Impact of Machines on Labor Productivity in Agriculture

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What is the main purpose of a Moldboard Plow?

Mix soil

Create specific soil surface configuration

Loosen and invert soil

Invert soil (correct)

Which implement is suitable for deep loosening of soil or hardpan?

Chisel Plow

Disk Plow

Rotary Plow

Subsoiler (correct)

What is the main function of a Spring Tooth Harrow?

Control weed growth (correct)

Invert soil

Mix soil

Open a furrow to place seeds

Which equipment is suitable for water-logged areas where ordinary power tillers cannot be used?

Floating Tiller Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a Seeder?

Place seedlings in the soil Signup and view all the answers

Which machine is used to place seedlings or plant parts in prepared soil?

Drill Planter Signup and view all the answers

What provides force to self-propelled machines and implements in agricultural operations?

Integral power unit Signup and view all the answers

Which type of implement is designed to perform agricultural operations?

Towed implement Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an agricultural tractor in the context of the text?

Providing force to implements Signup and view all the answers

Which category do self-propelled machines belong to based on the text?

Field equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of farmstead equipment according to the text?

Producing food and fiber Signup and view all the answers

In what way are mounted implements classified in the text?

Semi-mounted implements Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of agricultural mechanization?

To increase land and labor efficiency in agriculture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does agricultural machinery deal with?

Application, use, and management of various agricultural machines Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the classification of Farmstead Equipment?

Crop Drying and Storage Equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an Agricultural Tractor?

To supply power to agricultural operations Signup and view all the answers

Which type of machines fall under Agricultural Field Equipment?

Agricultural Field Implements and Self-Propelled Machines Signup and view all the answers

Why is the country faced with issues of poverty and food security?

Implying the need to sustain food production Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Corn Sheller machine?

Extract seeds from corn cobs or pods Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Grain Dryer machine?

Reduce the moisture content of grains Signup and view all the answers

Which type of machine is used to convert paddy into milled rice?

Rubber Roller Milling mechanism Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a Centrifugal Pump machine?

Lift water at a given flow rate and head Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Feed Hammer Mill?

Reducing the size of feed material in granular form Signup and view all the answers

In agriculture, what is the main task of a Rice Mill?

Convert paddy into milled rice Signup and view all the answers

How does the use of machines impact labor productivity according to the text?

Increases cropping intensities and allows full utilization of farm products Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of women and younger workers in the context of harvesting-threshing operations?

Harvesting and threshing separation allows them to enter the workforce Signup and view all the answers

In what way did agricultural mechanization impact farm income based on the text?

Increased quality of produce leading to higher competitive prices Signup and view all the answers

What did the Bureau of Postharvest Research and Extension report about the use of machines in planting and basal fertilizer application?

Led to higher yields, net income, and return on variable expense Signup and view all the answers

How has the separation of harvesting and threshing impacted the workforce composition according to the text?

Enabled more women and younger workers to enter the workforce Signup and view all the answers

What additional benefit did farmers derive from agricultural mechanization according to the text?

Increased satisfaction in helping other farmers Signup and view all the answers