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FORM ONE EXAMS SERIES

THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM ONE ANNUAL JOINT EXAMINATION

034 AGRICULTURE

TIME: 2:30 HOURS , NOVEMBER 2026

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. This paper consists of Sections A, B and C.
  2. Answer ALL questions.
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SECTION A (15 MARKS)

1. For each of the following items (i)–(x), choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number. (10 Marks)

i.Agriculture is another term for farming. It involves ___________.

  1. Growing and harvesting crops and looking after animals.

  2. Number of plants per unit area.

  3. Specific amount and type of seed provided to animal.

  4. Killing animal for meat.

ii. Animal production involves different activities from raising animals to selling them. Which of the following is not a fact about this statement?

  1. Planning how to raise animal.

  2. Providing housing for the animals.

  3. Feeding the animal.

  4. Preparing land for planting.

iii. Horticulture is the part of agriculture combining art and science in cultivating and managing vegetables, fruits and spices. Which part of horticulture studies fruits?

  1. Olericulture.

  2. Pomology.

  3. Viticulture.

  4. Floriculture.

iv. Agricultural engineering uses science and technology to improve ___________.

  1. Food consumption.

  2. Disease control in crops.

  3. Efficiency, productivity and quality of farming.

  4. Weed control in crop production.

v. The soil particles with diameter less than 0.002 m are known as ___________.

  1. Silt soil.

  2. Clay soil.

  3. Sand soil.

  4. Loamy soil.

vi. A farmer at Mtakuja village was watering his garden. While watering he noticed that the soil drains water quickly. What does this suggest to the farmer?

  1. It is sand soil.

  2. It is silt soil.

  3. It is clay soil.

  4. It is loamy soil.

vii. Which one is not an example of crops for which the whole plant, leaves, stems, fruits, roots, seeds or pods are used as food, normally mixed with other foods?

  1. Okra.

  2. Chinese cabbage.

  3. Spinach.

  4. Tangerine.

viii. Arrangement of individual soil particles into aggregates is called ___________.

  1. Soil structure.

  2. Soil texture.

  3. Soil porosity.

  4. Soil profile.

ix. Horticultural farming can be grouped in various ways. How can horticulture be grouped according to purpose?

  1. Subsistence and commercial.

  2. Home gardening.

  3. Field horticulture.

  4. Mixed gardening.

x. Germination test is when a seed grows into a plant. What is the germination percentage if the total seeds sown are 1250 and 1225 seeds germinated?

  1. 96%.

  2. 98%.

  3. 97%.

  4. 92%.

2. Match the items in LIST A with the responses in LIST B by writing the letter of the corresponding response beside the item number. (5 Marks)

LIST A LIST B
  1. Use science and technology to make tools, equipment, machines and other agricultural structures used in farming.
  2. It focuses on managing resources to make profit.
  3. A part of agriculture that studies soil.
  4. Branch of agriculture that involves different activities from raising animals to selling them and other products.
  5. Branch of agriculture that involves different activities from planting seed to selling the crops.
  1. Soil science
  2. Crop production
  3. Agricultural engineering
  4. Agricultural economics
  5. Animal production

SECTION B (70 MARKS)

3. Agriculture is a cornerstone of Tanzania’s economy. Justify this statement by explaining five points. (10 Marks)

4. Agriculture subject teaches about crop and animal production or value chains for better returns. Learning proper practices in these chains requires knowledge and skills from agriculture and other subjects. Explain how agriculture is closely related to five other subjects in various ways or fields. (10 Marks)

5.

  1. Why are horticultural crops considered essential for economic development and nutritional security? Give five points. (5 Marks)
  2. Farmers at Zayomoyoni village were advised by an agricultural extension officer to start horticultural production on their farms. As a student studying Agriculture, what important resources are needed by farmers to start vegetable production? Give five resources. (5 Marks)

6.

  1. Soil is the topmost part of the earth where plants and animals live. Mention five components of soil and, for each component, show its distribution by volume. (7.5 Marks)
  2. Organic matter is the remains of dead plants and animals. How is organic matter important in the soil? Give three points. (2.5 Marks)

7.

  1. Mention four major horizons in a soil profile found in undisturbed soils and give one characteristic for each horizon. (8 Marks)
  2. Why is horizon B considered to be less fertile than horizon A? (2 Marks)

8.

  1. Soil is used for growing crops; soil is like a plant’s home as it offers good conditions for growth. But not all soil is suitable for growing crops. Give four reasons for this statement. (4 Marks)
  2. How can farmers keep their soil healthy? Give six points. (6 Marks)

9. Complete the table below showing primary characteristics of soil type components. (10 Marks)

Parameter Sandy Silty Clayey Loamy
Particle size __________ Slightly smaller than sand and larger than clay. __________ Balance of sand, silt and clay.
Feel Gritty __________ Smooth Smooth or silky
Tilling __________ Need regular tilling __________ Easily.
Drainage __________ __________ Drains very slowly __________
Water retention Poor __________ Excellent __________

SECTION C (15 MARKS)

10.

  1. What is a crop pest?
  2. Explain methods used to control crop pests in vegetable production.

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INSTRUCTIONS

  1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with total of ten (10) questions.
  2. Answer all questions in the space provided.
  3. Section A caries fifteen (15) marks, section B carries Seventy (70) marks and section C carries fifteen (15) marks.
  4. Write your name in every Page of your answer sheet

SECTION A: (15 MARKS)

1. Choose the most correct answer from the alternatives and write its letter in a box provided.

i. Which of the following is not physical properties of the soil?

  1. Soil texture
  2. Soil structure
  3. Soil porosity
  4. Soil reaction

ii. Which horizon of the soil has high organic matter in the soil and most plants grow well?

  1. Horizon A
  2. Horizon B
  3. Horizon C
  4. Horizon O

iii. Which of the following soil tend to have small particles and stain fingers when wet?

  1. Clay soil
  2. Loam soil
  3. Sandy soil
  4. Silt soil

iv. Which of branch of agriculture contribute to manufacture of various machines for Agricultural production

  1. Agriculture engineering
  2. Soil science
  3. Livestock production
  4. Crop production

v. Which subjects relate with Agriculture in terms of working hard, enjoying working and willingly to follow rules nd guidelines?

  1. Historian naMaadiliya Tanzania
  2. Computer science
  3. Language subjects
  4. Geography

vi. If you found that your soil in the field is highly acidic which of the following practice you are going to perform to correct soil Ph.

  1. Liming
  2. Acidification.
  3. Adding organic matter.
  4. Cultivation

vii. The following are practice of maintaining soil health except:-

  1. Adding organic matter.
  2. Crop rotation.
  3. Using chemicals.
  4. Liming

viii. What is the function of nitrogen in the plant?

  1. Help in photosynthesis
  2. Help in disease resistance and water usage.
  3. It gives plant its colour (chlorophyll)
  4. Helps in protein production

ix. Which of the following subject is not related with agriculture?

  1. Biology
  2. History
  3. Historia na maadili
  4. Mathematics

x. Scientific management of vegetables is termed as;-

  1. Pomology
  2. Olericulture
  3. Horticulture
  4. Floriculture

2. Match the items in LIST A with corresponding item in LIST B and answer in a box provided.

LIST A

LIST B

i. Involves different activities from planting seeds to selling the crops.

ii. Involves different activities from raising animals to selling them and or their products

iii. Involves studying the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil.

iv. It uses science and technology to make tools, equipment, machines and other agricultural structures.

v. It focuses on managing resources to make profit
  1. Agricultural economics
  2. Livestock production
  3. Soil science
  4. Agricultural engineering
  5. Crop production
  6. Agro tourism
  7. Agricultural technology

SECTION B: (70 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section.

3. (a) What do you understand by the following terms as used in Agriculture

  1. Soil ________________________________________________
  2. Agriculture _________________________________________
  3. Agrotourism ________________________________________
  4. Soil profile _________________________________________
  5. Soil texture _________________________________________

(b) “Agriculture is both Art and Science” What do you understand by the statement. (Give five points)

  1.  _________________________________________________
  2.  _________________________________________________
  3. _________________________________________________
  4. _________________________________________________
  5. _________________________________________________

4. How Agriculture relate with the following subjects. Give one point in each subject.

  1. Biology ____________________________________________
  2. Chemistry __________________________________________
  3. Geography __________________________________________
  4. Physics  __________________________________________
  5. Business studies  __________________________________________

5. a) Mention five animals which are raised for selling or getting their products at home.

  1. ______________________________
  2. ______________________________
  3.  ______________________________
  4.  ______________________________
  5.  ______________________________

b) Outline five products which we get through keeping animals.

  1. ______________________________
  2. ______________________________
  3. ______________________________
  4. ______________________________
  5. ______________________________

6. a) With its percentage, outline five components of the soil used for agricultural production.

  1. ______________________________
  2. ______________________________
  3. ______________________________
  4. ______________________________
  5. ______________________________

b) Why it is important for a soil to have organic matter and humus in the soil.

  1. ______________________________
  2. ______________________________

7. a) Which horizons in the soil have the each of the following features?

  1. Top most layer __________________________________________
  2. Sub soil layer  __________________________________________
  3. Layer of eluviation  __________________________________________
  4. Layer which other horizons originate from it  __________________________________________
  5. Layer of hard bed rock  __________________________________________

b) i) Beneficial soil organisms are very important for breaking down matter hence soil fertility. Mention at least two practices which can help in maintain beneficial organisms in the soil.

  1.   __________________________________________
  2.   __________________________________________

ii) Mention three types of soil texture found in the soil

  1.   __________________________________________
  2.   __________________________________________

8. a) As agriculturist give four soil properties that influence amount of porespaces in the soil.

  1.  __________________________________________
  2.  __________________________________________
  3.  __________________________________________
  4.  __________________________________________

b) Complete the following table of different nutrients in the soil by writing six examples of each of the macro nutrient and micro nutrient.

9. a) Mention two ways of keeping soil structure safe or maintain soil structure within the soil

b) Outline two ways which can be used by farmers to prevent water loss from the soil

SECTION C: (15 MARKS)

10. a) With five points, explain how Agriculture is important to our daily life.

b) i) what is horticulture?

ii) With examples name any four types of horticultural crops.

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