This set of Farm Machinery Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Farm Tractor – Power Tiller”.
1. Power tiller is a ___________
a) Prime mower
b) Orchard mower
c) Small tractor
d) Garden tractor
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Explanation: A power tiller is basically a set of blades (called tines) that are mounted in a wheeled housing and powered by an electric motor or gasoline engine.
2. Which of the following country uses more power tiller?
a) India
b) Japan
c) Russia
d) America
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Explanation: The concept of power tiller came in the world in the year 1920. Japan is the first country to use power tiller was designed in the year 1947.
3. In India, the introduction of power tiller was in?
a) 1963
b) 1950
c) 1940
d) 1981
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Explanation: Power tiller were introduced to the world in the year 1920 and it became popular during 1950 to 1965. In India, it was introduced during 1963.
4. The kerosene oil operate power is __________
a) Kubota
b) Krishi
c) Iseski
d) Mitsubishi
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Explanation: Iseki & Co., Ltd., in Matsuyama and Tokyo, Japan, is the 3rd largest Japanese agricultural machinery manufacturing company. Its products include tractors, planting and harvesting machinery, components, and engines.
5. In power tiller, the power is obtained from __________
a) I.C. engine
b) Power rim
c) Gasoline
d) Coal
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Explanation: An internal combustion engine is a heat engine where combustion of a fuel occurs with an oxidizer which is in a combustion chamber that is an important part of the working fluid flow circuit.
6. In power tiller, the tilling attachment receives the power from _____
a) Main clutch
b) Tilling clutch
c) PTO
d) Transmission gear
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Explanation: Tillage is the agricultural manipulation of soil by mechanical agitation of various types, such as digging, stirring, and overturning.
7. In bigger power tillers, the type of main clutch used is _________
a) Friction clutch
b) Rubber clutch
c) V-belt clutch
d) Leather clutch
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Explanation: A friction clutch is a clutch in which the drive is conveyed by the friction between attached surfaces of the driven and driving shafts. These surfaces are lined with cork, asbestos, or other fibrous material.
8. In power tillers, the most commonly used brake is __________
a) Inner side expansion type
b) Friction type
c) Shoe type
d) Rubber plate type
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Explanation: A form of dynamometer for measuring the power a motor exerts. A clamp around the revolving shaft of the motor resists the motion by its friction, the work is absorbed being estabished by observing the force required to keep the clamp from revolving with the shaft.
9. In power tiller, the steering clutch lever is possible __________
a) On the grip of right and left handles
b) On right handle
c) On left handle
d) In front of driver seat
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Explanation: Clutch delivers power from the engine for a smooth movement (less vibration) of the vehicle. It basically transmits the torque generated from the engine to the drivetrain.
10. Useful life of power tiller is __________
a) 10 years
b) 15 years
c) 5 years
d) 2 years
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Explanation: A power tiller is generally used for 10 years. After that duration, the body of the tiller including the blades/tines are worn out and will not be efficient.
11. The HP of ISEKI made power tiller is __________
a) 8
b) 7
c) 5-7
d) 9
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Explanation: ISEKI have changed the way grass clippings are obtained on their garden tractors. While in most machines the grass is forced up over the transmission and other elements, the Iseki tractor consists a system where the transmission is passed to the wheels by a series of chains.
12. In power tiller for transmitting the power from engine to the main clutch the belt used is __________
a) V-belt
b) Leather belt
c) Canvas belt
d) Flat belt
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Explanation: A V-belt is the rubber belt that drives the alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump and water pump. It’s called a V-belt because of its “V” shaped cross-section. All belts wear out over time and need to be replaced.
13. In power tiller, the wheel receives the power from _________
a) Tilting clutch
b) Steering clutch
c) Main clutch
d) PTO
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Explanation: The wheel receives the power from a Steering clutch in a power tiller. Clutch delivers power from the engine for a smooth movement (less vibration) of the vehicle. It basically transmits the torque generated from the engine to the drivetrain.
14. In power tiller, the engine transmits the power first to _________
a) Main clutch
b) Wheels
c) Steering clutch
d) Transmission gear
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Explanation: The engine transmits the power first to main clutch in a power tiller. Clutch delivers power from the engine for a smooth movement (less vibration) of the vehicle. It basically transmits the torque generated from the engine to the drivetrain.
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