Agricultural Science

Question 1

1Which implement is used after ploughing to break clods into a fine tilth?

Easy

A. combine harvester B. plough C. ridger D. harrow

Question 2

2A combine harvester

Easy

A. sprays chemicals B. only ploughs the land C. plants seeds only D. cuts, threshes and cleans grain in one operation

Question 3

3The tractor implement used to break clods after ploughing is the

Easy

A. plough B. harrow C. combine harvester D. planter

Question 4

4Regular servicing of farm machines

Easy

A. damages them B. is unnecessary C. extends their life and prevents breakdowns D. wastes fuel

Question 5

5Which machine is used to sow seeds in rows at a set depth and spacing?

Easy

A. trailer B. harrow C. mower D. planter (seed drill)

Question 6

6A boom sprayer is attached to a

Easy

A. bicycle B. knapsack C. tractor D. wheelbarrow

Question 7

7Greasing the moving parts of a tractor mainly

Easy

A. cools the engine B. increases fuel use C. cleans the tyres D. reduces friction and wear

Question 8

8A tractor ploughs 0.5 ha per hour. How long will it take to plough a field 200 m × 150 m?

Hard

A. 3 hours B. 30 hours C. 6 hours D. 1.5 hours

Question 9

9The power take-off (PTO) shaft of a tractor is used to

Hard

A. brake B. steer the tractor C. drive attached implements D. cool the engine

Question 10

10A planter is used to

Easy

A. spray pesticides B. harvest grain C. sow seeds at the correct depth and spacing D. plough