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 irrigationB) 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
Theory
1. Define agriculture and discuss four major branches of agriculture.
2. Explain the concept of crop rotation and its benefits to the soil and crop yield.
3. List and describe five factors that influence agricultural production in Nigeria.
4. Differentiate between subsistence and commercial farming, providing examples of each.
5. Discuss five ways to prevent soil erosion on the farm and explain the importance of controlling
soil erosion in agriculture.
