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1Which of the following is a major reason why agriculture is important for Kenya’s economy?

A It provides the largest source of foreign exchange B It employs the most people C It reduces urban migration D It supplies all manufactured goods

2A farmer who raises cattle, goats and chickens on the same farm is practicing:

A Mixed farming B Arable farming C Pastoralism D Horticulture

3Which crop is classified as a cash crop in Kenya?

A Maize B Sorghum C Tea D Beans

4The best method to control the pest ‘maize weevil’ in stored grain is:

A Applying fertilizer B Using insecticide-treated nets C Storing grain in airtight containers D Planting resistant varieties

5Which soil amendment adds nitrogen to the soil?

A Lime B Gypsum C Urea D Sand

6A farmer records the amount of seed used, labour hours and sales revenue each month. This is an example of:

A Farm budgeting B Crop rotation C Soil testing D Integrated pest management

7Which of the following tools is used to break up soil clods after ploughing?

A Hoe B Spade C Harrow D Sickle

8Conservation agriculture promotes all the following EXCEPT:

A Minimum soil disturbance B Permanent soil cover C Crop rotation D Intensive tillage

9Processing fresh milk into yoghurt adds value because:

A It reduces the weight of the product B It extends the shelf‑life and fetches a higher price C It eliminates the need for refrigeration D It makes the milk easier to transport

10A farmer wants to increase soil fertility without using chemicals. Which practice should he adopt?

A Monoculture of maize B Applying synthetic fertilizer C Planting legume cover crops D Increasing irrigation