AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE PRACTICAL -ANSWERS
(1a)
(Pick any two)
(i) temperature
(ii) moisture
(iii) texture
(iv) pH

(1b)
(i) it loosen the soil
(ii) it aerate the soil
(iii) it improves soil drainage
(iv) it influences soil aggregate stability
(v) it makes the soil porous

(1c)
(i) it attack crops
(ii) it affect the quality of crops
(iii) it reduce the market value of crops
(iv) it Discourage farmers from cultivation

(1d)
(i) it is high in soil nutrients
(ii) it is rich in humus
(iii) it makes crop to germinate properly
(iv) it is rich in soil organism

(4a)
N – it is used as bedding materials
Q – it is used to provide required heat in the poultry house

(4b)
(i) Sawdust
(ii) Chopped straw
(iii) Processed paper

(4c)
(i) it does not harm livestock
(ii) it can be easily evacuated

(4d)
(i) it causes heat stress and as a result chicks will move away
(ii) it affects their incubation and as a result, they move closer to it

(4e)
(i) it supplied the requirement
(ii) it aids brooding
(iii) it is used for cooking

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(1)
The play explores the spate of cabal or conspiracy which is a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act. The conspirators in this play includes Lamboi and Musa. One of their selfish aims or objectives is not only to take charge of the chiefdom but also to kill and maim at will.
Firstly, Lamboi together with Musa, the seer and medicine man nurses a plan to poison and have chief Gbanya murdered for passing the Chiefdom to Yoko, a mere woman. Lamboi then compels Musa to poison chief with Alligator gall when Yoko is not available in the courtyard. Part of Lamboi bitterness is the fact that he advised Gbanya not to undertake the Caulker campaign, but Yoko told him she needed more slaves to work on the farm he’d given her, so they had to go to war which was not their own. Consequently, many of their finest fighters, young men died just to satisfy the want of a woman. The fear of Yoko turning the chiefdom and leading Senehun astray makes them come with their plan to eliminate Gbanya.
In addition, as soon as Lamboi’s plan to take over from Gbanya yield no fruit.
This time around, they intend to kidnap and kill Ndapi’s daughter, Jeneba, bury her in a shallow grave. They will therefore trick and manipulate the people to believe Yoko used her as a sacrifice for more power and authority

(12)
The use of imagery in "Caged Bird" is central to its impact. Through vivid and contrasting images, Angelou effectively captures the stark difference between fr
eedom and confinement, inviting readers to empathize with the bird's plight. The poem begins with the lines:

"A free bird leaps
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wing
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky."

In these lines, Angelou creates a vibrant image of a free bird soaring in the sky, engaging the reader's senses and evoking a feeling of liberation. The bird's ability to "leap," "float," and "claim the sky" conjures a sense of boundless movement and limitless possibilities. The imagery of the "orange sun rays" adds warmth and brilliance to the scene, enhancing the contrast with the subsequent description of the caged bird.

The poem then transitions to the caged bird's perspective, exploring its restricted existence:

"But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing."

Here, Angelou uses imagery to depict the limitations faced by the caged bird. The bird is described as "stalk[ing] down his narrow cage," which suggests a sense of confinement and frustration. The metaphorical "bars of rage" represent not only physical barriers but also the bird's pent-up emotions and desire for freedom. By contrasting the bird's clipped wings and tied feet with its defiant act of opening its throat to sing, Angelou highlights the indomitable spirit that remains despite the bird's captivity.

The poem continues to employ vivid imagery throughout, illustrating the stark disparities between the free bird and the caged bird. The free bird is described as "named of the wind" and "trembling back to the sky," invoking a sense of fluidity and grace. In contrast, the caged bird's movements are restricted and confined: "his wings are clipped," and he "beats his bars in vain." These images create a stark juxtaposition between freedom and oppression, emphasizing the longing for liberation that permeates the poem.