing priorities

D) Countries not being on track

6. Quiz 6: Indicators, Correlation, Bioeconomy, RCPs, and SSPs

This section covers SDG targets, indicator disaggregation, Spearman correlation, bioeconomy, RCPs, and SSP scenarios.

A) 232

B) 17

C) 241

D) 169

A) Only by geographic location

B) By various characteristics including income, sex, age, race, etc.

C) No disaggregation is recommended

D) Only by income

A) Maximal Information Coefficient

B) Multiple Interaction Coefficient

C) Maximal Information Criterion

D) Minimal Interaction Coefficient

A) 0 to 1

B) -1 to 0

C) -1 to 1

D) 0 to 0.5

A) ρ > 0

B) ρ > 0.9

C) ρ > 0.5

D) ρ > 0.7

A) Causation implies correlation

B) There is no difference between correlation and causation

C) Correlation implies causation

D) Correlation indicates a statistical association, while causation implies a direct cause-and-effect relationship

A) Maximizing economic growth

B) Increasing industrial production

C) Utilizing renewable biological resources

D) Fossil fuel usage

A) Regional Climate Projections

B) Relative Climate Predictions

C) Representative Concentration Pathways

D) Reactive Carbon Processes

A) 6

B) 5

C) 4

D) 3

A) SSP2

B) SSP3

C) SSP4

D) SSP1

7. Quiz 7: Qualitative Research, Systematic Reviews, and Text Mining

This section covers qualitative research, PRISMA, text mining, data extraction, and focus group discussions.

A) Experimental research

B) Quantitative research

C) Mixed-methods research

D) Qualitative research

A) Narrative analysis

B) Regression analysis

C) Discourse analysis

D) Content analysis

A) Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

B) Protocol for Reviewing Important Statistical Methods and Analyses

C) Primary Research In Systematic Meta-Analyses

D) Principal Requirements for Integrating Systematic Methodological Approaches

A) Sentiment analysis

B) Risk assessment

C) Citation management

D) Topic modeling

A) A written questionnaire

B) A focus group discussion

C) An interview with a rigid set of questions

D) An interview that allows new ideas to be brought up during the conversation

A) MAYBE

B) OR

C) NOT

D) AND

A) To select relevant articles based on criteria

B) To publish research findings

C) To increase the number of articles

D) To write new articles

A) Manual data extraction

B) Text mining

C) Statistical regression

D) Topic modeling

A) Both quantitative and qualitative analysis

B) Neither quantitative nor qualitative analysis

C) Only quantitative analysis

D) Only qualitative analysis

A) A one-on-one interview

B) A statistical analysis method

C) A data collection technique where a selected group discusses a given topic in-depth

D) A survey method

8. Quiz 8: Development Policy, Investments, and Growth

This section contains the policy, investment, and economic growth quiz. Question 1 was later confirmed from the quiz review as Infrastructure.

A) Environment

B) Infrastructure

C) Education

D) Health

A) Short-term profit

B) Quick economic recovery

C) Risk minimization

D) Long-term sustainability

A) Contingency Plan

B) Operational Plan

C) Tactical Plan

D) Strategic Plan

A) Market monopolization

B) Capacity building

C) Regulatory measures

D) Public-private partnerships

A) Avoiding investment altogether

B) High-risk, high-reward strategies

C) Concentration on one sector

D) Diversification

A) Children

B) Migrants

C) Elderly

D) Working-age population

A) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

B) Stock market speculation

C) Venture capital

D) Microfinance

A) Short-term financial gains

B) Political approval

C) Media coverage

D) Long-term social impact

A) Funding availability

B) Policy design

C) Political will

D) Public opinion

A) Private sector investment

B) Government spending

C) Consumer spending

D) Foreign aid

9. Quiz 9: Energy, Water, Cities, and Timber Construction

This section contains the 15-question set answered from lecture-style content. These were provided as the most likely answers during the timed quiz.

A) 854 million

B) 754 million

C) 954 million

D) 654 million

A) 8.7 million

B) 10.7 million

C) 12.7 million

D) 14.7 million

A) Approximately 997 GW

B) Approximately 1,197 GW

C) Approximately 1,397 GW

D) Approximately 797 GW

A) 189

B) 149

C) 129

D) 169

A) 67%

B) 57%

C) 37%

D) 47%

A) Energy efficiency

B) Nuclear power

C) Carbon capture and storage

D) Renewables

A) Goal 8

B) Goal 5

C) Goal 3

D) Goal 6

A) 15 m³

B) 10 m³

C) 20 m³

D) 5 m³

A) 2000 litres

B) 1000 litres

C) 1500 litres

D) 2500 litres

A) Hydropower

B) Coal

C) Natural gas

D) Biomass energy

A) 1400 litres

B) 2900 litres

C) 1900 litres

D) 2400 litres

A) Geographical location

B) Population size

C) Consumption pattern

D) Political system

A) 85%

B) 65%

C) 75%

D) 95%

A) 40 m³

B) 50 m³

C) 70 m³

D) 60 m³

A) Approximately 15-20%

B) Approximately 7-9%

C) Approximately 5-7%

D) Approximately 10-14%

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Farm Power and Machinery Question Paper | B.Sc. Agriculture 6th Semester

Agriculture and Forestry University

Office of the Controller of Examinations
Rampur, Chitwan
2082, Ashad

Farm Power and Machinery B.Sc Agriculture Question Paper from AFU Rampur
Faculty Agriculture Exam Regular
Level Bachelor Full Marks 20
Program B.Sc. Ag. Pass Marks 8
Year and Semester 3rd Year, 6th Semester Time 1:30 hrs.

Subject: AEN 301, 2(1+1) Farm Power and Machinery

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. All questions carry equal marks. Answer any eight questions.

  1. Differentiate between petrol and diesel engines used in farm operations. (2.5)
  2. What do you mean by farm mechanization? What are the limiting factors for achieving farm mechanization in Nepal? Suggest the possible solutions. (0.5+1+1)
  3. Calculate the cost of operations of a 21 hp rice transplanter machine requiring two helpers and one operator. The purchasing price of machine is Rs 10 lakh, service life of 1500 hours, diesel consumption of 4 liter per hour. Make necessary assumptions. (2.5)
  4. Discuss about the crop threshing practices in Nepal. Suggest the modern threshing machine for rice, wheat and maize based on power used. (1.5+1)
  5. What are the major differences between seed drill and planter machine? Justify with examples. Enlist the components of seed drill and write their functions. (1+1.5)
  6. What are the different types of tillage implements? Explain with examples. How do you select them for your use? (1.5+1)
  7. Enlist the different types of sprayers and their selection. Discuss about the use of drone in spraying. (1.5+1)
  8. Explain the common problems in a combine harvester and suggest the remedies. (2.5)
  9. Write short notes on (any four): (2.5)
    • a. Clutch
    • b. Gear box
    • c. Differential unit
    • d. Carburetor
    • e. Lubricating system

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Agricultural Engineering for Sustainable Development (AE 101) – Syllabus

Agricultural Engineering for Sustainable Development

This course offers a holistic introduction to the principles and practices that drive sustainable agriculture, from water management and energy use to post-harvest handling and farm machinery. Dive into each module below to see how we’ll explore the farm-to-fork ecosystem and the role of engineering in achieving global sustainability goals.

This course follows the updated 2025 BE Agricultural Engineering syllabus of Tribhuvan University. It is designed for first-year students in the first semester and carries 2 lecture credits and 1 tutorial credit, with no practical component.

Course Objectives

The course is designed to provide comprehensive concepts of sustainable development, agricultural practices, irrigation practices, energy practices, post-harvest practices, soil and water conservation and farm machinery, fostering a holistic approach from farm to fork and the agro-food ecosystem.

Lecture: 2 | Tutorial: 1 | Practical: 0 | Year: 1 | Part: 1

1. Overview of Sustainable Development (6 hours)

  • 1.1 Introduction and importance of sustainable development
  • 1.2 Three pillars of sustainable development
  • 1.3 Evolution from MDG to SDG
  • 1.4 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and indicators (UN SDGs)
  • 1.5 SDG goals’ linkage with agricultural system and interaction
  • 1.6 The role of agricultural engineering in achieving sustainable development goals
  • 1.7 Application of SDGs in the design and implementation of sustainable projects
  • 1.8 Enabling environment for sustainable agricultural systems

2. Sustainable Agricultural Practices (8 hours)

  • 2.1 Overview of sustainable agriculture and associated practices
  • 2.2 Concept of conservation agriculture and precision farming
  • 2.3 Integrated pest management (IPM) in agriculture
  • 2.4 Organic farming practices
  • 2.5 Concept of climate-smart agriculture
  • 2.6 Life cycle assessment of agro-food ecosystem
  • 2.7 Application of LCA to agro-food ecosystems
  • 2.8 Farm-to-fork concept
  • 2.9 Roles of agricultural engineering and associated engineering practices in the farm-to-fork concept
  • 2.10 Concept of permaculture farming

3. Sustainable Irrigation Practices (3 hours)

  • 3.1 Concept of agricultural water management
  • 3.2 Importance of sustainable water management in irrigated agriculture in Nepal
  • 3.3 Efficiencies in irrigation systems from the water management perspective
  • 3.4 Water-saving technologies in irrigated agriculture (drip and sprinkler irrigation)
  • 3.5 Rainwater harvesting and storage for agriculture

4. Sustainable Energy for Agriculture (3 hours)

  • 4.1 Energy use in agriculture processing
  • 4.2 Renewable energy sources for and from agriculture and livestock
  • 4.3 Energy-efficient farming practices in Nepal

5. Sustainable Soil and Water Conservation Practices (4 hours)

  • 5.1 Concept of integrated watershed management plan
  • 5.2 Agroforestry and soil conservation practices for watershed sustainability
  • 5.3 Soil erosion and conservation measures in practice
  • 5.4 Low-cost watershed management practices for sustainable agriculture
  • 5.5 Concept of land use plan and importance of land use planning
  • 5.6 Concept of land fragmentation and land consolidation and its importance in Nepal

6. Sustainable Farm Machinery (3 hours)

  • 6.1 Farm machinery equipment and sustainable agriculture
  • 6.2 Role of machinery in sustainable agriculture
  • 6.3 Energy-efficient farm equipment and practices in Nepal
  • 6.4 Precision farming equipment

7. Sustainable Post-Harvest Practices (3 hours)

  • 7.1 Post-harvest practices for sustainable agriculture
  • 7.2 Post-harvest losses and their impact
  • 7.3 Solar drying and its application
  • 7.4 Low-cost and eco-friendly storage techniques
  • 7.5 Value chain actors and importance of value chain for sustainability of the agro-food ecosystem in Nepal

Tutorial Topics

  1. Case study of local food sustainability practices, focusing on the three sustainability dimensions
  2. Case study on food sustainability analysis
  3. Group work on quantitative or qualitative analysis of sustainability synergies and trade-offs associated with different food options
  4. Case study of sustainable practice in agriculture
  5. Case study on actors from field to plate (farmers, pre- and post-harvesting processors, value chain actors, etc.)

References

  1. https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/frameworks
  2. NPC. Sustainable Development Goals: status and roadmap 2016–2030. National Planning Commission, Nepal, 2017.
  3. TP Ojha and AM Michael. Principles of Agricultural Engineering Volume 1 and Volume 2. 12th Edition. Jain Brothers.
  4. Pradhan, P., Costa, L., Rybski, D., Lucht, W., & Kropp, J. P. (2017). A systematic study of sustainable development goal (SDG) interactions. Earth's Future, 5(11), 1169–1179.
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Notice for Assistant Professor Position in Agricultural Engineering Far Western UniversityFaculty of Agricultural Sciences, Dean's Office, Tikapur, Kailali Notice for Assistant Professor Recruitment (First published date: 2081/11/20) Far Western University, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, School of Agriculture, Tikapur, Kailali, invites applications from eligible Nepali citizens for the position of Assistant Professor on a full-time contract basis in the following subject: Advertisement No.: 2/2081/082 Subject: Agricultural Engineering Number of Positions: 1 Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering and Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering (Water Resource Management) or an equivalent subject with at least a second division. Master’s degree in Agroecology or Biochemistry with at least a second division. Minimum Educational Requirement: Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized university with at least a second division. Selection Process: Written Exam and Interview. Contact Date: 2081/12/07. Exam Date & Venue: Will be announced on the contact date. Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 to 45 years old as of the application deadline. Required Documents: Personal details in the prescribed format (downloadable from agriculture.fwu.edu.np or obtainable by emailing dean.agriculture@fwu.edu.np). Copy of Nepali citizenship certificate. Copies of all academic certificates from SLC/SEE onwards, including equivalency certificates if applicable. Application letter for the applied position. Application fee of NPR 2,500/- to be deposited in the Nepal Bank Ltd., Tikapur branch, Account No. 107001065539250000001 under the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Dean’s Office. The deposit voucher must be submitted along with the application. Contact Numbers: 091-560265 / 091-560824

Notice for Assistant Professor Position in Agricultural Engineering

Far Western University
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Dean's Office, Tikapur, Kailali

Notice for Assistant Professor Recruitment

(First published date: 2081/11/20)

Far Western University, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, School of Agriculture, Tikapur, Kailali, invites applications from eligible Nepali citizens for the position of Assistant Professor on a full-time contract basis in the following subject:

  • Advertisement No.: 2/2081/082

  • Subject: Agricultural Engineering

  • Number of Positions: 1

  • Minimum Educational Requirement:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering and Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering (Water Resource Management) or an equivalent subject with at least a second division.

  •  Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized university with at least a second division.

  • Selection Process: Written Exam and Interview.

  • Contact Date: 2081/12/07.

  • Exam Date & Venue: Will be announced on the contact date.

  • Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 to 45 years old as of the application deadline.

Required Documents:

  1. Personal details in the prescribed format (downloadable from agriculture.fwu.edu.np or obtainable by emailing dean.agriculture@fwu.edu.np).

  2. Copy of Nepali citizenship certificate.

  3. Copies of all academic certificates from SLC/SEE onwards, including equivalency certificates if applicable.

  4. Application letter for the applied position.

  5. Application fee of NPR 2,500/- to be deposited in the Nepal Bank Ltd., Tikapur branch, Account No. 107001065539250000001 under the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Dean’s Office. The deposit voucher must be submitted along with the application.

Contact Numbers: 091-560265 / 091-560824

Syllabus for Written Exam – Assistant Professor (Agricultural Engineering)

Chapter 1: Farm Power and Tractor Systems

  • Sources of Farm Power: Human, Animal, Mechanical, Electrical, Renewable

  • Classification and Components of Tractors

  • IC Engine – Working Principles, Components, and Functions

  • Power Transmission Systems in Tractors

  • Performance Evaluation of Tractors – Drawbar Power, PTO Power, Fuel Efficiency

  • Recent Advances in Farm Power and Renewable Energy Use in Agriculture

Chapter 2: Farm Machinery and Equipment

  • Classification of Farm Implements

  • Primary and Secondary Tillage Implements – Types and Functions

  • Seed Drills, Planters, Transplanters – Mechanism and Calibration

  • Intercultural Equipment – Weeders, Sprayers, Dusters

  • Harvesting and Threshing Machinery – Principles and Types

  • Mechanization Status and Challenges in Nepal

Chapter 3: Introductory Agrometeorology and Weather Observations

  • Introduction to Agrometeorology and Importance in Agriculture

  • Elements of Weather and Climate (Temperature, Rainfall, Humidity, Wind)

  • Measurement of Weather Parameters – Instruments and Techniques

  • Weather Forecasting and Advisory Services for Farmers

  • Climate Change and Its Impact on Agriculture

Chapter 4: Principles and Practices of Irrigation Management

  • Importance and Objectives of Irrigation

  • Sources of Irrigation – Surface, Groundwater, Rainwater Harvesting

  • Methods of Irrigation – Surface, Subsurface, Sprinkler, Drip

  • Irrigation Scheduling and Water Requirement Calculations

  • Conjunctive Use of Water and Irrigation Efficiency

  • Irrigation Institutions and Policies in Nepal

Chapter 5: Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

  • Introduction and Scope of Soil and Water Conservation

  • Types and Causes of Soil Erosion – Water and Wind Erosion

  • Erosion Control Measures – Mechanical, Agronomic, and Biological

  • Gully and Ravine Control Structures

  • Soil Conservation Planning at Watershed Level

  • Case Studies of Soil Conservation Projects in Nepal

Chapter 6: Watershed Management and Planning

  • Concept and Importance of Watershed Management

  • Watershed Delineation and Characterization

  • Hydrological Cycle and Water Balance in Watersheds

  • Land Capability Classification and Land Use Planning

  • Participatory Watershed Management Approaches

  • Integrated Watershed Development Programs in Nepal

Chapter 7: Farm Structures and Rural Infrastructure

  • Planning and Layout of Farmstead

  • Structures for Storage – Grain Storage, Cold Storage

  • Animal Housing – Design and Construction Principles

  • Structures for Processing and Value Addition (Threshing Floors, Drying Yards)

  • Rural Infrastructure – Roads, Drinking Water, Sanitation

  • Greenhouse Technology and Polyhouses for Protected Cultivation

Chapter 8: Land Surveying and Leveling

  • Basic Concepts of Surveying – Principles and Classification

  • Chain Surveying – Equipment and Techniques

  • Leveling – Methods, Instruments, and Computations

  • Contour Survey and Map Preparation

  • Use of Total Station and GPS in Agricultural Land Survey

  • Field Layout for Irrigation and Drainage Systems

Chapter 9: Drainage Engineering and Water Management

  • Importance of Agricultural Drainage

  • Surface and Subsurface Drainage Systems – Design and Installation

  • Drainage Coefficient and Spacing Calculations

  • Drainage Structures – Outlets, Drains, and Filters

  • Waterlogging Problems and Reclamation Techniques

  • Salinity and Water Quality Management in Irrigation Systems

Chapter 10: Renewable Energy Technologies for Agriculture

  • Solar Energy Applications in Agriculture

  • Biogas and Bioenergy – Design, Installation, and Utilization

  • Micro-hydropower and Water Lifting Technologies

  • Wind Energy for Water Pumping and Grain Processing

Chapter 11: Far Western University (FWU) Overview

  • University Structure

  • Officials and Their Responsibilities

  • Acts and Regulations Governing FWU

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Get the objective questions and solutions from the MSc Construction Project Management Entrance Examination 2080 at Far Western University. Includes syllabus, entrance notice, and model questions for better preparation
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Far Western University, Faculty of Engineering, MSc CPM Entrance Examination 2080.

This is the entrance examination paper, time is 2 hours and full marks is 100. Each question carries 1 mark.

Subject: Construction Project Management

Objective questions with their solutions asked in the MSc CPM Entrance Examination 2080.

A) 24

B) 40

C) 96

D) 150

A) 21%

B) 42%

C) 84%

D) 96%

A) 1.5

B) 2.5

C) 3

D) 4

A) 24,025 mm²

B) 22,725 mm²

C) 24,000 mm²

D) 24,075 mm²

A) 6

B) 9

C) 15

D) 24

A) 16

B) 64

C) 96

D) 128

A) 40º

B) 50º

C) 60º

D) 70º

A) 4

B) 3

C) 2

D) 1

A) 20

B) 40

C) 60

D) 80

A) \(2\pi\)

B) \(\pi\)

C) \(\pi^2\)

D) \(\sqrt{\pi}\)

A) b⁄a = 2

B) a⁄b = 2

C) a = b

D) a = -b

A) \(l^2 + m^2 - n^2 = 0\)

B) \(lmn = 1\)

C) \(l^2 + m^2 + n^2 = 1\)

D) \(l^2 m^2 + n^2 = 1\)

A) Circle

B) Straight line

C) Parabola

D) None of these

A) 40%

B) 35%

C) 30%

D) 25%

A) \( y \cos x = \sin x + c \)

B) \( y \sin x = \cos x + c \)

C) \( y \sin x = \sin x + c \)

D) \( y \cos x = -\sin x + c \)

A) 40

B) 48

C) 60

D) 64

A) 50

B) 100

C) 150

D) 200

A) \( \begin{bmatrix}d & -b\\ -c & a\end{bmatrix} \)

B) \( \begin{bmatrix}-d & b\\ c & -a\end{bmatrix} \)

C) \( \begin{bmatrix}a & c\\ b & d\end{bmatrix} \)

D) \( \begin{bmatrix}-a & -b\\ -c & -d\end{bmatrix} \)

A) 6

B) 2/3

C) 4/3

D) 8/9

A) \( \frac{b+c}{2} \)

B) \( \sqrt{bc} \)

C) \( \frac{b-c}{2} \)

D) None of these

A) 10/x

B) 100/x

C) 1000/x

D) x/10

A) 47

B) 48

C) 49

D) 50

A) 5

B) 10

C) 25

D) 100

A) 1/56

B) 1/48

C) 1/8

D) 3/8

A) 1.75

B) 3.5

C) 7

D) 8

A) Intersection

B) Radiation

C) Resection

D) Traversing

A) 25°00’

B) 95°00’

C) 148°00’

D) 190°00’

A) 3°

B) 87°

C) 93°

D) 273°

A) Bowditch’s rule

B) Transit rule

C) Empirical rule

D) None of these

A) 99.345 m

B) 100.345 m

C) 100.655 m

D) 101.870 m

A) Foresight

B) Intermediate sight

C) Backsight

D) Any sight

A) Collimation error

B) Error due to earth’s curvature

C) Error due to atmospheric refraction

D) All of these

A) Sedimentary rocks

B) Igneous rocks

C) Metamorphic rocks

D) None of these

A) Igneous rock

B) Sedimentary rock

C) Metamorphic rock

D) Volcanic rock

A) Petroleum

B) Spirit

C) Coaltar

D) Turpentine

A) Hard

B) Soft

C) Light

D) Heavy

A) Lime

B) Lime putty

C) Cement wash

D) Chalk

A) Enamel paint

B) Aluminum paint

C) Asbestos paint

D) Cement paint

A) Top face

B) Bottom face

C) Longer face

D) Shorter face

A) Basalt

B) Slate

C) Limestone

D) Sandstone

A) Strength

B) Durability

C) Workability

D) Water content

A) Meter

B) Square meter

C) Cubic meter

D) None of these

A) 0.62 kg

B) 0.89 kg

C) 1.58 kg

D) 2.35 kg

A) Estimation

B) Valuation

C) Pricing

D) Costing

A) 2,400 kg

B) 4,600 kg

C) 7,850 kg

D) 10,000 kg

A) B + d + Sd

B) Bd + Sd^2

C) Bxd - Sd^2

D) (Bd + Sd^2)/2

A) Sand

B) Silt

C) Clay

D) None of these

A) Sandy soil

B) Silty soil

C) Gravel soil

D) Clay soil

A) Moisture content

B) Permeability

C) Capillarity

D) None of these

A) Sands

B) Gravels

C) Clays

D) Highly organic soils

A) Tan (45°-θ)

B) Tan² (45°+θ)

C) Tan² (45°-θ)

D) Tan (45°+θ)

A) Bulldozer

B) Clam shell

C) Scraper

D) Dump truck

A) Event

B) Free float

C) Dummy

D) None of these

A) FF = EFj – ESi – D

B) FF = ESj – ESi – D

C) FF = EFi – ESi + D

D) FF = EFj – ESi + D

A) tE = (tO + 4tL + tP)/6

B) tE = (tO + 4tP + tL)/6

C) tE = (tO + tP + 4tL)/6

D) tE = (tP + 4tO + tL)/6

A) Shortest path for the earliest completion of the project

B) Longest path of the network for the earliest completion of the project

C) Ideal path for the earliest completion of the project

D) None of the above

A) Optimistic time

B) Pessimistic time

C) Most likely time

D) All of these

A) Scope

B) Resources

C) Team

D) Budget

A) Quality assurance

B) Quality planning

C) Quality control

D) Quality audit

A) Mega projects

B) Large projects

C) Medium projects

D) Small projects

A) Conditions of contract

B) Bill of quantities

C) Valid agreement

D) Specification

A) Chairperson of District Coordination Office

B) Chief District Officer

C) Chief Executive Officer

D) Chief Communication Officer

A) Vicarious liability

B) Negligence

C) Tort

D) None of these

A) Engineering

B) Law

C) Medicine

D) Teaching

A) Engineering values

B) Engineering conduct

C) Engineering ethics

D) Engineering principles

A) Ethical

B) Emotional

C) Responsible

D) Intellectual

A) Mediation

B) Adjudication

C) Litigation

D) All of these

A) Perfect competition

B) Oligopoly

C) Monopoly

D) None of these

A) Infinite cost

B) Life cycle cost

C) Life cost

D) Project cost

A) Acid test ratio

B) Liquidity ratio

C) Current ratio

D) Debt ratio

A) Equivalent revenue

B) Marginal revenue

C) Average revenue

D) None of these

A) Annuity

B) Amortization

C) Depreciation

D) Bond

A) Work charged establishment

B) Overhead cost

C) Supervision cost

D) Contingency

A) Simple interest

B) Interest

C) Rate of interest

D) Principal

A) (1 + i/n)

B) (1 + i/m)

C) (1 + m)

D) (1 + n)

A) 1/250 of the span

B) 1/300 of the span

C) 10 mm

D) 25 mm

A) Q = S + F

B) Q = S – F

C) Q = F – S

D) Q = F × S

A) d/m

B) dr/(1 + r)

C) md/(1 + m)

D) mrd/(1 + r)

A) Modulus of elasticity

B) Modulus of rigidity

C) Poisson’s ratio

D) Bulk modulus

A) 8 mm

B) 10 mm

C) 12 mm

D) 16 mm

A) Compressive stress

B) Shearing stress

C) Working stress

D) Tensile stress

A) 100°C to 120°C

B) 120°C to 140°C

C) 140°C to 160°C

D) 150°C to 170°C

A) Stone dust

B) Sand

C) Brick dust

D) Cement

A) Retaining wall

B) Breast wall

C) Parapet wall

D) None of these

A) Valley curve

B) Sag curve

C) Summit curve

D) None of these

A) Positive grade

B) Negative grade

C) Grade

D) Gradient

A) T = R sin Δ

B) T = R tan Δ

C) T = R sin Δ/2

D) T = R tan Δ/2

A) Formation width

B) Right of way

C) Carriage way

D) Roadway

A) Hyetograph

B) Unit hydrograph

C) Normal hydrograph

D) Crest method

A) Its intensity

B) Its duration

C) Its frequency

D) All of these

A) Well

B) Springs

C) Artesian well

D) Rain

A) 15 mm

B) 20 mm

C) 25 mm

D) 30 mm

A) Flood wall

B) River wall

C) Dyke

D) None of these

A) To reduce pressure

B) At low points

C) Upstream of sluice

D) All of these

A) Change of diameter

B) Junction

C) Bend

D) All of these

A) Permanent hardness

B) Temporary hardness

C) Alkalinity

D) Acidity

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