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Marakwet West District Joint Evaluation Test -Agric Pp1 Question Paper
Marakwet West District Joint Evaluation Test -Agric Pp1
Course:Secondary Level
Institution: Mock question papers
Exam Year:2012
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443/1
AGRICULTURE
PAPER 1
JULY/AUGUST- 2012
TIME: 2 HOURS
MARAKWET WEST DISTRICT JOINT EVALUATION TEST (MAWESSE) – 2012
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
443/1
AGRICULTURE
PAPER 1
JULY/AUGUST- 2012
TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. This paper consists of three sections A, B and C
2. Answer all Questions in section A and B and any two questions from section C.
SECTION A (30 MARKS)
Answer all questions from this section.
1. Give four farming practices that help to reduce water stress in crops (2mks)
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2. State three symptoms of potassium deficiency in crops (1 ½ mks)
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3. State four practices used to control maize streak in the field. (2mks)
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4. Outline four reasons why timely weed control is advisable in crop production (2mks)
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5. State four ways by which a grass-cover helps to conserve soil. (2mks)
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6. List four benefits a farmer would derive from being a member of a dairy co-operative
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7. State three ways in which trees improve soil productivity. (1 ½ mks)
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8. State two ways of detecting nutrient deficiency in the soil (1mk)
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9. State four harmful effects of strong wind on crop production (2mks)
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10. Name two elements used as liming materials. (1mk)
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11. Differentiate between pricking out and hardening off as used in crop production (2mks)
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12. List four pieces of information found in a breeding records of a dairy farmer (2mks)
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13. State four ways of increasing light intensity in a crop field. (2mks)
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14. Outline four advantages of carrying out drainage in a water logged area before growing
a crop. (2mks)
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15. State four objectives of land settlement which have been undertaken in Kenya. (2mks)
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16. State three factors to consider when grading tomatoes for fresh market. (1 ½ mks)
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17. Give three soil factors that influence soil productivity (1 ½ mks)
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SECTION B (20 MARKS)
Answer all questions in this section.
18. (a) A livestock farmer in Laikipia can rear dairy cattle, Beef cattle or sheep.
If the farmer undertakes each of the enterprises at a time, he/she is likely to get returns
as follows:
Dairy cattle Kshs.70,000/=
Beef cattle kshs.65,000/=
Sheep farming kshs.75,000/=
(i) What is the meaning of opportunity cost. (1mk)
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(ii) From the information given which enterprise should the farmer choose. ( ½ mk)
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(iii) Give a reason for your answer in (ii) above. (1mk)
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(iv) What is the opportunity cost of undertaking the enterprise in (ii) above. (1mk)
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(b) The following is an illustration of a compost heap.
(i) Label parts A – D. (2mks)
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(ii) What is the use of parts C and D (2mks)
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(iii) Give three reasons why compost manure is not commonly used in the
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19. (a) A plot of land measures 6.6m long by 3.6m wide. The plot is prepared for planting
Cabbages at a spacing of 60cm by 60cm. The outermost rows start 30cm from the
edges all round the plot. Showing your work, calculate the;
(i) Number of rows falling on the wide side of the plot. (2mks)
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(ii) Number of cabbage seedlings that should be planted in the plot. (3mks)
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(b) The diagram below represents a method of crop propagation.
(i) Identify the method of propagation. ( ½ mk)
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(ii) Outline four factors that will enhance root formation in the above
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SECTION C (40 MARKS)
Answer any Two questions in this section in the spaces provided in this booklet.
20. (a) Describe the factors considered when siting a compost manure pit. (4mks)
(b) State and explain how physical agents contribute to soil formation. (6mks)
(c) How does soil PH influence crop production (4mks)
(d) Describe the environmental conditions that may lead to low crop yields. (6mks)
21. (a) Describe the ecological requirements of tomatoes (4mks)
(b) Describe the field management practices required in maize production (5mks)
(c) Explain the precautions taken while harvesting tea. (4mks)
(d) Describe the procedure followed while harvesting coffee. (3mks)
(e) Describe how a forage crop can be utilized on the farm (4mks)
22. (a) Explain how farmers overcome risks and uncertainties in a farming business. (6mks)
(b) What is the importance of budgeting on a farm (5mks)
(c) The following is a supply and demand schedule of eggs by teachers in a school
Price per 30 egg tray kshs. Demand per day (No of trays) Supply per day (No of trays)
180 0.50 4.70
175 1.10 4.60
170 1.60 4.45
165 2.00 4.20
160 2.40 3.95
155 2.90 3.65
150 3.30 3.30
145 3.70 2.90
140 4.20 2.50
135 4.80 2.00
I Using the same axis draw graphs to indicate the relationship between price,
demand and supply (4mks)
II What is the equilibrium price (2mks)
III Describe the factors that may lead to an increase in demand of eggs at a
given price. (3mks)
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