ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL <br> General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level
**AGRICULTURE <br> PAPER 1 Multiple Choice**
SPECIMEN PAPER 1 hour
Additional materials: Multiple choice answer sheet, Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended), Soft clean erase.
TIME 1 hour
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so by the invigilator. 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 instructions on the answer sheet.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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.
This question paper consists of 7 printed pages and 1 blank page. Copyright: Zimbabwe School Examinations Council, Specimen Paper.
Question 1
In which natural farming region of Zimbabwe is Chiredzi town located?
A 2
B 3
C 4
D 5
Question 2
Rainfall intensity is measured by
A surface run off
B leaching of soil nutrients.
C high percentage of soil moisture.
D soil caps which are prolonged.
Question 3
Harvesting of timber is done in early spring because it
A is easier to strip the bark of the poles.
B is easy to control pests.
C conserves soil moisture.
D avoids rotting of timber.
Question 4
Which of the following statement describes communal land tenure system?
A Land belongs to an individual or company.
B Period of use is specified.
C Land may be sold.
D Traditional leaders allocate the land.
Question 5
Meteorological department assists in disaster risk management by
A evacuating people from flooded areas.
B constructing wind breaks against strong winds.
C giving weather reports to the public.
D providing raincoats to the public.
Question 6
Which horizon of the soil profile is rich in organic matter?
A horizon A
B horizon B
C horizon C
D horizon D
Question 7
Soil sampling is done to determine
A rooting depth of most crops.
B erosion levels of the soil.
C the nutrient status of the soil.
D the water movement within the soil.
Question 8
Nitrogen is lost from arable lands into the atmosphere by
A leaching.
B evaporation.
C lighting.
D denitrification.
Question 9
A condition which leads to waterlogging in arable land is
A constructing dams and weirs.
B poor drainage.
C mulching.
D adding organic manure.
Question 10
Which statement is correct for inorganic manures?
A contain known quantities of nutrients.
B are less expensive.
C conserve soil moisture.
D are bulky to transport.
Question 11
An experiment was carried out on a wet soil by rubbing soil particles between two fingers. The conclusion showed that, it was clay soil because particles were
A coarse.
B fine.
C powdery.
D rough.
Question 12
Which group has biting and chewing pests only?
A Aphids and scale insects.
B Maize stalk borer and American bollworm.
C Locust and grasshopper.
D Termite and weevil.
Question 13
The most sensitive stages in the growing of a maize crop are
A germination and grain filling.
B germination and flowering.
C flowering and harvesting.
D flowering and grain filling.
Question 14
Which of the following statement best describes cross pollination? It is pollination
A which fails to produce viable plant.
B designed to produce a new plant.
C between flowers on different plants of the same type.
D between flowers on the same plant.
Question 15
Why is it advisable to practice integrated pest management when controlling pests?
A combines a number of methods that increase effectiveness.
B easy to use.
C requires no expertise.
D used in A2 farms only.
Question 16
Temporary wilting in plants is noted by
A stopping plant growth.
B plant cells remaining flaccid.
C plant returning to normal after irrigation.
D disturbing photosynthesis.
Question 17
Why is it advisable to correctly dispose empty chemical containers?
A People do not need empty containers
B People and animals can be contaminated through leftover chemicals.
C Containers can easily catch fire.
D Containers can cause degradation.
Question 18
How much ammonium nitrate is applied to a \(0,75\) ha field when the application rate is \(250~kg/ha\)?
A \(187,5~kg\)
B \(280,3~kg\)
C \(150~kg\)
D 145 kg
Question 19
After top dressing Mr Dube realises that his maize crop had thick stems, dark green leaves and could easily lodge. This could have been caused by
A excessive rains.
B excessive nitrogen.
C attack by pests.
D excessive winds.
Question 20
Ruminants are different from non-ruminants because they
A walk long distances.
B move faster.
C chew the cud.
D provide quality meat.
Question 21
One disadvantage of paddocking system in grazing is
A selective grazing is promoted.
B grasses do not have time to recover.
C animals hammer out emerging grasses.
D large areas are needed for paddocks.
Question 22
Which of the following is a function of proteins in animals?
A building up of new tissues.
B maintaining body temperature.
C forming of bones.
D preventing night blindness.
Question 23
Laying birds should be provided with nest boxes because
A hens will hide away from cocks.
B this reduces egg breakages.
C hens like to lay eggs in dark places.
D it discourages broodness.
Question 24
Meiosis is best defined as a
A process that brings similarities between parents and off springs.
B reduction process.
C process responsible for sex determination.
D process which divides the nucleus to produce two daughter nuclei.
Question 25
Roughage should be included in the diet of animals because it
A allows easy movement of food in the digestive tract.
B helps to strengthen bones
C helps animals to produce more enzymes.
D helps in the production of oxygenated blood.
Question 26
Poultry manure is known to be rich in nitrogen as compared to kraal manure. The reason is
A dropping and urine are mixed during voiding.
B feed consumed is sweet.
C dropping contain less moisture.
D dropping are produced once per day.
Question 27
What is the reason for mixing roughages and concentrates in food rations?
A increase the percentage of digestible nutrients in roughages.
B increase the moisture content of roughages.
C improve the appetite of animals.
D increase the amount of droppings per animal.
Question 28
The maximum length of a plough yoke is
A 180 cm
B 170 cm
C \(240~cm\)