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Agriculture Form Four Question Paper

Agriculture Form Four

Course:Agriculture

Exam Year:2007

FRIENDS SCHOOL KAMUSINGA
KIMILILI

FORM 4
AGRICULTURE
APRIL ASSIGNMENT
TERM 1 2007
(BGM DISTRICT MOCK 2004)

INSTRUCTIONS

This paper consists of THREE section A, B and C.
Answer all questions in sections A and B and TWO questions from section C
Answers to All questions. Must be written in the answer booklet provided
Candidates may be penalized for not following the instruments given in this paper.

SECTION A (40 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section in the answer booklet provided.

1. Name any SIX ecological factors that limit crop growth in Kenya.(3 marks)

2. State FOUR benefits of good aeration to crop growth.(2 marks)

3. State any FOUR factors that contribute to the formation of soil.(2 marks)

4. Give TWO reasons why ridging is essential for root crops.(2 marks)

5. State FOUR factors which determine the depth of ploughing.(2 marks)

6. Give FOUR main sources of water to a farm.(2 marks)

7. List FOUR types of water pumps which can be used on a farm.(2 marks)

8. State FOUR qualities of a good green manuring crop.(2 marks)

9. State any FOUR control measures of liver fluke (Fasciola spp)(2 marks)

10. State factors that influence the amount of water taken by an animal.(2 marks)

11. What is an apiary?(1 mark)

12. Name the FOUR compartments of a ruminant stomach.(2 marks)

13. Define Opportunity Cost.(1 mark)

14. Give TWO advantages of sprouting (chitting) in potato seed.(2 marks)

15. What is browsing in goats.(1 mark)

16. Give FOUR storage problems commonly faced by small-scale farmers.(4 marks)

17. Name THREE categories of capital as a factor of production.(3 marks)

18. What is the difference between an invoice and a delivery note?(2 marks)

19. State TWO main uses of a tractor-trailer.(2 marks)

20. What is a statutory board?(1 mark)

SECTION B (40 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section in the answer booklet provided.

21.(a) Give the TWO types of grass mowers commonly used in Kenya.(2 marks)

(b).State FOUR maintenance practices carried out on the above mentioned farm machinery to remain in good working condition and maintain efficiency.(4 marks)

22. (a) What is castration in livestock?(1 mark)

(b) State FOUR reasons why castration is done in livestock.(4 marks)

(c) Name the FOUR tools used in castration of livestock.(2 marks)

23. (a) Define the term “land settlement”(1 mark)

(b) State the FOUR main objectives of land settlement program, which have been undertaken in Kenya. (4 marks)

24. (a) Give TWO major advantages of using bricks in the construction of farm buildings.(2 marks)

(b) What is the major causes of anaemia in piglets?(1 mark)

(c) State FOUR factors which affect the supply of a commodity.(4 marks)

25. (a) Name FOUR predisposing causes of pneumonia in livestock.(4 marks)

(b) Give TWO advantages of keeping a Jersey cow instead of a Fresian cow for milk production. (2 marks)

26. (a) What is docking in sheep management?(2 marks)

(b) Give FOUR reasons why docking is carried out.(1 mark)

27. (a) State THREE reasons why a farmer should diversity his farm enterprises.(3 marks)

(b) List products obtained from milk.(2 marks)

28. (a) What THREE considerations must be taken into account when siting a rabbit hutch.(3 marks)

SECTION C: 40 MARKS

Answer any TWO questions from this section in the answer booklet provided.

29. Describe the production of maize under the following sub-headings.
a. Land preparation (4 marks)
b. Planting (4 marks)
c. Pest control(8 marks)
d. Harvesting (4 marks)

30. (a) Discuss the rearing of day-old chicks up to 8 weeks of age.(8 marks)
(b Explain how candling of eggs is carried out.(5 marks)

(c) what points would you look for in identifying a non-laying bird.(7 marks)

31. (a) What is agricultural credit?(2 marks)

(b) Name the sources from which farmers can obtain capital to invest in their farm projects. (8 marks)

(c) What problems do farmers encounter in loan repayments.(4 marks)

(d) Name the types of agricultural credits and their uses.(6 marks)

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