Study the farm implement illustrated below and answer the questions that follow.
a) Identify the farm implement illustrated.
(ii)Name the parts labelled I and II III IV in the diagram.
b) State one function of each of the parts labelled I, II, III and IV.
c) Mention the farm operation for which the illustrated implement is used.
d) List two farm tools that can perform similar functions as the illustrated implement.
e) State three ways of maintaining the illustrated implement.
a) Identify the farm implement illustrated.
(ii)Name the parts labelled I and II III IV in the diagram.
b) State one function of each of the parts labelled I, II, III and IV.
c) Mention the farm operation for which the illustrated implement is used.
d) List two farm tools that can perform similar functions as the illustrated implement.
e) State three ways of maintaining the illustrated implement.
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Correct Answer: Option
Explanation:
(a) (i) Identification of the farm implement
Cultivator/Harrow /Spring-tine cultivator
(ii) Naming of the parts labelled I, II,III, IV
I – Point of attachment
II – Frame
III – Beam
IV – Tine
(b) Function of the parts labelled I, II, III and IV
I - The point of attachment to the tractor
- The point coupled to the tractor
II - (Frame) - Joined together carrying the beam and its components
III - (Beam) - Used for the attachment of the tine and its components
IV - (Tine) - For breaking soil clods
(c) Farm operations for which the cultivator is used
for breaking up soil clods/lumps into smaller aggregates
for loosening soil clods
for levelling up ploughed field
helps in dragging of roots and stones out of the soil
can be used for fertilizing
can be used for weeding
helps in removal of weeds from soil surface
(d) Farm tools performing similar functions as the farm implement (cultivator)
Garden fork
Moisten with distilled water
Hand fork
Rake
Hoe
(e) Maintenance of the farm implement (cultivator)
Keep away from attack by termites
Clean after each use/wash and dry
Keep in a cool, dry place to avoid rusting
Oil or grease before storage
Straighten out bent prongs
Ensure that knots, caps, screws are tight
Replace worn out parts
(a) (i) Identification of the farm implement
Cultivator/Harrow /Spring-tine cultivator
(ii) Naming of the parts labelled I, II,III, IV
I – Point of attachment
II – Frame
III – Beam
IV – Tine
(b) Function of the parts labelled I, II, III and IV
I - The point of attachment to the tractor
- The point coupled to the tractor
II - (Frame) - Joined together carrying the beam and its components
III - (Beam) - Used for the attachment of the tine and its components
IV - (Tine) - For breaking soil clods
(c) Farm operations for which the cultivator is used
for breaking up soil clods/lumps into smaller aggregates
for loosening soil clods
for levelling up ploughed field
helps in dragging of roots and stones out of the soil
can be used for fertilizing
can be used for weeding
helps in removal of weeds from soil surface
(d) Farm tools performing similar functions as the farm implement (cultivator)
Garden fork
Moisten with distilled water
Hand fork
Rake
Hoe
(e) Maintenance of the farm implement (cultivator)
Keep away from attack by termites
Clean after each use/wash and dry
Keep in a cool, dry place to avoid rusting
Oil or grease before storage
Straighten out bent prongs
Ensure that knots, caps, screws are tight
Replace worn out parts