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Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name 'Assistant Engineer (Agriculture) - Agriculture Development and Farmers Welfare' And exam conducted in the year 2023. And Question paper code was '169/2023/OL'. Medium of question paper was in Malayalam or English . Booklet Alphacode was 'A'. Answer keys are given at the bottom, but we suggest you to try answering the questions yourself and compare the key along wih to check your performance. Because we would like you to do and practice by yourself.
FINAL ANSWER KEY
Question 169/2023/0ட
Paper Code:
Category 665/2022
Code:
Exam: Assistant Engineer (Agriculture)
Date of Test 18-12-2023
Department Agriculture Development and Farmers Welfare
Question1:-The name of attachment to the MB plough bottom used to cut trash,
avoid clogging and to obtain a neat furrow wall is
A:-Jointer
B:-Coulter
C:-Trash shield
D:-Gauge wheel
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-Which of the following statements are correct with respect to the draft
requirement of disc ploughs?
1. Draft is influenced by the speed of operation.
ii. Cross sectional area of the furrow does not influence the draft requirement
iii. Diameter of the disc and concavity have considerable effect on draft.
iv. Increasing the tilt angle decreases the draft.
A:-i, ii and iii are correct
B:-ii and iv are correct
C:-i and iii are correct
D:-all are correct
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-Which of the following methods are used to change the seed ratein a ج3
fluted roller type metering mechanism?
i. Shifting the rollers sideways to change the length of grooves exposed to the
seed
ii Change the adjustable gate opening at the discharge side
iii. Changing the speed of driving square shaft of the fluted roller
A:-i, ii and iii
B:-only i
C:-ii and iii
D:-i and iii
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question4:- type plough bottoms are flavoured in dry areas where the
soil is rough and stony.
A:-Rolling bottom