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ZIMBAB SaN
WE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
AGRr rtificate of Education Ordinary Level
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NOVEMBER 2016 SESSION 2 hours

EBTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
rite your name, Centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided at the top of

this page and on all separate answer paper used.

Section A

Answer all questions.

Write your answers in the spaces provided on the questi

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Answer two questions from any one of Options 1, 2, 3 or 4. [sectina | |
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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 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 12 printed pages.

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Answer all questions in this section.
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(a) Describe agricultural activities in Natural Rea!

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Illustrate how a single hybrid is produced.

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Evaluate the use of grass for roofing farm structures.

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Explain any two advantages of using metal standards
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Describe any three importances of farm records to the farmer.

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three factors that can affect its market demand.

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(tt) With the aid ofa well-labelled diagram illustrate the
principle of equilibrium price.

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Section B (30 marks]

swer two questions only from any one of Options 1, 2s 3or 4.

OPTION I; CROP HUSBANDRY

8 (a) Fora named cash crop, discuss it under the following headings:

(i) climatic requirements, 3]

(ii) —_ soil requirements, [3]

(iii) _ land preparation. [3]

(b) Explain cultural methods of pest control. [6]

9 (a) Fora named legume crop, describe its cultivation under the

following headings:

(i) method of planting, [4]

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(ii) signs of maturity.

(b) Discuss the harvesting and marketing of a named legume crop. (7]

40 (a)_~—s« Explain the factors that affect germination percentage of a field
crop. [4]
/ (b) (i) _ Discuss the effects of weeds on crops. [6]
(ii) Explain the safety precautions to be followed when
using pesticides. {5}
OPTION 2: LIVESTOCK HUSBANDRY
11 (a) __ Describe the advantages of crossbred animals over indigenous
breeds. [9]
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(ii) Explain the importance of the dipping legislation you
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(a) For a maned tick borne disease, describe it under the following
(i) name of disease,
(ii) causative agent,
(iii) signs of infection,
(iv) prevention,
(v) treatment.
(b) _ Explain functions of fats in an animal’s body.
(a) — Discussa named Protozoan disease under the following headings:
(i) name of disease,
(ii) symptoms,
(ii) prevention and treatment.
(b) State four advantages of using plunge dip when controlling an
external parasite.
OPTION 3: DECORATIVE HORTICULTURE
(a) Outline the importance of potted plants.
(b) Explain factors to consider in selecting a suitable site for a
flower nursery.
Describe the production of a named bedding flower under the following
headings:
(a) management of seedlings,
(b) preparation for marketing.
(a) Describe the preparation of a bed for planting flowers.
(b) Explain factors affecting the choice of a flower to buy.

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OPTION 4: WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

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Explain what happens when organisms have adapted to the
environment,

Discuss factors to consider when setting quotas in wildlife a
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Describe, with reasons, why wild animals are translocated from ”
one area to another.

Explain the different methods of marketing wild life products. (5)
Explain the grazing behaviour of a named mammal, [6]

Discuss factors considered before harvesting wildlife. (9]

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