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Pgeo 331: Agriculture And Pastoralism Question Paper

Pgeo 331: Agriculture And Pastoralism

Course:Bachelor Of Education Primary Option

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
THIRD YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATIO (PRIMARY)

PGEO 331: AGRICULTURE AND PASTORALISM

STREAMS: BED (P) TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 20/8/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
• Diagrams and sketch maps should be used wherever they serve to support your answers.
1. (a) Define the following concepts:

(i) Agricultural production [2 marks]

(ii) Pastoralist [2 marks]

(iii) Food security [2 marks]

(iv) Farm inputs [2 marks]

(v) Climate change [2 marks]

(b) Describe the four types of pastoralist that are practiced in Kenya. [8 marks]

(c) Examine the significance of agricultural production to Kenya’s economy.
[12 marks]

2. (a) Analyse any five climatic problems associated with agricultural production in Kenya. [10 marks]

(b) Explain briefly the challenges that face the pastoral livelihoods in Kenya.
[10 marks]

3. (a) Examine the role played by mobile phones in enhancing agricultural transactions. [10 marks]

(b) Food security has been experienced in Kenya since 1970’s. Discuss.
[10 marks]

4. (a) Citing specific examples, explain briefly the elements of agricultural sustainability practiced in Kenya. [10 marks]

(b) Examine the role played by Farmer’s Organizations in enhancing agricultural production in Kenya. [10 marks]

5. Evaluate the role of decentralization of industries in agricultural production.
[20 marks]
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