Agriculture Paper 2 Question Paper
2016 KCSE KAMDARA JET Examination
Agriculture Paper 2
SECTION A (30 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided after each question.Name an exotic beef breed of cattle with the following characteristics
-Black in colour
- polled
-Has a long cylindrical compact and deep body.
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1 marks
Give five reasons for identification of cattle in cattle management.
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2.5 marks
State four qualities of eggs preferred by consumers in the market
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2 marks
(a) List four predisposing factors of livestock diseases. (2 mks)
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(b) Distinguish between isolation and quarantine in livestock health. (2 mks)
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4 marks
State one role of the damp proof course in the foundation of a farm building.
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0.5 marks
List three signs of farrowing in a sow.
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1.5 marks
State two reasons for raddling in sheep management.
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2 marks
Name the livestock diseases that may be controlled by use of artificial insemination.
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2 marks
Name four uses of dromedary camel.
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2 marks
A part from transmission of disease, give three harmful effects of ticks on cattle. ............................................................................................................................................................
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1.5 marks
State any four factors considered when siting farm structures
1.5 marks