& © ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level AGRICULTURE 4001/1 PAPER 1 Multiple Choice Additional materials: teens eee Mal she avers, Soneanerse So pec hors econmend TIME 1 hour INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so. Write your name, Centre number and candidate number on the answer sheet in the spaces provided unless this has already been done for you ‘There are forty questions in this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four possible answers, A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate answer sheet. Read very carefully the instruetions on the answer sheet, INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES ‘ach correct answer will score one mark. Any rough working should be done in this question paper.2 The amount of rain falling per unit area per unit time is referred to as vam distribution, reliability, effectiveness. intensity Which natural farming region is suitable for forestry, horticulture and intensive livestock production? cae Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Resettlement in Zimbabwe was originally divided into models as follows: A B c D Model A to B. Model A to D. Model A to E. Model A to F. Why was CAMPFIRE introduced in rural areas? vamp To encourage communities to raise trees To improve food security of the country. ‘To promote the smooth running of agricultural activities, To encourage communities to contribute to natural resource management. Aquatic habitat is suitable for cam ‘Weathering is the breaking down of us pam hyenas monkey whales zebra organic matter to form humus. rocks to form soil rineral matter clay soil ‘ou 201810 a 2 3 Metamorphic rocks are formed by the action of A abrasion and plant growth. B hydrolysis and animals C heat and chemical changes D living organisms and heat. is crumb structure the most ideal for plant growth? Because it Why is A supplies all plant nutrients, B contains more organic matter Cc is found on the topsoil, D has good drainage. Which one is the correct order of soil particle sizes? A clay, silt, sand B clay, sand, silt C sand, clay, silt D silt, clay, sand Soil acidity can be corrected in arable lands through adding. ‘A potassium sulphate. B —_dolomitic limestone. © sodium nitrate. D sulphur. Top soil is darker than subsoil because it contains A mineral matter. B_ plant nutrients. burt plant residues. D decomposed organic material. How is nitrogen lost from the soil tothe atmosphere? by lightning by nitrification volatilization ammonification come sou 20 feB 14 15 16 4 tion ilustrated in the diagram below: Identify the method of fertiliser applicat Plants fertiliser ‘A. base application B__ hill placement C broadcasting D banding Why should storm drains be constructed as the Fist mechanical conservation works on arable land? To divert water within the arable land. A B _getrid of water from the water way. __ getrid of water from the contour ridges. ‘speed of flood water from uplands. D reduce the Which of the following is a human activity that causes land degradation? ‘A deforestation B crop rotation fertiliser application D winter ploughing Plants die in water-logged soils because of ‘A. increased soil moisture. B increased soil pH. C__ lack of nitrogen. D__ lack of oxygen. sou Nae7 18 19 20 mL 2 : 5 Which environmental factor can be supplemented? A wind B temperature C humidity D rainfall ‘Why is it encouraged to use sprinkler irrigation on calm days? To A reduce water infiltration. B allow water conservation. C allow even water distribution. D reduce high water evaporation. Calculate the amount of water produced if a sprinkler producing 30 litres of water per minute, is allowed to irrigate for 2 hours. A 1.600 litres B 2.600 litres C 3.600 litres D — 4.600 litres ‘The washing down of soil nutrients beyond the rooting zone is called A drainage. B leaching. Cc nnoff. D__ percolation. Imbibition is the ‘A. absorption of water by the seeds B absorption of water by plant roots. movement of water from high concentration to low concentration, D movement of water from low concentration to high concentration, correct word equation for respiration is, Glocose + oxygen ———* water + energy + hydrogen Glocose + water. ————*energy + carbon dioxide + water Glocose + oxygen ————* carbon dioxide + water + energy Glocose + energy ————*roxygen + water + carbon dioxide com> a 001" N08 {Turn over7 18 19 20 24 2 | ich e1 , ‘Which environmental factor ean be supplemented? A wind B temperature Cc humidity D rainfall ‘Why is it encouraged to use sprinkler inigation on calm days? To A reduce water infiltration. B_ allow water conservation Cc allow even water distribution, D reduce high water evaporation Calculate the amount of water produced if a sprinkler producing 30 litres of water per minute, is allowed to irrigate for 2 hours. A 1600 litres B —2.600litres, C 3.600 litres D 4.600 litres ‘The washing down of soil nutrients beyond the rooting zone is ealled A drainage. Bleaching Cc mnoff. D__ percolation. Imbibition is the ‘A. absorption of water by the seeds. Be pane yy tin ‘The correct word equation for respiration is vnc vba cee toga Sy a soon oie [Turn over6 23. How is the leaf adapted to prevent water loss? ‘A thas the waxy cuticle that ison the lef surface: B thas the palisade layer that is densely packed. C __Ithas spongy mesophyll that is loosely packed. D thas the epidermis that is closely packed. mu From the lst of diagrams below, which isthe best propagation method for an orange tree? hey CO a B 25 The diagram below illustrates the life cycle of stalk borer. a act —~, pupa cee NL? ‘Which is the most destructive stage in cereal crops? A ee Bo lana C pupa D adult ‘Sout Nang26 2 29 30 1 ‘Which of the following pests is a sap sucking pest? A Locust Weevil Aphids (Cutworm ‘Weeds can be controlled in arable lands by use of fungicides. herbicides. arboricides. pesticides. Which breeding programme promotes the formation of homozygous gene pairs? cross-breeding out-breeding in-breeding pedigree breeding Which characteristic is common between ruminant and non ruminant animals? A leum does the final digestion of carbohydrates and proteins. B Large intestine absorbs water and vitamins. C Chews the cud. D Digests cellulose. ‘After crossing a black bull (BB) with a white cow (bb), the genotype ofthe F generation was Bb. What is the percentage of white offsprings obtained after in-breeding the F1 generation? A 100% Bo 15% c 50% D = 25% soy 2018 [Turn overuw 32 3B ‘The diagram below shows ene of the stages in mitosis. Which stage is indicated in the diagram? A Prophase B Metaphase. ‘ — Anaphase. D —_ Telophase. Bright eyes and alertness in both chickens and rabbits are a sign of, A poorhealth B good health Clow fertility D good maturity thofa fam. imal, A farmer recorded the following masses durin Between which weeks did the animal make the greatest mass gain? A 45 weeks B 5-6 weeks C 6-Tweeks D — 7-8.weeks Barbed wire strands are evenly separated by straining posts only standards only. droppers, anchors, paw38 36 37 9 Name the type of anchor. A Conventional anchor B Box anchor Stay anchor D Double box anchor ‘The anchor in question 35 resists the force of strain in the strands by ‘A the wound anchor wire. B deeply planted post. the anchor post planted in concrete. D the weight of buried rocks in anchor hole. “The characteristic of a well sited road is that it should be steep to allow fast movement of water: ambered to drain water from the surface. narrow to reduce wastage of land. flat to reduce the speed of flowing water. come soi sa018 {Turn over38 39 nS 10 Ina supply and demand situation of the economy, a rise in price of the commodity at the ‘market by one dollar attracts a rise in the quantity supplied by one kilogramme. How many kilogrammes will be supplied at the market if the price rises to $5.00? A 8kg Bo oTkg Cc bkg D 3kg How do farmers protect their businesses from risks? A Insurance B Specialisation ¢ C Product processing D Large scale farming During project planning, the value of a good forgone is described as A afixed cost. B a forgone cost. © avariable cost. D —_anopportunity cost.mz Nome Centre Number __ Candidate Number Zz ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level AGRICULTU ees RE 4001/2 NOVEMBER 2018 SESSION 2 hours ‘Additional materials Answer paper, Scientific ealculator, TIME 2 hours INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, Centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided atthe 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 Seetion B [— —__| ‘Answer any two questions, one from each of Options 1 and 2 Section] A | ‘Write your answers on the separate answer paper provided, |__| __ At the end ofthe examination, fasten the separate answer Section B 7 paper securely to the question paper. L 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 TOTAL oon Section A. La "This question paper consists of 10 printed pages and 2 blank pages. Copyright: Zimbabwe School Examinations Counil, 2018,2 Section A [60 marks] Answer all questions in this section. Candidates are advised to spend approximately 80 minutes on ths section 1 (@) (b) © (da) Outline four major farming activities practised in Agro-ecological Region 1 Explain why itis not advisable for a farmer to practice dryland farming in Agro-ecological Region V. OO Explain two reasons why deforestation is of major concer to a farmer, (ae Se (i) Se 4] R) Q] Give the difference between rainfall distribution and rainfall intensity SSS ee nova nats 2] Exan| 3 (a) The diagram below shows different layers of a soil profile, wo ‘Name the layers labelled X and Y. x y. ‘Name two environmental factors that cause damage to horizon X. 22] (b) Identify the sol particle sizes given in the table below. Particle size | Soil type @ 2100.2 mm w, 0,02 to 0,002 mm | ova nao18 For Examiner Use 2) 1 [Turn over4 (©) G) State thtee types of water found in the soul (it) Define the term field capacity (a) xplain two methods used by a farmer to reduce effects of extreme soul temperatures 0 c () Describe one soil sampling method,© 5 List four causes of land degradation. ‘The diagram below shows the reproductive system of a cow. (®) Name the structures labelled M and N. 400172 N2018 For Examin _— [4] » U1 io) ‘Turn over Usew © 6 (ii) Where does fertilisation take place? ii) Name the part where sperms are deposited during mating, Explain the function of the following animal nutrients: @ carbohydrates Ope cova nooie o) a) a) a] a) Ex(a) 7 The diagram below shows a structure used in fencing. c ‘Name the parts labelled C and F. @ Cc Gi) F. 2] (iii) State the distance marked D. (iv) oy How many strands of wire are optimum fora boundary fence? M48 (b) State three types of fences constructed to control movement of 02 eee ® eee ii) GB) (©) Give the functions of the following tools used in farm road siting: (— dumpy level Bl Se —— a tov Naois For Examine,) © 9 Describe three factors affecting agricultural marketing. se B) Explain four principles of an agricultural cooperative. (4)10 u n 0 Section B [40 marks] Answer twa questions only, one question from each of Options I and 2. OPTION 1: CROP HUSBANDRY Discuss a named legume crop under the following headings: (2) signs of maturity 6 ©) method of harvesting, m (©) storage for marketing m Describe the management ofa named cereal cop from lan preparation top maturity (20) (2) Outline benefits of Inteprated Pest Management (PM). 0) (b) Discuss safety and health measures in the use of agrochemicals. [10] OPTION 2: LIVESTOCK HUSBANDRY .) Describe the important features ofa selected type ofan animal dip. us} (6) Outline factors considered when selecting a site forthe construction ofan animal dip, 8 (@) Describe the rearing of « named non-ruminant animal from bith to weaning, 06) (©) Explain the importance of creep feeding in the rearing ofa young on-ruminant animal i) (@) Analyse factors considered when designing a housing unit fora ‘Young ruminant animal 0) (©) Discuss reasons for practicing artificial insemination. 09)