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Agriculture · Paper 1 · 2004

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Section A

1. 4 marks

List four examples of perennial crops grown in Tanzania.

(a) List four examples of perennial crops grown in Tanzania. 4 mk

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2. 4 marks

Identify four advantages of mixed farming in rural communities.

(a) Identify four advantages of mixed farming in rural communities. 4 mk

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3. 4 marks

State four reasons why seed treatment is important before planting.

(a) State four reasons why seed treatment is important before planting. 4 mk

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4. 4 marks

Mention four symptoms of disease in farm animals.

(a) Mention four symptoms of disease in farm animals. 4 mk

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5. 4 marks

List four sources of agricultural capital for school farms.

(a) List four sources of agricultural capital for school farms. 4 mk

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6. 4 marks

Give four advantages of farm mechanization.

(a) Give four advantages of farm mechanization. 4 mk

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Section B

7. 10 marks

Explain five roles of agricultural education in reducing unemployment among Tanzanian youth.

(a) Explain five roles of agricultural education in reducing unemployment among Tanzanian youth. 10 mk

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8. 10 marks

Describe five features of a well-managed school farm.

(a) Describe five features of a well-managed school farm. 10 mk

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9. 10 marks

Explain five practices that help improve soil fertility in school gardens.

(a) Explain five practices that help improve soil fertility in school gardens. 10 mk

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10. 10 marks

Discuss five ways in which climate change is affecting agriculture in Tanzania.

(a) Discuss five ways in which climate change is affecting agriculture in Tanzania. 10 mk

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11. 10 marks

Explain five factors to consider when selecting a crop for school farming projects.

(a) Explain five factors to consider when selecting a crop for school farming projects. 10 mk

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12. 10 marks

The table below shows data collected from a maize demonstration plot: | Treatment | Plot A (kg) | Plot B (kg) | |------------------|-------------|-------------| | With Fertilizer | 86 | 92 | | Without Fertilizer | 56 | 60 |

(a) Calculate the average yield of maize for each treatment. 5 mk
(b) Determine the increase in yield per plot due to the application of fertilizer. 5 mk

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