Plant Production NCV Level 3 — Document
November 2023 — NCV Level 3 — Plant Production
NCV Level 3
2023
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1.1Choose a/an item/word from COLUMN B that mat ches a description in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A \ next to the question number (1.1.1 1.
1.10\n the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.1.10quipment used for scouting Insects that chew growing tips and leaves of seedlings at ground level The insect damages the roots, root collars and bark of newly planted trees Insects that suck the sap from leaves
1.2Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A D\ next to the question number (1.2.1
1.2.10\n the ANSWER BOOK.
1.2.1The method used to propagate plants using the vegetative part of artificial plant propagation sexual reproduction asexual
1.2.2The use of a scion and a root stock when propagating plants is grafting
1.2.3winter summer autumn spring
1.2.4The upper shoot that is used to make a graft Root stock Apex
1.2.5propagation method Bulbs Runners
1.2.6Material that is grown for the purpose of being ploughed back into green manure inorganic fertili
1.2.7A disease that causes organisms in plants Vector
1.2.8An element needed in the soil by plants in large quantities Manganese Phosphorus Iron
1.2.9A vertical framework to which the shoots or branches of a tree or vine are attached to guide their growth in a desired direction Poles Scaffolding
1.2.10The type of farming where planted crops depend on natural rain in an open field Intensive farming
1.3Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by writing only 'True' or 'F alse' next to the question number (1.3.1
1.3.10\in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.3.1ryland trails are conducted on a farm where there is no irrigation and the crops depend on rainfall only.
1.3.2The growin g of crops like grains, vegetables and forages between rows of trees is known as alley cropping.
1.3.3Rotational cropping i s the practice of growing only one kind of pla nt over extensive areas of land for commercial reasons.
1.3.4Nodules are small round structures on the roots of the plant.
1.3.5Soil erosion is the covering of the soil with sawdust or crop residues. (1011013\ Copyright reserved Please turn over
1.3.6Water that drop off the edge of the canopy onto the ground is known as sub irrigation.
1.3.7Soil micro organisms form part of the organic ferti li
1.3.8The use of shade cloth or a net can protect seedlings from being damaged
1.3.9he older the seed, the higher the germination percentage.
1.3.1030
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2.1Placing of crops correctly when planting is important or successful production.
2.1.1Differentiate between intra row spacing and inter row spacing. (4\
2.1.2State FIVE factors that will determine the distance between and within rows of the planted crops. (5\
2.1.3Give THREE reasons why larger distances between crops are important. (3
2.2Any kind of agriculture that involves the combination of trees and crops is known as agro forestry.
2.2.1Name SEVEN benefits of agro forestry (7\
2.2.2State THREE problems associated with agro forestry systems. (3
2.2Farmers regard mulching as a method that helps to protect the soil. What are the advantages of a soil mulch (3\
3.1The propagation of crops plants, vines, fruit trees and forest trees can take different forms.
3.1.1Define the term propagation (1
3.1Diff erentiate between sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction
3.1.3List FOUR methods or techniques of asexual reproduction that can be done on fruit trees (4
3.1What is the main function of a scion when performing grafting (1
3.1State TWO factors that should be considered when choosing a root stock for grafting. (2
3.1Name FIVE qualities of a good root stock. (5\
3.2Explain how fertili ers can be applied by using each of the following methods of application
3.2.1Fertigation
3.2.2Side/T op dressing
3.2.3Band placing
3.2.4Broad casting (5 1\ (5\
3.3Irrigation is an important practice when growing crops and if not done, crops will die and lead to poor yield Name FOUR factors that influence the water requirements for crop growth.
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4.1State any FIVE factors that have to be considered by the farmer when constructing seedbeds for the production of seedlings.
4.2State any general factors that must be considered when sowing seeds by referring to 4.
4.2.2 The growth medium
4.3Complete the table below and answer the questions that follow COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN
4.3.1Complete COLUMN B by describing the harvesting method of each type of crop listed in COLUMN A. Write only the answer next to the question number (a\ (d\n the ANSWER BOOK. (4\
4.3.2Complete COLUMN C by describing the indicator of ripeness of each type of crop listed in COLUMN A. Write only the answer next to the question number (e\ (h\the ANSWER BOOK. (4\ [20] (1011013\20
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5.1Study FIGURE 1 and answer the questions that follow. FIGURE 1
5.1.1Identify the type of disease illustrated in FIGURE 1 (1 .1.2 State FIVE symptoms of the disease illustrated in FIGURE 1.
5.3Give any TWO examples of pests on which chemicals or sprays can be used (2\ [25]25
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6.1Distinguish between a pathogen and a vector (4\
6.2Give FIVE recommended ways for the safe use of pesticides (5
6.3Briefly explain how each of the following pests or insects cause damage to crops 6. .1 eaf suckers
6.3.2 ap suckers (1011013\ 10 Copyright reserved
6.3.3 Stem borers
6.3
6.4Harvesting crops or grains is the final stage of crop production before crops a sent to the market.
6.4.1Name FOUR factors that should be considered when preparing for harvesting (4\
6.4.2 Identify FOUR post harvest activities that should be done on the farm before the produce is sent to the market. (4\ [25] TOTAL:25
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Mark Allocation
Total150 marks
Sections30 + 25 + 20 + 25 + 25 = 125 marks
Paper information
TitleDocument
SubjectPlant Production
LevelNCV Level 3
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2023
MonthNovember
Pages10
Downloads3
Examination context
Decade2020s
Years ago3y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start dayWednesday
Exam periodNovember 2023
Days since exam1,076
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