SECTION A (80 marks)
- Name two ways in which agriculture contributes directly to development of industries. (2 mks)
- List four ways in which HIV/AIDS affect food supply. (2 mks)
- State four disadvantages of pastoral-nomadism system of farming. (2 mks)
- State four advantages of organic farming. (2 mks)
- Differentiate between pomoculture and Olericulture. (2 mks)
- State four factors that determine the choice of a farming method. (2 mks)
- State any four human factors that influence agriculture. (2 mks)
- State four harmful effects of pests to crops. (2 mks)
- State three farming practices that can improve soil structure. (3 mks)
- State any four categories of farm tools and equipment’s. (2 mks)
- Study the illustrations below and answer the questions that follow.
- Identify the tool labeled: (1 ½ mk)
K
L
M - State two uses of tools M. (2 mks)
- State two maintenance practices carried out on tools K and L. (2 mks)
- Identify the tool labeled: (1 ½ mk)
- Name the tools that can be used for following in the farm.
- Checking the specific gravity of milk. (½ mk)
- Digging holes to fix posts during fencing. (½ mk)
- Give two possible and appropriate hand tools needed to finish off the handle of a fork jembe. (1 mk)
- Name any two combinations of tools that must always be used together when carrying out operation in animal production. (1 mk)
- List four conditions that necessitate land clearing. (2 mks)
- Give four benefits of ridging in Irish potato production. (2 mks)
- Name two types of tithe likely to be achieved during harrowing. (2 mks)
- Define the term seedbed. (1 mk)
- Name four water storage structures in the farm. (2 mks)
- Name three types of pipes used in conveyance of water in the farm. (1 ½ mks)
- Below is a diagram showing a method of drainage . Use it to answer the questions that follow.
- Identify the above method of drainage. (1 mk)
- State one advantage of the above method of drainage. (1 mk)
- Outline four importance of drainage as a method of land reclamation. (4 mks)
- The following is an illustration of a compost heap.
- Define compost manure. (1mk)
- Label parts A-D. (2 mks)
- What is the use of each of the parts labeled A, C and D. (1 ½ mks)
- Give three reasons why compost manure not commonly used in the farms 1 ½ mks
- State four characteristics that should be met by plants to be used for green manure making. (4 mks.)
- Complete the table that follow. 4mks
4 young castrated male cattle Pullet Piglet 4 mature male sheep - Name two dual purpose breeds of sheep. (2 mks)
- State three reasons why goats are popular in most parts of Kenya. (3 mks)
- State two major physical difference between Bactrian and dromedary breeds of camel. (2 mks)
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- Define the term farm records. (1 mk)
- State four qualities of a good farm record. (2 mks)
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- Differentiate between macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients. (1 mk)
- State four deficiency symptoms of nitrogen. (2 mks)
- Calculate the amount of K02 contained in 400Kg of a compound fertilizer 25: 10: 5. (2 mks)
- Name the vegetative part used for the propagation of the following crops: (2 mks)
- Sweet potatoes
- Banana
- Cassava
- Sisal
- State two categories of crop propagation. (2 mks)
SECTION B (20 Marks)
Answer any two questions from this section:
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- Explain six characteristics of nitrogenous fertilizers. (6 mks)
- State four type information that should be contained on the sample package before it is taken to the laboratory for sampling. (4 mks)
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- State six advantages of using seeds as planting materials. (6 mks)
- State four factors that should be considered when selecting planning materials. (4 mks)
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- Outline five disadvantages of broadcasting as a method of planting. (5 mks)
- State five importance of carrying out soil testing. (5 mks)
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