Form One Agriculture Question Paper

Form One Agriculture

Course:Agriculture

Exam Year:2006

FRIENDS SCHOOL KAMUSINGA
KIMILILI

PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICES OF AGRICULTURE
FORM 1
TERM 3 YEAR 2006
TIME: 1½ HOURS

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1. Give four factors that one should consider to determine the use of a Jembe but not a disc plough in primary cultivation. (4 marks)

2. State one use of each of the following farm tools. (6 marks)
(i) A mason trowel

(ii) A marking gauge

(iii) Mallet

(iv) Centre punch

(v) Ball pein hammer

(vi) Try square

3. Give methods which can be used to improve drainage in poorly drained soil. (3 marks)

4. Staff five maintenance practices of wood chisels. (5 marks)

5. How do the dairy cattle breeds differ from Beef cattle breeds in their characteristics?(8 marks)

6. State five ways in which exotic Dairy cattle breeds are superior to tropical Zebu cattle breeds. (5 marks)

7. Give four importance of animals (livestock) to man. (4 marks)

8. State six benefits of overhead irrigation over surface irrigation. (6 marks)

9. What are the determinants of good Farm Yard Manure? (4 marks)

10. Give one function of soil added to compost making material. (1 mark)

11. What are the qualities of a good manuring crop? (4 marks)

12. What are the beneficial effects of soil micro-organisms? (4 marks)

13. Give eight examples of major plant nutrients and four examples of trace elements.(6 marks)

14. Give four differences between a weir and a dam. (4 marks)

15. State five factors which influence surface water supply on the farm. (5 marks)

16. What are the benefits of keeping farm records? (8 marks)

17. (a) With aid of a labeled diagram describe a soil profile you have studied. (8 marks)

(b) Give three reasons why the knowledge of soil profile is important in farming. (3 marks)

18. a) Name any six ecological factors which limit crop growth in Kenya. (6 marks)

(b) Explain how the quality of pineapples is affected by altitude and temperature. (2 marks)

19. How does terracing assist in land reclamation? (4 marks)

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