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ZIMBABWE Sok EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
ul Certificate of Education Ordinary Level

AGRICULTURE
PAPER 2 4001/2
2 hours

NOVEMBER 2024 SESSION

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Answer sheet,
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES FOR EXAMINER’S

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INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of iz

each question or part question.

This question paper consists of two compulsory sections, A
and B.

This question paper consists of 9 printed pages.

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SECTION A [60 MARKS|

Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided on the question paper.

Candidates will be penalised for answering Section A in the answer booklet.

Candidates are advised to spend approximately 80 minutes on this section.

(a) Outline the importance of land as a national heritage.

(b) Explain the following types of agro-forestry:

@) agro-silvicultural,

(ii) —_agro-silvipastoral systems.

(c) Describe suitable farming systems for natural farming region four

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Draw a well labelled diagram to show the results of an experiment on soil texture using the sedimentation method.

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(b) Illustrate hill placement fertilizer application method. :

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(c) Discuss factors influencing choice of an irrigation system. :
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Describe the following tillage systems:

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Explain the importance of horticulture to Zimbabwe. (7]
Explain how a cultivator is adjusted for width and depth of cut. (5]
Describe groups of pesticides used in agriculture. 0]
Outline the maintenance of a knapsack sprayer. [5]
Describe the toxicity levels of agrochemicals. [5]
Identify and explain the functions of any four parts of a planter. [8]
Discuss bacterial blight under the following headings:

(i) signs of the disease, [3]
(ii) prevention methods. [4]
Describe the uses of a named legume crop. [5]

OPTION 2: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Explain the management of a named young one of small livestock. [8]

Justify the selection criteria for a female breeding stock in ruminant

animals. [7]

Identify environmental factors that affect the performance of a gene. [5]

Discuss the management practices for a young one of a non ruminant

farm animal from birth to weaning. [8]

Outline any four methods of identifying farm animals.
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Identify problems of housing broilers in a deep litter . [5]
For either Newcastle or Foot and Mouth, discuss the disease under the

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(i) A beef animal requires 3% of its body mass as feed for daily

maintenance.

How much feed must be given to an animal weighing 600 kg for

a week? (3]
(ii) Justify adlib feeding of hay to ruminants. [2]

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