Agr Mock Quns

EXAMINATION NUMBER: __________________________________________________
1. The figure below is a diagram of breeds of cattle labelled M and N based on their
functions: study it then answer the questions that follow.
M N
a. i. Identify breeds of cattle M and N.

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N ________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
ii. Give a reason for your answer to 1(a)(i) above.
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(2 marks)
b. Which management system can help to improve the yield of animals M and N?
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(1 mark)
c. The above animals showed the following signs and symptoms;
 Swollen udder and teats
 High fever and pus
 Stained milk
i. Name the disease that affected the animals.
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(1 mark)
ii. What is the causative agent of the disease in C(i) above.
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(1 mark)
iii. Give three ways of preventing the disease.
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(3 marks)
2. Table 1 shows average monthly rainfall for a certain area in Blantyre. Use it to answer
questions that follow.
Month S O N D J F M A M J J A
Rainfall 0 0 80 220 180 50 10 0 0 0 0 0
(mm)
a. Explain one effect of the distribution of rainfall on a variety of maize which

matures 120 days if it was planted:
i. Towards the end of December.
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(1 mark)
ii. Early November.
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(1 mark)
b. If the farmer allowed his cattle to mate at the beginning of September, explain one
effect of such rainfall distribution on cattle production.
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(2 marks)
c. Explain how rainfall distribution affect digestibility of pasture in the following
periods.
i. May to August
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(1 mark)
ii. November to January
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(1 mark)
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d. What is the importance of each of the following steps in silage making?
i. Cutting grass before flowering
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(1 mark)
ii. Compressing grass
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(1 mark)
e. State two types of feed rations.
i. ____________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
ii. ____________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
3. You are provided with samples X and Y.

a. i. Identify the samples
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Y ________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
ii. Which of these two samples would you advise farmers to apply to a growing
crop of a vegetable such as cabbage?
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(1mark)
b. Give three reasons for your answer in 3 (a)(ii) above.
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ii. ____________________________________________________________
iii. ____________________________________________________________
(3 marks)
c. Briefly discuss two factors that limit the use of this sample X by local farmers.
i. ____________________________________________________________
ii. ____________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
d. Apart from using specimen Y as a nutrient supplier, state any two ways in which
this resource would be utilised by a farmer practising mixed farming.
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ii. ____________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
4. You are provided with the specimens M and N. Use them to answer the questions that
follow.
a. Identify the specimens.
M _______________________________________________________________
N ________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
b. State processing activity through which specimens M and N undergo in readiness
for storage.
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N ________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
c. Explain any one condition which is required in the storage of specimen M.
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(2 marks)
d. Explain any one way in which specimen N is important in term of food security.
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(2 marks)
e. i. State the nutrient value of specimen N.
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(1 mark)
ii Give any one product obtained from processing specimen N.
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(1 mark)
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Section A (20 marks)
1. A teacher brought the following materials to a form four class:
Distilled water, dry soil sample and salinity meter. Describe a procedure
that should be followed to determine the salinity of the soil sample.
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(10 marks)
2. Figure 1 is a farm implement. Use it to answer questions that follow.

Figure 1
a. Name the farm implement in the Figure 1.

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b. Name the parts labeled X and Y.
X:
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Y: _______________
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(2 marks)
c. Assuming that the implement in the Figure 1 is bought at K80000
and its salvage value is K20000, calculate its annual depreciation if it
is expected to last for 6 years. Show your working.
(3
marks)
d. Give any one way of maintaining the farm implement.
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(1 mark)
e. Name one source of power that is used to operate the farm implement
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f. Explain any one way of improving the source of power mentioned in
2 e.
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(2
marks)
3. You are provided with two specimens labeled X and Y. Use them to
answer questions that follow.
Procedure
Using a knife or razor blade, cut a cross-section of specimen X.
a. (i). Draw the cross-section of specimen X and label any two parts.
(3
marks)
(ii). Mention the vegetative planting material for specimen X.
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(ii) State any two disadvantages of using the vegetative planting
material mentioned in 3a (ii).
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(2 marks)
b. (i) Explain any one way in which specimen Y helps in mitigating

effects of climate change.
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(2 marks)
(ii) Name any two nutrients beef cattle obtain from specimen Y.
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(2 marks)
4. You are provided with the specimen L, M and N. Use them to answer
questions that follow.
Procedure:
 Add a few drops of water on soil sample L
 Press the soil between your thumb and forefinger
 Release the forefinger and thumb slowly
a. (i). State the physical property of soil that is determined

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(1 mark)
(ii) Explain any one effect of the physical property of soil stated in 4
a. (i) on crop production
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(2 marks)
b. Describe three steps of making hay using specimen M
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(6 marks)
c. Give any one way in which feeding sheep with specimen N is important
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(1 mark)
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SECTION A (20 marks)

1. Describe an experiment that could be carried out to determine the textural classes of
soil using sedimentation. In your description, include materials required, procedure
and expected results.
Materials
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Procedure
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2. A dairy farmer plans to start using a milking machine instead of hand milking.
This change is expected to increase milk yield from 350kg to 400kg per
lactation. Casual labour for hand milking costs K5, 000.00 while use of the
milking machine costs K25, 000.00 the whole lactation period. The milk is sold
at K300/kg.
a. Prepare a partial budget for the farmer.
(8 marks)
b. Justify whether or not the farmer should implement his planned change.
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(2 marks)
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SECTION B (20 marks)

Use the specimens provided for each question.
3. You are provided with the following things:
 Specimen K
 Specimen L
 Soil sample
Procedure
i. Divide the soil sample into two separate portions.
ii. Mix the first portion of soil with specimen K.
iii. Mix the second portion of soil with specimen L.
a. In which portion of soil are microbial activities likely to be hindered?

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(1 mark)
b. Give a reason for your answer in 3a above.
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(2 marks)
c. Describe two physical functions specimen L would play in the soil.
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(4 marks)
d. Mention any one chemical effect of specimen K in the soil.
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(1 mark)
e. State any two advantages specimen K has over specimen L.
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(2 marks)
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4. You are provided with three different livestock feeds labelled A, B and C
respectively.
a. Complete Table 1 by filling in the type of feed of the specimens provided.

Table 1
Specimen Type of feed
A
B
C
(3 marks)
b. Mention one main nutrient animal obtain from specimens A and B respectively.
A. ______________________________________________________ (1 mark)
B._______________________________________________________ (1 mark)
c. Give two reasons why specimen C is highly recommended for a pregnant nanny.
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(2 marks)
d. Mention two feed supplements that can be added specimen C when feeding cattle.
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(2 marks)
e. State one importance of feed supplements in livestock feeds.
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(2 marks)
NB: This paper contains 5 printed pages
STUDENT NAME:________________________________SCHOOL NAME:_______________________
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1. Table 1 shows a record of milk production in a goat.
Table 1: Record of Milk Production
TIME (MONTHS) AMOUNT OF MILK PER DAY (dm3)
January 3
February 3.5
March 4
April 3.5
May 3
June 2.7
July 2.5
August 2.2
September 2
October 1.7
November 1.5
December 1.2
a. On the graph paper provided on page 3, draw a graph using the data in Table 1.
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b. When is milk production at its pick?

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(1 mark)
c. Explain one other type of records that a dairy farmer may keep to improve milk
production at her farm.
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(2 marks)
d. Describe one way how the graph you have plotted can assist a smallholder
farmer managing her animals.
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(2 marks)
e. Imagine a farmer examining the milk from one of her goats and observed clots
and blood in it.
(i) What is the name of the disease that the animal from milk was obtained
was suffering from?
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(1 mark)
(ii) Describe any one way of controlling the disease in question e. (i) above.
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(1 mark)
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2. A 17-month-old steer of mass 265 kg was stall fed from 10th January, 2023 to
10th May, 2023 then it was sold after weighing 355kg.
a. Find the average mass gained per day for the steer.
(3 marks)
b. Calculate the total revenue if K200.00 was paid per kg gained by this steer.
(2 marks)
c. Calculate the net income if K50.00 per day was spent on variable costs.
(2 marks)
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d. Name any one factor that would limit stall-feeding by small holder beef
farmers in Malawi.
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(1 mark)
e. State any one advantage of stall-feeding.

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(1 mark)
f. If one of the costs that have contributed to the variable costs is cost of
feeding, what would be one other source of variable costs for the steer?
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(1 mark)
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Section B (20 marks)

3. You are provided with the following:
 Two equal amounts of soil samples in containers labelled J and K.
 Two containers with equal amounts of water.
Procedure:
Pour equal amounts of water into each container at the same time.
a. Observe and record the rate at which water sinks in each container.
(i) Soil Sample J:
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(1 mark)
(ii) Soil Sample K:
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(1 mark)
b. (i) Which soil would be good for growing rice?
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(1 mark)
(ii) Give a reason for the answer in b. (i).
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(2 marks)
c. State one effect of applying organic manure to each of the soil samples.
Soil Sample J:
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Soil Sample K:
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(1 mark)
d. (i) In which of the soil samples would the flow of water in the irrigation
channels be a problem?
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(1 mark)
(ii) Give a reason for the answer in d. (i).
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(2 marks)
4. You are provided with samples X, Y and Z.
a. Among the three samples, which one has the greatest energy value?
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(1 mark)
b. Name the sample that can be an additive feed to chickens that lay eggs.
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(1 mark)
c. Mr Butao plans to graze his twelve cattle on a 1.5 hectare of star grass.
However, during the wet season there is usually more grass than the number
of animals that can feed on them.
(i) If you were a farmer, what would you do in this situation?
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(ii) State any one reason for your answer in (i) above.
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(2 marks)
(iii) Explain any one ways in which seasonal production of star grass
affects quality and quantity.
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(2 marks)
d. What two factors should be considered before formulating an animal feed?

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(2 marks)

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Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
1. a. State any two characteristics of a good sheep house.

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(2 marks)
b. Outline any two economic importance of trading at national level.
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(2 marks)
c. Describe any two factors that influence the quality of hay.
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(4 marks)
2. a. Mention two examples of dairy breeds of cattle that are raised in Malawi.
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(2 marks)
b. State any two physical characteristics of dairy cows.
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(2 marks)
c. Explain one way in which application of wood ash helps in modifying soil pH.
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3. a. Mention any two factors to consider when harvesting mushroom.

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(2 marks)
b. Give any two ways of controlling rodents in a mushroom house.
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(2 marks)
c. Figure 1 shows a method of land drainage. Use it to answer the questions that
follow.
Figure 1
i. Name the method of land drainage shown in Figure 1.
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(1 mark)
ii. State any two advantages of this method of land drainage.
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(2 marks)
4. a. Mention any two sources of water as a nutrient used in the animal’s body.
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(2 marks)
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b. Describe any one factor to consider when feeding livestock.
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(2 marks)
c. Give any two importance of feeding of livestock.
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(2 marks)
d. Identify the type of agricultural cooperatives that performs the following functions:
i. Buying farm inputs in bulks and selling them to its members at subsidized
prices.
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(1 mark)
ii. Keeping farmers’ money and lending out to its members.
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(1 mark)
5. a. State any two effects of gender biases in agricultural technology.
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(2 marks)
b. To produce 2000kg of beans, a farmer had to spend K125,000.00 on fixed costs
and K175,000.00 on variable costs. Calculate the break-even price for the beans.
(4 marks)
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6. a. Explain any one way in which minimum soil disturbance helps mitigate climate
change.
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(2 marks)
b. A farmer noticed that his goat had difficulty in breathing, was salivating profusely
and its abdomen was distended on the left side.
i. Name the disease that affected the cow.
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(1 mark)
ii. Mention one possible cause of the disease.
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(1 mark)
iii. Give any two ways of helping the sick cow.
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(2 marks)
7. Figure 2 shows a farm machine equipment. Use it to answer the questions that follow.
Figure 2
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a. Name the farm equipment shown in Figure 2.
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(1 mark)
b. State any two safety measures to be followed when using the equipment.
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(2 marks)
c. Mention the source of power used to operate the equipment.
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(1 mark)
d. State any two limitations of the source of power mentioned in 7c above.
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(2 marks)
8. Table 1 is a supply schedule for eggs at Balaka Market. Use it to answer the questions
that follow
Table 1
Price (MK/tray) Quantity supplied(trays)
320 500
280 450
240 400
200 350
160 300
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a. Draw a supply curve using the information provided in Table 1.
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b. Calculate the price elasticity of supply when quantity changes from 400kg to
350kg.
(4 marks)
c. What degree of price elasticity of supply is being displayed in 8b above?
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(1 mark)
9. a. State any two advantages of artificial insemination.

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(2 marks)
b. Explain any one way in which each of the following practices can improve soil
structure:
i. fallowing
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(2 marks)
ii. controlled grazing
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(2 marks)
10. a. When 200,000 seeds of a pasture species were planted, only 180,000 germinated.
i. Work out the germination percentage.
(3 marks)
ii. Given that the species had an expected plant population of 2 000 000 per
hectare, purity percentage of 85% and seed size of 600,000/kg, calculate its
seed rate.
(3 marks)
c. State the importance of each of the following activities in crop hybridization:
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i. selfing parental lines

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(1 mark)
ii. crossing pure lines
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(1 mark)
Answer all the three questions in this section. Your answers should be in an essay form.
11. Describe any five ways in which rapid population growth is linked to soil
degradation.
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(10 marks)
12. Describe any five ways in which improved farming technology enhances food
security.
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13. Explain any five ways in which crop improvement is important.
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Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided
1. a. Name any two cultivated species of mushroom.
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(2 marks)
b. Explain any one effect of soil texture on crop production.
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(2 marks)
c. State two main forms of soil degradation.
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(2 marks)
d. Name any one way of modifying acidic soils to promote crop production.
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(1 marks)
e. Explain one way in which cation exchange capacity affects crop production.
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(2 marks)
2. a. Explain one way in which each of the following physical properties of soil are
important in crop production:
i. soil colour
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(2 marks)
ii. soil temperature
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(2 marks)
b. Explain any two factors to consider when selecting a site for mango
production.
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(4 marks)
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3. a. Table 1 below shows a health record on cattle production for the 2022/23
farming season. Use it to answer questions that follow.
Date Symptom of disease Drugs used Cost of
treatment
 High fever
 Excessive ___ ___
07/05/23 salivation
 lameness
 Loss of appetite antibiotic K500.00
 Coughing
15/06/23  Difficulty in
breathing
 Nosal discharge
20/08/23  Swollen udder Tetracycline K700.00
 Clots in milk
(i) Name the disease that attacks cattle on 07/05/23

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(1 mark)
(ii) What is the cause of the disease in (i)
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(1 mark)
b. Give a reason for not administering drugs to the diseased cattle on 07/05/23.
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c. Calculate the cost treatment incurred during the 2022/23 farming season.
(2 marks)
d. State any one way of preventing the disease shown by the symptom on 20/08/23.
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(1 marks)
4. Figure 1 shows a farm planting Rhodes grass in a pasture field
a. Name the method of pasture establishment shown in the figure 1.
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(1 mark)
b. Explain one limitation of the method named in ‘a’ above.
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(1 mark)
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c. Explain any two aims of crop improvement.
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(4 marks)
5. Figure 2 shows a vegetative material. Use it to answer questions that follow.
a. What name is given to this type of vegetative planting material?
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(1 mark)
b. Name the parts labelled A, B and C.
A:
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(1 mark)
B:
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C:
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c. State two characteristics that the planting material must have in in order to be
effective for vegetative propagation
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6. a. (i). Mrs Mughogho has 1 hectare and has a choice growing either millet or
groundnuts. The following information is available for use in decision making:
Millet
Yield 3000Kg/ha, price K150/ Kg
Variable costs: seeds K5000, Fertilizer K80,000, pesticides k50,000, Casual
labour K100,000
Fixed costs: Depreciation K5000, Permanent labour K80,000
Groundnuts
Yield 3000Kg/ha, price K100/ Kg
Variable costs: seeds K10,000, Fertilizer K40,000, Casual labour K30,000
Fixed costs: Depreciation K2000, Permanent labour K50,000
Use the information to answer questions 3a. i, ii and iii
Prepare a complete budget for Mrs Mughogho.
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ii. Which enterprise will be recommended to the Mrs Mughogho?

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(1 mark)
iii. Give one reason for the answer to question 6. a. ii
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b. Describe seed treatment
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(2 marks)
c. Explain one way in which soil structure can be destroyed.
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(2 marks)
7. a. Describe any two importance of land drainage.

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(4 marks)
b. State any two economic principles in farm business decision making.
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(2 marks)
c. Explain any one way in which the following factors can affect nutrient status
of soil.
i. Leaching
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ii. Parent material
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8. a. Calculate the seed rate for a pasture species using the following information:
Seed size: 400,000 seeds/Kg
Purity: 80%
Germination: 60%
Expected plant population: 800, 000 plants
(4 marks)
b. Explain the importance of each of the following:
i. Seed scarification
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(1 mark)
ii. Seed inoculation
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c. State any two signs of heat in ewe.
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9. a. Differentiate between progeny testing and sib selection as used in livestock

breeding
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b. Explain one importance of feeding livestock.
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4. Figure 3 is a diagram of farm machinery. Use it to answer questions that follow
a. Name the farm machinery.
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b. Name the parts labelled M, A and N.
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c. State one function of the part labelled B.
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d. Give one form of power that can be used to operate the farm machinery.
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e. Name other two common machines and implements that are commonly used by
subsistence farmers in Malawi.
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f. Explain any one way of maintaining the farm implement.
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Answer all the three questions in this section. Your answer should be in an
essay form.
11. Explain any five ways in which mixed cropping increases food supply in Malawi.
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12. With the aid of a diagram, describe how cross breeding is done in crop
improvement.
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13. Explain any five effects of population distribution on marketing.

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Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided.
1. a. State any two factors that affect nutrient status of the soil
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b. Describe any one factor that influence soil temperature.
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c. Explain any one advantage of bio-drainage.
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2. a. Give any two ways in which a green house is important in crop production.
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b. Describe any two effect of population distribution on marketing.
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c. List any two activities involved in crop improvement.
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d. Explain any one way in which agricultural cooperatives are important.
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3. a. Mrs Banda intends to make the following changes on her farm:
 to add 1 goat costing K 20, 000
 to replace 1 ha of land for maize production with 1 goat
 selling price for each goat K 100, 000
 costs of rearing each goat: veterinary =K5000 and feeds = K30000
 costs of producing maize: land preparation = K5000, fertilizer = K20000 and pest control=
K25000
 maize yield on 1 hectare = 20 bags at K9000 per bag
 milk yield per cow = 2000 litres at K250 per litre
(i) Prepare a partial budget for the farmer.

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(ii). Should the farmer proceed with the changes?
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(iii). Give a reason for your answer in 3 a. (ii)
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4. Figure 1 shows two physical conservation structures. Use them to answer questions that follow.
G H
Figure 1
a. Identify the physical conservation structures labelled G and H
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b. Describe any one way in which the physical structure labelled H controls soil degradation.
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5. a. Table 1 shows a type of farm record kept by Mrs Phiri. Use it to answer questions that follow.
Date Item Quantity Value
24/1/2023 Oxcart 1 80,000
21/3/2023 Land 4 hectares 200000
10/4/2023 Cattle 3 900000
12/10/2023 Mango trees 30 30000
Table 1
(i) Name the type of farm record.
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(ii). Calculate the value of each mango tree on the farm.
(2 marks)
b. State any two disadvantages of artificial insemination in beef production.
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c. Explain any two ways in which agroforestry deals with climate change
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6. a. Explain one way in which the principle of comparative advantage affects farmers decision making.
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b. Figure 2 below shows a cycle of activities for a cropping system. Use it to answer questions that
follow.
Figure 2
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(i) Name the cropping system in the Figure 2.
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(ii) Explain any one limitation of practising the cropping system mentioned in 6.a(i).
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7. a. Table 2 shows farm gate and retail prices for an agricultural produce at a certain market. Use it to
answer questions that follow
Produce Farm gate price (MK/Kg) Retail price (MK/Kg)
Maize 350 700
Beans 600 750
(i) Calculate the marketing margin for maize
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b. Explain any two ways in which rotational grazing is important in beef production.
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8. a. Give any two factors to consider when selecting enterprise combination.
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b. Calculate expected plant population of love grass given the following information:
 Seed size = 200,000 seeds/ kg
 Germination % = 40
 Seed rate = 10.5 Kg/ ha
 Purity % = 95
(3 marks)
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9. The figure 3 is a diagram showing the reproductive system of a cow. Use it to answer the questions that
follow
Figure 3
(i). Name the part labeled N
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(ii). Describe one feeding management practice that helps to improve the function of the part labeled M.
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b. Describe any two management practices that promote mushroom fruiting.
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10. a. (i). Price of a commodity at certain market changes from K100/kg to K120/ kg resulting in a change
in its quantity demanded from 1000 kg to 800 kg. Calculate price elasticity of demand for the
commodity. Show your working. (5 marks)
(ii). State the degree of price elasticity of demand for the commodity in 9.a.(i).
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b. Describe any two methods of treating pasture seeds.
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c. Explain any one problem of inbreeding in livestock production.
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Section C (30 marks)
Answer all the three questions in this section.
11. Explain any five advantages of zero grazing system.
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12. Describe any five factors to consider when selecting a breed for sheep production.
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13. Farmers in a certain in a village have the following resources at their disposal:
 Agricultural research station
 Agricultural cooperative
 Irrigation scheme
Explain any five ways in which the farmers would use the resources to deal with climate change
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Answer all the ten questions in this section
1. a. State the ‘principle of opportunity cost’.
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b. Explain one way in which the ‘principle of opportunity cost’ would help farmers in
decision making.
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2. (i) State the meaning of the term seed rate.
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(ii) Calculate seed rate for a legume pasture using the following information.
 Germination percentage = 40 %.
 Purity of the seed = 60%.
 Expected plant population= 1200000 plants per hectare.
 Seed size = 400000 seeds per Kg
(2 marks)
3. a. The following are possible enterprises for a farmer who wants to open a new farm:
Vegetable, bean, maize, and poultry.
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(i) Identify two possible enterprise combinations that would be recommended to the farmer.
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(ii) Name the type of the enterprise combinations named in 3a (i).
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(iii) Give two advantages of the enterprise combinations named in ‘3a (ii)’.
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b. A farmer planted cassava in a maize garden when maize is about to mature.
(i) Identify the type of cropping system.
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(ii) Explain any one benefit that a farmer would get by practicing the type of cropping
system named in 3b (i).
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4. (i) State any two advantages of using solar power.
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(ii) State any two ways of improving output from solar power.
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5. a. Name one form of soil degradation that would occur in a maize garden if a farmer
cultivates along the slope.
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b. Figure 1 is a diagram of one of the practice of controlling soil degradation.
Field crops
Grass
Figure 1
(i) Identify the practice.

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(ii) Explain any one way in which the practice in 5b (i) would control soil degradation.
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c. (i) Write three steps involved when determining salinity using salinity meter.
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(ii) Explain any one effect of salinity on plant growth.
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d. Explain any one effect of crumb structure on crop production.
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6. A farmer has one hectare land and plans to grow either maize or groundnuts.
Additional Information
1. Maize
Yield (Kg/ha) 4000
Price (MK/Kg) 50
Costs: fertilizer K20000, permanent labour K20000, casual labour K5000, Chemicals K5000,
Depreciation K3000.
2. Groundnuts
Yield (Kg/ha) 1000
Price (MK/Kg) 500
Costs: Permanent labour K100000, casual labour K150000, Chemicals K50000,
Depreciation K5000.
(i) Prepare a complete budget.
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(i) Which enterprise would be recommended to the farmer?

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(ii) Give one reason for the answer to 6 (i).
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7. a. Draw a mushroom and label any two parts.
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b. Give any two ways in which mushrooms are important.
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c. Write five steps involved when seeding substrate for mushrooms.
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d. State one reason why the following seed treatment procedures are important in pasture
establishment.
(i) Inoculation
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(ii) Scarification
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8. a. A cow was serviced on 1st March, 2023 but did not conceive, when will it be ready for
mating again?
Show your working.
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b. State any two characteristics of a dairy breed of cattle.
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c. (i) Mention any two signs of parturition.
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(ii) State any two ways of controlling complications during parturition.
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9. a. List any two bacterial diseases of goats.
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b. Explain any two characteristics of a good house for sheep.
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10. (ii) Explain any two causes of gender bias in agricultural technology.
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(iii) Explain any one effect of gender bias on agricultural technology.
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SECTION B (30 Marks)

Answer all three questions in this section.
11. Draw a well labelled diagram of a reproductive system of a hen and state one function of
any five parts.
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12. Describe procedure for making spawn for mushroom production using the following
materials: Fresh mushroom, petri dishes, bottles, cotton wool, incubator, spirit, culture
medium, sterilized sorghum.
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13. Explain any five ways in which integrated forest, farm and fish systems would deal with
climate change.
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EXAMINATION NUMBER: __________________________________________________

a. i. Identify breeds of cattle M and N.

a. Explain one effect of the distribution of rainfall on a variety of maize which

3. You are provided with samples X and Y.

END OF QUESTION PAPER

2. Figure 1 is a farm implement. Use it to answer questions that follow.

a. Name the farm implement in the Figure 1.

b. (i) Explain any one way in which specimen Y helps in mitigating

a. (i). State the physical property of soil that is determined

SECTION A (20 marks)

a. Prepare a partial budget for the farmer.

SECTION B (20 marks)

a. In which portion of soil are microbial activities likely to be hindered?

a. Complete Table 1 by filling in the type of feed of the specimens provided.

Section A (20 marks)

b. When is milk production at its pick?

e. State any one advantage of stall-feeding.

Section B (20 marks)

4. You are provided with samples X, Y and Z.

d. What two factors should be considered before formulating an animal feed?

END OF QUESTION PAPER

Section A (70 marks)

1. a. State any two characteristics of a good sheep house.

3. a. Mention any two factors to consider when harvesting mushroom.

9. a. State any two advantages of artificial insemination.

i. selfing parental lines

Section A (70 marks)

(i) Name the disease that attacks cattle on 07/05/23

4. Figure 1 shows a farm planting Rhodes grass in a pasture field

a. Name the method of pasture establishment shown in the figure 1.

b. Explain one limitation of the method named in ‘a’ above.

c. Explain any two aims of crop improvement.

5. Figure 2 shows a vegetative material. Use it to answer questions that follow.

a. What name is given to this type of vegetative planting material?

b. Name the parts labelled A, B and C.

ii. Which enterprise will be recommended to the Mrs Mughogho?

7. a. Describe any two importance of land drainage.

9. a. Differentiate between progeny testing and sib selection as used in livestock

b. Explain one importance of feeding livestock.

4. Figure 3 is a diagram of farm machinery. Use it to answer questions that follow

a. Name the farm machinery.

b. Name the parts labelled M, A and N.

c. State one function of the part labelled B.

f. Explain any one way of maintaining the farm implement.

Section B (30 marks)

13. Explain any five effects of population distribution on marketing.

END OF QUESTION PAPER

(i) Prepare a partial budget for the farmer.

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(i) Identify the practice.

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(i) Which enterprise would be recommended to the farmer?

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SECTION B (30 Marks)