JINJA JOINT EXAMINATIONS BOARD
MOCK EXAMINATIONS 2022
P515/3 AGRICULTURE
MARKING GUIDE
1 (a).
Experiment Observation Conclusion
To test tube 1, add distilled -No effervescence The enzyme in D has
-No gas bubbles been denatured by
water to cover D and boil
given off heat
to 1000c then add 1cm3 of
H2 O2 .
To test tube 2, add distilled -Effervescence Enzyme has
observed hydrolysed H2O2
water and then warm to
-Gas bubbles seen
380c then add 1 cm3 of
H2 O2
To test tube 3, add 3cm3 of -No effervescence Enzyme does not
-No gas bubbles work under acidic
conc.Hcl then after 2
observed. conditions
minutes add 1cm3 of H2O2
To test tube 4,add 2cm3 of There is Enzymes worked
effervescence under alkaline
NaOH and wait for 5
condition
minutes then add 1cm3 of
H2 O2
(b). (i).Enzyme is a catalase
(ii). The products formed are: Water and Oxygen
2H2O2 2H2O2 + O2
(c).Explain why hydrogen peroxide is acted on by the enzyme in D.
Reasons:
-It is toxic and must be broken down to water and Oxygen which are not toxic.
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2 (a).
Test Observation Deduction
To test tube B1, add 3 drops A blue colouration Nitrate present.
of 0.5% of Diphenylamine observed.
solution and 4 drops of
conc.Sulpehric acid.
To B2, add an equal amount A brown ring is Nitrate present.
of freshly prepared Iron II observed.
sulphate solution, slant the
test tube at an angle and
carefully add 4 drops
conc.sulpheric so that the
drops run down the test
tube to touch the mixture.
To B3, add 4 drops of Yellow precipitate Phosphate present.
dil.Nitric acid and 3 drops observed.
of molybdate solution
Award 1 mark each for observation and deduction = 6marks
(b).The nutrient elements in Q are:
Element 1: Nitrogen
Element 2: Phosphorus
Award 1 mark each for the correct element = 2marks
(c) What are the important of the elements in Q to crops?
Element 1: Nitrogen
-Promotes vegetative growth
-Regulate the size of grains
-Helps in protein synthesis and enzyme formation
-It is a constitutient of chlorophyll
-Improves the quality of leafy crops eg cabbages
-Helps in cell division and growth
Award 1 mark each for any 6 correct points = 6marks
Element 2: Phosphorus
-For cell division
-For seed germination
-For photosynthesis
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-Important in plant maturation
-Strengthen straws in cereals
-Flowering, fruiting and seed formation
-Plant resistance to diseases
Award 1 mark each for any 6 correct points = 6marks
3 (a).Explain in sequence, how each of the tools/equipments are used in the
harvesting of S on the farm.
- Put on or wear S1 first as protective gear from the bees before approaching
the hives.
-Place a few embers in a smoker S5, puff all around the sides on the hive then
introduce smoke inside the hive gradually to make bees docile and will
not sting.
- Using S3, scrape off the bees from the comb.
-Using S2 cut off the comb containing honey from the bar.
-Place the cut comb containing the honey in S4.
Award 2 marks each for any 5 correct points = 10 marks
(b). Name any two nutritional composition of S
-Honey sugar
-Water content
-Acids
-Minerals
Award 1 mark each for any 2 correct points = 2 marks
(c). Give any 4 reasons why farmers should undertake the production of S as a
business
-Food to human as sweetener or eaten directly.
-Health benefits are derived from feeding on honey.
-Honey helps with recovering from alcohol intoxication.
-Raw materials in baked products, milk products etc
-Honey is used in tobacco, meat, cosmetic industry.
Award 1 mark each for any 4 correct points = 4 marks
(d).Suggest any 4 factors that may affect the quality of S.
-The method of extraction, direct heating of the honey comb discolours the
combs lowering its quality.
-Type of flowers from which the nectar was collected.
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-Season of the year, honey formed over dry season tend to be of a lower
quality.
-Stage of honey maturity, mature honey is of good quality.
Award 1 mark each for any 4 correct points = 4 marks
4 (a) (i).Name the materials you would use to make a good floor a calf pen: (3
marks).
-Aggregate/small stones/gravels, Sand, Cement,
Award ½mark each for any 3 correct points = 1½ marks
(ii).State the appropriate ratio of the mixture of the materials name in 4 (a)
(i) you would make for that floor.
-1 part cement: 2 parts sand: 4 parts aggregate
OR 1; 2; 3
Award ½ mark each for any 3 correct points = 1½ marks
(b) Sate the procedure for mixing the material used in making the part of the
farm
building mentioned in 4 4(a) (i) above.
-Clear the area where the material will be mixed by removing obstacles and
vegetation.
-Make the place water tight by laying up mortar in advance
-Measure cement, sand and aggregate in required ratio of 1:2:3
-Spread the sand on the ground after measuring the required quantity.
-Mix the two items, i.e. sand and cement evenly by turning each over and over.
-Spread the mixture of sand and cement on the ground after mixing.
-Spread the course aggregate over the mixture of cement and sand.
-Mix the aggregate properly with cement and sand.
-Heap the mixture and make a depression in the middle.
-Add water slowly in the depression that has been made in the middle of the
heap.
- Use the spade to mix the materials with water until good concrete forms,
Award 1 mark each for any 10 correct procedure = 10 marks
(c).Outline advantages of using O over P
-They are highly durable.
-They can easily resist forces of strain and stress.
-They can be recycled and reused to make other implements.
-Are resistant to pests attacked.
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-Can not be easily destroyed by fire.
-Can be used to perform several functions.
-It is highly resistant to wear and tear.
Award 1 mark each for any 7 correct advantages = 7 marks
5 (a). Comment on the defect observed on the specimen.
-Maize plant/maize leaf with symptoms of maize streak virus disease.
Award 1 mark for 1 correct defect = 1 mark
(b).What organism is responsible for spreading the defect observed on the
specimen
to the crop plant in the field?
-Leaf hopper/Maize leaf hopper.
Award 1 mark for 1 correct organism = 1 mark
(c). Suggest measures that can be taken to reduce the problem observed on
specimen T
-Uproot and burn affected plants immediately
-Grow tolerant/resistant varieties
-Early planting
-Closed season to reduce the population of leaf hoppers
-Crop rotation
-Use of recommended pesticides to the leaf hoppers
-Up root and burn crop residues
Award 2 marks each for any 7 correct measures = 14 marks
(d).Name four other crops that can be infected by the same virus that has caused
the
defect observed in 5(a) above.
-barley, wheat, oats, rye, sugarcane, millet and many wild, mostly annual, grass
species.
Award 1 mark each for any 4 correctly named crops = 4 marks
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