Q1 MCQ Drill: 2023 Agricultural Sciences P1 (2023 September Provincial Preparatory (Trial) Examination)

Agricultural Sciences Past Paper Question 1 Drill Level 1: Knowledge & Recall

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10 multiple-choice questions taken verbatim from Section A of the official 2023 September Provincial Preparatory (Trial) Examination Agricultural Sciences Paper 1, auto-marked against the official marking guideline. Questions that rely on diagrams or graphs are excluded - see the full paper for those.

Question 1 of 10 2 Marks

The chemical digestion in fowls occurs in the …

A. crop.

B. proventriculs.

C. gizzard.

D. ventriculus.

Question 2 of 10 2 Marks

The finger-like protrusions which act as heating rods in the rumen.

A. Papillae

B. Micro-fingers

C. Villi

D. Macro-villi

Question 3 of 10 2 Marks

The fat-soluble vitamins needed for vital functions in the animal’s body.

A. Cobalamin and vitamin K

B. Thiamine and vitamin E

C. Riboflavin and pyridoxine

D. Retinol and vitamin D

Question 4 of 10 2 Marks

The following is the function of a juice secreted by the liver. (i) Stimulates the conversion of pepsinogen to pepsin. (ii) Changes the pH from acid to alkaline. (iii) Promotes the absorption of fatty acids. (iv) Increases the solubility of fats. Choose the CORRECT combination:

A. (i), (iii), and (iv)

B. (ii), (iii) and (iv)

C. (i), (ii) and (iv)

D. (i), (ii) and (iii)

Question 5 of 10 2 Marks

Cattle become uncomfortable when they are …

A. moved in a group.

B. following a leader.

C. separated from others.

D. treated in a familiar manner.

Question 6 of 10 2 Marks

4 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2023) The following are basic guidelines when transporting farm animals: (i) Different animals should be transported together. (ii) Pregnant and injured animals should not be transported. (iii) Animals of different ages and gender should be separated. (iv) Whistling and cracking of whips when transporting on a road. Choose the CORRECT combination:

A. (i), (iii), and (iv)

B. (ii), (iii) and (iv)

C. (i), (ii) and (iv)

D. (i), (ii) and (iii)

Question 7 of 10 2 Marks

4 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2023) The following is INCORRECT with regard to the life cycle of a one- host tick:

A. Eggs hatch into larvae

B. Larvae develop into nymphs

C. Larvae and nymphs live on an intermediate host

D. Nymphs develop into adults

Question 8 of 10 2 Marks

4 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2023) Bacterial diseases that are contagious.

A. Anthrax and mastitis

B. Lumpy wool and polyneuritis

C. Avian flu and tuberculosis

D. Ringworm and anaplasmosis

Question 9 of 10 2 Marks

4 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2023) The stage of courtship during mating is characterised by the ...

A. release of semen into the front part of the vagina.

B. intromission into the vagina.

C. erection of the penis stimulated by pheromones.

D. mounting the female animal to enable penetration.

Question 10 of 10 2 Marks

4 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2023) The main reason for drying off a cow before the next lactation is to …

A. ensure early conception.

B. reduce pregnancy problems.

C. shorten the gestation period.

D. allow the recovery of glandular tissues.

Q1 MCQ Drill: 2023 Agricultural Sciences P1 (2023 September Provincial Preparatory (Trial) Examination)

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