General Agriculture

Question 1

1The cutlass is used for

Easy

A. clearing bush and cutting B. ploughing C. harvesting grain mechanically D. spraying

Question 2

2A tractor-drawn disc plough is used to

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A. turn over and break up the soil B. harvest maize C. spray weeds D. carry water

Question 3

3The tool used for loosening soil and weeding is the

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A. rake B. hoe C. cutlass D. sickle

Question 4

4The draw-bar of a tractor is used to

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A. tow trailed implements B. drive the PTO C. steer D. lift implements

Question 5

5Farm tools should be cleaned and oiled after use to

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A. change their colour B. blunt them C. prevent rusting D. make them heavy

Question 6

6Which tool is used to spray pesticides on a small farm?

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A. rake B. wheelbarrow C. knapsack sprayer D. cutlass

Question 7

7A wheelbarrow is used to

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A. carry materials on the farm B. dig holes C. spray chemicals D. harvest maize

Question 8

8Cleaning and oiling farm tools after use mainly

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A. makes them heavier B. blunts the blades C. attracts pests D. prevents rust and makes them last longer

Question 9

9Which tool is best for moving soil, manure and farm produce over short distances?

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A. wheelbarrow B. hoe C. pruning saw D. sickle

Question 10

10A rake is used to

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A. cut trees B. level soil and gather debris C. plough D. spray