THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA, PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE - REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

MBINGA DISTRICT COUNCIL

FORM II DISTRICT PRE MOCK EXAMINATIONS MARCH 2026

034 AGRICULTURE

Time: 2:30 HOURS Wednesday 25^th March 2026 P.m.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of Section A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions
2. Answer ALL questions in all sections.
3. Section A carries fifteen (15) marks, Section B carries seventy (70) marks and Section C carries fifteen (15) marks.
4. All communication devices and unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.

 SECTION A (15 MARKS)

 Answer all questions from this section

1. Choose the most correct answer from the given alternatives.

i. The package of soil particles into aggregates is referred to as; 

1. Soil texture 
2. Soil structure
3. Soil porosity 
4. Soil reaction or soil pH 

ii. Refers to a measure of alkalinity or acidity of the soil. 

1. Soil texture 
2. Soil structure 
3. Soil porosity 
4. Soil reaction or soil pH 

iii. Agriculture relates with other subjects in its operation and study, in which way is Geography important in agriculture? 

1. Improving the animal breeds 
2. Making and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment 
3. Helping farmers to know the weather and climate for their farming 
4. Making of agro-chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, animal drugs and other useful chemicals

iv. Which subject(s) is helpful in agriculture to facilitate communication among the farmers when performing different activities? 

1. Geography and Kiswahili 
2. Physics and English C.
3. French and Biology 
4. English and Kiswahili

v. What is the main aim of agriculture? 

1. To get money 
2. To eliminate poverty 
3. To produce food to feed the people 
4. To provide income

vi. Form one students were having a discussion on the soil components with their agriculture teacher. The discussion was about the compositions by volume of the soil components. Which is true about the following statements basing on their discussion? 

1. Air and water consist of 25% of the soil volume each 
2. Mineral matter consists of 5% of the soil volume 
3. Organic matter consists of 45% of the soil volume 
4. Living organisms consist of 25% of the soil volume

vii. Living organisms present in the soil are categorized into macro organisms and microorganisms. The macro organisms include: 

1. Bacteria 
2. Earthworms 
3. Fungi 
4. Protozoa

viii. The vegetable crops include: 

1. Cabbage, onions and carrot 
2. Chinese, amaranth and cassava 
3. Clove, tea and mango 
4. Tomato, okra and ginger

ix. Typically, the land which is virgin and undisturbed, its soil profile has  . . . . . . . . . . .  major soil layers(horizons). 

1. 3 
2. 4 
3. 2 
4. 5

x. The branch of agriculture that deals with the soil characteristics is called;

1. Agricultural economics 
2. Soil science 
3. Agricultural engineering 
4. Livestock keeping and crop production

Answers

2. You as a form one student who has understood well the relationship between agriculture and other fields of study, you asked by farmers at your locality to teach them on how they can run their agricultural activities for success. Suggest the subject which you can use to teach the farmers on carrying the following activities below:

1. Planting seeds in the right number per each planting hole, knowing the number of livestock in a given area and calculate the plant population in crop fields___________
2. Studying the soil properties and using chemicals such as fertilizers to improve soil fertility ______________ 
3. Making aware the farmers about climate conditions such as rainfall so that they can prepare their fields, plant crops and harvest at the right time __________________
4. Helping the farmers how to calculate the profits and losses, do accounting tasks and make smart decisions ______________
5. Teaching the farmers about the ethics and cultural values, such as the importance of hardworking and valuing one’s culture ____________________

SECTION B(70MARKS)

3. Horticulture is part of agriculture, combining art and science in cultivating and managing vegetables, fruits, ornamentals and spice crops. List down any five importance of horticultural production in the society.

4. Mention five principles of livestock production

5. In planting vegetables it's important to choose the right planting materials. What are the aspects to consider when choosing vegetables planting materials to grow?

6. Crop pest means any living thing that harms plants. With five points show how pests can cause damage to our crops

7. (a) Describe how cassava contribute to food security in Tanzania

(b) why is cassava Considered essential staple food in many developing countries

8. Chemicals properties of the soil include presence and availability of various elements, these elements are referred to as plant nutrients.in short give one basic function of the following plant nutrients

1. Nitrogen
2. Phosphorus
3. Magnesium
4. Sulphur
5. Potassium

9. Briefly state on the following sweet potatoes husbandry practices.

1. Site selection 
2. Land preparation
3. Planting
4. Pests control
5. Harvesting

SECTION C(15MARKS)

10. The soil may be fertile but not productive. By using six points discuss on the factors that cause loss of soil fertility.