MBEYA POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

TUKUYU CAMPUS
END OF SEMESTER EXAM: NTA Level 5 semester 2
MODULE: CROP PROTECTION

Date: 3/07/2019 Time: 2:00 Hhrs.

INSTRUCTIONS (i) Attempt six questions, question 1,2and 3 are compulsory.
(ii) To Evade Penalty, Do not TRUNCATE Words.
(iii) All cell phones are not allowed in the test room.
1. What are the causative agents of the following diseases.
a. Early blight
b. Late blight
c. Dumping off
d. Leaf curl
e. Cassava mosaic diseases

2. Give the differences

(a) Systemic Vs contact. (b) Selective Vs non selective. (c) Post emergence Vs Pre planting.
3. Match the item in COLUMN I with their corresponding from COLUMN II

COLUMN I COLUMN II
I Pest A Early blight
Ii Altenaria spp B All organisms
Ii Pathogen C Most of microorganisms
i
Iv Systemic D Late blight
v Roundup E Biotic agent that can cause damage
F Pesticide translocated within the body
system
G Non selective, post emergence pesticide

4. Brief discuss the problem which can caused by pest

5. Cultural is the one of the method used to manage pest. Describe the technique which can be
used in this method.

6. a. Indicate the different between damage and injury.

b. list five injuries which caused by insect.
7. a. Differentiate inert material and active ingredient
b. list the characteristics of inert material or adjuvant