What is the main purpose of secondary tillage?
A
Cutting and inverting soil
B
Pulverizing soil and removing weeds
Analysis & Theory
Secondary tillage breaks clods, levels the land, and removes weeds after primary tillage.
Which of the following is a secondary tillage implement?
Analysis & Theory
Blade harrow is used for breaking clods and leveling – secondary tillage.
Which of the following is an animal-drawn secondary tillage implement?
Analysis & Theory
Blade harrow is commonly drawn by animals for clod breaking and surface leveling.
The main function of a harrow is to:
B
Break clods and level land
Analysis & Theory
Harrowing refines the soil after primary tillage by pulverizing and leveling.
Which of the following is a tractor-drawn secondary tillage implement?
Analysis & Theory
Disc harrow is a common tractor-drawn implement used for secondary tillage.
A 'tandem disc harrow' is:
A
Used for planting seeds
B
A set of discs arranged in X-shape
Analysis & Theory
Tandem disc harrow consists of disc gangs arranged in X formation for better pulverizing.
Which implement is used for shallow ploughing, weed removal, and soil aeration?
Analysis & Theory
Cultivators are used for shallow tillage, inter-cultivation, and weed control.
Animal-drawn blade harrow is locally known as:
Analysis & Theory
Blade harrows are known by local names like bakhar, guntaka, and patela.
Which implement levels the field and breaks surface crusts after ploughing?
Analysis & Theory
Leveler smoothens and levels the soil surface after tillage operations.
Which secondary tillage implement can be used in both dry and wet land?
Analysis & Theory
Blade harrow is effective in both dry and moist field conditions.
Which implement has curved tines that vibrate during operation?
Analysis & Theory
Spring tyne cultivators have flexible tines that vibrate to break soil.
Which implement is used after puddling in wetland rice fields?
Analysis & Theory
Planker is used to level and compact the soil surface after puddling.
Tractor-drawn rotavator combines the function of:
Analysis & Theory
Rotavator combines primary and secondary tillage in a single implement.
Which implement is best suited for inter-row cultivation in row crops?
Analysis & Theory
Spring tyne cultivators are commonly used for weeding between rows.
Animal-drawn harrows are preferred for:
B
Shallow and secondary tillage
Analysis & Theory
Animal-drawn harrows are suitable for light soil operations and secondary tillage.
Patela harrow is best used for:
B
Land levelling and clod breaking
Analysis & Theory
Patela harrow breaks clods and smoothens the soil surface.
Which implement is most suitable for secondary tillage in black cotton soil?
Analysis & Theory
Disc harrow is effective in hard, sticky soils like black cotton soil.
The depth of operation for secondary tillage implements is generally:
Analysis & Theory
Secondary tillage implements operate shallowly – usually < 15 cm.
Which implement is suitable for seedbed preparation in a single pass?
Analysis & Theory
Rotavator cuts, mixes, and pulverizes soil in one pass – ideal for seedbed prep.
Which implement is used to level fields after harrowing?
Analysis & Theory
Planker is used for leveling and smoothing soil post-harrowing.
Which of the following is not a secondary tillage implement?
Analysis & Theory
Mouldboard plough is used for primary tillage.
Animal-drawn cultivator typically has how many tynes?
Analysis & Theory
Animal-drawn cultivators often have 3–5 tynes for effective weeding.
What type of harrow is used in sticky soil conditions?
Analysis & Theory
Disc harrows are better in sticky or heavy soils than tooth harrows.
Which implement cuts and turns the soil using rotating blades?
Analysis & Theory
Rotavator uses blades to cut, mix, and loosen the soil surface.
Which is the simplest animal-drawn implement used in secondary tillage?
Analysis & Theory
Blade harrow is simple, light, and effective for shallow tillage.
Secondary tillage is generally performed:
Analysis & Theory
Secondary tillage follows primary tillage to prepare fine seedbed.
Which implement is used for puddling in rice fields?
Analysis & Theory
Puddler churns wet soil and water to prepare rice fields.
A rotavator is powered by:
Analysis & Theory
Rotavator is attached to the PTO shaft of a tractor for power.
Which implement reduces time by combining primary and secondary tillage?
Analysis & Theory
Rotavator does both primary and secondary tillage in one operation.