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Agriculture 1 • Form 4 • 2023

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For each of the items (i) - (x), choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.

i.

How does the act of possession of right to the ownership and use of land called?

A. Land tenure
B. Landlordism
C. Land reforms
D. Land fragmentation
E. Land consolidation

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ii.

A market in which the conditions of perfect competition are lacking is referred to as:

A. spot market
B. general market
C. specialised market
D. perfect market
E. imperfect market

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iii.

Which system of keeping domesticated birds creates a habit of cannibalism and egg eating?

A. Free range
B. Deep litter
C. Battery cage
D. House and run
E. Fold unit

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iv.

In farming, there are some unexpected challenges which are beyond farmers' control. The encountered challenges can be controlled by any of the following methods except

A. diversification
B. insurance
C. production on contract basis
D. maintaining liquidity
E. specialisation

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v.

Which practice would you recommend to support for tall varieties of tomatoes before they bear fruits?

A. propping
B. pruning
C. staking
D. defoliation
E. topping

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vi.

Some animals are able to produce a significant amount of hair for clothing. Which set of livestock animals' best represents this category?

A. (i) and (ii)
B. (ii) and (iii)
C. (ii) and (v)
D. (iii) and (v)
E. (i) and (v)

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vii.

Which tools are commonly used by most peasants in small scale Agriculture?

A. (i) and (ii)
B. (ii) and (iv)
C. (iii) and (iv)
D. (i) and (v)
E. (i) and (iv)

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viii.

Farmyard manure is the organic materials added to the soil in order to supply nutrients. Its quality depends on

A. (i), (ii) and (v)
B. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
C. (iii) and (v)
D. (ii) and (iv)
E. (i), (ii) and (v)

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ix.

You have observed a mass of soot which has occurred on some parts of maize plants. What diagnosis are you going to make from your observation?

A. Sign of blight
B. Sign of dumping off
C. Sign of mildews
D. Signs of mosaics
E. Sign of smuts

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x.

What is the use of bee veil as a protective gears in bee keeping?

A. Keeping the head cool on hot days
B. Covering the ankles
C. Covering the face up to the neck
D. Protecting the body against bee sting
E. Calming down bees

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