1.Which of the following methods is NOT commonly used for soil recovery?

A) Crop rotation
B) Mulching
C) Deforestation
D) Cover cropping
Answer: C) Deforestation

2.What is one way to improve soil fertility during the soil recovery process?
A) Overgrazing
B) Using chemical fertilizers excessively
C) Implementing composting techniques
D) Ignoring soil erosion
Answer: C) Implementing composting techniques

3.Which of the following is a benefit of soil recovery?

A) Decreased biodiversity
B) Reduced soil erosion
C) Increased desertification
D) Provide work for labourers
Answer: B) Reduced soil erosion

4.What role does cover cropping play in soil recovery?

A) It accelerates soil degradation
B) It minimizes soil compaction
C) It introduces harmful pests
D) None of the above

Answer: B) It minimizes soil compaction

5.Which of the following statements about soil recovery is true?

A) It has no impact on agricultural productivity
B) It involves ignoring soil conservation practices
C) It aims to restore soil health and fertility
D) It accelerates soil degradation
Answer: C) It aims to restore soil health and fertility

6.What is one method used to prevent soil degradation during soil recovery efforts?
A) Overuse of chemical pesticides
B) Planting monoculture crops
C) Implementing erosion control measures
D) Ignoring soil pH levels
Answer: C) Implementing erosion control measures

7.How does crop rotation contribute to soil recovery?

A) By increase utilisation of soil nutrients
B) By promoting soil compaction
C) By reducing pest infestations
D) By minimising use of nutrients
Answer: C) By reducing pest infestations

8.What is one benefit of using recovered soil in agriculture?

A) Increased soil texture
B) Enhanced soil structure and fertility
C) Reduced Soil compaction
D) Accelerated desertification
Answer: B) Enhanced soil structure and fertility

9.How can soil recovery efforts contribute to environmental sustainability?

A)By exacerbating climate change
B) By increasing soil erosion
C) By conserving soil biodiversity
D) By ignoring sustainable farming practices
E) By introducing invasive species

Answer: C) By conserving soil biodiversity

10.Which of the following is NOT a type of organic manure?

A) Compost
B) Vermicompost
C) Urea
D) Green manure
D) Farmyard manure
Answer: C) Urea

11.What is the primary purpose of using organic manure in soil conservation?

A) Reduce cost of farming
B) Reducing scarcity soil fertility
C) Enhancing soil structure and fertility
D) Introducing harmful organism into the soil
Answer: C) Enhancing soil structure and fertility

12.Which type of organic manure involves the use of earthworms in its production?
A) Compost
B) Vermicompost
C) Green manure
D) Farmyard manure
Answer: B) Vermicompost

13.What is a factor that influences the quality of organic manure?

A) Amount of synthetic fertilizers mixed
B) Presence of organic matter and nutrients
C) Color of the manure
D) Size of the packaging
Answer: B) Presence of organic matter and nutrients

14.Which of the following is NOT a type of organic manure?

A) Bone meal
B) Fish emulsion
C) Synthetic fertilizer
D) Seaweed fertilizer
Answer: C) Synthetic fertilizer

15.Which factor plays a crucial role in determining the effectiveness of organic manure?
A) Temperature of the environment
B) Moisture content in the soil
C) Composition of the organic material
D) Height of the crops
Answer: C) Composition of the organic material

16.Which type of organic manure is made by decomposing plant residues in the soil itself?
A) Compost
B) Vermicompost
C) Green manure
D) Farmyard manure
Answer: C) Green manure

17.What is a factor that can affect the decomposition rate of organic manure?
A) Type of soil
B) Color of the packaging
C) Amount of sunlight exposure
D) Presence of insects in the soil
Answer: A) Type of soil

18.Which type of organic manure is made from a mixture of animal excreta and plant
residues?
A) Compost
B) Vermicompost
C) Green manure
D) Farmyard manure
Answer: D) Farmyard manure

19.Which factor is NOT typically considered when assessing the quality of organic manure?
A) Nutrient content
B) Presence of weed seeds
C) Soil pH level
D) Packaging material
Answer: D) Packaging material
20.What is the primary use of water in agriculture?
A) Irrigation
B) Drinking for livestock
C) Washing produce
D) Cleaning farm equipment

Answer: A) Irrigation

21.Which of the following is NOT a common use of water in agriculture?

A) Fertilizer application
B) Livestock watering
C) Soil preparation
D) Pest control

Answer: A) Fertilizer application

22.Which water conservation method in agriculture involves capturing and storing rainwater
for later use?
A) Drip irrigation
B) Flood irrigation
C) Rainwater harvesting
D) Center pivot irrigation

Answer: C) Rainwater harvesting

23.Which irrigation technique delivers water directly to the root zone of plants, reducing
water waste?
A) Flood irrigation
B) Sprinkler irrigation
C) Drip irrigation
D) Furrow irrigation

Answer: C) Drip irrigation

24.What is one benefit of using mulch in agriculture for water conservation?

A) Increased evaporation
B) Reduced soil erosion
C) Improved soil aeration
D) Enhanced weed growth

Answer: B) Reduced soil erosion

25.Which of the following practices helps to conserve water by adjusting irrigation schedules
based on weather conditions and plant needs?
A) Over-irrigation
B) Drought-tolerant crop selection
C) Water-efficient equipment
D) Precision irrigation management

Answer: D) Precision irrigation management

26.What does the term "xeriscaping" refer to in the context of water conservation in
agriculture?
A) Using drought-resistant plants in landscaping
B) Installing high-pressure sprinkler systems
C) Implementing flood irrigation techniques
D) Creating artificial wetlands for wildlife conservation

Answer: A) Using drought-resistant plants in landscaping

27.Which water conservation method involves reducing tillage and leaving crop residue on
the soil surface to retain moisture?
A) Furrow irrigation
B) Conservation tillage
C) Terracing
D) Soil fumigation

Answer: B) Conservation tillage

28.Which of the following is a benefit of using recycled or treated wastewater in agriculture?

A) Increased soil salinity
B) Reduced nutrient availability
C) Lower irrigation costs
D) Higher risk of crop contamination
E)None of the above

Answer: C) Lower irrigation costs

29.What is one way to reduce water loss through evaporation in agriculture?

A) Increasing irrigation frequency
B) Using open-air water storage tanks
C) Applying water during cooler times of the day
D) Plowing fields deeper

Answer: C) Applying water during cooler times of the day

30.What is one common damage caused by wild animals on farm enterprises?

A) Excessive rainfall
B) Crop diseases
C) Soil erosion
D) Crop destruction

Answer: D) Crop destruction

31.Which of the following is a safe method for controlling wild animals on farms?
A) Introducing predators to the area
B) Use of chemical pesticides
C) Setting up scarecrows
D) Encouraging wild animal feeding grounds

Answer: C) Setting up scarecrows

32.What is a common repellent used to deter wild animals from crops?

A) Fertilizer
B) Herbicides
C) Barriers
D) Pesticides

Answer: C) Barriers

33.What is one potential consequence of not effectively controlling wild animals on farms?
A) Increased biodiversity
B) Decreased soil fertility
C) Reduced water usage
D) Enhanced crop yields

Answer: B) Decreased soil fertility

34.What is the purpose of using scarecrows in agriculture?

A) To attract wild animals
B) To provide shade for crops
C) To deter birds and other pests
D) To fertilize soil

Answer: C) To deter birds and other pests

35.Which method involves setting up physical obstacles to prevent wild animals from
accessing crops?
A) Use of fire
B) Scarecrows
C) Repellents
D) Barriers

Answer: D) Barriers

36.What is the primary function of using safe traps in controlling wild animals on farms?
A) To exterminate wild animals
B) To monitor wild animal populations
C) To relocate wild animals to safer habitats
D) To study wild animal behavior

Answer: C) To relocate wild animals to safer habitats

37.Which method involves using light devices to deter nocturnal wild animals?
A) Scarecrows
B) Rodents deflectors
C) Use of light devices
D) Barriers

Answer: C) Use of light devices

38.What is one advantage of using natural methods, such as scarecrows and repellents, for
controlling wild animals on farms?
A) They are expensive
B) They are harmful to the environment
C) They pose health risks to humans
D) They are safe and eco-friendly

Answer: D) They are safe and eco-friendly

39.How does soil profile influence plant growth?

A. Availability of plant nutrients

B. Anchorage of plant
C. Root penetration into soil
D. How long soil moisture/ its availability
E. Type of crop to be grown
D. All of the above

Answer D. All of the above

40.Which one is the way in which soil is important to growing plants?

A. Provides anchorage/support for the plant

B. Provides nutrients
C. Provides moisture
D. All of the above
Answer D. All of the above

41.Which of the following is an ecological factors affecting agriculture?

A. Rainfall
B. Humidity
C. Soil
D. Temperature
E. Wind
F. Light
G. Topography
H.None of the above

Answer H.None of the above

42.Which of the following is NOT a problem that has hindered agricultural development in
Kenya?

A. Lack of capital for investment

B. Pests and diseases of crops and livestock
C. Unpredictable climatic conditions
D. Fluctuation of market prices
E. Inadequate or poor storage structure leading to heavy losses
F. Inadequate technical know-how
G. Population pressure hence over-use of land
H. Poor communication
I. Durability
J. Bulky commodity prices

Answer . I. Durability

43.Which one is not among the roles played by agriculture in national development?

A. Ensuring food supply

B. Providing raw materials for industries
C. Creating employment opportunities
D. Generating foreign exchange earnings
E. Serving as a source of capital for development
F. Expanding the market for industrial goods
G.None of the above
Answer. G.None of the above

44.Soil profile is the ______?

A. arrangement of different soil particles into different layers
B. chemical composition of different layers of soil
C. colours exhibited by different layers of soil
D. physical composition of different soil layers

Answer A. arrangement of different soil particles into different layers

45.The physical appearance of soil as indicated by the arrangement of individual particle is

known as?
A. type
B. Capillarity
C. texture
D. structure
Answer C. texture