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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level

AGRICULTURE 4001/2

PAPER 2

NOVEMBER 2023 SESSION 2 hours

Additional materials:
Answer sheet,
Scientific calculator.

TIME 2 hours

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 FOR EXAMINER’S
used. USE
Section A Section A
Answer all questions.

Write your answers in the spa
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.

ces provided on the question Section B

FOR CANDIDATES

INFORMATION
brackets [ ] at the end of each question

The marks are given in
or part question.

You are advised minutes on Section A.

to spend no longer than 80

This question paper consists of 8 printed pages.
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SECTION A [60 MARKS] Answer all questions in this section.

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Candidates are advised to spend approximately 80 minutes o1

1 (a) State any four reasons for land preparation.

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(b) Identify classes of plants according to their life cycles.

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(c) Differentiate between photosynthesis and respiration.

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2 (a) State the four types of organic fertilizers. i

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(b) Explain the causes of water pollution.

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(c) Describe the following terms:

(i) ammonification,
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(ii) nitrification.
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3 (a) Explain any four methods of weed control.
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4 (b) Discuss the precautionary measures taken when using agro-chemicals. ty J t [3] (c) Differentiate between monocotyledons and dicotyledons. [3] 4 (a) State any four conditions considered when designing a brooder house. [4] 400. 4

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Evaluate the nutritive value of fish farming.

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Evaluate the use of metal sheets for roofing farm structures.

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Identify any five building materials used in the construction of a
water trough for cattle.

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(c) Describe any three properties of wood selected for making yokes. walt,
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6 (a) List any four risks in agriculture.
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(b) Explain any four principles of cooperatives.
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(c) Identify any two physical farm records.
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Answer two questions Only, one question from each of option 1 and option 2 se
OPTION 1: CROP HUSBANDRY
7 (a) State advantages of Conservation tillage. 8]
(b) Justify the use of hybrid seed in crop production. [7]
(c) Discuss the beneficial effects of weeds, 5]
8 (a) =) State any four cultural methods of weed control. 4]
(ii) Identify the planting systems for an orchard. 4
(b) Discuss maize streak disease under the following headings:
(i) mode of transmission, 2]
(ii) prevention, 2]
(iii) signs of infection. [3]
(c) Discuss the importance of record keeping in cereal crop production. 5]
9 (a) Discuss factors considered when selecting a tree for an agro-forestry (81
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(b) Explain the advantages of overhead irrigation. [7]
(c) Describe the fertilisation process in plants. [5]
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OPTION 2: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

10 (a) Explain any four functions of the digestive parts of a non-ruminant.

(b) Describe the symptoms of roundworm attack in farm animals.

(c) Discuss the difference between cross breeding and inbreeding.

a (a) Outline the process of egg formation in poultry.

(b) (i) Identify functions of seminal fluids.

(ii) Describe a suitable housing for rabbits.

(c) (i) Calculate the dressing out percentage of a rabbit with a live
mass of 12kg and a dressing weight of 10.5kg. Show all
working.

(ii) Identify two methods of castrating farm livestock.
12 Discuss a named viral disease of a named ruminant under the following
headings:

(a) @) signs of attack,

(ii) prevention and control,
(iii) treatment.

(b) (i) Explain reasons for identifying farm animals.

(ii) Identify nutrient deficient problems associated with livestock
production.

(c) Identify any five by products of a ruminant farm animal.

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