Farm Power and Machinery Question Paper

Farm Power and Machinery question paper for B.Sc. Ag. 6th semester, AFU Rampur. Useful for students and competitive exam preparations

Agriculture and Forestry University

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

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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