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Candidate Name Centre Number Candidate Nusnber MATHS GUARDIOLA +447852954215 —(8)
ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level
AGRICULTURE
PAPER 2
5034/2
2? hours
NOVEMBER 2017 SESSION
Additional materials:
Answer paper,
Scientific calculator.
TIME 2 hours
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name, Centre number and candidate num
this page and on all separate answer paper used.
Section A
Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on t
Section B
Answer two questions from any one of Options J, 2, 3 or 4.
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.
ber in the spaces provided at the top of
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INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
The number of marks is 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.
This question paper consists of 15 printed pages and 1 blank page.
Copyright: Zimbabwe School Examinations Council, N2017.
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Candidates are advised to spend approximately 80 minutes on this sectiI (a)
(b)
(c)
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Section A (70 marks]
Answer all questions in this section.
State four reasons why forests are important in Zimbabwe.
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(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
State three factors affecting the breeding of wild life.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
State three forms of land use in Zimbabwe.
(i)
(i)
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3(4) The diagram below describes the nitrogen cycle
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stmosphere
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Animal protein Ammmonificatioss
Nitrites
(i) With reference to the above diagram of the nitrogen cycle,
explain the processes A, B, and C.
A
B
Cc {3}
(ii) State the bacteria responsible for the processes B and C-
Process B.
Process C. (2)
(b) _—_List three processes through which nitrogen is lost frorn the
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Describe the deficiency symptoms of the following nutrients in a
cereal crop:
(i) Boron
(ii) Molybdenum
The following are signs of deficiency of nutrients in plants. State
the nutrient associated with the symptoms:
(i) yellowing of leaves
(ii) — Poor root system
(iii) Poor grain or tuber formation
State one disease of maize caused by each of the following:
(i) bacteria
(ii) fungi
(iii) virus
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The diagram below iMustrates a vertical section through a leaf.
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Label parts A, B and C.
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C a (3)
Describe one function of Part C,
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The diagram below shows the(b)
cesophogus
colon
Wuth reference to the above diagram of the digestive system of
a pig 1 parts A, B and C.
(i) A
ai B =
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Explain the functions of the parts labelled B and C.
(i) B
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7 (c) Explain the following terms used in animal nutrition:(l) Maintenance ration
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(li) production ration,
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(d) — Give three factors that may affect the intake of food by a farm
animal.
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Explain four reasons why 4 farmer would improve the bre
of his animals.
Explain any three advantages of cross breeding in animal
production.
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(c) Describe any three signs of heat in a female farm animal.
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6 (a) Explain the functions of four materials required in the
construction of a farm road.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
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Describe the maintenance of a diesel irrigation pump.
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Discuss three factors considered when selecting a live fence.
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11 Por(a) Discuss three factors considered by a farmer in decision making. —
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(b) — Explain the difference between the following terms used in
agriculture economics.
(i) inputs and outputs
[2]
(ii) risk and uncertainty
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Give three reasons why a farmer prepares a budget.
(i)
(i)
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Soetlon Ib (30 marks]
Answer any ¢wo questions only from any one of Options f, 2,3 oF 4.
OPTION L CROP HUSBANDRY
(a) Describe five harmful effects of pests on crops. [5]
(b) Explain five cultural methods of controlling crop pests. [5]
(c) Describe the advantages and disadvantages of mechanised
[5]
methods of harvesting crops.
Describe the production of a named root or tuber crop under the following
headings:
(a) Land preparation, (5)
(b) Planting and fertilizer application. [10]
(a) Explain the economic effects of weeds. [10]
(b) Discuss the advantages of primary tillage to a farmer. (5]
OPTION 2: LIVESTOCK HUSBANDRY
(a) With reference to a named ruminant animal, describe a named
bacterial disease under the following headings:
(i) cause, (
(ii) control and prevention. [6]
(b) Discuss why a farmer would prefer a spray race over a plunge dip, [8]
(a) Describe the life cycle of a two (2) host tick. (7]
(b) Discuss the importance of the Animal Health Act, [8]
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(a) Diseuss the factors considered by a farmer when selecting a young ,
animal for breeding. (6)
(b) Describe the management of a named ruminant animal from birth
to weaning, 9]
OPTION 3: DECORATIVE HORTICULTURE
(a) Fora named hedge or shrub, discuss the advantages of asexual
propagation. (4]
(b) Describe the maintenance of a named hedge or shrub. {7]
(a) What factors affect the choice of a lawn grass? {5}
(b) Describe the establishment of a named lawn grass under the
following headings:
(i) tools used for maintenance, (5}
(ii) ‘fertilizer application. [5]
Describe the growing of a named bedding flower under the following
headings:
(a) weed control, [5]
(b) disease and pest control, {5}
(c) preparation for marketing. {5}
OPTION 4: WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Describe how wild animals adapt to their environmental conditions, {15]
(a) Discuss the factors that influence the quality of wild life products, [5]
(b) Describe ways of harvesting wild life, {10}
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