Agricultural Engineering Quiz Quiz

Test your skills with 15 multiple-choice questions focused on agricultural engineering aptitude, logical reasoning, general English, and problem-solving. Ideal for those preparing for GATE AG or assessing critical analytical abilities in agricultural engineering contexts.

1. Article Usage in English Sentences

   Ravi had _______ younger brother who taught at _______ university. He was widely regarded as _______ honorable man. Choose the correct sequence of articles to fill in the blanks.

   1. the; an; a
   2. a; a; an
   3. a; an; a
   4. an; an; a

2. Vocabulary Synonym Replacement

   The CEO's decision to downsize the workforce was considered myopic because it sacrificed long-term stability for short-term gains. Which word could replace 'myopic' without changing the meaning?

   1. shortsighted
   2. innovative
   3. visionary
   4. progressive

3. Average Correction Calculation

   The average marks obtained by a class were 30.8. After discovering that one student's mark was wrongly entered as 24 instead of 42, the average became 31.4. How many students are in the class?

   1. 28
   2. 30
   3. 25
   4. 32

4. Family Relationship Reasoning

   Consider these relations: P is the brother of Q, S is the daughter of Q, T is the sister of S, and R is the mother of Q. Which statement is correct?

   1. Both (1) and (3) are true.
   2. Both (1) and (2) are true.
   3. Only (3) is true.
   4. Only (4) is true.

5. Map and Directions Interpretation

   Given a campus map showing buildings and cardinal directions, which statement is correct if the library and canteen are shown on the western side, and the hospital is east of the chemistry lab?

   1. The library is located to the northwest of the canteen.
   2. The classrooms and canteen are next to each other.
   3. The chemistry lab is to the southeast of the physics lab.
   4. The hospital is located to the east of the chemistry lab.

6. Reading Comprehension from a Passage

   Based on the passage: 'The pocket-knife, for instance the type of all human tools, the infant of the sword.' Which statement is supported by the passage?

   1. The author decided to write a poem on epics.
   2. Epics are described as too inconvenient to write.
   3. The pocket-knife is described as the infant of the sword.
   4. The author carries a mirror in his pocket.

7. Analytical Geometry – Parallel Lines and Areas

   If the lines QR and ST are parallel and the shortest distance between them is half the distance from point P to QR, what is the area ratio of triangle PST to trapezium SQRT?

   1. 1/3
   2. 2/5
   3. 1/4
   4. 1/2

8. Probability – Dice Rolling

   A fair six-faced dice is rolled three times. What is the probability of getting the number 6 exactly once?

   1. 1/18
   2. 1/6
   3. 25/216
   4. 75/216

9. Paper Folding and Cutting Patterns

   A square paper is folded twice and several cuts are made along one edge. When unfolded, which pattern would most likely appear?

   1. Single L shape at one corner
   2. L shapes in all four corners
   3. A star shape in the center
   4. Two L shapes on opposite sides

10. Combinatorics – Ice Cream Scoop Selection

    If a shop has 4 distinct ice cream flavors and you want 3 scoops (order unimportant, flavor repetition allowed), how many combinations can you buy?

    1. 4
    2. 48
    3. 24
    4. 20

11. Roots of a Cubic Equation

    If a, b, and c are roots of the cubic equation 2x³ - 3x² + x - 5 = 0, what is the value of a + b + c?

    1. -3/2
    2. 3/2
    3. 0
    4. 5/2

12. Unit Conversion in Agricultural Engineering

    If a pipe discharges 7200 liters per hour, what is the discharge in liters per second?

    1. 0.12
    2. 2
    3. 20
    4. 1.2

13. Logical Reasoning – Age Puzzle

    If the ratio of present ages of Ritu and Madhu is 4:5, and after 6 years, it will be 5:6, what is Ritu’s present age?

    1. 18
    2. 20
    3. 24
    4. 16

14. Soil Mechanics – Bulk Density Calculation

    If a soil sample has a mass of 1600 grams and a volume of 1 liter, what is its bulk density in g/cm³?

    1. 0.16
    2. 16
    3. 0.8
    4. 1.6

15. Distance-Speed-Time Problem

    A tractor travels 24 km in 40 minutes. What is its average speed in km/h?

    1. 30
    2. 24
    3. 36
    4. 26