ROCKSIDE SECONDARY SCHOOL -KIKYEDO
Uganda Certificate of Education
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF AGRICULTURE
(Theory)Paper 1
2 hours 30 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
Answer all questions in Part A and four questions from part B including at least one question from each
section.
Answer all questions in this part. For question 1, write the letter corresponding to the best answer in the
box. For questions 2 to 5, write all answers in spaces provided.
1.(a)Which one of the following is not a variable input in agricultural production?
A. Labour
B. Seeds
C. Land
D. Fertilizers
(b)In the reproductive system of a hen, the uterus is also referred to as the
A. Isthmus
B. Shell gland
C. Infundibulum
D. Magnum
(c)Which one of the following pairs of plant and livestock diseases are caused by viruses?
A. Maize streak and foot and mouth diseases
B. Coffee berry disease and rinder pest
C. Cassava mosaic and foot rot
D. Tomato blight and anaplasmosis
(d)Which one of the following statements best describes steaming up?
A. feeding dry cows to induce heat
B. feeding lactating cows to increase milk production
C. feeding in – calf cows protein – rich ration prior to selling off
D. fattening steers with protein – rich ration prior to selling off
2.Give four factors that favour the growing of root crops in most parts of Uganda. (04marks)
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3.State four characteristics of a plant that make it suitable for use as green manure. (04marks)
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(a) Define the term cannibalism as used in poultry farming.(02marks)
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(b) List three causes of cannibalism in a poultry house.(04marks)
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5. Suggest five reasons for carrying out primary tillage.(04marks)
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SECTION B: (80MARKS)
Answer four questions from this part including at least one question from each section.
Write your answers in the answer booklet provided.
SECTION 1
MECHANISATION AND FARM MANAGEMENT
6.(a)With the use of a well labeled diagram, describe the cooling system of a tractor engine
works.(16marks)
(b) What routine maintenance practices should be carried out on the cooling system described in (a)
above?(04marks)
7. (a) How do farmers benefit from forming farming organization?(10marks)
(b) What problems have farming organizations faced in Uganda?(10marks)
8. (a) What are the advantages of agriculture mechanization?(12marks)
(b)Outline the factors limiting the mechanization of agriculture of Uganda.(08marks)
9. (a) What factors are considered in planning a good rotation?(06marks)
(b) What are the advantages of crop rotation?(04marks)
(c) Given three plots, plan a four year crop rotation for the following crops, maize, G.nutsand sweet
potatoes.(10marks)
10. (a) Describe the cultural methods used in weed control.(14marks)
(b) What are the disadvantages of using chemicals to control weeds?(07marks)
11. (a) Describe the methods of applying solid fertilizers to the soil.(10marks)
(b) Discuss the factors affecting response by crops to fertilizers.(10marks)
SECTION III
ANIMAL PRODUCTION
12. (a) Draw and label across section of a cattle dip.(06marks)
(b) State the precautions that should be taken before taking animals to dip.(08marks)
(c) What factors may reduce the effectiveness of dipping animals.(06marks)
13. (a) Describe the abnormalities that may occur in eggs during their formation.(06marks)
(b) State and explain the measures that a farmer could take in order to produce high quality eggs.
(10marks)
14. (a) Explain the factors affecting milk composition.(14marks)
(b) Suggest ways by which high quality milk may be maintained on a farm.(07marks)
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