MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, BOTSWANA in collaboration with UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education AGRICULTURE, 0599/01 Paper 1 Multiple Choice October/November 2007 45 minutes Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet, Soft clean eraser Soft pencil (type B or HB) READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so. Read the instructions on the separate answer sheet very carefully. Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the Answer Sheet unless this has already been done for you. Sign your name in the space provided on the Answer Sheet. ‘There are forty questions on 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 using a soft pencil on the separate answer sheet. Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer. ‘Any rough working should be done in this booklet. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. This document consists of 13 printed pages and 3 blank pages. SSP (NHICG) T264908 BEC 2007 [Turn over2 Which numbering system is used in the USDA land classification? A two B cu D Which statement describes a farming system used to transfer technology? A buying technology for farmers B_ on-farm trials © promoting farming enterprises D__ research station trials, Farmer X owns a ranch and lends a portion of it to farmer Z for a year at a given price for livestock production. How did farmer Z acquire the land? A through communal tenure B through freehold tenure C through inheritance D through leasing Which environmental effects can be modified using the structure below? 89 8 Ils F[/& wk ‘evaporation and transpiration evaporation and water logging frost bite and evaporation coma > water logging and transpiration3 Which of the following refers to the movement of mineral ions into the roots against the concentration gradient? A active transport B diffusion © osmosis D translocation Which of the following is net a reason for clearing land before growing a crop? A to create space for crop establishment . B to disturb the life cycle of pests © to provide material for mulching D to remove the weeds Which of the following terms, when classifying weeds, refers to morphology? A annual and biennial B__ broad and narrow leaved © broad leaved and perennials D perennials and annuals Which type of pest destroys plants by causing wilting and blocking of the xylem vessels? ‘A biting and chewing pests B__ nematodes worms piercing and sucking pests D rodents Which of the following is a positive effect of weeds in a field of maize? ‘A They increase organic matter in the soil upon death. B_ They hide pests which destroy crops. C They shade crops from getting light. D They store nutrients in their leaves for crops.4 10 The diagram below shows disposal of some farm chemicals. " 12 ‘What would result from this method of disposal? vom D> improved soil fertility increase in desertification decrease in soil erosion contamination of underground water The diagram shows a pest feeding on a crop. (re es How is it feeding? A B c D biting boring chewing sucking What is landscaping? A B c D Its arranging plants and non-plant materials to make the environment beautiful. It is the growing of plants and vegetables to maximise the use of land. Itis the growing of plants for the decoration of gardens. It is the use of ornamental grass for preventing soil erosion.5 13. Why is fallowing after ploughing important in land preparation for lawn? A toallow land to regain fertility B_ toallow weeds to grow C to break life cycle of pests D to give land a rest 14 A farmer wishes to grow an ornamental plant in a tin. What should be done to ensure proper drainage in the growing medium? A leave 3cm space at the top of the tin B_ make holes in the base of the tin © _putpebbles at the bottom of the tin D raise the tin 3cm off the ground 15 Which of the following is not a reason for housing livestock? A tocontrol mating B_todisplay wealth © toprevent diseases D to protect from harsh weather 16 Which pair of statements is true about oestrus cycle and pregnancy? oestrus cycle pregnancy A ‘no ovulation ovulation occurs B oestrogen level varies progesterone level maintained | corpus luteum maintained corpus luteum degenerates D_| oxytocin produced oestrus occurs 17 Which material is used in making the floor of livestock houses, to ensure easy cleaning? A carpet B concrete C earth D wood18 19 20 21 6 Which of the following is an advantage of ostrich meat over beef? A. Itis cheap and tender. B_ Itis high in fat and protein © Itis lean and higher in protein. D tis low in cholesterol and tender. Whats an allele? A Itis an alternative form of a gene. B Itis an expression of a trait. C itis. threadlike body in the nucleus. D itis a unit of inheritance. Which type of natural vegetation is characterised by a lot of tall trees and scattered grasses? A grassland savanna B shrub and bush savanna C shrub savanna D woodland savanna Which of the following pairs of statements is true about mitosis and meiosis? | mitosis meiosis, A | 4daughtercelis | 2 daughter cells art | B_ | different daughter cells | identical daughter cols © | diploid cells produced haploid cells produced D_ | occurs in gamete cells occurs in somatic cells22 Which breeding method is illustrated below? F, (1st generation) F, (2nd generation) F, (rd generation) F, (4th generation) crossbreeding inbreeding selection vooD upgrading Tuli bull1 ‘Tswana cow x x Tuli bull 2 50% Tuli x Tuli bull 3 75% Tuli x Tuli bull 4 87.5% Tuli 93.73% Tuli 23 Which of the following defines agricultural marketing? oo Do > manufacturing goods that are required by consumers offering goods for sale at a given price and time providing goods consumers wish to buy at 4 given price transforming raw materials until they reach consumers8 24. The figure below shows the use of land for grazing. Part A shows the land before use and part B is after use. How can the condition in B be prevented? by adding fertilisers by controlled burning by correct stocking by reseeding vom > 25 An uncertainty in agriculture is a circumstance which is A insurable and unpredictable measurable and insurable unpredictable and immeasurable soo unpredictable and measurable 26 Which of the following are entries of financial records? ‘A assets, depreciation, mortality B assets, sales, depreciation ¢ sales, yields, inputs D yields, inputs, mortality9 27. The following is a balance sheet for a farm enterprise. 28 29 30 Liabilities Assets P T P Ar Bank Loan 250 00 | Debtors 200 00 Overdraft 500 00 | Cash in hand 1000 00 What is the net capital? A P250.00 B P450.00 © P750.00 D P1200.00 ‘What is the effect of irrigation on crops? coo > ‘Which part of the electrical system of a tractor is a source of power? battery ooo > distributor itimproves the texture it increases the yield it shortens time of maturity ignition key spark plugs it increases the nutrient content What does luteinizing hormone promote in ruminants? A heat period ovulation coo pregnancy udder development10 ‘The diagram below shows a hand-operated knapsack sprayer. Use it to answer questions 31 and 32, _—Y 31 Whats the part labelled X? A handle B lance Cc nozzle D trigger 32 What is the function of the part labelled ¥? A to build up the pressure in the sprayer B to conduct the chemical from the tank © tocontrol flow of the chemical D to release the chemical as a fine sprayn 33. The diagram below shows a structure used in animal management. from collecting —~ pen footbath 27 5am What is the name of the structure? A. dip tank B slaughter house © spray race D water reservoir + 34 Which soil type is used to construct an earth dam wall? A clay B loam © sandy D silt 35 A piece of land has a very steep slope of 12-20%, a shallow soil and exposed rocks. According to the USDA land classification, what can it be used for? A fut ree production B grazing animals © rice production D vegetable production12 36 What has been used to strengthen the corner of a wire fence as shown in the diagram? bracing wire conerete droppers vomD> standard posts The diagram shows the structure used in the construction of a farm road. Use it to answer questions 37 and 38. 37 Whatis the structure called? A culvert B cumber c arift D- grid38 39 13 What is the purpose of the structure? A. Itcontrols animal diseases. It controls movement of vehicles. CC _Ithelps drainage during storms. D__ Itrestricts movement of animals. The diagram below shows an organisational structure of a farm business. Livestock Manager Crop Manager (co-owner) (co-owner) Account Clerk Livestock Foreman Crop Foreman Labourers Labourers Which form of business ownership is shown? A company B cooperative © partnership D sole proprietorship What is the advantage of cultural weed control? Ait does not require skill B itis environmentally friendly © _itresults in complete control D it takes a shorter time