upsc.gov.in Agricultural Engineering Question Paper : Indian Forest Service Main Exam
Organization : Union Public Service Commission
Exam : Indian Forest Service Main Exam
Subject : Agricultural Engineering
Document Type : Previous Question Papers
Location : India
Website : upsc.gov.in
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2011 :
Agricultural Engineering Paper I : https://www.pdfquestion.in/uploads/upsc.gov.in/7144-2011AGRI_ENGG_I.pdf
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2012 :
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2013 :
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2014 :
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Agricultural Engineering Paper I :
Time Allowed : Three Hours
Maximum Marks :200
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INSTRUCTIONS :
Candidates should attempt Questions No. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any THREE of the remaining questions, selecting at least ONE question from each Section. The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question. Answers must be written in’ENGLISH only.
SECTION A :
Answer any four of the following, not exceeding 150 words for each
(a) Explain factors affecting erosion by: water. 10
(b) Describe characteristics of the centour lines. Explain the procedure to conduct topographical survey of a watershed by direct contour method. 10
Establish a relationship for width of bench terrace in terms of land slope, vertical interval and the riser inclination.
Discuss the mechanics of wind erosion.
Write plotting position method of frequency analysis and its use in soil and water conservation engineering.
What is watershed ? Write major objectives of watershed management programmes. What available information would you like to collect before conducting ?eld survey in a watershed for preparation of watershed plan ?
Describe with the help of suitable diagrams three types of earth embankments,
Describe with proper illustrations different types of drainage systems used in earth embankments.
Discuss different phases of design procedure of permanent soil conservation structures.
What are the reasons for inconsistency in rainfall record ? Explain the method of removing inconsistency in rainfall data.
Explain the different methods of determining the average rainfall over a watershed due to a storm.
Discuss the relative merits and demerits of the various methods.
Define flood routing. Also describe the elements of flood routing.‘
Design a parabolic shaped grassed waterway to carry a flow of 2-0 m3/sec down a slope of 40%. The maximum velocity of flow is 1-5 m/sec and a freeboard of 10 cm is recommended. Assume .n = 0-04.
4. (a) ‘Write the procedure to determine the priority watersheds. _ 10
(b) List elements used in object recognition in photo interpretations. 10
(c) Enlist the techniques of air photo interpretation. 10
(d) Discuss merits and demerits of conventional and remote sensing approach in watershed survey for its development. 10
SECTION B :
Answer any four of the following, not exceeding 150 words for each :
Discuss briefly about water conveyance, water application, water storage, water distribution and water use efficiency.
Define drainage coefficient. Describe different types of land requiring drainage.
What are main’ types of’ canal linings? List advantages of having lining of irrigation canals.
Discuss different points to be considered for selection of site of farmstead. stream ?ow measurement by area-velocity method.
What is consumptive use ? Explain different methods of consumptive use measurement.
What do you understand by aeration of a weir ?
Discuss standard conditions that must be observed for installing a weir.
An undisturbed soil sample was taken with core sampler from a ?eld 36 hrs after irrigation when the moisture was at field capacity. The core sampler was 7-5 cm in diameter and 15 cm deep. The weight of the sampler with moist soil was 252 kg and weight of oven dry soil was 234 kg. The—weight of core sampler was 1-34 kg. What is the available moisture holding capacity ?
3. (a) Analyze the frame shown in Fig. 3 by the moment distribution method and draw bending moment diagram. 15- 50 kN/m º kN
(b) A simply supported beam is 25 × 50 cm deep and has 2-20 mm Fe 415 grade steel bars going into the support shown in Fig. 4. If the shear force at the center of support is 110 kN at service loads, determine the anchorage length. Assume M20 mix. Bond stress for mild steel for M20 concrete is 1.2 MP in limit state. Take clear cover to steel = 25 mm. 20