Sbh2151:Introduction To East African Agriculture Question Paper
Sbh2151:Introduction To East African Agriculture
Course:Bachelor Of Crop Protection
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2013
QUESTION ONE – 30 MARKS
(a) Describe the term Agriculture in the context of farm ecosystem. (4Marks) (b) Explain five theories that explain the origin of Agriculture. (10Marks) (c) Explain the hunting-gathering traditional ways of agriculture and its contributions to modern agriculture. (6Marks) (d) Explain the applications of Agricultural Economics in Agricultural Productions. (6Marks) (e) What is the importance of rural sociology in relation to agriculture? (4Marks)
QUESTION TWO – 20MARKS
(a) Explain the effects of the following climatic factors on agriculture in East Africa. (15Marks) (i) Rainfall (ii) Light (iii) Temperature (b) Outline the characteristics of shifting cultivation. (5Marks)
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QUESTION THREE – 20 MARKS
(a) Explain the role played by the discovery of five and its contribution to Agricultural development. (8Marks) (b) Describe the aspects of modern agriculture. What has led to agriculture being a key player in industrial revolution? (12Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – 20 MARKS
(a) Describe the term soil in the context of geology and component. (6Marks) (b) Highlight the three forms of weathering in soil formation. (6Marks) (c) Explain the various soil forming factors or agents. (8Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – 20 MARKS
(a) Outline the vegetation that characterizes the East African climate. (8Marks) (b) Explain how agriculture contributes to the social and economic development of a country. (12Marks)
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