Plant Production NCV Level 2 — Document
March 2020 — NCV Level 2 — Plant Production
NCV Level 2
2020
NCV Agriculture
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1.1Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answ er and write only 'True' or 'F alse' next to the question number (1.1.1
1.1.10\the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1.1nly the stamen and the pistil are important for plant breeding.
1.1.2Botanically tomato is class ified as a fruit since it is developed from an ovary.
1.1.3ulphur is an example of a micro element
1.1.4The active ingredient of a pesticide formulation is the component responsible for its toxicity or ability to control the target pest.
1.1Systemic herbicide is best for perennial weeds.
1.1.6Evaporation is loss of water through the leaves of a plant.
1.1.7The quantity of irrigation water to be applied at each irrigation depends upon the amount of available moisture in the soil.
1.1.8The q uality of vegetables cannot be improved after harvest ing, it can only be maintained.
1.1.9Onion should be harvested when the tops begin to dry out and topple over
1.1.10
1.2Choose a ter m from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A. Write only the let ter (A N\ next to the question number (1.2.1
1.2.10\in the ANSWER BOOK COLU MN A COLUMN B
1.2.10Plant of which seed develops inside ovaries Pre planting treatment designed to increase the adaptability of plants to
1.3Define each of the following
1.3.1Tension meter
1.3.2Macro nutrients
1.3.3Hydroponics
1.3.4Blanking
1.3.530
2.1The continuous demand for superior vegetable cultivars with attributes that increase both crop productivity and quality necessitate crop improvement through plant breedi ng. This is accomplished through hybridis
2.1.1
2.1.2State FOUR importan t aims of hybridising in vegetable production (4\
2.1.3Name TWO types of plant breeding. (2\
2.2Effective management practices are required to achieve high yield and quality vegetables in crop production.
2.2.1State FIVE characteristics of a good seed (5\
2.2.2Name FOUR factors that should be considered when planning crop production. (4\
2.3Because vegetables require constant soil moisture thr oughout the growing season understanding the evapotransp iration rate is important for irrigation scheduling purposes. FIGURE 1
2.3.1Identify the FOUR main drivers of evapotranspiration illustrated in FIGURE 1. (4\
2.3.2Explain irrigation scheduling (2\
2.3.3Name TWO devices used for irrigation rescheduling. (2\
2.3.4Describe how to use evapotranspiration rates for irrigatio scheduling. (3\ [30] (1011012\30
3.1Plants are one of the organisms capable of natural reproduction
3.1.1Name TWO types of plant reproduction (2\
3.1.2Name TWO part that form the female part of a flower. (2\
3.1.3Ta bulate FOUR ways in which wind pollinated flowers differ from animal pollinated flowers. (4 2\ (8\
3.2Crop rotation is one of the organic farming practices recommended for sustainable agriculture.
3.2.1Define crop production (2\
3.2.2Tabulate FOUR benefits and limitations of crop rotation (8\
3.3Pests and disease infestation in vegetable crops can cause heavy losses.
3.3.1Do you agree with the above statement? (1\
3.3.2Substantiate the answer in QUES TION 3.3.1 (4\
3.3.3Explain integrated pest m anagement (3\ [30] QUESTION30
4.1Study the diagram below and answer the questions FIGURE 2
4.1.1Indicate the venation type of the leaves illustrated in FIGURE by writin g the answer next to the letter (A E\the ANSWER BOOK
4.1.2Explain the importance of the design of the leaf venation to plant performance. (2\
4.1.3Briefly explain the functioning of the stomata of the leaf. (3\ (1011012\ Copyright reserved Please turn over
4.2Stud y the irrigation system below and answer the questions FIGURE 3
4.2.1Identify the types of irrigation system illustrated in FIGURE 3 by writing the answer next to the letter (A B\the ANSWER BOOK (2\
4.2.2State FIVE advantages of micro irrig ation (5\
4.2.3Which method identified in FIGURE 3 saves water (1\
4.2List FIVE factor s to consider when choosing an irrigation system. (5\
4.2.5Advis e the farmer about the critical period of water use for each of the vegetable crops below. (a\ (b\ (c\ (d\
4.2.6Explain the effect of irriga tion B in FIGURE 3 on the leaves of plant (2\ [30]30
5.1The hi gh cost of skilled and hand labour has increasingly caused growers to turn to chemical weed control rather than to rely on cultivation and hand hoeing or pulling weeds.
5.1.1Nam e THREE main types of herbicide used by farmers. (3\
5.1.2Explain how each type of herbi cide
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5.2Trellising is one of the important pra ctices in vegetable production.
5.2.1Define trellising (2\
5.2.2Give TWO examples of vegetabl e crops requiring trellisin g. (2\
5.2.3Explain the importance of trellising vegetable crops. (5\
5.3Vegetables are moderate to highly perishable and are some of the most difficult commodities to market because of their perishability.
5.3.1Name FOUR markets where a farmer can sell vegetable produce. (4
5.3.2State THREE main objectives of postharvest technology in crop production. (3\
5.4Discuss the role of government in plant protection. (5\ [30] TOTAL: 15030
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Total150 marks
Sections30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 = 150 marks
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TitleDocument
SubjectPlant Production
LevelNCV Level 2
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2020
MonthMarch
Pages8
Downloads3
Examination context
Decade2020s
Years ago6y
SeasonAutumn (SH)
Start daySunday
Exam periodMarch 2020
Days since exam2,414
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