By Elimu Assistant Team 
Cracking the KCSE Agriculture Code: Your Ultimate Guide to Introduction to Agriculture
Understanding the Examiner’s Mind
As a future KCSE candidate, you’re probably wondering: “What exactly does the examiner want?” After analyzing years of KCSE Agriculture papers, I’ve discovered patterns that can transform your preparation strategy. Let me share what I’ve learned about the Introduction to Agriculture topic.
The Examiner’s Favorite Questions: What Gets Asked Year After Year
1. Definitions Are GOLD (Appears 95% of the Time)
The Pattern: Every single year, without fail, examiners ask you to define agricultural terms. It’s their go-to opening move.
What They Love to Ask:
- Define agriculture
- What is subsistence farming?
- Define the term agronomy/horticulture/animal husbandry
- What is mixed farming?
Why This Matters: These are FREE marks! If you master definitions, you’re guaranteed 2-4 marks in every paper. The examiner uses these to separate prepared students from those who just skimmed through.
Examiner’s Trick: They often pair two similar terms and ask you to differentiate. For example:
- Horticulture vs Floriculture
- Intensive vs Extensive farming
- Subsistence vs Commercial farming
My Prediction: Expect at least ONE definition question in 2025 and beyond. The examiner will likely ask about:
- Pastoral farming (hasn’t appeared in a while)
- Agricultural economics (emerging trend)
- Agroforestry (linking to environmental topics)
