AGRICULTURE PAPER 2 - 2019 KCSE Prediction Questions Set 2

INSTRUCTIONS

• This paper consists of three sections A, B and C
• Answer all the questions in section A and B and two questions in section C in the spaces provided

SECTION A ( 30 MARKS)
Answer ALL questions in this section 

1. Name a goat breed kept for hair production        (½mks)                                                           
2. State four predisposing factors to livestock diseases (2mks)
3. Outline four factors that determine the amount of water required by an animal (2mks)
4. State the role of each of the following parts of the male’s reproductive system            
   1. Testes  (1mk)
   2. Epididym’s (1mk)
   3. Penis (1mk
5. Differentiate between crutching and ringing in sheep management (2mks)                                                                        
6. Define the term dry cow therapy in cattle production (2mks)             
7. Outline four features of a good egg for incubation             (2mks)
8. Mention four causes of egg eating in a flock of layers         (2mks)
9. Highlight four factors to consider when choosing construction material   (2mks)
10.  
    1. Name four major groups of livestock diseases according to causes (2mks)
    2. State three symptoms of Anthrax disease in cattle      (1½ mks)
11. State the distinguishing colour of the following livestock breeds
    1. Duroc jersey pig (½ mk)
    2. Saanen goat breed (½ mk)
    3. Dorper sheep breed (½ mk)
    4. Light Sussex poultry breed ( ½ mk).
12. Outline two criterial for classifying tractor engines  (1mk)
13. Mention four advantages of embryo transplant in cattle breeding (2mks)
14. State four effects of internal parasites on livestock                                     (2mks)
15. Name a tool equipment to perform each of the following farm operation
    1. Driving and removing nails from wood     (½ mk)
    2.  Cutting thin sheet of metal  (½ mk)
    3. Checking right angles during construction of a wall (½ mk)  
    4. Smoothening curved surfaces   in wood (½ mk)    

SECTION B ( 20mks)
Answer all the questions in this section

16. Study the diagrams below then answer the questions that follow
    
    
    1. Identify each of the farm tool/equipment illustrated above
       R............ (½ mk)
       S............ (½ mk)
       T............ (½ mk)  
       U............ (½ mk)
    2. State the use of tool equipment labeled R and U
       R ..............(1 mk)
       U ..............(1 mk)
    3. Give two maintenance practices of tool labeled S        (2mks)
17. Using pearson’s square method , compute a 300 kg calf rearing ration containing 18% DCP using maize meal ( 8% DCP) and soya bean meal ( 35 % DCP ( show your working) (5 mks)
18. Study the illustration below then answer the questions that follow       (1mk)
    
    
    1. Identify the method of identification illustrated by the diagram above (1mk)
    2. State the identification number of the above animal (1mk)
    3.  Using the above diagram, draw animals to represent the following identification numbers                     
       1. 65  (1mk)
       2. 24  (1mk)
19. The illustration below represents a farm structure used in the control of external parasites in livestock 
                                                              
    1. Identify the structure (1mk)  
    2. State two advantages of using the above farm structure   (2mk)
    3. Other than the structure shown above , name two other farm structures that can be used for carrying out similar operation as the one shown above (2mk)

SECTION C ( 40 MARKS)
Answer Two questions in this section 

20.  
    1. Explain the advantage of artificial insemination as a method of service in livestock (7mks)
    2. Give five importance of keeping livestock healthy     (5mks)
    3. Describe the short term tractor service       (8mks)                                               
21.  
    1. Discuss the factors that affect milk composition  (10mks)           
    2. State five control measures of tapeworms         (5mks)
    3. Describe the characteristics of indigenous cattle breeds. (5mks)
22.  
    1. Mention four precaution when handling farm tools and equipment   (4mk )
    2. Describe the uses of fences in the farm         (8mks)
    3. Name two harmones that influence milk let down     (2mks)
    4. Describe the control , measure of mastitis in cattle production (6mks)