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Agte 321:Farm Power And Machinery Question Paper

Agte 321:Farm Power And Machinery

Course:Agriculture

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (SCHOOLBASED) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : AGTE 321
UNIT TITLE : FARM POWER AND MACHINERY
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

This paper has two sections: Section I and Section II.
Answer all the questions in Section I and only two questions in Section II.

SECTION I (40 MARKS)

Question One
Discuss briefly four advantages of farm mechanization. (8 Marks)

Question Two
Describe four different types of tractors used for farm activities. (8 Marks)

Question Three
Explain briefly four objectives of tillage. (8 Marks)

Question Four
List and discuss briefly four activities required for the maintenance and good care of farm implements. (8 Marks)

Question Five
Write down and explain briefly four negative effects weeds in a crop field. (8 Marks)

SECTION II (30 MARKS)

Question Six
The selection of a source of power of a particular operation depends on the local circumstances. Discuss five major factors to be considered. (15 Marks)

Question Seven
Mention and explain five challenges associated with pesticide application implements and discuss how each challenge can be minimized. (15 Marks)

Question Eight
State and describe five functions carried out by harvesting implements. (15 Marks)

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