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1Which of the following is a primary purpose of contour ploughing?

A Increase soil temperature B Reduce soil erosion C Enhance weed growth D Improve seed germination

2What is the most suitable crop for a short‑season, rain‑fed farm in the highlands of Kenya?

A Maize B Sorghum C Irish potato D Rice

3Which animal husbandry practice helps control internal parasites in goats?

A Rotational grazing B Zero grazing C Continuous stall feeding D Free‑range grazing

4A tractor with a power take‑off (PTO) is mainly used to:

A Pull heavy implements only B Provide hydraulic power to attached machines C Harvest crops directly D Transport livestock

5Which of the following farm structures is most appropriate for storing harvested maize?

A Open yard B Granary with thatched roof C Metal silos D Concrete store with ventilated walls

6In agricultural economics, the term ‘price elasticity of demand’ refers to:

A The speed at which prices change B The responsiveness of quantity demanded to price changes C The cost of producing one more unit D The stability of market prices

7Which marketing channel is most common for small‑scale Kenyan vegetable farmers?

A Export to Europe B Direct sale to supermarkets C Middlemen/market traders D Online e‑commerce platforms

8The main role of agricultural extension officers is to:

A Collect taxes from farmers B Conduct research on new crop varieties C Disseminate technology and advise farmers D Set market prices

9In a field experiment, the control plot is used to:

A Test the new fertilizer only B Provide a baseline for comparison C Apply the highest dose of treatment D Measure soil pH changes

10The Kenyan Agricultural Act 2013 primarily aims to:

A Ban all pesticide imports B Regulate land use for agriculture and protect farmer rights C Set fixed prices for all crops D Eliminate small‑scale farming