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Candidate Name Centre Number Candidate Number

MATHS GUARDIOLA
+447852954215

Ft Performan Arasarmarst

ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level

AGRICULTURE
PAPER 2

4001/2

2 hours

NOVEMBER 2019 SESSION

Additional materials:
Answer sheet,
Scientific calculator.

2 hours

TIME

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the
spaces at the top of this page and on all separate answer paper

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Section A

Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question

paper.
Section B
Answer two questions, one from each of Options 1 and 2.

Write your answers on the separate answer paper provided.
At the end of the examination, fasten the separate answer

paper securely to the question paper.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
The marks are given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question

or part question.
You are advised to spend no longer than 80 minutes on Section A.

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This question paper consists of 9 printed pages and 3 blank pages.
.Copyright: Zimbabwe School Examinations Council, N2019.

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SECTION A [ 60 marks]
Answer all questions in this section.

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

1 (a)__ State four importance of land as a natural heritage.

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(c) Distinguish between indigenous hardwood and exotle softwood.

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(a) List any two sources of irrigation water.

(c) Explain the importance of soil water.

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(c) Outline the treatment procedure for wooden fencing posts.

(d) Distinguish between field capacity and hygroscopic moisture.

(a) Explain principles of agricultural cooperatives in Zimbabwe.

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(b) Outline steps in decision making in their correct sequence.

(c) Explain the importance of farm budgeting.

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SECTION B [40 marks}

Answer two questions only, one question from each of Options I and 2.

OPTION 1: CROP HUSBANDRY

Describe any five branches of horticulture. (8]
Discuss why deciduous fruit trees are prunned. [7]
Describe the preparation of a planting hole for a named fruit tree. (5]

Describe the management of a named cereal crop from germination to
maturity. {10}

Discuss the storage of a named legume crop after harvesting. [10]
Explain four factors considered when selecting a suitable site for an orchard. [10]

Examine the marketing strategies employed in cut flowers or fruits in
Zimbabwe. [10]

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OPTION 2; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

10 (a) Describe the slaughtering and dressing of either rabbits/layersvindigenous

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(b) Discuss the importance of hygiene during the slaughtering of the exiznal in fay [7,
(c) Alive bird weighs 2,5 kg. After dressing its carcass weighs 2.0 kg Closer .
the dressing percentage. 4)
11 (a) Describe the nutritional requirements of either a pig or donkey {ie
| (b) Discuss a named bacterial disease of livestock under the following sub-
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(i) Name of disease, {1}
(ii) causal agent, (ij
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(iv) prevention and control. j
12 (a) Describe characteristics that make exotic breeds of cattle suitable for
Zimbabwe. (!0]
(b) Discuss natural and artificial acquired immunity. {19}

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