Download AppGovt. JobsFree G.K. & Current AffairsScholarshipBlog
Free PracticeContact
📚 Exam by Category
▾
Objective Questions

Latest GATE Agricultural Engineering Exam Question (Objective Questions), MCQ in English

Subjects : Agricultural Engineering

Question Bank GATE Agricultural Engineering Exam (Only MCQ) - English
Back to Exam

Agricultural Engineering

Question 1Single Answer
In a spur gear for a farm machinery application with a module of 5 mm and 20 teeth, operating at 1200 rpm, what is the pitch line velocity?
  1. A6.28 m/s
  2. B7.54 m/s
  3. C8.80 m/s
  4. D9.42 m/s
Question 2
A V-belt drive in a tractor has a contact angle of 150° and a coefficient of friction of 0.
    Question 3Single Answer
    If the tension ratio (T1/T2) is 2.5 and belt speed is 12 m/s, what is the power transmitted if T1 = 1000 N?
    1. A7.5 kW
    2. B8.5 kW
    3. C8.0 kW
    4. D9.0 kW
    Question 4Single Answer
    A shaft in a farm implement is subjected to a bending moment of 600 Nm and a torque of 400 Nm. If the material yield strength is 450 MPa with a safety factor of 2, what is the minimum shaft diameter using maximum shear stress theory?
    1. A25 mm
    2. B30 mm
    3. C35 mm
    4. D40 mm
    Question 5Single Answer
    In a chain drive for a harvester, the sprocket has 30 teeth and a pitch of 12.7 mm. If it rotates at 800 rpm, what is the chain speed?
    1. A3.18 m/s
    2. B3.02 m/s
    3. C2.86 m/s
    4. D3.34 m/s
    Question 6Single Answer
    A pulley system in a farm machine has a diameter of 300 mm and transmits 10 kW at 1000 rpm. What is the torque on the pulley?
    1. A100.5 Nm
    2. B95.5 Nm
    3. C105.5 Nm
    4. D110.5 Nm
    Question 7Single Answer
    What is the factor of safety for a knuckle joint in a tillage implement if the ultimate tensile strength of the material is 600 MPa and the maximum stress experienced is 200 MPa?
    1. A2
    2. B4
    3. C3
    4. D5
    Question 8Single Answer
    A bearing in a tractor axle is subjected to a radial load of 15 kN and an axial load of 5 kN. If the bearing life is rated for 10,000 hours at 500 rpm, what is the equivalent dynamic load?
    1. A16.5 kN
    2. B19.5 kN
    3. C18.5 kN
    4. D17.5 kN
    Question 9Single Answer
    In a gear system for a farm sprayer, the gear ratio is 3:1, and the input gear rotates at 1800 rpm. What is the output gear speed?
    1. A500 rpm
    2. B800 rpm
    3. C700 rpm
    4. D600 rpm
    Question 10Single Answer
    A coupling in a farm machine is designed to transmit 8 kW at 1200 rpm. If the shear strength of the coupling material is 300 MPa, what is the minimum diameter of the coupling pin?
    1. A10 mm
    2. B14 mm
    3. C12 mm
    4. D16 mm
    Question 11Single Answer
    What is the primary function of an overload safety clutch in a tractor’s PTO system?
    1. AIncrease power transmission
    2. BPrevent mechanical damage
    3. CReduce fuel consumption
    4. DEnhance gear efficiency
    Question 12Single Answer
    A key in a farm machinery shaft transmits a torque of 500 Nm. If the key is 10 mm wide and 8 mm high, what is the shear stress in the key?
    1. A62.5 MPa
    2. B78.1 MPa
    3. C93.7 MPa
    4. D109.4 MPa
    Question 13Single Answer
    A belt drive system in a thresher has a pulley diameter of 400 mm and operates at 900 rpm. What is the belt speed?
    1. A20.35 m/s
    2. B18.85 m/s
    3. C21.85 m/s
    4. D23.35 m/s
    Question 14Single Answer
    In a farm implement, a shaft experiences a bending moment of 800 Nm and a torque of 600 Nm. If the safety factor is 2.5 and the material yield strength is 500 MPa, what is the minimum shaft diameter?
    1. A32 mm
    2. B40 mm
    3. C36 mm
    4. D44 mm
    Question 15Single Answer
    A sprocket in a chain drive system has 25 teeth and a pitch of 15 mm. If it rotates at 600 rpm, what is the chain speed?
    1. A2.36 m/s
    2. B2.83 m/s
    3. C3.30 m/s
    4. D3.77 m/s
    Question 16Single Answer
    A gear in a tractor’s transmission system has a pressure angle of 20° and a module of 6 mm. If the gear has 30 teeth, what is the pitch circle diameter?
    1. A160 mm
    2. B180 mm
    3. C170 mm
    4. D190 mm
    Question 17Single Answer
    A bearing in a farm machine is subjected to a radial load of 20 kN and an axial load of 8 kN. If the bearing life is rated for 12,000 hours at 600 rpm, what is the equivalent dynamic load?
    1. A22.4 kN
    2. B23.6 kN
    3. C24.8 kN
    4. D26.0 kN
    Question 18Single Answer
    In a pulley system for a farm sprayer, the input pulley rotates at 1500 rpm with a diameter of 200 mm, and the output pulley has a diameter of 400 mm. What is the output pulley speed?
    1. A600 rpm
    2. B700 rpm
    3. C750 rpm
    4. D800 rpm
    Question 19Single Answer
    A knuckle joint in a tillage implement is subjected to a tensile load of 50 kN. If the material has an ultimate tensile strength of 700 MPa and a safety factor of 3, what is the minimum pin diameter?
    1. A16 mm
    2. B14 mm
    3. C12 mm
    4. D18 mm
    Question 20Single Answer
    What is the primary advantage of using a shear pin as an overload safety device in farm machinery?
    1. AHigh durability
    2. BLow cost and easy replacement
    3. CHigh power transmission
    4. DLow maintenance
    Question 21Single Answer
    A shaft in a farm machine transmits 15 kW at 1800 rpm. If the shear strength of the material is 350 MPa, what is the minimum shaft diameter?
    1. A20 mm
    2. B24 mm
    3. C22 mm
    4. D26 mm
    Question 22Single Answer
    A gear system in a farm implement has a gear ratio of 4:1, and the input gear rotates at 2000 rpm. What is the output gear speed?
    1. A500 rpm
    2. B400 rpm
    3. C600 rpm
    4. D700 rpm
    Question 23
    A belt drive in a tractor has a contact angle of 170° and a coefficient of friction of 0.
      Question 24Single Answer
      If the tension ratio (T1/T2) is 3.2 and T1 = 1500 N, what is the power transmitted at a belt speed of 15 m/s?
      1. A18.0 kW
      2. B16.5 kW
      3. C15.0 kW
      4. D19.5 kW
      Question 25Single Answer
      A coupling in a farm machine is designed to transmit 12 kW at 1000 rpm. If the shear strength of the coupling material is 320 MPa, what is the minimum diameter of the coupling pin?
      1. A12 mm
      2. B16 mm
      3. C14 mm
      4. D18 mm
      Question 26Single Answer
      In a chain drive for a harvester, the sprocket has 40 teeth and a pitch of 10 mm. If it rotates at 900 rpm, what is the chain speed?
      1. A3.60 m/s
      2. B3.77 m/s
      3. C3.94 m/s
      4. D4.11 m/s
      Question 27Single Answer
      A shaft in a farm implement is subjected to a bending moment of 700 Nm and a torque of 500 Nm. If the material yield strength is 480 MPa with a safety factor of 2.2, what is the minimum shaft diameter?
      1. A30 mm
      2. B38 mm
      3. C34 mm
      4. D42 mm
      Question 28Single Answer
      What is the primary function of a clutch in a farm machinery power transmission system?
      1. AIncrease torque
      2. BReduce vibration
      3. CControl power engagement
      4. DEnhance gear efficiency
      Question 29Single Answer
      A bearing in a tractor wheel is subjected to a radial load of 25 kN and an axial load of 10 kN. If the bearing life is rated for 15,000 hours at 800 rpm, what is the equivalent dynamic load?
      1. A27.5 kN
      2. B29.9 kN
      3. C28.7 kN
      4. D31.1 kN
      Question 30Single Answer
      A pulley system in a farm machine has a diameter of 250 mm and transmits 8 kW at 1200 rpm. What is the torque on the pulley?
      1. A67.7 Nm
      2. B63.7 Nm
      3. C71.7 Nm
      4. D75.7 Nm
      Question 31Single Answer
      A key in a farm machinery shaft transmits a torque of 600 Nm. If the key is 12 mm wide and 10 mm high, what is the shear stress in the key?
      1. A50.0 MPa
      2. B75.0 MPa
      3. C62.5 MPa
      4. D87.5 MPa
      Question 32Single Answer
      In a gear system for a farm sprayer, the gear ratio is 2:1, and the input gear rotates at 1600 rpm. What is the output gear speed?
      1. A800 rpm
      2. B700 rpm
      3. C900 rpm
      4. D1000 rpm
      Question 33Single Answer
      A shaft in a farm machine transmits 20 kW at 1500 rpm. If the shear strength of the material is 360 MPa, what is the minimum shaft diameter?
      1. A22 mm
      2. B26 mm
      3. C24 mm
      4. D28 mm
      Question 34
      A belt drive in a thresher has a contact angle of 165° and a coefficient of friction of 0.
        Question 35Single Answer
        If the tension ratio (T1/T2) is 2.8 and T1 = 1300 N, what is the power transmitted at a belt speed of 14 m/s?
        1. A10.2 kW
        2. B11.4 kW
        3. C10.8 kW
        4. D12.0 kW
        Question 36Single Answer
        A knuckle joint in a tillage implement is subjected to a tensile load of 60 kN. If the material has an ultimate tensile strength of 650 MPa and a safety factor of 2.5, what is the minimum pin diameter?
        1. A18 mm
        2. B16 mm
        3. C14 mm
        4. D20 mm
        Question 37Single Answer
        In a chain drive for a farm machine, the sprocket has 35 teeth and a pitch of 12 mm. If it rotates at 700 rpm, what is the chain speed?
        1. A2.94 m/s
        2. B3.36 m/s
        3. C3.22 m/s
        4. D3.08 m/s
        Question 38Single Answer
        A gear in a tractor’s transmission system has a pressure angle of 20° and a module of 8 mm. If the gear has 40 teeth, what is the pitch circle diameter?
        1. A320 mm
        2. B300 mm
        3. C340 mm
        4. D360 mm
        Question 39Single Answer
        A bearing in a farm machine is subjected to a radial load of 30 kN and an axial load of 12 kN. If the bearing life is rated for 10,000 hours at 700 rpm, what is the equivalent dynamic load?
        1. A33.2 kN
        2. B35.6 kN
        3. C34.4 kN
        4. D36.8 kN
        Question 40Single Answer
        A pulley system in a farm sprayer has a diameter of 350 mm and transmits 12 kW at 1100 rpm. What is the torque on the pulley?
        1. A116.2 Nm
        2. B108.2 Nm
        3. C112.2 Nm
        4. D104.2 Nm
        Question 41Single Answer
        What is the primary advantage of using a torque limiter in farm machinery?
        1. AProtect against overload
        2. BIncrease power transmission
        3. CReduce fuel consumption
        4. DEnhance gear efficiency
        Question 42Single Answer
        A key in a farm machinery shaft transmits a torque of 700 Nm. If the key is 14 mm wide and 12 mm high, what is the shear stress in the key?
        1. A41.7 MPa
        2. B65.4 MPa
        3. C57.5 MPa
        4. D49.6 MPa
        Question 43Single Answer
        A shaft in a farm implement is subjected to a bending moment of 900 Nm and a torque of 700 Nm. If the material yield strength is 520 MPa with a safety factor of 2.3, what is the minimum shaft diameter?
        1. A38 mm
        2. B34 mm
        3. C42 mm
        4. D46 mm
        Question 44Single Answer
        What is the primary force acting on a moldboard plow during tillage?
        1. ANormal force
        2. BFrictional force
        3. CDraft force
        4. DGravitational force
        Question 45Single Answer
        A tractor-drawn disc harrow operates at 6 km/h with a width of 2.5 m. If the field efficiency is 80%, what is the field capacity?
        1. A1.2 ha/h
        2. B1.0 ha/h
        3. C1.4 ha/h
        4. D1.6 ha/h
        Question 46Single Answer
        What is the typical hitch system used for a tractor-drawn planter?
        1. ASingle-point hitch
        2. BTwo-point hitch
        3. CFour-point hitch
        4. DThree-point hitch
        Question 47Single Answer
        A sprayer applies pesticide at a rate of 200 L/ha with a forward speed of 5 km/h and a swath width of 3 m. What is the application rate in L/min?
        1. A5.0 L/min
        2. B7.0 L/min
        3. C6.0 L/min
        4. D8.0 L/min
        Question 48Single Answer
        What is the primary principle of operation for a centrifugal fertilizer spreader?
        1. AGravity flow
        2. BPneumatic distribution
        3. CHydraulic pressure
        4. DCentrifugal force
        Question 49Single Answer
        A combine harvester operates at 4 km/h with a cutting width of 4 m. If the field efficiency is 75%, what is the field capacity?
        1. A1.2 ha/h
        2. B1.0 ha/h
        3. C1.4 ha/h
        4. D1.6 ha/h
        Question 50Single Answer
        What is the typical power requirement for a rotary tiller operating in heavy soil?
        1. A10–15 kW/m
        2. B20–25 kW/m
        3. C15–20 kW/m
        4. D25–30 kW/m
        Important Questions Package

        GATE Agricultural Engineering Exam Online Question Bank Package

        Buy GATE Agricultural Engineering Important Questions, MCQ, question answer in Hindi & English. It will help you to score high marks in GATE Agricultural Engineering question bank 2026 in Online, PDF & Print study material.

        + Free Monthly Current Affairs, GK & more PDF Download
        Sr.Package NameAmount
        1.GATE Agricultural Engineering Exam (Only MCQ) - English
        Description : 1000 Question With Answer
        		₹101 [₹500]
        2.GATE Agricultural Engineering Exam (Only MCQ) - English
        Description : 2000 Question With Answer
        		₹151 [₹500]
        3.GATE Agricultural Engineering Exam (Only MCQ) - English
        Description : 2400 Question With Answer
        		₹161 [₹500]
        4.GATE Agricultural Engineering Exam (Only MCQ) - English
        Description : 1000 Question & Answer Download in PDF (Send by Email)
        		₹151 [₹550]
        5.GATE Agricultural Engineering Exam (Only MCQ) Question Bank Book - English
        Description : 1000 Question with Answer (Printed Material)
        		₹390 [₹650]
        Back to Exam