Agricultural Science 2 May/June 2010

Agricultural Science Paper 2, May/June 2011

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Question 5
(a)(i) Define vegetative propagation. [2 marks] (ii) Give three advantages and three disadvantages of vegetative propagation. [6 marks] (b) State four cultural methods used for controlling crop pests in the field. [4 marks] (c) Enumerate four harmful effects of chemical pest control. [4 marks]
OBSERVATION
This question was very popular with the candidates. In 5(a) (i and ii), majority of the candidates were able to define vegetative propagation and give the advantages and disadvantages of vegetative. propagation. Similarly, in 5(b) and (c), majority of the candidates could state the cultural methods used for controlling crop pests in the field and enumerate the harmful effects of chemical pest control.