Agriculture Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Bondo Mocks 2021 Exams

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Instructions to candidates
  • The paper consists of three sections A, B and C.
  • Answer all questions in section A and B.
  • Candidates must answer the questions in English

SECTION A (30 marks)

Answer ALL the questions in this section in the spaces provided.
  1. State two control measures for fowl pox disease in poultry.                                    (2 marks)
  2. Give two reasons for carrying out maintenance practices on a mower.              (2 marks)
  3. Give two limitations of using solar power on the farm.                                      (2 marks)
  4. Name two methods used in selection of breeding stock in livestock production.    (2 marks)
  5. State four methods of controlling roundworms in livestock.                                    (2 marks)
  6. Name the type of breed into which each of the following breeds of cattle are classified.
    1. Aberdeen Angus.                                                                                          (½ marks)
    2. Guernsey.                                                                                                        (½ marks)
    3. Sahiwal.                                                                                                          (½ marks)
    4. Redpoll.                                                                                                          (½ marks)
  7.  
    1. Give two ways in which proper nutrition help to control livestock diseases. (2 marks)
    2. Name two nutritional diseases in cattle.                                                      (2 marks)
  8.  
    1. State two advantages of housing calves singly in cattle management.        (1 mark)
    2. State four advantages of natural calf rearing.                                            (2 marks)
  9. State four reasons for dehorning in cattle management.                                          (2marks)
  10. Name two methods of harvesting fish in fish pond.                                                (1 mark)
  11.  
    1. State four causes of egg eating in flock of layers.                                      (2 marks)
    2. State two advantages of fold system on poultry rearing.                          (1 mark)
  12. Name four parts of farm building that can be reinforced using concrete.              (2 marks)
  13. State function of the following farm tools and equipment.                                         
    1. Pipe cutter                                                                                                        (1 mark)
    2. Wire strainer                                                                                                    (1 mark)
  14. State four ways in which vaccine can be administered to livestock.                        (2 marks)
  15. State two disadvantages of using plunge dips in tick control.                                    (1 mark)
  16. State two features on the animal which may predispose it to livestock diseases.      (1 mark)

SECTION B (20 marks)

Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces provided.
  1. The following illustrations show the behavior of chicks in a brooder. Study them carefully and answer the questions that follow.
         Agri PP2BondoMocks21Q17                      Agri PP2BondoMocks21Q17b
    1. Explain the cause of behavior observed in chicks for each of the illustrations labeled A, B and C.
      (3 marks)
    2. Give a reason for making the brooder wail round in shape.                       (1 mark)
    3. State one way of correcting the behavior of chicks shown in an above.                          (1 mark)
  2. Diagrams M, N, P and Q represents some farm tools.
           Agri PP2BondoMocks21Q18
    1. Identify the tools; M, N, P and Q.                                                      (2 marks)
    2. Give the use of each of the tools named above.                                                        (2 marks)
    3. State two maintenance practices that should be carried out on tool M.                  (1 mark)
  3. The diagram below illustrate a hoof of a sheep .Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow.
         Agri PP2BondoMocks21Q19
    1. Name the routine management practice that should be carried out on the hoof illustrated above.(1mark) 
    2. State two reasons for carrying out the management practice in (a) above.            (2 marks)
    3. Name the two tools used to carry out the routine management practice named in (a) above. (2 marks)
  4. A farmer wanted to prepare a 200kg of calf rearing ration containing 20% DCP. Using the Pears Square Method, calculate the amount of Maize containing 10% DCP and Sunflower containing 35% DCP the farmer would need to prepare the ration.(Show your working) (5 marks)

SECTION C

Answer any two questions in this section in the spaces provided

  1.  
    1. State five indicators that can be observed on a goat to confirm sickness.          (5 marks)
    2. Describe eight physical characteristics of a poor layer in a flock of hens.          (8 marks)
    3. Give seven harmful effects of liver fluke in sheep rearing.                                (7 marks)
  2.  
    1. Outline five characteristics of a clean milk.                                                        (5 marks)
    2. Describe Brucellosis disease under the following sub-headings.
      1. Causal organism.                                                                                      (1 mark)
      2. Signs of attack.                                                                                        (3 marks)
      3. Control measures.                                                                                    (3 marks)
    3. State eight advantages of Artificial Insemination                                                (8 marks)
  3.  
    1. Describe five structural requirement of a good calf pen.                                  (10 marks)
    2. Describe the cycle of a four stroke petrol engine.                                            (10 marks)

MARKING SCHEME

SECTION A (30MKS)

  1. State two control measures for fowl pox disease in poultry. (2mrks)
    • Observe hygiene in poultry house
    • Regular vaccination
    • Slaughter and properly dispose carcass of affected birds – rej. culling, killing atone.
  2. Give two reasons for carrying out maintenance practices on a mower. (2mrks)
    • For safety of the user/operator
    • Ensure efficiency of operations
    • Increases durability
    • Reduces costs on repairs and replacements
    • Avoid damage to the mower.
  3. Give two limitations of using solar power on the farm. (2mrks)
    • Solar trapping devices are expensive
    • Power supply/trapping fluctuates depending on weather conditions
    • Solar trapping is limited to day light
    • Requires skilled labour to handle the devices
  4. Name two methods used in selection of breeding stock in livestock production. (2mrks)
    • Progeny testing
    • Mass selection
    • Contemporary comparison
  5. State four methods of controlling roundworms in livestock. (2mrks)
    • Use of antihelmintics/Drenching
    • Rotational grazing
    • Burning of pasture
    • Apply appropriate drug
    • Proper disposal of faeces/hygiene
  6. Name the type of breed into which each of the following breeds of cattle are classified.
    1. Aberdeen Angus. (½mrk)
      • Beef cattle breed
    2. Guernsey. (½mrk)
      • Dairy cattle breed
    3. Sahiwal. (½mrk)
      • Dual purpose breed
    4. Redpoll. (½mrk)
      • Dual purpose breed
  7.  
    1. Give two ways in which proper nutrition help to control livestock diseases. (2mrks)
      • Prevents nutrient deficiency diseases.
      • Ensures resistance against disease infection.
    2. Name two nutritional diseases in cattle. (2mrks)
      • Milk fever
      • Bloat
  8.  
    1. State two advantages of housing calves singly in cattle management. (1mrk)
      • To prevent the calf from licking each other.
      • To control spread of worms and skin infection.
    2. State four advantages of natural calf rearing. (2mrks)
      • Calf takes milk at body temperature.
      • Milk is free from contamination
      • It prevents scouring in calves.
      • Milk is provided ad libitum.
  9. State four reasons for dehorning in cattle management. (2mrks)
    • To prevent cattle from inflicting injuries
    • To make animal docile and easy to handle
    • For easy transportation and feeding
    • To prevent destruction of farm structures
  10. Name two methods of harvesting fish in fish pond. (1mrk)
    • Hook and line
    • Use of nets
    • Skets
    • Spears /hapoon
    • Draining water in the pond
  11.  
    1. State four causes of egg eating in flock of layers. (2mrks)
      • Presence of broken or soft shelled eggs
      • Bright light in the nest
      • Idleness
      • Inadequate laying nests
      • Mineral deficiency
      • Greediness of the birds.
    2. State two advantages of fold system on poultry rearing. (1mrk)
      • Manure is evenly distributed
      • Less feeds is used
      • Reduces built up of parasites and diseases
      • Birds are protected from diseases
  12. Name four parts of farm building that can be reinforced using concrete. (2mrks)
    • Walls
    • Floor/ Slab
    • Pillars
    • Lintel
  13. State function of the following farm tools and equipment.
    1. Pipe cutter (1mrk)
      • Cutting PVC /plastic pipes
    2. Wire strainer (1mrk)
      • Tightening wires during fencing
  14. State four ways in which vaccine can be administered to livestock. (2mrks)
    • By injections
    • Orally through the mouth
    • By inhalation, through nose
    • Through the cloaca
  15. State two disadvantages of using plunge dips in tick control. (1mrk)
    • High initial construction cost (high capital)
    • Dangerous for young and pregnant animals and the sick
    • Requires a lot of water
    • Poisoning by swallowed dip wash
  16. State two features on the animal which may predispose it to livestock diseases.  (1mrk)
    • Species of the animal
    • Breed of the animal
    • Age of the animal
    • Sex of the animal
    • The colour of the animal

SECTION B

  1. The following illustrations show the behavior of chicks in a brooder. Study them carefully and answer the questions that follow.
    1. Explain the cause of behavior observed in chicks for each of the illustrations labeled A, B and C. (3marks)
      • A- Presence of draught makes the chicks to crowd on one side of the brooder.
      • B- Cold/inadequate heat makes the chicks to crowd around the heat source.
      • C- High/Excess heat makes the chicks to move away from the heat source.
    2. Give a reason for making the brooder wail round in shape. (1 mark)
      • To discourage overcrowding of chicks at the corners to avoid suffocation.
    3. State one way of correcting the behavior of chicks shown in an above. (1mrk)
      • Ventilation on the side where the draught is coming should be closed.
  2. Diagrams M, N, P and Q represents some farm tools.
    1. Identify the tools; M, N, P and Q. (2mrks)
      • M – Sickle
      • N – Pruning saw
      • P – Float
      • Q – Garden trowel
    2. Give the use of each of the tools named above. (2mrks)
      • M – Harvesting rice/grasses
      • N – Pruning/cutting stems/branches in crops e.g. coffee citrus.
      • P – Spreading screed on concrete floors/wall
      • Q – Transplanting seedlings
    3. State two maintenance practices that should be carried out on tool M (1mrk)
      • Replacing broken handles
  3. The diagram below illustrate a hoof of a sheep .Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow.
    1. Name the routine management practice that should be carried out on the hoof illustrated above.(1 mark)
      • Hoof trimming
    2. State two reasons for carrying out the management practice in (a) above. (2 marks)
      • To prevent lameness/ difficulty in walking
      • To control foot rot
      • To ease mating
    3. Name the two tools used to carry out the routine management practice named in (a) above. (2mrks)
      • Hoof trimming knife
      • Hoof cutter
      • Hoof rasp
  4. A farmer wanted to prepare a 200kg of calf rearing ration containing 20% DCP. Using the Pearson Square Method, calculate the amount of Maize containing 10% DCP and Sunflower containing 35% DCP the farmer would need to prepare the ration. (Show your working) (5 marks)

SECTION C

  1.  
    1. State five indicators that can be observed on a goat to confirm sickness. (5mrks)
      • By checking the appetite and feeding - if low or excessive it indicates that the goat is sick
      • Defaecation - inconsistency in texture, colour, smell, frequency and posture, presence of arasite segments, egg, larvae or blood
      • Urination - irregular posture, colour and and frequency;
      • Change in temperature above or below the normal range;
      • Respiratory rate - irregular respiration shown by non-rhythmic inspiration and expiration indicates ill health.
      • Pulse rate - Abnormal pulse rate under normal physiological status indicates ill- health.
      • Production level - Loss of weight, emaciation and reduced production rate. Abnormal discharges
      • Posture - while standing or lying.
      • Behaviour eg. abnormal sound, aggression, excitement.
      • Appearance - eg. dullness, restlessness, pot belly, bloated.
      • Movement eg. gait, eg, standing or limping when walking.
      • Mucuors membranes (abnormal) eg. bright red colour, yellowish, blueish depending on disease.
      • Skin/animal coat - (abnormal) starring hair, coat, sores/wounds on skin.
    2. Describe eight physical characteristics of a poor layer in a flock of hens. (8mrks)
      • Combs and wattles - small/shrivelled/shrunken. Dry scaly and place.
      • Eyes - dull and pale yellow.
      • Beak - yellowish in colour.
      • Abdomen/breast - hard and full
      • Vent - round, dry and less active
      • Space between kee and pelvic bone - small and fits only one or two finger
      • Plumage - preened & glossy (smooth) beautiful
      • Moulting - early moulting
      • Shanks/feet - Yellowish in colour
      • Broodiness - Is common/early moulting
      • Temperament - easy and dull
    3. Give seven harmful effects of liver fluke in sheep rearing. (7mrks)
      • Digestive upsets due to blocking of bile duct.
      • Emaciation/recumbency leading to death
      • Anaemia due to destruction-of-liver tissues
      • Swollen lower jaw/Oedema in the jaws.
      • Swollen abdomen.
      • Destruction of liver tissues /haemorrhage 
  2.  
    1. Outline five characteristics of a clean milk. (5mrks)
      • Free from disease causing micro-organisms/pathogens
      • Free from hair, dirt or dust.
      • Free from bad odours and tastes/has good flavours.
      • Chemical composition within expected standards.
    2. Describe Brucellosis disease under the following sub-headings.
      1. Causal organism. (1mrk)
        • Brucella arbortus; bacteria
      2. Signs of attack. (3mrks)
        • Premature birth
        • Retained placenta if abortion occurs
        • Infertility of the cow/low libido in bulls
        • A yellowish brown,slimy, odourless discharge from the vulva.
      3. Control measures. (3mrks)
        • Use of artificial insemination
        • Slaughtering affected animal
        • Attendant should avoid contact with aborted foetus
        • Blood test should be carried out for all breeding animal
        • Hygiene in the animals’ house
    3. State eight advantages of Artificial Insemination (8mrks)
      • Economical use of semen
      • It control transmission of breeding diseases
      • It prevent large bulls from injuring small cows
      • It reduces expenses of keeping a male animal
      • Semen can be stored for long
      • It helps to control inbreeding
      • It makes research work easier
      • It eliminate the threat of keeping the bull
      • A small scale farmer who cannot afford to buy superior bull can have the cows served at low low cost
      • Sires that are unable to serve cows due to heavy weight or injury can produce semen to serve cows
  3.  
    1. Describe five structural requirement of a good calf pen. (10mrks)
      • Should be clean and easy to clean
      • Be warm and dry
      • Have adequate space to allow exercise and feeding
      • Should be properly lit and allow sunlight for vitamin D
      • Have proper drainage to avoid dampness
      • Draught free to prevent chilling
      • Be well ventilated to allow fresh air
    2. Describe the cycle of a four stroke petrol engine. (10mrks)
      1. Induction
        • Piston move downward
        • Volume increases while pressure reduces
        • Inlet valve opens while exhaust valve remains closed
        • Air- to fuel mixture is sacked into the cylinder
      2. Compression
        • Inlet valves closes
        • Piston moves up the cylinde
        • Exhaust valve remains closed
        • Air – to fuel mixture is compressed
        • Pressure increases while volume decreases
      3. Power/ignition
        • Inlet and exhaust valve remains closed
        • Pressure increases while volume decreases
        • Spark is produced to ignite the fuel air mixture
        • Piston moves down the cylinder
      4. Exhaust
        • Exhaust valves opens
        • Piston moves up the cylinder
        • Burnt air fuel mixture is expelled
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