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KCSE CLUSTER TESTS 25

Agriculture Paper 2

SECTION A (40 Marks)

Answer ALL the questions in this section in the space provided.
1.

Give one use of a sickle and secateurs. (2mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………..

2 marks

2.

Name the causal agent for coccidiosis disease. (1mk)

1 marks

3.

Give the two classes of vitamins. (2mks)

1 marks

4.

Define the term ‘’digestibility” as used in livestock production. (1mk)

1 marks

5.

Name a dual-purpose cattle breed reared in Kenya. (1mk)

1 marks

6.

What term is used preferably to refer to parturition in sows? (1mk) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………..

1 marks

7.

Give two characteristics of concentrates

1 marks

8.

State the main function of drones in a bee colony. (1mk)

1 marks

9.

Differentiate between the following terms Tupping and serving. (1mk)

1 marks

10.

List four method of preserving fish. (2mks) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………..

2 marks

11.

Identify the cattle breed with the following features, Brown with white markings. (1mk) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2 marks

12.

. State two factors to consider when choosing the feedstuff to use.

2 marks

13.

State four causes of cannibalism in a flock of layers.

2 marks

14.

. Give two reasons for maintaining a wheelbarrow.

1 marks

15.

State two conditions which would make it necessary to feed bees.

2 marks

16.

. State four qualities of a good grain store.

2 marks

17.

Why are goats less susceptible to liverfluke infestation?

2 marks

18.

a) What is dry cow therapy in dairy cattle management? (1mk) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………..

b) At what stage of gestation is dry cow therapy practiced? (1mk) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………..

2 marks

19.

Define the term crude proteins (CP) as expressed in feed value. (1mk) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………..

2 marks

20.

Give two possible causes of infertility in cattle. (2mks) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………..

2 marks

SECTION B (20 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.
21.

Study the diagram below and answer the following questions.

i) Identify the structure above. (1mk) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………
ii) Why is water provided in the structure? (1mk) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………

iii) What other factors not observed in the diagram should be provided? (2mks) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………

iv) Outline two advantages of the structure above. (2mks) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………

6 marks

22.

The diagram below shows a farm equipment. Study it answer the questions that follow.

i) Identify the equipment. ( ½ mk) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………

ii) Name the parts labeled A,B,C,D &E. (2 ½mks) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3 marks

23.

. The diagram below shows a cross section of an udder. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

i) Identify the parts labeled F,G &H. (3mks) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………

ii) Give one function of the part labeled F. (1mk) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………

iii) Name the two hormones responsible for milk- let down.

4 marks

24.

. . Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow. a) Identify the Diagram ……………………………………………………………………………………..( ½mk)

a) Name the parts labeled I,J,K,L and M. (2 ½mks) I………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………….. J………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………. K………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………… L………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………….. M………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………

b) Give the function of K and M (1mk) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………

c) State two maintenance practices carried on the implement. (1mk) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………….

4 marks

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer any TWO questions from this section in the space provided at the end of question.
25.

. a) Describe the feeding of a dairy calf from birth up to weaning. (10mks)

b) Discuss Foot and Mouth disease under the following sub-headings:

i) Causal organism (1mk)

ii) Livestock species attacked (2mks)

iii)Symptoms of attack. (4mks)

iv) Control measures (3mks)

20 marks

26.

Describe the procedure of erecting wooden posts for a fence on a farm. (8mks)

b) Give four reasons for timber treatment. (4mks)

c) Explain four factors considered when formulating livestock rations. (8mks)

20 marks

27.

a) Give the advantages of animal power over tractor power on the farm. (3mks)

b) Describe any 6 parts of an ox-plough with their functions. (12mks)

c) Describe the digestion of food in poultry from the crop to the gizzard. (5mks)

20 marks

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