By Elimu Assistant Team 
Introduction to Agriculture KCSE Topical Questions
This comprehensive collection of KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) topical questions focuses on fundamental concepts in agriculture. The questions are designed to test students’ understanding of key agricultural principles, farming practices, crop production, animal husbandry, and agricultural economics.
These topical questions serve as an essential revision tool for KCSE candidates preparing for their agriculture examinations. They cover core topics that form the foundation of agricultural studies at the secondary school level, helping students identify areas that require further study and practice.
Extracted Questions
1. Define the term agriculture.
2. State four branches of agriculture.
3. Give four reasons why agriculture is important to the Kenyan economy.
4. State four benefits of agriculture to the community.
5. Differentiate between the following pairs of terms as used in agriculture:
- Horticulture and floriculture
6. State four factors that influence agricultural practices in Kenya.
7. Name four types of farming.
8. What is subsistence farming?
9. State four characteristics of subsistence farming.
10. State the meaning of the following terms:
- Crop farming
- Animal husbandry
- Agronomy
- Horticulture
11. Give four reasons why most small-scale farmers in Kenya practice mixed farming.
12. State four advantages of specialization in crop production.
13. Explain the importance of agriculture.
14. Distinguish between intensive and extensive farming systems.
15. State four characteristics of pastoral farming.
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