Farm Mechanisation – MSCE Quiz

1. The main aim of farm mechanisation is to:

a) replace farmers completely b) improve efficiency and productivity c) reduce soil fertility d) increase land size

2. Which is a tractor-drawn implement?

a) Ox-cart b) Plough c) Hand hoe d) Wheelbarrow

3. Which animal-drawn implement is mainly used for transporting produce?

a) Ox-plough b) Ox-cart c) Ridger d) Mower

4. Which factor mainly affects choice of machinery on hilly land?

a) Capital b) Topography c) Support services d) Labour availability

5. A major advantage of mechanisation is that it:

a) increases labour needs b) delays farming operations c) allows timely planting and harvesting d) reduces crop quality

6. One disadvantage of mechanisation is:

a) low efficiency b) high initial cost c) slow operations d) low yields

7. Why may small farms fail to benefit from mechanisation?

a) They have too much labour b) Costs may not be justified c) Crops do not grow d) Machines cannot work

8. Which is a correct safety practice?

a) Leave machines running b) Wear protective clothing c) Smoke while spraying d) Use machines without training

MSCE Quiz: Farm Mechanisation