Question Bank • QB_SUB_FP_SRC_003 MSQ • 2 Marks

Section 3: Farm Power

Sources of Power

Subtopic: Sources of power on the farm – human, animal, mechanical, electrical, wind, solar and biomass

Question Statement:

Which of the following farm power sources generate zero direct greenhouse gas emissions during on-field irrigation pumping?

Options:

  • (A) Solar photovoltaic powered submersible pumping sets
  • (B) Wind turbine mechanical water pumping windpumps
  • (C) Single-cylinder diesel pump sets
  • (D) Kerosene run portable irrigation pumps

Answer Key:

A, B

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Solar PV and wind pumping utilize renewable solar irradiance and aerodynamic kinetic energy with zero in-situ carbon emissions.
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