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Marks
1. Make a labelled diagram showing the structure of a foliage leaf of a
dicotyledonous plant. State the functions of each part of the leaf. 6
Explain fully what is meant by photosynthesis. Describe experi¬
ments by which three conditions necessary for photosynthesis can be
demonstrated. Mention two farm practices which are related to one
of these conditions. 14
2. Describe the characteristics which contribute to the prevalence
of creeping buttercup, creeping thistle and redshank as farm weeds.
Describe the conditions under which each plant thrives, name crops in
which these conditions are commonly available, and explain how these
weeds may be controlled in the crops you have named. 20
3. Explain under the following headings how to grow grass and
make it into silage :—
(i) place in cropping system ; (ii) manuring; (iii) stage of
growth at cutting; (iv) harvesting and storage, and
dependence on weather conditions.
What yield of silage per acre might be obtained in a season from a
field of grass used only for making silage ? State the approximate
composition of good grass silage. 20
4. Name one common fungus disease and one common virus disease
of potato crops. For each disease give an account of (i) the nature of
the damage, (ii) the influence of climatic factors on its spreading, and
(iii) suitable control measures. 20
5. With the help of a labelled diagram describe :—
(i) the structure of the heart of a mammal and
(ii) the path of blood through the heart and lungs, explaining the
action of the heart valves. 12
State the location and function of each of the following organs in
the cow :—
rumen ; kidneys ; ovaries ; lungs. 8
6. Compare the merits of the Ayrshire and British Friesian breeds as
dairy cattle and as beef cattle, 10
Name one internal parasite of cattle. Describe its life history, the
nature and significance of the damage it causes, and suitable control
measures. 10
7. Explain Mendel’s second and third laws of inheritance in terms of
the transmission of hereditary factors by chromosomes. 14
A black Aberdeen Angus cow, mated with a black Aberdeen Angus
bull, produced a black calf. In the following year, mated with the
same bull, she produced a red calf. Explain these facts. 6
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Marks
1. Make a labelled diagram showing the structure of a foliage leaf of a
dicotyledonous plant. State the functions of each part of the leaf. 6
Explain fully what is meant by photosynthesis. Describe experi¬
ments by which three conditions necessary for photosynthesis can be
demonstrated. Mention two farm practices which are related to one
of these conditions. 14
2. Describe the characteristics which contribute to the prevalence
of creeping buttercup, creeping thistle and redshank as farm weeds.
Describe the conditions under which each plant thrives, name crops in
which these conditions are commonly available, and explain how these
weeds may be controlled in the crops you have named. 20
3. Explain under the following headings how to grow grass and
make it into silage :—
(i) place in cropping system ; (ii) manuring; (iii) stage of
growth at cutting; (iv) harvesting and storage, and
dependence on weather conditions.
What yield of silage per acre might be obtained in a season from a
field of grass used only for making silage ? State the approximate
composition of good grass silage. 20
4. Name one common fungus disease and one common virus disease
of potato crops. For each disease give an account of (i) the nature of
the damage, (ii) the influence of climatic factors on its spreading, and
(iii) suitable control measures. 20
5. With the help of a labelled diagram describe :—
(i) the structure of the heart of a mammal and
(ii) the path of blood through the heart and lungs, explaining the
action of the heart valves. 12
State the location and function of each of the following organs in
the cow :—
rumen ; kidneys ; ovaries ; lungs. 8
6. Compare the merits of the Ayrshire and British Friesian breeds as
dairy cattle and as beef cattle, 10
Name one internal parasite of cattle. Describe its life history, the
nature and significance of the damage it causes, and suitable control
measures. 10
7. Explain Mendel’s second and third laws of inheritance in terms of
the transmission of hereditary factors by chromosomes. 14
A black Aberdeen Angus cow, mated with a black Aberdeen Angus
bull, produced a black calf. In the following year, mated with the
same bull, she produced a red calf. Explain these facts. 6
(C68S95)
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