Observation

(a) This question was attempted by most candidates. Majority of the candidates correctly classified each crop into its appropriate group.

(b) Many candidates were unable list the cultural practices carried out by farmers when growing specimens J, K, L, M, N and O but were mentioning farm operations like ploughing, ridging, bush clearing, harvesting etc.

(c) Some candidates could only mention the specimens as sources of food for man but were unable to mention other importance of the specimens to humans.

The expected answers include:

3. (a) Classification of specimens into crop groups



(b) General cultural practices that are carried out by farmers when growing specimens J, K, L, M, N and O
- Watering
- Weeding
- Mulching
- Fertilizer application/manuring
- Pest control
- Thinning
- Supplying/filling in
- Disease control
- Roguing

(c) Importance of specimens J, K, L, M, N and O to humans
- Provides income for the farmer
- Provide raw materials for agro based industries
- Provide vitamins in human diets
- Provide foreign exchange
- Provides employment
- They are medicinal