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Candidate Name Centre Number
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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

Gencral Certificate of Education Ordinary Level

AGRICULTURE 5034/2
PAPER 2

2 hours

NOVEMBER 2015 SESSION

Additional materials:
Answer paper

TIME 2 hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write 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 question paper. FOR EXAMINER’S USE

Section B
Answer two questions from any one of Options 1, 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.

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 papey consists of 10 printed pages and 2 blank pages.

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Section A [70 marks] For
Answer all questions in this section. Use
Candidates are advised to spend approximately 80 minutes on this section.
1 (a) _—_ State any three environmental factors limiting land use in Zimbabwe.

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(b) —_ Describe how the following factors affect crop productivity:

(i) high rainfall intensity,

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(c) (i) Describe the importance of indigenous trees in Zimbabwe.
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- ii) State any three principles to be observed when designing a crop

rotation programme.

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Table 2.1 shows information about soil moisture of different soil types.

field capacity | wilting point | available soil

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(ii) Ifa dry spell occurs, in which soil type would the crops be
least likely to show signs of moisture stress?

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Describe any two effects of adding lime to the soil.
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3 (a) Distinguish between basal dressing and top dressing fertilizers.
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(b) State the importance of incorporating organic manure on arable
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Describe any two desirable characteristics of materials used
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7 (a) The following list fy made up of risks and uncertainties. ¢ osnp

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(i) change in government policy
(ii) damage of crops by drought

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(b) Distinguish between the following terms:
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(c) State any two benefits of farming co-operatives,
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Explain the importance of studying the life cycle of animal
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A poultry farmer would like to formulate a ration with a total
mixture of 500 kg, with a mixing ratio of 2 parts concentrate,
to 3 parts maize meal.

Calculate the quantities of each ingredient (show all your working)

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Answer two questlony only from any one of the Opttans L, 2, 3 ar 4.

OPTION I: CROP HUBBANDEY

8 (a) For a named legume crop, discuss the factors that affect the ee
ofa suitable variety to grow,
(b) Describe the method of harvesting a named legume crop, i)
9 (a) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using herbicides in 10)
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(b) Describe other methods of weed control besides use of herbicides, [5}

10 For a named cash crop, discuss the effects of weeds on
(2) growth, {9j
(b) harvesting, {6]

OPTION 2: LIVESTOCK HUSBANDRY

1] (a) Fora named ruminant animal, describe the management of its
young from birth up to weaning. {10}

(b) Describe the desirable breeding characteristics of a fernale
ruminant animal. [5]

12 (a) For a named ruminant, describe its management from weaning
to marketing. {10}

(b) Explain why it is necessary to supplement feed to ruminants in
winter. {5}

13 (a) Discuss feed stuffs grown on the farm which meet the nutritional
requirements of a named non-ruminant animal. [9]

(b) Describe a named viral disease under the following sub-headings
(i) symptoms, 14]

(ii) prevention and control, 2]

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