GOVERNMENT GIRLS DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL

KONTAGORA, NIGER STATE

Subject: Agricultural Science Class: S.S 3

Teachers Name: Peter, Christiana

Part A: Objective Questions (1–100)
Instruction: Answer all questions.
1. Which of the following farming systems involves shifting cultivation?
A. Mixed farming B. Rotational bush fallowing C. Pastoral farming D. Commercial
farming

2. The main component of loamy soil is:

A. Gravel B. Sand and clay C. Organic matter D. Water

3. The term “coppicing” is associated with:

A. Soil erosion B. Forest management C. Crop rotation D. Irrigation
4. The practice of planting different crops on the same piece of land at the same time is:
A. Crop rotation B. Mixed cropping C. Mono cropping D. Intercropping

5. Which of these is a macronutrient in plants?

A. Copper B. Iron C. Nitrogen D. Zinc

6. Which agricultural implement is used for primary tillage?

A. Harrow B. Plough C. Ridger D. Planter

7. A sandy soil will have:

A. High capillarity B. Low permeability C. High water holding capacity D. High
drainage ability

8. Which of these diseases affects poultry?

A. Newcastle disease B. Anthrax C. Trypanosomiasis D. Mastitis

9. Coccidiosis in poultry is caused by:

A. Bacteria B. Virus C. Protozoa D. Fungus

10. The part of the digestive system of a bird where grinding takes place is:
A. Crop B. Gizzard C. Intestine D. Cloaca

11. Soil texture is determined by the proportion of:

A. Humus, air, and water B. Sand, silt, and clay C. Clay, gravel, and peat D. Air,
water, and microorganisms

12. A good quality egg should:

A. Rattle when shaken B. Be translucent to light C. Have a thin shell D. Float in
water

13. The best method of weed control in a rice farm is:

A. Hoeing B. Mulching C. Use of herbicide D. Hand picking
14. Which of the following crops is a legume?
A. Maize B. Millet C. Cowpea D. Sorghum

15. Which of these animals is a monogastric?

A. Goat B. Cattle C. Sheep D. Pig

16. The process of breaking down food in the body is known as:
A. Absorption B. Ingestion C. Digestion D. Egestion

17. Which of the following tools is used for transplanting seedlings?

A. Cutlass B. Trowel C. Pick axe D. Sickle

18. The best method of preserving harvested yam is by:

A. Canning B. Cold storage C. Heaping D. Salting

19. The most suitable storage structure for grains is:

A. Silo B. Basket C. Sack D. Crate
20. The upward movement of water through soil is known as:
A. Osmosis B. Capillarity C. Infiltration D. Percolation
21. The most effective method of improving acidic soil is by:
A. Irrigation B. Fertilization C. Liming D. Fallowing
22. A farm animal used in scientific research is:
A. Rabbit B. Cattle C. Goat D. Pig

23. Which of the following is not a function of a co-operative society?

A. Providing loans B. Offering extension services C. Marketing produce D.
Providing feed subsidy

24. The function of a carburetor in a petrol engine is to:

A. Cool the engine B. Mix fuel and air C. Lubricate the piston D. Spark the plug

25. An example of a ruminant is:

A. Horse B. Dog C. Cow D. Pig
26. Which of the following is a fungal disease in crops?
A. Maize streak B. Leaf rust C. Bacterial wilt D. Root knot

27. A symptom of cassava mosaic disease is:

A. Yellowing of leaves B. Wilting of roots C. Leaf curling and mosaic patterns D.
Stem boring

28. A major advantage of organic manure over inorganic fertilizer is that it:
A. Leaches easily B. Improves soil structure C. Acts faster D. Is more expensive

29. Which of the following breeds of poultry is best for egg production?
A. Broiler B. Layer C. Cockerel D. Capon
30. Water is lost from plants mainly through:
A. Guttation B. Osmosis C. Transpiration D. Evaporation
31. A symptom of nitrogen deficiency in plants is:
A. Stunted growth B. Leaf yellowing C. Leaf burn D. Root decay
32. The most common method of propagating maize is by:
A. Budding B. Cutting C. Grafting D. Seeds

33. The branch of agriculture that deals with soil management and crop production is:
A. Horticulture B. Agronomy C. Apiculture D. Animal husbandry

34. One major cause of low agricultural productivity in Nigeria is:

A. Too much rainfall B. High mechanization C. Poor storage facilities D. Availability
of labor
35. Crop rotation helps to:
A. Increase pest infestation B. Improve soil fertility C. Promote mono-cropping
D. Cause erosion

36. Which is not a cereal crop?

A. Millet B. Sorghum C. Rice D. Groundnut

37. Which of the following is an advantage of zero tillage?

A. Reduces soil compaction B. Increases runoff C. Increases soil erosion
D. Requires more labor

38. In poultry, cannibalism can be prevented by:

A. Overcrowding B. Providing balanced diet C. Dimming lights D. Both B and C

39. Which of the following pests damages stored grains?

A. Stem borer B. Weevil C. Aphid D. Whitefly

40. The portion of the ruminant stomach where microbial fermentation occurs is:
A. Abomasum B. Rumen C. Omasum D. Reticulum

41. Which of the following breeds of cattle is indigenous to Nigeria?

A. Friesian B. Sokoto Gudali C. Jersey D. Hereford

42. The soil horizon rich in organic matter is:

A. A-horizon B. B-horizon C. C-horizon D. D-horizon

43. Which of the following is a symptom of root-knot nematode infestation?

A. Root galling B. Leaf scorching C. Stem lodging D. Fruit rotting

44. The part of a tractor that transmits power to the implements is the:
A. Radiator B. Axle C. Power take-off shaft D. Differential
45. The process of improving the genetic quality of animals is called:
A. Weaning B. Breeding C. Castration D. Feeding
46. Which of these crops is propagated by corm?
A. Cassava B. Banana C. Yam D. Cocoyam

47. Leaching in soil leads to:

A. Increase in fertility B. Reduction in water retention C. Nutrient loss D.
Waterlogging

48. One of the following is a nitrogen-fixing legume:

A. Cotton B. Soya bean C. Sorghum D. Maize
49. The instrument used to measure relative humidity is:
A. Barometer B. Thermometer C. Rain gauge D. Hygrometer

50. Soil pH measures the:

A. Fertility B. Alkalinity or acidity C. Texture D. Salinity

51. Which of these livestock diseases is zoonotic?

A. Foot rot B. Brucellosis C. Rinderpest D. Trypanosomiasis

52. An example of a vegetable crop is:

A. Tomato B. Groundnut C. Rice D. Sorghum

53. The highest layer in a poultry battery cage is usually used for:
A. Water supply B. Egg collection C. Feeding D. Roosting

54. The most common cause of low soil fertility in tropical Africa is:
A. Flooding B. Bush burning C. Leaching D. Irrigation
55. The part of the egg that contains protein is the:
A. Shell B. Yolk C. Chalaza D. Albumen
56. A characteristic of sandy soil is:
A. High fertility B. Good aeration C. Poor drainage D. Low pH
57. Which of these animals is a non-ruminant?
A. Cattle B. Sheep C. Rabbit D. Goat

58. An economic importance of bees in agriculture is:

A. Causing defoliation B. Pollination C. Weed control D. Pest control

59. Which of the following tools is used in pruning trees?

A. Spade B. Secateurs C. Hoe D. Rake

60. The organism that breaks down organic matter is called a:

A. Predator B. Parasite C. Decomposer D. Consumer
61. Which of these is not a method of pest control?
A. Biological B. Cultural C. Morphological D. Chemical

62. Which of the following implements is used to break clods after ploughing?
A. Harrow B. Ridger C. Planter D. Sprayer

63. The disease of cattle characterized by watery diarrhoea and dehydration is:
A. Anthrax B. Mastitis C. Bovine diarrhea D. Foot and mouth disease

64. The hormone responsible for milk let-down in dairy animals is:
A. Testosterone B. Insulin C. Oxytocin D. Adrenaline

65. The plant used as green manure is:

A. Waterleaf B. Cassava C. Mucuna D. Okra

66. The planting material used for sugarcane propagation is:

A. Setts B. Tubers C. Corms D. Bulbs
67. Which of the following practices is used to conserve soil?
A. Contour ploughing B. Bush burning C. Overgrazing D. Deforestation

68. A good farm layout ensures:

A. High pest infestation B. Inefficient use of space C. Easy movement of inputs
D. Poor drainage system

69. Which organ in birds is responsible for storage of food?

A. Proventriculus B. Gizzard C. Crop D. Cloaca
70. The process of removing unwanted plants from the farm is:
A. Thinning B. Weeding C. Mulching D. Spraying
71. A goat breed well known for milk production is:
A. Sokoto Red B. West African Dwarf C. Alpine D. Kalahari

72. Which of these is a deficiency symptom of potassium in plants?

A. Leaf curling B. Chlorosis C. Purple leaves D. Scorching of leaf margins

73. Soil structure refers to:

A. The pH of soil B. The arrangement of soil particles C. Soil fertility
D. The depth of topsoil
74. Crop pests can reduce farm yield by:
A. Improving drainage B. Enhancing seed dormancy C. Feeding on plant parts
D. Increasing photosynthesis

75. The main purpose of deworming in livestock is to:

A. Increase body temperature B. Kill internal parasites C. Reduce feed intake
D. Induce pregnancy

76. Which of the following is a function of a root in plants?

A. Reproduction B. Transpiration C. Photosynthesis D. Anchorage
77. Which of these is a processed product of oil palm?
A. Sorbitol B. Gari C. Palm oil D. Cocoa butter
78. The appropriate tool for leveling the soil surface is the:
A. Rake B. Hoe C. Broom D. Matchet

79. Which of the following methods is suitable for fish harvesting?

A. Debeaking B. Culling C. Netting D. Castration

80. Cattle breeds with humps are known as:

A. Exotic breeds B. Dairy breeds C. Zebu breeds D. Polled breeds

81. Which of the following is not a field crop?

A. Yam B. Cocoa C. Maize D. Rice

82. One major disadvantage of monocropping is:

A. Encouragement of pest build-up B. Easy use of machinery C. High soil fertility
D. Crop diversity
83. The practice of supplying nutrients to crops is called:
A. Watering B. Irrigation C. Manuring D. Transplanting

84. A farming practice used to prevent evaporation is:

A. Mulching B. Bush fallowing C. Irrigation D. Tilling

85. Which of the following is not a symptom of disease in poultry?

A. Ruffled feathers B. Active feeding C. Drooping wings D. Greenish droppings

86. The period between planting and harvesting of a crop is called:

A. Gestation B. Maturity C. Life cycle D. Growth period

87. Which of the following enhances faster germination of seeds?

A. Dry storage B. Soaking in water C. Sun drying D. Mixing with sand

88. A well-aerated soil promotes:

A. Soil erosion B. Root respiration C. Soil capping D. Waterlogging
89. A major function of the chlorophyll in leaves is:
A. Absorb oxygen B. Manufacture food C. Absorb water D. Transport nutrients
90. The process of removing sick animals from the flock is:
A. Isolation B. Quarantine C. Selection D. Culling
91. The instrument used to measure rainfall is:
A. Rain gauge B. Thermometer C. Hygrometer D. Barometer

92. The body that regulates fertilizer standard in Nigeria is:

A. NAFDAC B. SON C. FMA&RD D. FEPA

93. Asexual reproduction in plants includes:

A. Pollination B. Seed formation C. Grafting D. Fertilization

94. A common characteristic of all legumes is:

A. Flowerless stems B. Tap roots with nodules C. Fibrous roots D. Storage
roots
95. Which of these is not a component of farm surveying?
A. Chain B. Prismatic compass C. Clinometer D. Syringe

96. The digestive system of birds includes all the following except:
A. Crop B. Gizzard C. Cloaca D. Rumen

97. One of the following breeds is suitable for tropical climate:

A. Holstein B. Hereford C. N’dama D. Friesian

98. Agricultural extension services do not include:

A. Dissemination of information B. Credit control C. Demonstration of techniques
D. Training of farmers
99. The transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma is called:
A. Fertilization B. Pollination C. Germination D. Irrigation
100. Which of the following crops is a tuber?
A. Cocoa B. Groundnut C. Yam D. Maize
Part B: Theory Questions

1. (a) Define soil erosion. (2 marks)

(b) List and explain four types of soil erosion. (8 marks)

2. (a) Define crop rotation. (2 marks)

(b) Highlight five advantages of crop rotation. (5 marks)
(c) Draw a sample crop rotation plan for four years. (3 marks)

3. (a) What is irrigation? (2 marks)

(b) Mention and describe three types of irrigation. (6 marks)
(c) State two advantages of irrigation. (2 marks)

4. (a) State four symptoms of deficiency of nitrogen in plants. (4 marks)

(b) List four organic sources of plant nutrients. (4 marks)
(c) Define leaching. (2 marks)

5. (a) Name four major types of farm records. (4 marks)

(b) Explain any three. (6 marks)

6. (a) What is artificial insemination? (2 marks)

(b) Mention four advantages and four disadvantages of artificial insemination. (8
marks)

7. (a) Define rangeland. (2 marks)

(b) State five characteristics of a good rangeland. (5 marks)
(c) Mention three methods of rangeland improvement. (3 marks)

8. (a) Differentiate between monocot and dicot plants with two examples each. (6
marks)
(b) List four features of monocotyledonous plants. (4 marks)
9. (a) Name four common pests of stored grains. (4 marks)
(b) State two ways of controlling each of the listed pests. (6 marks)
10. (a) Define the following terms:
i. Gross Domestic Product
ii. Subsistence farming
iii. Agribusiness
(6 marks)
(b) State four contributions of agriculture to the Nigerian economy. (4 marks)