Agte 321:Farm Power And Machinery Question Paper
Agte 321:Farm Power And Machinery
Course:Agriculture
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3RD TRIMESTER 2013 (SB) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE
UNIT CODE : AGTE 321
UNIT TITLE : FARM POWER AND MACHINERY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS : Answer ALL the questions in Section A and any
TWO in Section B
SECTION A
Question One
Name FOUR sources of farm power and for each source, list FOUR advantages compared to the other alternatives. (10marks)
Question Two
Fertilizers can be applied in different forms. Mention four of those forms in which fertilizers can be applied and describe an implement used in each case.
(10marks)
Question Three
Describe FOUR weed control methods and in each case name an implement which can be used if applicable. (10marks)
SECTION B
Question Four
Name any two criteria which can be used in the classification of farm
implements and describe the groups obtained with each criterion. (10marks)
Question Five
List FIVE objectives of tillage then explain how each objective is met when tillage is done using a mould board plough, and how each objective is met using minimum tillage. (20marks)
Question Six
Describe TWO types of harnesses for draught animals and list FIVE advantages of each type compared to the other type. (20marks)
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