AGRICULTURE EXAM FOR FORM 2
NAME:_________________________
CLASS:_________________________
DATE:__________________________
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.
WRITE YOUR ANSWERS IN THE SPACES PROVIDED.
USE A BLUE OR BLACK PEN.
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (20 MARKS)
Which of the following is a characteristic of sandy soil?
What is the main purpose of crop rotation?
Which of the following is a type of asexual reproduction in plants?
The practice of growing the same crop on the same land year after year is
known as:
Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?
Which soil conservation method involves planting across the slope to
reduce soil erosion?
What is the main nutrient provided by legumes to the soil?
Which of the following is not a macronutrient required by plants?
Which method of irrigation involves delivering water directly to the roots
of plants?
Layering is a method of asexual reproduction where:
Section B: Short Answer Questions (40 marks)
Describe the process of soil formation.
Explain the importance of organic matter in soil.
List three benefits of practicing crop rotation.
What are the steps involved in the process of layering?
Define soil erosion and mention two methods of controlling it.
Explain the role of nitrogen in plant growth.
What is mulching and how does it benefit plants?
Differentiate between monoculture and mixed cropping.
Section C: Essay Question (40 marks)
Discuss the different methods of asexual reproduction in plants, with a
special focus on layering. Describe how layering is done and its
advantages and disadvantages compared to other methods of asexual
reproduction.
End of Exam
Answer Key
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
c) Low fertility
c) Control pests and diseases
b) Layering
c) Monoculture
c) Leaf
b) Contour plowing
b) Nitrogen
d) Iron
c) Drip irrigation
b) A part of the plant is bent and covered with soil to form roots
Section B: Short Answer Questions
Soil Formation: Soil formation involves the weathering of rocks and the
decomposition of organic matter over time. Physical, chemical, and
biological processes contribute to breaking down rocks into smaller
particles and enriching the soil with nutrients.
Importance of Organic Matter: Organic matter improves soil structure,
enhances water retention, provides essential nutrients, and supports
beneficial microorganisms that contribute to soil fertility and plant health.
Benefits of Crop Rotation:
Reduces the buildup of pests and diseases
Improves soil fertility by alternating crops with different nutrient
requirements
Enhances soil structure and reduces soil erosion
Steps in Layering:
Select a healthy branch close to the ground.
Make a small cut or remove a strip of bark from the branch.
Bend the branch down to the ground and cover the wounded area with
soil.
Secure the branch in place and keep the soil moist.
Once roots develop, sever the new plant from the parent plant and
transplant it.
Soil Erosion: Soil erosion is the removal of the topsoil layer by wind, water,
or human activity. Methods of control include planting cover crops,
constructing terraces, and practicing contour plowing.
Role of Nitrogen: Nitrogen is essential for plant growth as it is a major
component of chlorophyll, amino acids, and proteins. It supports vigorous
growth and green foliage.
Mulching: Mulching involves covering the soil surface with organic or
inorganic materials. It conserves moisture, reduces weed growth, and
improves soil fertility and structure.
Monoculture vs. Mixed Cropping:
Monoculture involves growing a single crop on a large area, leading to
increased efficiency but higher susceptibility to pests and diseases.
Mixed cropping involves growing two or more crops in the same field
simultaneously, enhancing biodiversity, and reducing the risk of total crop
failure.
Section C: Essay Question
Asexual Reproduction in Plants:
Methods: Includes cuttings, layering, grafting, and tissue culture.
Layering: Involves bending a low-growing branch to the ground, wounding
it, and covering it with soil to encourage root formation.
Steps: Select a branch, make a cut, cover with soil, secure, and wait for
root development.
Advantages: Produces a genetically identical plant, less need for rooting
hormones, and higher success rate for certain plants.
Disadvantages: Time-consuming, limited number of new plants, and
requires suitable branches close to the ground.
Comparison: Compared to cuttings, layering has a higher success rate but
is slower. Grafting allows for combining traits from two plants but requires
more skill. Tissue culture can produce many plants rapidly but is
technically complex and expensive.
