Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1078 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 2: Farm Machinery

Farm Machinery

Subtopic: Primary Tillage Implements

Question Statement:

The vertical clearance provided below the cutting edge of a mouldboard plough share to ensure penetration into hard ground is termed:

Options:

  • (A) Vertical suction (gunnel clearance)
  • (B) Horizontal suction
  • (C) Tilt angle
  • (D) Throat clearance

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Vertical suction (vertical clearance/down suction) is the clearance beneath the share point that draws the plough into the soil to maintain depth.
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