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443/1: Agriculture Question Paper
443/1: Agriculture
Course:Agriculture
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Exam Year:2010
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Date………………………………….
443/1
AGRICULTURE
PAPER 1
TIME: 2 HOURS
BUTERE DISTRICT JOINT EVALUATION TEST – 2010
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
443/1
AGRICULTURE
PAPER 1
TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• This paper has THREE sections A, B, and C.
• Answer ALL questions in section A and B and TWO questions from section C.
FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY
SECTION QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE
A 1 – 17 30
B 18 – 22 20
C 20
20
TOTAL SCORE 90
This paper consists of 12 printed pages.
Candidates should check the question paper to ensure that all pages are printed as indicated
and no questions are missing
SECTION A (30 MARKS)
Answer all questions in this section.
1. State four factors to consider when identifying a farming system. (2mks)
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2. Give reasons for practicing minimum tillage in land preparation. (2mks)
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3. State four practices done to maintain soil fertility. (2mks)
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4. What is the meaning of the term olericulture as used in crop farming? (1mk)
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5. Give the factors that determine the depth of ploughing. (1mk)
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6. Give the reasons for keeping health records on the farm. (2mks)
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7. Name the two types of labour records kept on the farm. (1mk)
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8. List four methods of fertilizer application. (2mks)
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9. Why is it necessary to inoculate legume seeds before planting? (1mk)
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10. State four factors to be considered in siting a nursery bed. (2mks)
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11. State the symptoms of potassium deficiency in crops. (2mks)
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12. Differentiate between a nursery bed and a seedling bed in crop production. (1mk)
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13. State 4 advantages of landlordism and tenancy. (2mks)
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14. State the factors that influence solifluction. (2mks)
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15. Name insect pests with biting and chewing mouth parts. (2mks)
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16. State four methods used in water harvesting. (2mks)
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17. Give six advantages of rotational grazing. (3mks)
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SECTION B (20 MARKS)
Answer all questions in this section in spaces provided.
18. The diagram below illustrates materials and a method of vegetative propagation. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
a) Identify the method of propagation illustrated above. (1mk)
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b) Give one advantage associated with the method. (1mk)
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c) State two reasons why the method in a, above is rarely practiced by farmers. (2mks)
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The diagram below represents a tomato crop which is attached by a pest. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow.
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a) Identify the pest (1mk)
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b) State any damage caused by the above pest. (1mk)
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c) State two control measures for the pest in a, above. (2mks)
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20. Below is an illustration of a drainage method. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
a) Name the method of drainage. (1mk)
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b) What land conditions require drainage as a reclamation method? (1mk)
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c) Give the importance of drainage as a land reclamation method. (2mks)
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21. Below is a diagram of a tree harvesting method.
a) Identify the tree harvesting method shown in the diagram above. (1mk)
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b) Name other tree harvesting methods apart from the one shown above. (2mks)
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c) Describe how the tree harvesting method above is carried out.
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22. The table below shows maize production in 90kg bags from varying amounts of NPK fertilizer on one hectare of land.
Year NPK fertilizer in 30kg bags Total maize production
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007 0
30 kg
60 kg
90kg
120kg
150kg
180kg
210kg
240kg
270kg 5
12
28
47
59
65
68
70
70
68
a) Calculate the farmer’s marginal product for the year 2001. (½ mk)
b) Calculate the average product for the year 2003.
c) Assume the average price of fertilizer over the years recorded was Kshs.1600 per 30kg bag
and the price of maize Kshs.2000 per bag. Calculate the net revenue for the year 2006.
SECTION C (40 MARKS)
Answer any two questions in this section in the spaces provided.
23. a) Explain biotic factors that influence agriculture. (10mks)
b) Describe the roles of trees in soil and water conservation. (4mks)
c) Describe the importance of using mulch in crop production. (6mks)
24. a) Describe the qualities of a good farm manager.
b) Describe the uses of financial documents commonly found on the farm. (4mks)
c) Describe the functions of Kenya Sugar Authority. (4mks)
d) Explain the factors which contribute to the competition ability of weeds. (8mks)
25. a) Describe the harvesting of pyrethrum under the following subheadings.
i) Stage of harvesting. (1mk)
ii) Method and procedure (3mks)
iii) Precautions in harvesting. (3mks)
b) Describe the field management practices carried out in tomato production. (7mks)
c) Describe the factors to be considered when choosing seed rates. (6mks)
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