THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA, PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT. 

TERMINAL EXAMINATION MAY 2026

FORM TWO  AGRICULTURE

TIME: 2:30 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2. Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
3. Section A and C carry fifteen (15) marks each and section B carries seventy (70) marks.
4. Communication devices and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the assessment room.
5. All writing must be in black or blue ink.
6. Write your Assessment Number at the top right corner of every page.

SECTION A: (15 Marks)

1. Choose the most appropriate answer for each situation or challenge described below. Write the letter of the correct answer.

i. A student was asked to manage animals on a school farm for milk, meat, and manure. What activity is the student engaging in?

1. Crop production
2. Horticulture
3. Animal husbandry
4. Forestry

ii. If a factory depends on raw materials like sugarcane or sunflower, what role does agriculture play in this case?

1. Car manufacturing
2. Cement production
3. Food processing
4. Electronic assembly

iii. A farmer plants maize and beans together in the same field without any specific row arrangement. What kind of cropping system is this?

1. Monocropping
2. Crop rotation
3. Intercropping
4. Mixed cropping

iv. During a seed germination experiment, a student observed no growth even after a week. Which requirement might have been missing?

1. Strong light
2. Dry soil
3. Plenty of space
4. Water

v. A teacher asks students to identify soil particles that are small and hold a lot of water and nutrients. Which type should they choose?

1. Sand
2. Silt
3. Clay
4. Gravel

vi. A tool used for harvesting rice on a school farm has a curved blade and long handle. What tool is this?

1. Hoe
2. Plough
3. Sickle
4. Rake

vii. Students notice yellowing leaves and poor growth in their school garden tomatoes. What could be the reason?

1. Too much watering
2. Lack of soil nutrients
3. Very strong sunlight
4. Harvesting too early

viii. Which of the following is a crucial function of capital in agricultural production?

1. Providing manual labour
2. Supplying land for cultivation
3. Financing the purchase of inputs and equipment
4. Managing the farm enterprise

ix. A student observes worms eating maize leaves in her farm plot. What problem is she dealing with?

1. Weeds
2. Diseases
3. Pests
4. Fertilizers

x. A teacher asks: “What can happen if beans are not stored properly after harvesting?” What is the correct answer?

1. Increased weight
2. Improved taste
3. Pest and disease attack
4. Faster cooking time

2. Match Column A with Column B to show understanding of how farm inputs are used. Write the correct letter from Column B.

SECTION B (70 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

3. (a) Your school is planning to start an agriculture club. Explain three ways the club can help improve the local economy. (3 Marks)

 (b) Imagine you are advising a new farmer. Explain five important factors they should consider when choosing crops to grow. (5 Marks)

 (c) Classify two crops as food crops and two as cash crops. (2 Marks)

4.  (a) Use your knowledge to differentiate intercropping from mixed cropping using practical examples. (4 Marks)

(b) As an agricultural officer, explain four reasons you would give to a farmer for keeping different types of farm animals. (4 Marks)

(c) List three useful products that come from dairy cows. (2 Marks)

5. (a) Suggest four methods that a student can use to improve soil fertility in the school farm. (4 Marks)

 (b) Magezi is planting maize seedlings. Describe two steps he must follow to transplant the seedlings correctly. (4 Marks)

(c) Explain two reasons why spacing of seedlings is important. (2 Marks)

6.(a) Name two 6 tools for soil preparation and outline their uses. (3 Marks)

(b) Huruma’s tomato plants are growing too close together. Explain two reasons why she should thin them. (4 Marks)

(c) Describe three safety rules to follow when using hand tools. (3 Marks)

7. (a) Define a crop disease and give two examples of diseases affecting plants. (3 Marks)

 (b) Suggest four strategies that a farmer can use to prevent pest and disease attacks. (4 Marks)

 (c) Explain three harmful effects of pests on crops. (3 Marks)

8. (a) Your school garden is ready for harvesting maize. State four signs that show maize is ready for harvest. (Include one maize-specific example). (4 Marks)

(b) A local farmer harvests maize but stores it without drying. What are three risks of doing this? Explain your answer. (6 Marks)

9. (a) Identify and state the roles of three substances that plants take from soil to help them grow. (3 Marks)

 (b) Explain four reasons why having good quality land is important in farming. (4 Marks)

 (c) Suggest three methods that farmers can use to conserve land for future use. (3 Marks)

SECTION C: (15 Marks)

10.You are asked to give a talk at a village meeting about “The Role of Farm Mechanization in Modern Agriculture.”

In your essay, include:

• The meaning of farm mechanization
• Examples of simple and complex farm tools or machines
• Activities that can be mechanized on a farm
• Benefits such as saving time, reducing labour
• Challenges farmers in Tanzania face in using farm machinery

(Use real-life or familiar examples to support your ideas.)