LIVING SPRING STARS ACADEMY
2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
CLASS: SS1
SUBJECT:AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
Objective
1. Agriculture is primarily concerned with ______.
A) Manufacturing cars B) Cultivation of crops and rearing of animals C) Mining minerals D)
Construction of roads
2. Which of the following is NOT a branch of agriculture?
A) Animal husbandry B) Forestry C) Mechanics D) Fishery
3. The importance of agriculture includes:
A) Producing entertainment B) Supplying food and raw materials C) Providing legal services
D) Promoting tourism
4. Subsistence farming is characterized by:
A) Large-scale production B) Production for family use C) Export of goods D) Use of modern
technology
5. The practice of growing one type of crop on a large scale is called ______.
A) Mixed farming B) Monoculture C) Crop rotation D) Livestock farming
6. Which of the following factors affects agricultural production?
A) Soil fertility B) Electricity consumption C) Internet usage D) Population density
7. Crop rotation involves:
A) Growing different crops in a definite sequence B) Growing only one type of crop
continuously C) Planting trees in a forest D) Growing crops in one season only
8. The rearing of fish is known as ______.
A) Apiculture B) Poultry farming C) Pisciculture D) Horticulture
9. The term “poultry” refers to the rearing of:
A) Fish B) Cattle C) Birds such as chickens and turkeys D) Horses
10. Soil erosion can be prevented by:
A) Cutting down trees B) Overgrazing C) Planting cover crops D) Removing topsoil
11. Organic farming involves:
A) The use of chemical fertilizers B) Only planting genetically modified crops C) The use of
natural manure D) Large-scale irrigation
12. Which of the following is a primary reason for crop failure?
A) Improved irrigation B) Pest infestation C) Use of hybrid seeds D) Proper fertilization
13. The following are examples of farm tools except:
A) Hoe B) Tractor C) Hammer D) Cutlass
14. One of the major sources of farm power is ______.
A) Wind power B) Electric power C) Solar power D) Human labor
15. The cultivation of vegetables and fruits is called:
A) Livestock farming B) Apiculture C) Horticulture D) Animal husbandry
16. A major advantage of mixed farming is that:
A) It is easy to manage B) It provides food and income all year round C) It focuses on one crop
only D) It reduces crop yield
17. The best soil for agricultural production is:
A) Sandy soil B) Loamy soil C) Clay soil D) Stony soil
18. One benefit of irrigation in farming is:
A) Increasing soil erosion B) Ensuring adequate water supply for crops C) Limiting crop
production D) Polluting water sources
19. An example of a cash crop is:
A) Yam B) Maize C) Cocoa D) Rice
20. The following are examples of livestock except:
A) Goats B) Sheep C) Cows D) Coconuts
21. Which of the following is a method of soil conservation?
a) Overgrazing b) Strip cropping c) Deforestation d) Bush burning
22. The process by which water is lost from the soil into the atmosphere is called:
a) Transpiration b) Evaporation c) Leaching d) Absorption
23. Which of these is an example of a biotic factor affecting agriculture?
a) Temperature b) Humidity c) Pest attack d) Soil erosion
24. Which of the following crops is a legume?
a) Maize b) Millet c) Soybean d) Cassava
25. The best method of controlling weeds in a large farm is:
a) Manual weeding b) Use of herbicides c) Use of a hoe d) Bush burning
26. The transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma is called:
a) Pollination b) Germination c) Photosynthesis d) Fertilization
27. Which of the following is a soil-improving crop?
a) Yam b) Rice c) Groundnut d) Cassava
28. The physical removal of topsoil through the action of water or wind is known as:
a) Soil deposition b) Soil erosion c) Mulching d) Terracing
29. A structure used for storing harvested crops on the farm is called:
a) Barn b) Warehouse c) Silo d) Greenhouse
30. One major disadvantage of monocropping is:
a) Increased pest attack b) Improved soil fertility c) Reduced labor cost d) Reduced crop yield
31. Which of the following is a characteristic of sandy soil?
a) High water retention b) High nutrient content c) Good drainage d) Poor aeration
32. The type of livestock production system where animals are allowed to roam freely is called:
a) Ranching b) Zero grazing c) Free-range system d) Intensive system
33. The main nutrient required for the growth of leguminous plants is:
a) Nitrogen b) Phosphorus c) Potassium d) Calcium
34. Which of the following is not a component of a farm budget?
a) Income b) Expenditure c) Profit d) Price index
35. The practice of growing two or more crops on the same piece of land simultaneously is called:
a) Mixed cropping b) Crop rotation c) Monocropping d) Fallow system
36. A plant that completes its life cycle in one growing season is known as:
a) Perennial b) Biennial c) Annual d) Deciduous
37. Which of the following is an inorganic fertilizer?
a) Compost b) Manure c) Urea d) Humus
38. The process of adding water to the soil to supplement rainfall is called:
a) Drainage b) Irrigation c) Mulching d) Tillage
39. The movement of dissolved substances downward through the soil is called:
a) Leaching b) Capillary action c) Infiltration d) Transpiration
40. The main factor that affects the distribution of livestock in Nigeria is:
a) Climate b) Culture c) Disease d) Soil type
Theory
1a. Define agriculture and discuss four major branches of agriculture.
b. Explain the concept of crop rotation and its benefits to the soil and crop yield.
c. List and describe five factors that influence agricultural production in Nigeria.
d. Differentiate between subsistence and commercial farming, providing examples of each.
e. Discuss five ways to prevent soil erosion on the farm and explain the importance of controlling
soil erosion in agriculture.
2.Explain the advantages and disadvantages of mixed farming.
b. Describe five methods of soil conservation and explain how each helps in maintaining soil
fertility.
c. Discuss the importance of organic matter in soil and its role in plant growth.
d. Outline the various steps involved in land preparation for planting maize on a commercial scale
e. Explain the process of irrigation and describe two types of irrigation systems commonly used in
agriculture.
