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

A Increase soil temperature B Reduce soil erosion C Enhance seed germination D Improve pest control

2In a mixed farming system, which crop is most suitable to rotate with maize to break pest cycles?

A Beans B Wheat C Rice D Sorghum

3Which part of the cow's digestive system is responsible for microbial fermentation of fibrous feed?

A Abomasum B Reticulum C Rumen D Omasum

4A tractor equipped with a three-point hitch is primarily used for:

A Ploughing deep soils B Attaching implements like harrows C Transporting livestock D Irrigation pumping

5Which material is most commonly used for constructing a ventilated poultry house roof in Kenya?

A Corrugated iron sheets B Concrete slabs C Thatched grass D Polyethylene film

6What does the term 'price elasticity of demand' refer to in agricultural economics?

A The speed at which prices change B The responsiveness of quantity demanded to price changes C The fixed cost of production D The ratio of supply to demand

7Which marketing channel is most appropriate for a farmer wanting to sell fresh tomatoes directly to consumers?

A Export to overseas markets B Wholesale to a processing plant C Farmers’ market stand D Government procurement depot

8The main role of an agricultural extension officer is to:

A Collect taxes from farmers B Conduct laboratory research C Transfer technology and knowledge to farmers D Set national agricultural policies

9In a field experiment, the treatment that receives no input is called the:

A Control B Variable C Replicate D Factor

10The Kenyan Agricultural Act of 2013 primarily aims to:

A Ban all chemical fertilizers B Regulate land use for agriculture and protect farmer rights C Promote urban farming only D Standardize export tariffs