Plant Production NCV Level 3 — Document
November 2019 — NCV Level 3 — Plant Production
NCV Level 3
2019
NCV Agriculture
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1.1Complete the following sentences by writing the missing word or words next to the question number (1.1.1
1.1.10\the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1.1is the preparation of soil by mechanical means such as digging, stirring and overturning.
1.1.2The application of fertilizers and other water soluble products into an irrigation system is called
1.1.3refers to the stage harvesting that includes cleaning, cooling, sorting and packing.
1.1.4A land use management system in w hich trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or past ral land is called
1.1.5is the hard layer of soil that forms as a result of pressure on the soil exerted by machinery.
1.1.6The type of liquid manure produced by combining animal wastes with water is known as
1.1.7refers to the plant the insect or disease depends on.
1.1.8is a method of identifying the insects present in the fields in order to determine which ones are or may become a problem.
1.1.9is tha t part of the plant that remains above the ground and is still attached to the roo t after the rest of the plant has been cut off.
1.1.10control is type of pest control that uses the natural enemies of plant pests. (10 1\
1.2Choose a/an item/word from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A \next to the question number (1.2.1 1. 2. 10 \the ANSWER BOOK.
1.2.10An animal that hunts and eats other animals Ploughing without disturbing the soil ecosystem Gathering ripe crop from the fiel Shoots that
1.3Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Cho ose the answer and write only True or
1.3.10\the ANSWER BOOK.
1.3.1The use of natural enemies to control plant pest is known as physical control.
1.3.2Dust formulations may be chosen where water is scarce.
1.3.3Organisms t hat carry diseases are known as parasites.
1.3.4Orange Dog is the name of a caterpillar that feeds on young trees, especially on the young leaves.
1.3.5The number of sunshine hours determines the growth of a plant depending on its type.
1.3.6The plant's stage of growth, health and nutritional status can influence water consumption.
1.3.7Flood irrigation can be used even if the land is uneven.
1.3.8A tensio meter measures the amount of water in the soil as exerted by the root s of a plant.
1.3.9A trellis is a vertical framework to which the shoots or branches of a tree or vine are attached.
1.3.10Interplanting is the distance along which trees and crops meet. (10 1\ (10\
1.4Define each of the following term s:
1.4.1Reproduction
1.4.2Cutting
1.4.3Node
1.4.4Cross pollination
1.4.5Mass selection (5 2\ (10\ [40] TOTAL SECTION A: 40 (1011013\40
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2.1Study FIGURE 1 below and answer the questions Source: /search?q=+meaning&rlz=1C1CHBD_enZA744ZA FIGURE 1
2.1.1Identify the propagation technique illustrated in the figure above (1\
2.1.2Briefly explain how the propagation technique illustrated above is done (5
2.1.3Name TWO tools or equipment that is necessary to apply this type of propagation technique (2
2.1.4Name the part marked A and C. (2\
2.1.5Name the type of graft marked B (1\
2.1.6From which parts of the plant is part A and C taken? (2\
2.2Disease c an be any departure from normal healthy growth. lant diseases are caused by different organisms.
2.2.1Define the term pathogen (2
2.2.2Name TWO disease causing organisms. (2\
2.2.3What are the typic al symptoms of each disease causing organisms
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2.2.4The damage caused by diseases on plants can be described in three different ways, namely systemic, topical and virulent. Briefly exp lain how a plant is affected in each of these ways
2.2.5Plants differ in their resistance to pathogens. Differentiate between the following: (a\ (b\ (c\ Immune Tolerant Susceptible
2.2.6(a\ (b\ What is physiological plant disease? Give TWO examples of physiological defects on a plant. (1\ (2\ [30]30
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3.1Vegetables are tender edible crops that can be harvested when the y are fully grown for the best yield.
3.1.5\the ANSWER BOOK. TYPE OF VEGETABLES METHOD OF HARVESTING Carrots
3.1.1Cabbage
3.1.2Ideal time for harvesting Beans
3.1.3Tomatoes
3.1.4Onions
3.1.5(5\
3.2Harvesting is an important process in creating income on a farm
3.2.1Identify FIVE planning stage or harvesting fruit (5\
3.2.2Name EIGHT factors that should be con sidered when using equipment for harvesting fruits. (8\
3.3Grain such as wheat, rice, cowpea and maize are staple foods for many people and can be stored for longer periods than other fresh produce.
3.3.1Name THREE factors that can influence the amount of damage stored grains. (3\ (1011013\
3.3.2State FIVE aspects that should be borne in mind when storing grain. (5\
3.3.3Name FOUR properties of carbon disulphide that is mostly used as a fumigant when storing grain crops (4\ [30]30
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4.1Some farmers do not plan crop rotation and practis e monoculture for reasons best known to them.
4.1.1Differentiate between monoculture and crop rotation. (4\
4.1.2Name FIVE negative effects of monoculture. (5\
4.1.3 State SIX factors that should be considered when a farmer plans a crop rotation programme. (6\
4.2Soil can be prepared in different ways but this is usually done with tractors and the application of different tillage practices
4.2.1State HREE aims of soil cultivation. (3\
4.2.2State FOUR disadvantages of bare cultivation 4\
4.2.3State THREE advantages of mulching the soil (3\ [25]25
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5.1State FIVE general principles that should be kept in mind when sowing seeds by referring to the seed and the growing medium. (5\
5.2State FOUR conditions that need to be met when preparing the seedbed for seeds to be sown. (4\
5.3Identify ALL the aspects that need the attention of the farmer when preparing a seedbed for cultivating seedlings (10\
5.4Briefly describe how and when seedlings should be transplanted from seedling trays to the plantin g site
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Total150 marks
Sections40 + 30 + 30 + 25 + 25 = 150 marks
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TitleDocument
SubjectPlant Production
LevelNCV Level 3
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2019
MonthNovember
Pages8
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Examination context
Decade2010s
Years ago7y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start dayFriday
Exam periodNovember 2019
Days since exam2,538
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