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Fully Funded MS and PhD Positions in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

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Fully Funded MS and PhD Positions in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

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Himalayan Sustainability Quiz Questions and Answers with Solutions

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Himalayan Sustainability Quiz Questions and Answers

Himalayan Sustainability: Quiz Questions and Answers

This page compiles the quiz questions and answers discussed in Himalayan Sustainability course.

1. Quiz 1: Sustainability Basics

A) Global Development Indicator

B) Gender Development Index

C) Gross Domestic Investment

D) General Demographics Index

A) The study of ancient human civilizations

B) A period marked by significant volcanic activity

C) The Earth's most recent geologic time period influenced by human activity

D) An era characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs

A) Human Development Index

B) Health and Demographics Indicator

C) Human Dependency Indicator

D) Housing Development Index

A) Ten

B) Eight

C) Seven

D) Nine

A) A theory that promotes unlimited resource consumption

B) A model aiming to meet human needs within the planet's ecological limits

C) An economic model focusing solely on profit maximization

D) An approach that disregards environmental concerns in economic planning

A) 1962

B) 1972

C) 1982

D) 1992

A) Politics, Economics, and Education

B) Environmental Stewardship, Social Equity, and Economic Prosperity

C) Technology, Innovation, and Efficiency

D) Culture, Tradition, and Heritage

A) A period of swift technological advancements during the 18th century

B) The rapid increase in human activity impacting the Earth since the mid-20th century

C) The acceleration of Earth's rotation due to gravitational forces

D) The rapid growth of the universe after the Big Bang

A) Population Density, Employment Rates, and Healthcare Access

B) Environmental Quality, Social Freedom, and Economic Growth

C) Technology, Innovation, and Infrastructure

D) Life Expectancy, Education, and Per Capita Income

A) 1988

B) 1980

C) 2000

D) 1992

2. Quiz 2: Environmental Milestones and Global Agreements

This section covers environmental milestones such as Stockholm, Rio, Kyoto, MDGs, SDGs, and the Paris Agreement.

A) A chart representing ocean acidity levels

B) A graph showing temperature changes over time

C) CO2 level measurement

D) A measure of global population growth

A) Rio Earth Summit

B) Stockholm Conference

C) Kyoto Protocol was signed

D) Earth Day was first celebrated

A) Sustainable Development

B) Population control

C) Biodiversity conservation

D) Environmental justice

A) Agenda 21

B) The creation of the Millennium Development Goals

C) The Paris Agreement

D) The Kyoto Protocol

A) A global action plan for promoting gender equality

B) A legally binding environmental treaty

C) A non-binding sustainable development action plan

D) A policy focused solely on urban development

A) Eliminate deforestation

B) Promote renewable energy

C) Protect endangered species

D) Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

A) A set of guidelines for environmental conservation

B) A framework for international trade

C) Eight development goals for 2015

D) Six goals to reduce carbon emissions

A) Ten

B) Seventeen

C) Twenty

D) Twelve

A) To limit global warming

B) To establish a global ban on plastic

C) To protect endangered species

D) To promote economic growth

A) Climate action

B) Reduce inequality

C) Ensure quality education

D) Protect marine life

3. Quiz 3: Hindu Kush Himalaya and Regional Sustainability

This section covers sustainability issues in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, including biodiversity, water security, and vulnerability.

A) South American Network for Disaster and Environmental Economics

B) Southeast Asian Network for Development and Environmental Ethics

C) South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics

D) South African Network for Development and Economic Equity

A) Overpopulation, deforestation, and industrial pollution

B) Climate change, disasters, pollution (air/waste/plastic)

C) Urbanization, loss of biodiversity, and overfishing

D) Soil erosion, water scarcity, and desertification

A) Six countries

B) Five countries

C) Eight countries

D) Ten countries

A) 60-85%

B) 40-60%

C) 30-50%

A) Increased agricultural yields

B) Wiping out resources, communities, and cultures

C) Growth in tourism

D) Expansion of forested areas

A) Stabilization of river flows

B) Water scarcity, floods, rapid melting of glaciers

C) Decreased rainfall variability

D) Increased groundwater levels

A) Improved water quality

B) Enhanced groundwater recharge

C) Increased risk of flooding

D) Increased agricultural productivity

A) Reduction in energy consumption

B) Stabilization of global temperatures

C) Accelerating global warming and climate change

D) Decreasing carbon emissions

A) Building more industrial zones

B) Employing nature-based solutions

C) Expanding urban infrastructure

D) Increasing fossil fuel consumption

A) Women

B) Wealthy landowners

C) Elderly men

D) Children

4. Quiz 4: Local Development, Nepal, and Design Principles

This section covers local sustainable development, eco-tourism, Nepal’s SDG strategy, permaculture, and people-centric design.

A) Increasing reliance on imported goods

B) Reducing local biodiversity

C) Expanding urban sprawl

D) Supporting and practicing local initiatives

A) By promoting luxury travel packages

B) By focusing on high-impact, short-term tourism growth

C) By reducing greenhouse gas emissions and educating communities and tourists about climate change

D) By increasing the number of tourists in fragile ecosystems

A) Profit, planet, productivity, progress, and people

B) Place, profit, planet, people, purpose

C) Planet, profit, production, processes, and people

D) Purpose, productivity, profit, power, and place

A) Reduction in population growth

B) Strengthening military capabilities

C) Economic isolation

D) Accelerated progress towards sustainable development

A) Inadequate global partnerships

B) Political instability

C) Lack of natural resources

D) Overpopulation

A) Agriculture

B) Defense

C) Technology

D) Healthcare

A) Military expansion

B) Limiting economic growth

C) Strengthening governance and institutions

D) Reducing foreign aid dependency

A) Creative green economy, the quintuple bottom line, permaculture principles, and people-centric design

B) Industrial growth, consumer-driven economy, and fossil fuel reliance

C) Free-market capitalism, deregulation, and global trade expansion

D) Technological advancement, urbanization, and resource extraction

A) A method for increasing agricultural yield using chemical fertilizers

B) A strategy for global industrial development

C) A technique for urban planning focused on maximizing construction density

D) A set of ideas promoting sustainable interactions between people and the environment

A) An approach that prioritizes the needs, preferences, and experiences of end-users in problem-solving

B) A method for increasing automation in manufacturing

C) A focus on maximizing corporate profits in product design

D) A strategy that prioritizes industrial efficiency over human needs

5. Quiz 5: SDG Interactions and Transformative Impact

This section covers the nature of SDGs, interactions among SDGs, synergies, trade-offs, and analytical approaches.

A) Global, transformative, and universal

B) Measurable, achievable, and time-bound

C) Economic, social, and environmental

D) Integrated, indivisible, and interlinked

A) Strong and weak

B) Synergies and trade-offs

C) Positive and negative

D) Direct and indirect

A) SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

B) SDG 1 (No Poverty)

C) SDG 2 (Zero Hunger)

D) SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)

A) SDG implementation

B) SDG prioritization

C) SDG cherry-picking

D) SDG networking

A) To rank SDGs in order of importance

B) To simplify the implementation process

C) To identify synergies and trade-offs for better decision-making

D) To reduce the number of goals

A) Random sampling

B) Qualitative analysis

C) Expert judgment

D) Quantitative analysis

A) Interactions that are difficult to measure

B) Interactions that occur over a long period of time

C) Interactions between SDG targets within the same goal

D) Interactions between non-adjacent SDGs in a network

A) Lack of international cooperation

B) All of the above

C) Too many goals and targets

D) Insufficient data for monitoring progress

A) Regression analysis

B) Cluster analysis

C) Factor analysis

D) Network analysis

A) Lack of funding

B) Selective implementation

C) Existing priorities

D) Countries not being on track

6. Quiz 6: Indicators, Correlation, Bioeconomy, RCPs, and SSPs

This section covers SDG targets, indicator disaggregation, Spearman correlation, bioeconomy, RCPs, and SSP scenarios.

A) 232

B) 17

C) 241

D) 169

A) Only by geographic location

B) By various characteristics including income, sex, age, race, etc.

C) No disaggregation is recommended

D) Only by income

A) Maximal Information Coefficient

B) Multiple Interaction Coefficient

C) Maximal Information Criterion

D) Minimal Interaction Coefficient

A) 0 to 1

B) -1 to 0

C) -1 to 1

D) 0 to 0.5

A) ρ > 0

B) ρ > 0.9

C) ρ > 0.5

D) ρ > 0.7

A) Causation implies correlation

B) There is no difference between correlation and causation

C) Correlation implies causation

D) Correlation indicates a statistical association, while causation implies a direct cause-and-effect relationship

A) Maximizing economic growth

B) Increasing industrial production

C) Utilizing renewable biological resources

D) Fossil fuel usage

A) Regional Climate Projections

B) Relative Climate Predictions

C) Representative Concentration Pathways

D) Reactive Carbon Processes

A) 6

B) 5

C) 4

D) 3

A) SSP2

B) SSP3

C) SSP4

D) SSP1

7. Quiz 7: Qualitative Research, Systematic Reviews, and Text Mining

This section covers qualitative research, PRISMA, text mining, data extraction, and focus group discussions.

A) Experimental research

B) Quantitative research

C) Mixed-methods research

D) Qualitative research

A) Narrative analysis

B) Regression analysis

C) Discourse analysis

D) Content analysis

A) Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

B) Protocol for Reviewing Important Statistical Methods and Analyses

C) Primary Research In Systematic Meta-Analyses

D) Principal Requirements for Integrating Systematic Methodological Approaches

A) Sentiment analysis

B) Risk assessment

C) Citation management

D) Topic modeling

A) A written questionnaire

B) A focus group discussion

C) An interview with a rigid set of questions

D) An interview that allows new ideas to be brought up during the conversation

A) MAYBE

B) OR

C) NOT

D) AND

A) To select relevant articles based on criteria

B) To publish research findings

C) To increase the number of articles

D) To write new articles

A) Manual data extraction

B) Text mining

C) Statistical regression

D) Topic modeling

A) Both quantitative and qualitative analysis

B) Neither quantitative nor qualitative analysis

C) Only quantitative analysis

D) Only qualitative analysis

A) A one-on-one interview

B) A statistical analysis method

C) A data collection technique where a selected group discusses a given topic in-depth

D) A survey method

8. Quiz 8: Development Policy, Investments, and Growth

This section contains the policy, investment, and economic growth quiz. Question 1 was later confirmed from the quiz review as Infrastructure.

A) Environment

B) Infrastructure

C) Education

D) Health

A) Short-term profit

B) Quick economic recovery

C) Risk minimization

D) Long-term sustainability

A) Contingency Plan

B) Operational Plan

C) Tactical Plan

D) Strategic Plan

A) Market monopolization

B) Capacity building

C) Regulatory measures

D) Public-private partnerships

A) Avoiding investment altogether

B) High-risk, high-reward strategies

C) Concentration on one sector

D) Diversification

A) Children

B) Migrants

C) Elderly

D) Working-age population

A) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

B) Stock market speculation

C) Venture capital

D) Microfinance

A) Short-term financial gains

B) Political approval

C) Media coverage

D) Long-term social impact

A) Funding availability

B) Policy design

C) Political will

D) Public opinion

A) Private sector investment

B) Government spending

C) Consumer spending

D) Foreign aid

9. Quiz 9: Energy, Water, Cities, and Timber Construction

This section contains the 15-question set answered from lecture-style content. These were provided as the most likely answers during the timed quiz.

A) 854 million

B) 754 million

C) 954 million

D) 654 million

A) 8.7 million

B) 10.7 million

C) 12.7 million

D) 14.7 million

A) Approximately 997 GW

B) Approximately 1,197 GW

C) Approximately 1,397 GW

D) Approximately 797 GW

A) 189

B) 149

C) 129

D) 169

A) 67%

B) 57%

C) 37%

D) 47%

A) Energy efficiency

B) Nuclear power

C) Carbon capture and storage

D) Renewables

A) Goal 8

B) Goal 5

C) Goal 3

D) Goal 6

A) 15 m³

B) 10 m³

C) 20 m³

D) 5 m³

A) 2000 litres

B) 1000 litres

C) 1500 litres

D) 2500 litres

A) Hydropower

B) Coal

C) Natural gas

D) Biomass energy

A) 1400 litres

B) 2900 litres

C) 1900 litres

D) 2400 litres

A) Geographical location

B) Population size

C) Consumption pattern

D) Political system

A) 85%

B) 65%

C) 75%

D) 95%

A) 40 m³

B) 50 m³

C) 70 m³

D) 60 m³

A) Approximately 15-20%

B) Approximately 7-9%

C) Approximately 5-7%

D) Approximately 10-14%

Farm Power and Machinery Question Paper

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Farm Power and Machinery Question Paper | B.Sc. Agriculture 6th Semester

Agriculture and Forestry University

Office of the Controller of Examinations
Rampur, Chitwan
2082, Ashad

Faculty

Agriculture

Exam

Regular

Level

Bachelor

Full Marks

Program

B.Sc. Ag.

Pass Marks

Year and Semester

3rd Year, 6th Semester

Time

1:30 hrs.

Subject: AEN 301, 2(1+1) Farm Power and Machinery

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. All questions carry equal marks. Answer any eight questions.

Differentiate between petrol and diesel engines used in farm operations. (2.5)
What do you mean by farm mechanization? What are the limiting factors for achieving farm mechanization in Nepal? Suggest the possible solutions. (0.5+1+1)
Calculate the cost of operations of a 21 hp rice transplanter machine requiring two helpers and one operator. The purchasing price of machine is Rs 10 lakh, service life of 1500 hours, diesel consumption of 4 liter per hour. Make necessary assumptions. (2.5)
Discuss about the crop threshing practices in Nepal. Suggest the modern threshing machine for rice, wheat and maize based on power used. (1.5+1)
What are the major differences between seed drill and planter machine? Justify with examples. Enlist the components of seed drill and write their functions. (1+1.5)
What are the different types of tillage implements? Explain with examples. How do you select them for your use? (1.5+1)
Enlist the different types of sprayers and their selection. Discuss about the use of drone in spraying. (1.5+1)
Explain the common problems in a combine harvester and suggest the remedies. (2.5)
Write short notes on (any four): (2.5)
- a. Clutch
- b. Gear box
- c. Differential unit
- d. Carburetor
- e. Lubricating system

Good Luck

Agricultural Engineering for Sustainable Development (AE 101) – Syllabus

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Agricultural Engineering for Sustainable Development (AE 101) – Syllabus

This course offers a holistic introduction to the principles and practices that drive sustainable agriculture, from water management and energy use to post-harvest handling and farm machinery. Dive into each module below to see how we’ll explore the farm-to-fork ecosystem and the role of engineering in achieving global sustainability goals.

This course follows the updated 2025 BE Agricultural Engineering syllabus of Tribhuvan University. It is designed for first-year students in the first semester and carries 2 lecture credits and 1 tutorial credit, with no practical component.

Course Objectives

The course is designed to provide comprehensive concepts of sustainable development, agricultural practices, irrigation practices, energy practices, post-harvest practices, soil and water conservation and farm machinery, fostering a holistic approach from farm to fork and the agro-food ecosystem.

Lecture: 2 | Tutorial: 1 | Practical: 0 | Year: 1 | Part: 1

1. Overview of Sustainable Development (6 hours)

1.1 Introduction and importance of sustainable development
1.2 Three pillars of sustainable development
1.3 Evolution from MDG to SDG
1.4 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and indicators (UN SDGs)
1.5 SDG goals’ linkage with agricultural system and interaction
1.6 The role of agricultural engineering in achieving sustainable development goals
1.7 Application of SDGs in the design and implementation of sustainable projects
1.8 Enabling environment for sustainable agricultural systems

2. Sustainable Agricultural Practices (8 hours)

2.1 Overview of sustainable agriculture and associated practices
2.2 Concept of conservation agriculture and precision farming
2.3 Integrated pest management (IPM) in agriculture
2.4 Organic farming practices
2.5 Concept of climate-smart agriculture
2.6 Life cycle assessment of agro-food ecosystem
2.7 Application of LCA to agro-food ecosystems
2.8 Farm-to-fork concept
2.9 Roles of agricultural engineering and associated engineering practices in the farm-to-fork concept
2.10 Concept of permaculture farming

3. Sustainable Irrigation Practices (3 hours)

3.1 Concept of agricultural water management
3.2 Importance of sustainable water management in irrigated agriculture in Nepal
3.3 Efficiencies in irrigation systems from the water management perspective
3.4 Water-saving technologies in irrigated agriculture (drip and sprinkler irrigation)
3.5 Rainwater harvesting and storage for agriculture

4. Sustainable Energy for Agriculture (3 hours)

4.1 Energy use in agriculture processing
4.2 Renewable energy sources for and from agriculture and livestock
4.3 Energy-efficient farming practices in Nepal

5. Sustainable Soil and Water Conservation Practices (4 hours)

5.1 Concept of integrated watershed management plan
5.2 Agroforestry and soil conservation practices for watershed sustainability
5.3 Soil erosion and conservation measures in practice
5.4 Low-cost watershed management practices for sustainable agriculture
5.5 Concept of land use plan and importance of land use planning
5.6 Concept of land fragmentation and land consolidation and its importance in Nepal

6. Sustainable Farm Machinery (3 hours)

6.1 Farm machinery equipment and sustainable agriculture
6.2 Role of machinery in sustainable agriculture
6.3 Energy-efficient farm equipment and practices in Nepal
6.4 Precision farming equipment

7. Sustainable Post-Harvest Practices (3 hours)

7.1 Post-harvest practices for sustainable agriculture
7.2 Post-harvest losses and their impact
7.3 Solar drying and its application
7.4 Low-cost and eco-friendly storage techniques
7.5 Value chain actors and importance of value chain for sustainability of the agro-food ecosystem in Nepal

Tutorial Topics

Case study of local food sustainability practices, focusing on the three sustainability dimensions
Case study on food sustainability analysis
Group work on quantitative or qualitative analysis of sustainability synergies and trade-offs associated with different food options
Case study of sustainable practice in agriculture
Case study on actors from field to plate (farmers, pre- and post-harvesting processors, value chain actors, etc.)

References

https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/frameworks
NPC. Sustainable Development Goals: status and roadmap 2016–2030. National Planning Commission, Nepal, 2017.
TP Ojha and AM Michael. Principles of Agricultural Engineering Volume 1 and Volume 2. 12th Edition. Jain Brothers.
Pradhan, P., Costa, L., Rybski, D., Lucht, W., & Kropp, J. P. (2017). A systematic study of sustainable development goal (SDG) interactions. Earth's Future, 5(11), 1169–1179.

Vacancy for Assistant Professor in Agricultural Engineering at Far Western University – Notice, Syllabus, and Model Questions

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Notice for Assistant Professor Position in Agricultural Engineering

Far Western University

Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Dean's Office, Tikapur, Kailali

Notice for Assistant Professor Recruitment

(First published date: 2081/11/20)

Far Western University, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, School of Agriculture, Tikapur, Kailali, invites applications from eligible Nepali citizens for the position of Assistant Professor on a full-time contract basis in the following subject:

Advertisement No.: 2/2081/082
Subject: Agricultural Engineering
Number of Positions: 1
Minimum Educational Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering and Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering (Water Resource Management) or an equivalent subject with at least a second division.
Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized university with at least a second division.
Selection Process: Written Exam and Interview.
Contact Date: 2081/12/07.
Exam Date & Venue: Will be announced on the contact date.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 to 45 years old as of the application deadline.

Required Documents:

Personal details in the prescribed format (downloadable from agriculture.fwu.edu.np or obtainable by emailing dean.agriculture@fwu.edu.np).
Copy of Nepali citizenship certificate.
Copies of all academic certificates from SLC/SEE onwards, including equivalency certificates if applicable.
Application letter for the applied position.
Application fee of NPR 2,500/- to be deposited in the Nepal Bank Ltd., Tikapur branch, Account No. 107001065539250000001 under the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Dean’s Office. The deposit voucher must be submitted along with the application.

Contact Numbers: 091-560265 / 091-560824

Syllabus for Written Exam – Assistant Professor (Agricultural Engineering)

Chapter 1: Farm Power and Tractor Systems

Sources of Farm Power: Human, Animal, Mechanical, Electrical, Renewable
Classification and Components of Tractors
IC Engine – Working Principles, Components, and Functions
Power Transmission Systems in Tractors
Performance Evaluation of Tractors – Drawbar Power, PTO Power, Fuel Efficiency
Recent Advances in Farm Power and Renewable Energy Use in Agriculture

Chapter 2: Farm Machinery and Equipment

Classification of Farm Implements
Primary and Secondary Tillage Implements – Types and Functions
Seed Drills, Planters, Transplanters – Mechanism and Calibration
Intercultural Equipment – Weeders, Sprayers, Dusters
Harvesting and Threshing Machinery – Principles and Types
Mechanization Status and Challenges in Nepal

Chapter 3: Introductory Agrometeorology and Weather Observations

Introduction to Agrometeorology and Importance in Agriculture
Elements of Weather and Climate (Temperature, Rainfall, Humidity, Wind)
Measurement of Weather Parameters – Instruments and Techniques
Weather Forecasting and Advisory Services for Farmers
Climate Change and Its Impact on Agriculture

Chapter 4: Principles and Practices of Irrigation Management

Importance and Objectives of Irrigation
Sources of Irrigation – Surface, Groundwater, Rainwater Harvesting
Methods of Irrigation – Surface, Subsurface, Sprinkler, Drip
Irrigation Scheduling and Water Requirement Calculations
Conjunctive Use of Water and Irrigation Efficiency
Irrigation Institutions and Policies in Nepal

Chapter 5: Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

Introduction and Scope of Soil and Water Conservation
Types and Causes of Soil Erosion – Water and Wind Erosion
Erosion Control Measures – Mechanical, Agronomic, and Biological
Gully and Ravine Control Structures
Soil Conservation Planning at Watershed Level
Case Studies of Soil Conservation Projects in Nepal

Chapter 6: Watershed Management and Planning

Concept and Importance of Watershed Management
Watershed Delineation and Characterization
Hydrological Cycle and Water Balance in Watersheds
Land Capability Classification and Land Use Planning
Participatory Watershed Management Approaches
Integrated Watershed Development Programs in Nepal

Chapter 7: Farm Structures and Rural Infrastructure

Planning and Layout of Farmstead
Structures for Storage – Grain Storage, Cold Storage
Animal Housing – Design and Construction Principles
Structures for Processing and Value Addition (Threshing Floors, Drying Yards)
Rural Infrastructure – Roads, Drinking Water, Sanitation
Greenhouse Technology and Polyhouses for Protected Cultivation

Chapter 8: Land Surveying and Leveling

Basic Concepts of Surveying – Principles and Classification
Chain Surveying – Equipment and Techniques
Leveling – Methods, Instruments, and Computations
Contour Survey and Map Preparation
Use of Total Station and GPS in Agricultural Land Survey
Field Layout for Irrigation and Drainage Systems

Chapter 9: Drainage Engineering and Water Management

Importance of Agricultural Drainage
Surface and Subsurface Drainage Systems – Design and Installation
Drainage Coefficient and Spacing Calculations
Drainage Structures – Outlets, Drains, and Filters
Waterlogging Problems and Reclamation Techniques
Salinity and Water Quality Management in Irrigation Systems

Chapter 10: Renewable Energy Technologies for Agriculture

Solar Energy Applications in Agriculture
Biogas and Bioenergy – Design, Installation, and Utilization
Micro-hydropower and Water Lifting Technologies
Wind Energy for Water Pumping and Grain Processing

Chapter 11: Far Western University (FWU) Overview

University Structure
Officials and Their Responsibilities
Acts and Regulations Governing FWU

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Objective questions with their solutions asked in the MSc Construction Project Management Entrance 2080

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For more details, syllabus, and model questions, visit the blog: https://ioeagrineer.blogspot.com/2025/02/msc-construction-project-management.html

Far Western University, Faculty of Engineering, MSc CPM Entrance Examination 2080.

This is the entrance examination paper, time is 2 hours and full marks is 100. Each question carries 1 mark.

Subject: Construction Project Management

Objective questions with their solutions asked in the MSc CPM Entrance Examination 2080.

A) 24

B) 40

C) 96

D) 150

A) 21%

B) 42%

C) 84%

D) 96%

A) 1.5

B) 2.5

C) 3

D) 4

A) 24,025 mm²

B) 22,725 mm²

C) 24,000 mm²

D) 24,075 mm²

A) 6

B) 9

C) 15

D) 24

A) 16

B) 64

C) 96

D) 128

A) 40º

B) 50º

C) 60º

D) 70º

A) 4

B) 3

C) 2

D) 1

A) 20

B) 40

C) 60

D) 80

A) \(2\pi\)

B) \(\pi\)

C) \(\pi^2\)

D) \(\sqrt{\pi}\)

A) b⁄a = 2

B) a⁄b = 2

C) a = b

D) a = -b

A) \(l^2 + m^2 - n^2 = 0\)

B) \(lmn = 1\)

C) \(l^2 + m^2 + n^2 = 1\)

D) \(l^2 m^2 + n^2 = 1\)

A) Circle

B) Straight line

C) Parabola

D) None of these

A) 40%

B) 35%

C) 30%

D) 25%

A) \( y \cos x = \sin x + c \)

B) \( y \sin x = \cos x + c \)

C) \( y \sin x = \sin x + c \)

D) \( y \cos x = -\sin x + c \)

A) 40

B) 48

C) 60

D) 64

A) 50

B) 100

C) 150

D) 200

A) \( \begin{bmatrix}d & -b\\ -c & a\end{bmatrix} \)

B) \( \begin{bmatrix}-d & b\\ c & -a\end{bmatrix} \)

C) \( \begin{bmatrix}a & c\\ b & d\end{bmatrix} \)

D) \( \begin{bmatrix}-a & -b\\ -c & -d\end{bmatrix} \)

A) 6

B) 2/3

C) 4/3

D) 8/9

A) \( \frac{b+c}{2} \)

B) \( \sqrt{bc} \)

C) \( \frac{b-c}{2} \)

D) None of these

A) 10/x

B) 100/x

C) 1000/x

D) x/10

A) 47

B) 48

C) 49

D) 50

A) 5

B) 10

C) 25

D) 100

A) 1/56

B) 1/48

C) 1/8

D) 3/8

A) 1.75

B) 3.5

C) 7

D) 8

A) Intersection

B) Radiation

C) Resection

D) Traversing

A) 25°00’

B) 95°00’

C) 148°00’

D) 190°00’

A) 3°

B) 87°

C) 93°

D) 273°

A) Bowditch’s rule

B) Transit rule

C) Empirical rule

D) None of these

A) 99.345 m

B) 100.345 m

C) 100.655 m

D) 101.870 m

A) Foresight

B) Intermediate sight

C) Backsight

D) Any sight

A) Collimation error

B) Error due to earth’s curvature

C) Error due to atmospheric refraction

D) All of these

A) Sedimentary rocks

B) Igneous rocks

C) Metamorphic rocks

D) None of these

A) Igneous rock

B) Sedimentary rock

C) Metamorphic rock

D) Volcanic rock

A) Petroleum

B) Spirit

C) Coaltar

D) Turpentine

A) Hard

B) Soft

C) Light

D) Heavy

A) Lime

B) Lime putty

C) Cement wash

D) Chalk

A) Enamel paint

B) Aluminum paint

C) Asbestos paint

D) Cement paint

A) Top face

B) Bottom face

C) Longer face

D) Shorter face

A) Basalt

B) Slate

C) Limestone

D) Sandstone

A) Strength

B) Durability

C) Workability

D) Water content

A) Meter

B) Square meter

C) Cubic meter

D) None of these

A) 0.62 kg

B) 0.89 kg

C) 1.58 kg

D) 2.35 kg

A) Estimation

B) Valuation

C) Pricing

D) Costing

A) 2,400 kg

B) 4,600 kg

C) 7,850 kg

D) 10,000 kg

A) B + d + Sd

B) Bd + Sd^2

C) Bxd - Sd^2

D) (Bd + Sd^2)/2

A) Sand

B) Silt

C) Clay

D) None of these

A) Sandy soil

B) Silty soil

C) Gravel soil

D) Clay soil

A) Moisture content

B) Permeability

C) Capillarity

D) None of these

A) Sands

B) Gravels

C) Clays

D) Highly organic soils

A) Tan (45°-θ)

B) Tan² (45°+θ)

C) Tan² (45°-θ)

D) Tan (45°+θ)

A) Bulldozer

B) Clam shell

C) Scraper

D) Dump truck

A) Event

B) Free float

C) Dummy

D) None of these

A) FF = EFj – ESi – D

B) FF = ESj – ESi – D

C) FF = EFi – ESi + D

D) FF = EFj – ESi + D

A) tE = (tO + 4tL + tP)/6

B) tE = (tO + 4tP + tL)/6

C) tE = (tO + tP + 4tL)/6

D) tE = (tP + 4tO + tL)/6

A) Shortest path for the earliest completion of the project

B) Longest path of the network for the earliest completion of the project

C) Ideal path for the earliest completion of the project

D) None of the above

A) Optimistic time

B) Pessimistic time

C) Most likely time

D) All of these

A) Scope

B) Resources

C) Team

D) Budget

A) Quality assurance

B) Quality planning

C) Quality control

D) Quality audit

A) Mega projects

B) Large projects

C) Medium projects

D) Small projects

A) Conditions of contract

B) Bill of quantities

C) Valid agreement

D) Specification

A) Chairperson of District Coordination Office

B) Chief District Officer

C) Chief Executive Officer

D) Chief Communication Officer

A) Vicarious liability

B) Negligence

C) Tort

D) None of these

A) Engineering

B) Law

C) Medicine

D) Teaching

A) Engineering values

B) Engineering conduct

C) Engineering ethics

D) Engineering principles

A) Ethical

B) Emotional

C) Responsible

D) Intellectual

A) Mediation

B) Adjudication

C) Litigation

D) All of these

A) Perfect competition

B) Oligopoly

C) Monopoly

D) None of these

A) Infinite cost

B) Life cycle cost

C) Life cost

D) Project cost

A) Acid test ratio

B) Liquidity ratio

C) Current ratio

D) Debt ratio

A) Equivalent revenue

B) Marginal revenue

C) Average revenue

D) None of these

A) Annuity

B) Amortization

C) Depreciation

D) Bond

A) Work charged establishment

B) Overhead cost

C) Supervision cost

D) Contingency

A) Simple interest

B) Interest

C) Rate of interest

D) Principal

A) (1 + i/n)

B) (1 + i/m)

C) (1 + m)

D) (1 + n)

A) 1/250 of the span

B) 1/300 of the span

C) 10 mm

D) 25 mm

A) Q = S + F

B) Q = S – F

C) Q = F – S

D) Q = F × S

A) d/m

B) dr/(1 + r)

C) md/(1 + m)

D) mrd/(1 + r)

A) Modulus of elasticity

B) Modulus of rigidity

C) Poisson’s ratio

D) Bulk modulus

A) 8 mm

B) 10 mm

C) 12 mm

D) 16 mm

A) Compressive stress

B) Shearing stress

C) Working stress

D) Tensile stress

A) 100°C to 120°C

B) 120°C to 140°C

C) 140°C to 160°C

D) 150°C to 170°C

A) Stone dust

B) Sand

C) Brick dust

D) Cement

A) Retaining wall

B) Breast wall

C) Parapet wall

D) None of these

A) Valley curve

B) Sag curve

C) Summit curve

D) None of these

A) Positive grade

B) Negative grade

C) Grade

D) Gradient

A) T = R sin Δ

B) T = R tan Δ

C) T = R sin Δ/2

D) T = R tan Δ/2

A) Formation width

B) Right of way

C) Carriage way

D) Roadway

A) Hyetograph

B) Unit hydrograph

C) Normal hydrograph

D) Crest method

A) Its intensity

B) Its duration

C) Its frequency

D) All of these

A) Well

B) Springs

C) Artesian well

D) Rain

A) 15 mm

B) 20 mm

C) 25 mm

D) 30 mm

A) Flood wall

B) River wall

C) Dyke

D) None of these

A) To reduce pressure

B) At low points

C) Upstream of sluice

D) All of these

A) Change of diameter

B) Junction

C) Bend

D) All of these

A) Permanent hardness

B) Temporary hardness

C) Alkalinity

D) Acidity

MSc. Construction Project Management Admission Notice at Far Western University

2025-02-24T06:10:00.007+05:45

Notice

Far Western University (FWU), Faculty of Engineering, Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur, has announced student admissions for the Master of Science (MSc) in Construction Project Management for the academic session 2081/082. Admissions will be conducted through an entrance examination as per the available seat allocations.

Seat Allocation

Regular Category: 4 seats
Full-Pay Category: 18 seats
Sponsored Category: 8 seats
Total: 30 seats

Important Dates

Application Deadline: Until 2081/11/21
Entrance Examination Date: 2081/11/24 at 11:00 AM
Examination Venue: FWU Faculty of Engineering Building, Mahendranagar
Examination Fee: NPR 3000 (to be deposited in Nepal Bank Limited, Mahendranagar, Account No. 165001000999900000001, and upload the voucher online)

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit their applications online through FWU’s official website: facultyengineering.fwu.edu.np

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil and Rural Engineering, Hydropower Engineering, Agriculture Engineering, or Architecture with at least 45% marks or a CGPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).

Documents Required for Application

Copy of Nepali Citizenship Certificate
Academic Certificates (SEE to Bachelor’s Degree)
Recent Color Photograph with Plain Background
Handwritten Signature Document
Proof of Entrance Fee Payment (Bank Voucher)

Syllabus for Entrance Examination

The entrance exam will be divided into four sections, each carrying equal weight.

Section	Course	Weightage
A	Mathematics	25%
B	Fundamentals of Construction	25%
C	Construction Planning & Management	25%
D	Structure and Others	25%
Total		100%

Section A: Mathematics (25 Marks)

Probability & Statistics: Mean, Median, Mode, Variance, Standard Deviation
Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Linear Equations, Vector Algebra
Geometry & Mensuration: Triangles, Circles, Graphs, Area, Volume
Calculus: Differentiation, Integration, Coordinate Geometry, Differential Equations

Section B: Fundamentals of Construction (25 Marks)

Surveying: Levelling, Contouring, GPS & GIS
Building Materials & Technology: ABC Classification, Impact of Technology
Estimating & Costing: Analysis of Rates, Earthwork Calculation
Geotechnical Engineering: Soil Classification, Bearing Capacity, Foundations

Section C: Construction Planning & Management (25 Marks)

Project Engineering: Project Formulation, Scheduling (CPM & PERT)
Construction Management: Tendering, Site Management, Health & Safety
Professional Practice: Nepal Engineering Council Act, Ethics
Engineering Economics: Interest, Net Present Value, Depreciation

Section D: Structure & Others (25 Marks)

Structural Engineering: Stress-Strain, Beam & Column Design, Concrete Types
Transportation Engineering: Road Classification, Geometric Design, Drainage
Water Resources: Hydrology, Fluid Flow
Water Supply & Sanitary Engineering: Water Treatment, Sewer Systems

Model Question

For reference, candidates can access sample model questions and their solutions from the following link: Model Questions

This program is an excellent opportunity for aspiring engineers to specialize in construction project management, acquire technical and managerial skills, and contribute to the nation’s infrastructure development. Don’t miss out on this opportunity—apply today!

Entrepreneurship Development: A Comprehensive Guide for Agribusines - Access all achieved materials from Online Course

2024-12-16T08:10:00.008+05:45

Entrepreneurship Development

See original "Syllabus and course structure here: Free Online Course: Entrepreneurship Development (Starting Oct 15, 2024) - Agricultural Engineering

Week 0

Introduction to the course

Week 1

• Overview of Entrepreneurial Environment with Special Reference to Agribusiness

Overview of Indian Agriculture

Lecture Materials

W1 L1- Overview of Indian Agriculture.pdf

1. 1 Overview of Indian Agri.pptx

Issues and Concerns of Indian Agriculture

Lecture Materials

W1 L2-Issues and Concerns of Indian Agriculture.pdf

1.2 Issues and Concerns of Indian Agriculture.pdf

Entrepreneurial environment, and its implication in India in the context of Globalization

Lecture Materials

W1 L3- Entrepreneurial environment, and its implication in India in the context of Globalization.pdf

1. 3 Ent Envt implications.pdf

Qualities of an Entrepreneur

Lecture Materials

W1 L4- Qualities of Entrepreneur.pdf

W1L4 Qualities of an entrepreneur.pdf

Social entrepreneurship

Lecture Materials

W1 L5- Social Entrepereneurship.pdf

1.5 Social Entrepreneurship.pdf

Week 2

• Business Idea Generation and Entrepreneurship Case Studies

Business Ideas 1

Lecture Materials

W02 L1- Business Idea (I).pdf

1. Business Idea - Exercise.pdf

Business Ideas 2

Lecture Materials

W02 L2- Business Idea (II).pdf

2.2 Business Idea (2).pdf

Case study of Entrepreneurship

Lecture Materials

W02 L3- Case study of Entrepreneurship.pdf

W2 L3 Case Study.pdf

ICTs and Agribusiness

Lecture Materials

W02 L4- ICTs and Agribusiness.pdf

2.4 ICTs and Entrepreneurship.pdf

Ministry of MSME

Lecture Materials

W02 L5- Ministry of MSME.pdf

W2 L5 Ministry of MSME.pdf

Week 3

Business Communication and SWOT Analysis for an Entrepreneur

Business Communication Part 1

Lecture Materials

W3 L1- Business Communication Part 1.pdf

W3 L1 Business Communication Part 1.pdf

Business Communication Part 2

Lecture Materials

W3 L2- Business Communication Part 2.pdf

W3 L2 Business Communication Part 2.pdf

Business Communication-3

Lecture Materials

W3 L3- Business Communication Part 3.pdf

3.3 Business Communication (3).pdf

Business Communication-4

Lecture Materials

W3 L4- Business Communication Part 4.pdf

3.4 Business Communication (4).pdf

SWOT Analysis for an Entrepreneur

Lecture Materials

3.2 SWOT analysis.pdf

W3 L5- SWOT analysis for an entrepreneur.pdf

Week 4

Source/Strategies for Finance and Marketing

Venture capital

Lecture Materials

4. Venture Capital.pdf

W4 L1- Venture Capital.pdf

Venture capital opportunities

Lecture Materials

4.1 Venture capital opportunities.pdf

W4 L2- Venture Capital Opportunities.pdf

Contract farming

Lecture Materials

W4 L3- Contract Farming.pdf

4.3 Contract Farming.pdf

Agricultural Marketing and e-NAM

Lecture Materials

W4 L4- Agricultural Marketing and e-NAM.pdf

Corporate social responsibility

Lecture Materials

W4 L5- Corporate Social Responsibility1.pdf

4.5 Corporate Social Responsibility.pdf

Week 5

Startup India

Lecture Materials

1. Start up India.pdf

W5 L1- Startup India.pdf

Standup India

Lecture Materials

2. Stand up India.pdf

W5 L2 - Standup India.pdf

PMFBY: A risk management strategy

Lecture Materials

W5 L3- PMFBY A risk management strategy.pdf

Farmer Producer Organization

Lecture Materials

W5 L4- Farmer Producer Organization.pdf

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana

https://youtu.be/JMbjfHYp1QI

Lecture Materials

W5 L5- Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana.pdf

Quiz 1

Q1. What is one of the major challenges faced by Indian agriculture that can be addressed through entrepreneurial innovation?

Increased mechanization
Urbanization
Post-harvest losses (Your answer)
High labor costs

Q2. Which of the following is an emerging entrepreneurial opportunity in Indian agriculture?

Real estate development
Mining
Agri-tech solutions (Your answer)
Textile manufacturing

Q3. How can the entrepreneurial environment in India be made more favourable for agricultural startups?

By eliminating agricultural subsidies
By reducing digital literacy
By increasing urban migration
By improving access to credit and infrastructure (Your answer)

Q4. ICT is comprised of which elements?

a. Information communication technology
b. Communication technology
c. Computer Technology
d. Distance technology

All of these
Both a & b
Both a & d
a, b & c (Your answer)

Q5. Which of the following is a key quality of a successful entrepreneur in the agricultural sector?

Risk-taking and adaptability (Your answer)
Resistance to change
Lack of market knowledge
Short-term focus on profits

Q6. Statement A: The risk management works as a warning system that enables farmers to take prompt action in anticipation of an impending event

Statement B: M-Krishi is an example of a risk management system

Statement B is correct but Statement A is incorrect
Both Statements A & B are correct (Your answer)
Both Statements A & B are incorrect
Statement A is correct but Statement B is incorrect

Q7. Statement A: Virtual trading platforms are electronic marketplaces where buyers and sellers connect through an electronic network

Statement B: Agmarknet is an example of a Virtual trading platform

Statement B is correct but Statement A is incorrect
Both Statements A & B are correct
Both Statements A & B are incorrect
Statement A is correct but Statement B is incorrect (Your answer)

Q8. Assertion (A): It is observed that the trust between customers and insurance companies is generally low.

Reason 1 (R1): The claim processing times are often quite long.
Reason 2 (R2): Insurance companies often fail to notify farmers using ICT tools like SMS

A is false but R1 & R2 are correct statements.
A is true and both R1 & R2 are correct reasons for it (Your answer)
A is true and only R1 is the correct reason for it
A is true and only R2 is the correct reason for it

Q9. Social entrepreneurs in Indian agriculture typically focus on:

Reducing competition in the market
Profit maximization only
Short-term business gains
Solving social and environmental challenges (Your answer)

Q10. The National Commission for Enterprises for Unorganised Sector (NCEUS) is situated at:

New Delhi (Your answer)
Noida
Guwahati
Hyderabad

Q11. Statement A: Every business is born out of an idea
Statement B: Business ideas only come from knowledge

Statement B is correct but Statement A is incorrect
Both Statements A & B are correct
Both Statements A & B are incorrect
Statement A is correct but Statement B is incorrect (Your answer)

Q12. What are the functions of National Small Industries Corporation Limited?

Expanded activities in marketing, technology, financing and information Support to small enterprises in the country
Facilitating credit flow to micro and small enterprises through support measures like the Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme
Human resource development through training and skill upgradation
Promoting, aiding, and fostering the growth of small-scale industries and industry-related small-scale services on a commercial footing

All of these
Only a
a & d (Your answer)
a, b & d

Q13. Which institute aims at undertaking training, research and consultancy activities in the small industry sector focusing on entrepreneurship development as an autonomous national institute?

National Commission for Enterprises in the Unorganised Sector
The National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
National Institute of Small Industry Extension Training
Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (Your answer)

Q14. Which state is having the maximum number of estimated MSMEs (in lakhs)?

Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh (Your answer)
West Bengal
Bihar

Q15. Assertion (A): Social entrepreneurship is on the rise in India and also is the need of the time

Reason 1 (R1): NGOs and Corporate Social Responsibility-based approaches failed to solve and not enough the ever-increasing societal problems in India

Reason 2 (R2): Providing amenities for free often creates a syndrome of dependency

A is false but R1 & R2 are correct statements
A is true and both R1 & R2 are correct reasons for it
A is true and only R1 is the correct reason for it (Your answer)
A is true and only R2 is the correct reason for it

Quiz 2

What is the contribution of the service sector to the global economy?

48.1%
67.1%
63.4%
59.1%
Answer: 63.4%

Leaders are...

Realistic
Innovative
Utopian
Pragmatic
Answer: Utopian

A farmer does not become an entrepreneur only by adopting a new agricultural technology but he becomes an entrepreneur only when he comes to be an operator of a...

Business
Farm business
Shop
Enterprise
Answer: Farm business

Leave the ventures as soon as the venture is created.

Innovative entrepreneurs
Mobile entrepreneurs
Empire builders
Managerial entrepreneurs
Answer: Mobile entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs run after their dreams, earning monetary benefits is secondary at that point of time of chasing the dreams.

True
False
Answer: False

The cooperative approach is the best approach for various problems faced by Indian agrarian communities.

True
False
Answer: True

To qualify under small enterprise under the service sector my investment should be...

10 million - 20 million
1 million - 20 million
10 million - <20 million
<1 million - >20 million
Answer: >1 million - <20 million

Major Activities of _____ includes promoting, aiding, and fostering the growth of small-scale industries and industry-related small-scale services/business enterprises in the country, on a commercial footing.

SIDO
NSIC
NIESBUD
NECUS
Answer: NSIC

Creating an atmosphere for innovation and entrepreneurship, for active interaction between academic institutions and industries for sharing ideas, knowledge, experience and facilities for the development of new technologies and their rapid transfer to the end user.

IEDC
STED
SIDO
STEP
Answer: STEP

______ is typically a wealthy individual, often with a tech industry background, in a position to judge high-risk investments.

Angel Investor
Entrepreneur
Strategic venture capitalist
Financial venture capitalist
Answer: Angel Investor

CSR in Equation Form is the Sum of...

Ethical + Economic Responsibilities
Economic + Legal Responsibilities
Philanthropic + Economic + Legal + Ethical Responsibilities
Philanthropic + Economic + Legal Responsibilities
Answer: Philanthropic + Economic + Legal + Ethical Responsibilities

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) was identified as Corporate/business ethics during...

1970-80
1980-90
Beyond 2000
1950-60
Answer: 1980-90

The owner of the land becomes farm labor in case of...

Procurement contract
Partial contract farming
Contract farming
Total contract
Answer: Total contract

Typical sources of funding for Public-private partnership include...

Toll + Fees + Loans
Toll + Bonds
Toll + Fee + Grant + Loan + Bond
Fees + Grants + Loans
Answer: Toll + Fee + Grant + Loan + Bond

A tool that can help governments meet demands for the development of modern and efficient facilities, infrastructure, and services while providing value for taxpayers.

Contract farming
Venture capital
Public Private Partnership
Corporate social responsibility
Answer: Public Private Partnership

______ is a division of a large company/industry dedicated to investment on innovative ideas of employees.

Angel Investor
Entrepreneur
Strategic venture capitalist
Financial venture capitalist
Answer: Strategic venture capitalist

Needs are created by

Businessman
Entrepreneur
Venture capitalist
Social entrepreneur
Answer: Entrepreneur

Social entrepreneurs are

Act entrepreneurially
Mission-driven
All the above
Act within financially independent organizations
Answer: All the above

A Social entrepreneur is an opinion leader while an entrepreneur is a strategic thinker

True
False
Answer: True

According to the experiences of SKS microfinance, repayment rates on collateral-free loans are more than

95%
89%
50%
99%
Answer: 99%

The verbal symptoms of Glossophobia include

Tense + Queering voice + Redundancies
Tense + Queering voice
Acute hearing + increased pulse rate + Blood Pressure + Oxygen intake
Dry mouth + Stiffening of neck muscles
Answer: Tense + Queering voice + Redundancies

The process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners.

Mass speaking
Public speaking
Group Speaking
Open speaking
Answer: Public speaking

Meanings are in

Words
Sentences
Source
People
Answer: People

Entrepreneurs are conservative or orthodox in outlook is

Drone Entrepreneurs
Fabian Entrepreneurs
Innovating Entrepreneurs
Active Entrepreneurs
Answer: Drone Entrepreneurs

The fear of public speaking is called

Hydrophobia
Glossophobia
Speakophobia
Photophobia
Answer: Glossophobia

Focusing on Delivery and Personal appearance leads to

Poor viewing
Poor Listening
Poor video effect
Better Audio-Visual effect
Answer: Better Audio-Visual effect

Communication is

Verbal process
Telling something
Both verbal and non-verbal process
Non-verbal Process
Answer: Both verbal and non-verbal process

The category of public speaking that is fairly self-explanatory and speeches are meant to inform

Persuasive
Ceremonial
Impromptu
Informative
Answer: Informative

Perceiving opportunity, identifying opportunity, and evaluating opportunity are parts of the first stage of _____?

Entrepreneurial Process
Answer: Entrepreneurial Process

Venture capital is a tool that can help governments meet demands for the development of modern and efficient facilities, infrastructure, and services while providing value for taxpayers

True
False
Answer: False

Assignments

Please submit any ONE of the two assignments. (For detailed instructions kindly refer to the lecture 1 and 2 of Week 2 i.e., Business Idea)

Talk with the owner of five successful businesses from your area which are at least 3 years old. Collect information about the need assessment they have done, the reason to start a business, their perception about the success of their business etc. Finally come out with your own business idea based on these information
Read the cases shared in Lecture 3 of Week 2 and share your experience about the four cases as instructed in the lecture video.

Additional resources

Marketing Growmatics
Startup.pedia
Krushi Suddi
Cultivation Ag
Moneymint with Aditya
Ajay Gopinath, a former bank employee
Book “Stay Hungry Stay Foolish” : https://archive.org/details/stayhungrystayfoolish_202002/page/n31/mode/2up
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ki8koCUqug4FCttq/
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/kWT3Vw7spRjn4Ecp/
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/tsGktk4TrvWAYw2k/
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/iBjUp6Cmozdammug/
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/PTgToEhZEuAkBGcq/
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/o3bozz1ZMew2n4qu/
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/2NX1fNHbTeL2uG5j/
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/cUQAQxETdTXDZ9d1/
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/KovmxXHALohJ9U6P/
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/fwSwF42sTnqrPsru/
AGRI EXPORT POLICY 2018.pdf |
e-NAM Report.pdf | National Academy of Agricultural Research Management
Cold Chain Network.pdf |
e-Resources.docx |
Food Parks designated_fp_325_17.05.2024_1.pdf |
Mega Food parks.pdf | Mega Food Park Projects
ODOP.pdf | One district one product
About Setting Up/Up-gradation of Quality Control/Food Testing Laboratories: https://www.mofpi.gov.in/Schemes/about-setting-upup-gradation-quality-controlfood-testing-laboratories
Operation Greens Scheme: Operation Greens Scheme | Ministry of Food Processing Industries | GOI (mofpi.gov.in)
SUPPORT TO FPOs/SHGs/ PRODUCER COOPERATIVES: https://pmfme.mofpi.gov.in/pmfme/#/Home-Page

Agricultural Engineering

Fully Funded MS and PhD Positions in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Fully Funded MS and PhD Positions in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Himalayan Sustainability Quiz Questions and Answers with Solutions

Farm Power and Machinery Question Paper

Agriculture and Forestry University

Office of the Controller of ExaminationsRampur, Chitwan2082, Ashad

Subject: AEN 301, 2(1+1) Farm Power and Machinery

Agricultural Engineering for Sustainable Development (AE 101) – Syllabus

Agricultural Engineering for Sustainable Development (AE 101) – Syllabus

Course Objectives

1. Overview of Sustainable Development (6 hours)

2. Sustainable Agricultural Practices (8 hours)

3. Sustainable Irrigation Practices (3 hours)

4. Sustainable Energy for Agriculture (3 hours)

5. Sustainable Soil and Water Conservation Practices (4 hours)

6. Sustainable Farm Machinery (3 hours)

7. Sustainable Post-Harvest Practices (3 hours)

Tutorial Topics

References

Vacancy for Assistant Professor in Agricultural Engineering at Far Western University – Notice, Syllabus, and Model Questions

Notice for Assistant Professor Position in Agricultural Engineering

Notice for Assistant Professor Recruitment

Required Documents:

Syllabus for Written Exam – Assistant Professor (Agricultural Engineering)

Chapter 1: Farm Power and Tractor Systems

Chapter 2: Farm Machinery and Equipment

Chapter 3: Introductory Agrometeorology and Weather Observations

Chapter 4: Principles and Practices of Irrigation Management

Chapter 5: Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

Chapter 6: Watershed Management and Planning

Chapter 7: Farm Structures and Rural Infrastructure

Chapter 8: Land Surveying and Leveling

Chapter 9: Drainage Engineering and Water Management

Chapter 10: Renewable Energy Technologies for Agriculture

Chapter 11: Far Western University (FWU) Overview

Model Questions

Objective questions with their solutions asked in the MSc Construction Project Management Entrance 2080

MSc. Construction Project Management Admission Notice at Far Western University

Notice

Seat Allocation

Important Dates

Application Process

Eligibility Criteria

Documents Required for Application

Syllabus for Entrance Examination

Section A: Mathematics (25 Marks)

Section B: Fundamentals of Construction (25 Marks)

Section C: Construction Planning & Management (25 Marks)

Section D: Structure & Others (25 Marks)

Model Question

Entrepreneurship Development: A Comprehensive Guide for Agribusines - Access all achieved materials from Online Course

Entrepreneurship Development

Week 0

Introduction to the course

Week 1

• Overview of Entrepreneurial Environment with Special Reference to Agribusiness

Overview of Indian Agriculture

Issues and Concerns of Indian Agriculture

Entrepreneurial environment, and its implication in India in the context of Globalization

Qualities of an Entrepreneur

Social entrepreneurship

Week 2

• Business Idea Generation and Entrepreneurship Case Studies

Business Ideas 1

Business Ideas 2

Case study of Entrepreneurship

ICTs and Agribusiness

Ministry of MSME

Week 3

Business Communication and SWOT Analysis for an Entrepreneur

Business Communication Part 1

Business Communication Part 2

Business Communication-3

Business Communication-4

SWOT Analysis for an Entrepreneur

Week 4

Source/Strategies for Finance and Marketing

Venture capital

Venture capital opportunities

Office of the Controller of Examinations
Rampur, Chitwan
2082, Ashad