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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level

AGRICULTURE 4001/2
PAPER 2

2 hours

NOVEMBER 2018 SESSION

Additional materials:
Answer paper,
Scientific calculator.

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.
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Answer any 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
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.

Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.
Section B
TOTAL

This question paper consists of 10 printed pages and 2 blank pages.

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2 Sectlon A [60 marks] : ¢ For Answer all questions tn this section. — a

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

1 (a) Outline four major farming activities practised in
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(i) State three types of water found in the soil.

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(i) Define the term field capacity.
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Explain two methods used by a farmer to reduce effects of extreme
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10 Section B (40 marks] Answer two questions only, one question from each of Options I and 2.

OPTION 1; CROP HUSBANDRY

7 Discuss a named legume crop under the following headings:
(a) signs of maturity, [6]
(b) method of harvesting, (7)
(c) _ storage for marketing, [7]
8 Describe the management of a named cereal crop from land preparation to
crop maturity, [20]
9 (a) Outline benefits of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). [10]
(b) Discuss safety and health measures in the use of agrochemicals. [10]
OPTION 2: LIVESTOCK HUSBANDRY
10 (a) Describe the important features of a selected type of an animal
dip. {15]
(b) Outline factors considered when selecting a site for the
construction of an animal dip. [5]
11 (a) Describe the rearing of a named non-ruminant animal from birth
to weaning. [16]
(b) Explain the importance of creep feeding in the rearing of a young
non-ruminant animal, (4)
12 (a) Analyse factors considered when designing a housing unit for a
young ruminant animal. [10]
(b) _ Discuss reasons for practicing artificial insemination. [10]

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