2012 Agriculture 2 Kalonga - Mzuzu Diosces

KARONGA/MZUZU DIOCESE
2012 MSCE MOCK

AGRICULTURE PAPER II
- Answer all four questions.
PRACTICAL (60 marks)
1. You are provided with two soil samples labeled A and B. Wet each soil sample by
adding a little amount of water and then rub each soil sample between the
thumb and fore finger.
a. Identify the soil sample labeled A and B
A ____________________________________
B ____________________________________ (2)
b. What method has been used to identify the two soil samples in question 1a.
_________________________________________________________ (1)
c. (i) Which of the two soil samples is more aerated.

_________________________________________________________(1)
(ii) Explain the answer to question c(i)
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
(2)
d. (i) Which of the two soil samples has the highest nutrient content?
_________________________________________________________ (1)
(ii) Explain the answer to question d(i)

_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
(2)
e. State one way of raising soil pH of sample B.
________________________________________________________ (1)
2. You are provided with samples of two root systems.
a. Identify the root labeled C and D.
C _________________________________
D _________________________________ (2)
b. Draw the root system C and label three parts.
c. Explain how the rooting depth of C affects:

(i) Amount of irrigation
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
(2)
(ii) Frequency of irrigation
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
(2)
d. Why is the root system labeled D important in soil conservation?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
(1)
3. Table 1 below shows yields obtained on an experimental plot for different
varieties of maize and quantity of manure applied. Use it to answer questions
which follow:
Farm yard manure Hybrid maize Local naize

(Kg) (kg) (kg)
0 900 700
100 1000 800
200 1100 900
300 1250 1000
400 1400 1200
500 1500 1300
600 1600 1400
700 1700 1400
800 1900 1400
a. Draw a line graph on the two varieties of maize against farm yard manure.
(10)
b. (i) What was the aim of the experiment.
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
(1)
(ii) What was the control of the experiment
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
(1)
c. From the graph, what yield was obtained from each variety for an application
rate of 650kg of farm yard manure?
(i) Hybrid maize
_________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
(2)
(ii) Local maize
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
(2)
d. From the graph, what advice should be given to a farmer on application of
farm yard manure above 600kg to:
(i) Hybrid maize
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
(2)
(ii) Local maize
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
(2)
e. Explain why hybrid maize performed better than local maize at the same farm
yard manure application rates.
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
(2)
4. Figure 1 shows diagrams of irrigation systems labeled A and B. Use it to answer
questions that follow:
a. Identify the type of irrigation system labeled A and B.

A ________________________________
B ________________________________ (2)
b. (i) State any three advantages of the irrigation system shown in B.

1. ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
(3)
(iii) State the three disadvantages of the irrigation system shown in B.
1. ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
(3)
c. Explain one advantage of planting trees in the windward side of the garden
irrigated by the system B.
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
(2)
d. (i) What is the name of the structure filled with water in A.
______________________________________________________________
(1)
(ii) Explain any two problems caused by the structures named in d(i) above
1. ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
(4)
e. Briefly explain how irrigation alters the farming calendar.
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
(2)
f. List any three factors to consider when establishing the irrigation system A.
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________ (3)

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KARONGA/MZUZU DIOCESE

2012 MSCE MOCK

PRACTICAL (60 marks)

c. (i) Which of the two soil samples is more aerated.

(ii) Explain the answer to question c(i)

(ii) Explain the answer to question d(i)

b. Draw the root system C and label three parts.

c. Explain how the rooting depth of C affects:

Farm yard manure Hybrid maize Local naize

a. Identify the type of irrigation system labeled A and B.

b. (i) State any three advantages of the irrigation system shown in B.

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