A/L Agricultural Science Past Paper 2024 English Medium

Unlock your full potential for the upcoming GCE Advanced Level A/L Agricultural Science examination with this essential A/L Agricultural Science Past Paper from 2024. This valuable resource, provided in English Medium, is a direct reproduction of the official examination paper issued by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka. It is meticulously designed to support Grade 12 and Grade 13 students preparing for their crucial A/L Agricultural Science exam. Practicing with this 2024 A/L Agricultural Science past paper offers numerous benefits. Students can familiarize themselves with the official GCE Advanced Level examination format, understand the types of questions asked, and effectively manage their time under exam conditions. This paper covers a broad spectrum of topics within the Agricultural Science syllabus, including fundamental concepts in plant science, such as naturally self-pollinated crops e.g., rice and plant propagation techniques like patch budding e.g., rambutan. It delves into modern agricultural practices, including tissue culture media sterilization methods using equipment like autoclaves, and various soilless culture techniques such as Aeroponics, Deep Flow, and Nutrient Film techniques. Furthermore, the paper assesses knowledge in entomology, requiring identification of insect orders like Diptera and Hemiptera, and post-harvest technology, covering equipment for measuring fruit maturity e.g., firmness testers and different drying methods, contrasting open-air sun drying with solar dryers regarding cost, flavor, color deterioration, and temperature fluctuation. Questions also extend to practical aspects of agriculture, such as suitable low-cost packaging for strawberries, causes of milk fever in cows e.g., lack of calcium, and details of cattle insemination, specifically mentioning a Friesian heifer in January 2024. The paper explores sustainable farming practices, including organic farming, crop livestock integration, agroforestry systems, and bio-dynamic farming, along with identifying agricultural hazards physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychosocial. Students will also find questions related to agricultural development in Sri Lanka, factors affecting soil acidity e.g., leaching of hydrogen ions, and components necessary for healthy soil organic matter, water, air, minerals. Detailed diagrams, such as generic soil profiles, are used to test understanding of soil horizons, nutrient absorption mechanisms mass, active, passive, facilitated absorption, and the percentage of nitrogen in urea. The composting process and suitable irrigation methods like ridge and furrow irrigation for various crops e.g., potato, sugarcane, groundnut, guava are also covered, alongside issues related to crop drainage. This A/L Agricultural Science 2024 past paper is an indispensable tool for revision, helping students identify their strengths and weaknesses across the Advanced Level Agricultural Science curriculum. By working through these questions, learners can consolidate their understanding of key concepts, improve problem-solving skills, and build confidence for the actual examination. It's an excellent resource for self-study, group discussions, or as supplementary material in classrooms across Sri Lanka. © Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka. All rights reserved. This resource is shared for educational purposes only. Download free from apedanuma.lk — Sri Lanka's #1 free study resource platform.