MBEMBANI SEC0NDARY SCHOOL SAM 2 TERM 2 2025

AGRICULTURE PAPER 2

NAME……………………………………………………CLASS………………………ADM…………..

DATE;……………………

INSTRUCTIONS

a) Write your name and Admission number in the spaces provided above.

b) This paper consists of three sections A, B and C.

c) Answer all the questions in section A and B.

d) Answer any two questions in section C.

e)This paper has nine printed pages.

For Examiners Use Only

SECTION QUESTIONS MARKS SCORE

A 1 – 22 30
B 23 – 26 20
C 20
20
TOTAL SCORE 90

SECTION A (30MARKS)

1) State four disadvantages of natural mating. (2marks)

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2) Give two reasons for supplementary feeding of bees (1mark)
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3) Name any two methods used to identify goats. (1mark)
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4) List three signs of lambing. (1½marks)
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5) Explain the meaning of cropping as used in fish production. (1mark)
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6) State two reasons why jersey breed is suitable than Friesian in marginal areas. (1mark)
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7) State four methods used to control cannibalism in a flock of layers in a deep litter system.
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8) State two reasons why we have a footbath in a cattle dip. (1mark)
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9) State four uses of solar energy in the farm. (2marks)
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10) List four functions of water in an animal’s body. (2marks)
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11) State four reasons for controlling livestock diseases. (2marks)

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12) State one importance of guard rails in a farrowing pen. (1mark)
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13) List two groups of vitamins used in livestock feeding. (1mark)
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14) State the functions of the following farm tools
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15) List three control measures for fowl pox disease in poultry (1½mark)
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16) What is a production ration? (1mark)
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17) State two maintenance practices carried out on slasher. (1mark)
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18) Name the hormone responsible for milk let down (½mark)

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19) List any two chemicals used to treat wood against weather elements. (1mark)

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20) State any four characteristics of exotic breeds of cattle. (2marks)
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21) State three uses of biogas on a farm. (1½marks)
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22) State four practices done to make wooden fence posts last longer. (2marks)
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SECTION B (20mks)
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23) A dairy farmer is required to prepare 100kgs of dairy meal containing 20% DCP (Digestible crude
protein). Using the Pearson’s square method, Calculate the quantity of soya beans 40% DCP and rice
16% DCP the farmer requires for the dairy meal. (5marks)

24) The following diagrams illustrate some workshop tools. Study them carefully and answer the
question that follows.

(a). Identify the tools labeled E and F (2marks)

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(b). State the functional advantage tool E has over tool F. (1marks)

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(c) State two maintenance practice carried out on tool E. (2marks)

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25. Study the diagram below of an egg and use it to answer the questions that follow.

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 a) Name the parts labeled B, C, D and F. (2marks)
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b) List any two structural qualities of an egg to be incubated. (2marks)

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(c) Give the functions of part labeled E in a fertilized egg (1mark)

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26. The diagram below shows the parts of the digestive system of cattle. Study it and answer the
questions that follow.

a) Name the parts labeled N, P, R and Q. (2marks)

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b) List three microbial activities that take place in the part labeled P. (3marks)

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SECTION C (40MARKS)
ATTEMPT ANY TWO QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
27. a) Discuss the preparation of the brooder before the arrival of chicks. (5marks)

b) Describe the management practices carried out on ewes two weeks before mating to weaning

of lambs.

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28. (a) Outline any eight control measures for ticks. (8marks)

(b) Outline the daily maintenance practices that should be carried out on a farm tractor. (12 marks)

29. (a) Describe the uses of five materials and equipment required during hand milking (10marks)

b) Discuss mastitis disease under the following sub –heading

i. Animals affected (1mark)

ii. Casual organism (1mark)
iii. Predisposing factors (4marks)
iv. Control and treatment (4marks)

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