Agricultural Science Exam Questions for JSS3 First Term

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Introduction to Agricultural Science as a School Subject

Agricultural Science is a school subject that teaches students about farming, crops, animals, and the use of natural resources to produce food and raw materials. It helps learners to understand the importance of agriculture in providing food, creating jobs, and supporting the economy. Through Agricultural Science, students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in areas like crop production

The subject is offered by students in Primary school and Secondary School as Agricultural Science.

Agricultural Science Exam Questions for JSS3 First Term

Agricultural Science Exam Questions for JSS3 First Term are divided into two sections:

• Section A
• Section B

The first section, namely, Section A is the objective test, and students are expected to attempt all questions in the section. Section B is the theory part, and students are expected to follow specific instruction and answer the required number of questions.

Note that what you have below are JSS3 Agricultural Science First Term Exam Past Questions made available to assist students in their revision for 1st term examinations and also teachers in structuring standard examinations.

SECTION A: Objectives

Instruction: Answer all questions in this section by choosing from the options lettered A—D. Each question carries equal marks.

1. The practice of growing crops on a piece of land, when the land is no longer productive it is allowed to revert to bush for six to twelve years before it can be cultivated again is
A. cover cropping
B. monocropping
C. mulching
D. shifting cultivation

2. In preparation of compost manure, ___ steps are involved
A. 3        B. 2
C. 6        D. 5

3. One of the following is not a cash crop
A. okra           B. cocoa
C. cashew       D. groundnut

4. The numerous tiny openings in plant leaves are called
A. stoma        B. stomata
C. veins          D. vernlet

5. Prolonged use of inorganic manure causes
A. decrease in soil fertility
B. soil acidity
C. encourages the life of soil organisms
D. encourages the live of soil organisms

6. The remains of dead and decayed animal and plant materials founds on topsoil is called ___
A. soil           B. rock
C. humus      D. manure

7. Which of the following is a post-planting operation?
A. stressing     B. spacing
C. staking        D. clearing

8. The movement of fishes in water is aided by
A. vent and nostril
B. operculum
C. scales
D. the fins

9. Which of the following is true about packaging of farm produce in agriculture?
A. people who buy farm produce do not like it’s packaging
B. the packaging materials spoil farm produce
C. packaging is not necessary in agriculture
D. it is very necessary in agriculture for safe and easy handling and movement of produce from one place to another

10. When farm produce are harvested, the following are the order of management before packaging
A. harvesting, assembling, processing, packaging
B. assembling, harvesting, processing, packaging
C. assembling, harvesting, processing, packaging
D. transportation, assembling, processing, harvesting

11. Packaging helps to minimize loss of the harvested farm produce resulting from
A. weight of farm produce
B. brushing and breakage
C. farmers method of production
D. size of farm produce

12. Which of the following can not be used in packaging liquid agriculture products
A. tins
B. cans
C. baskets
D. plastic gallons

13. Cages can be used for the following except
A. packaging of live poultry for sale
B. construction of hutches for rabbits
C. construction of hutches for guinea pig
D. packaging of cattle

14. When the inside of tins and cans used in packaging liquid farm produce are not coated with metal tin, it can cause
A. rusting
B. the food to be fresh
C. the food material to stay for a long time
D. the food material to be sweet

15. One of the following is best packaged with trays, which one?
A. eggs          B. fish
C. banana      D. onions

16. Which of the following is true?
A. fixing of prices are not necessary before agricultural produce are sold
B. the way prices are fixed is not important if there are no supplies or if there is no demand for that prices
C. it is not good to fix prices on agricultural produce
D. prices do not have effects on agricultural produce

17. Only one of the following can bring a market to equilibrium. Which one?
A. number of people in the market
B. price
C. the number of agricultural produce in the market
D. the quantity of money in the market

18. The quantity of agricultural produce a buyer is willing and able to buy at a giving price is called ___
A. supply         B. pricing
C. demand      D. need

19. The amount of money a buyer is willing and able to pay for an agricultural product is called ___
A. supply       B. want
C. price          D. need

20. The quantity of agricultural produce a farmer or producer is willing and able to offer for sale is called ___
A. demand      B. price
C. want           D. supply

21. All the following is true about international trade except
A. it helps in the growth of the economy
B. it may lead to the collapse of internal market
C. it encourages farmers to produce more
D. it is not good for any country

22. The two types of export in agriculture are
A. visible and invisible export
B. internal and external export
C. micro and macro export
D. minor and major export

23. General ways of controlling farm animals diseases include the following except
A. Isolation
B. Fattening
C. good sanitation
D. avoid over crowding

24. The Nigerian stock exchange trade on
A. food and cash crops
B. meat and fish products
C. stocks and shares
D. egg and fish products

25. One of the following is not an example of agricultural businesses whose shares are traded in the Nigerian stock exchange
A. Nestle Nigeria Plc
B. Nigerian Livestock Feed Plc
C. Nigeria Dunlop Company Plc
D. Nigerian Coal Co-operative Plc

26. People involved in stock exchange are
A. buyers and sellers
B. police and the army
C. nurses and lawyers
D. customs and the army

27. Co-operative societies started in Europe in the year ____ as the farmers multipurpose co-operative societies
A. 1935      B. 1920
C. 1945      D. 2003

28. The following are types of co-operative societies in agriculture except
A. the producers co-operative societies
B. old men and women co-operative society
C. the consumers co-operative society
D. the thrift and credit co-operative society

29. Which of the following is not a type of rock?
A. igneous rock
B. sand rock
C. sedimentary rock
D. metamorphic rock

30. Which of the following is called stratified rock:
A. igneous rock
B. metamorphic rock
C. sedimentary rock
D. none of the above

31. The following are classes of farm animal diseases except
A. bacterial disease
B. viral diseases
C. fragile disease
D. fungal diseases

32. The size range of clay soil particles is ____
A. above 0.002mm in diameter
B. 0.002mm – 0.02mm in diameter
C. 0.002mm in diameter
D. less than 0.002mm in diameter

33. ____ is not an example of nutritional disease
A. scurvy           B. bloat
C. bere-beri      D. ringworm

34. Disease causing organisms can also be called ____
A. pathogens     B. vectors
C. bacteria         D. flies

35. Which of the following is true about brokers in the stock exchange in agriculture
A. they provide the money for the stock exchange
B. brokers sell and buy securities on behalf of their clients or customers
C. they are the only people that enjoy all the gains in the stock exchange
D. they are the only people involved in stock exchange

36. Stock exchange in Nigeria began in the year 1960 as ____
A. Kaduna stock exchange
B. Imo stock exchange
C. Lagos stock exchange
D. Ibadan stock exchange

37. The scientific name of cotton is ____
A. Vigna unquiculata
B. theobroma cacao
C. hevea braziliensis
D. Gossypium Spp.

38. Which of the following is the correct stomach order for ruminant animals?
A. Rumen-reticulum-omasun-abomasum
B. Reticulum-omsump-abomasum-rumen
C. omasum-abomasum-rumen-reticulum
D. abomasum-rumen-reticulum-omasum

39. Which of the following crops are classified as cereal?
A. Maize, rice, guinea corn and millet
B. Cowpea, groundnut, soya beans and Bambara
C. Groundnut, maize, Bambara, and wheat
D. Millet, groundnut, maize and rice

40. Animals that live in water are called ____
A. aquaculture animals
B. aquatic animals
C. apiculture animals
D. water animals

41. Plants that do not produce their own food due to lack of cholophyll are called ____
A. parasitic plants
B. saprophytic plants
C. terrestrial plants
D. aquatic plants

42. Dormancy in seed can be broken by one of the following methods,
A. pre-soaking
B. pre-warming
C. drying
D. direct planting

43. The study of soil properties is referred to as
A. soil moisture
B. agricultural economics
C. soil science
D. agricultural extension

44. Which of the following is not an importance of agriculture?
A. provision of food
B. provision of raw materials for industries
C. provision of shelter
D. poverty

45. A semi-intensive livestock production method where animals are enclosed on a large expanse of land is called ___
A. nomadic
B. battery cage
C. mixed farming
D. ranching

46. The distance between two nodes on a stem is called ___
A. internode
B. node
C. axillary buds
D. terminal bud

47. Which of the following is not a major export crop in Nigeria?
A. cocoa           B. vegetables
C. palm oil       D. groundnuts

48. The transferring of seedlings from the nursery to the permanent site is called ____
A. thinning      B. supplying
C. stumping    D. transplanting

49. Feed with low fibre content and of high nutritive value is ____
A. basal
B. supplement
C. concentrate
D. roughage

50. The act of rearing snail is known as ____
A. Heliculture         B. apiculture
C. horticulture       D. olericulture

51. The main reproductive organ of a plant is ____
A. flower      B. stem
C. root         D. leaf

52. The process of growing vegetables, fruits and flowers is known as ____
A. apiculture       B. horticulture
C. cultivation       D. crop farming

53. The chemical used to control weed is known as ____
A. pesticide         B. herbicide
C. nematicide      D. fungicide

54. The transfer of pollen grains from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower of the same kind is ____
A. fertilization
B. self-pollination
C. cross pollination
D. deformation

55. The record of daily events in the farm is ____
A. input record
B. farm record
C. farm diary
D. production record

56. The branch of agriculture that deals with the management of animals is ____
A. crop science
B. soil science
C. horticulture
D. animal science

57. Which of the following can supply plant protein?
A. egg          B. meat
C. sugar       D. cowpea

58. The following are monocotyledons except ___
A. melon       B. maize
C. rice           D. coconut

59. Grasshopper is typical example of ___
A. boring insect
B. biting and chewing insect
C. storage pest
D. piercing and sucking insect

60. All the following can be used in maintaining soil fertility except
A. Crop rotation
B. Cover cropping
C. Continuous cropping
D. Bush fallowing

SECTION B: Essay

INSTRUCTION – Answer all five (5) questions in this section.

1. a. State three criteria to be considered for the choice of materials for use in packaging farm produce to sale are
b. Outline any five price determinants you know
c. What do you understand by the term ‘supply’?

2. a. Define farm record
b. Enumerate five co-operative societies
c. Discuss any three of the above

3. a. Stock exchange started in the year__________as Lagos stock exchange
b. What is stock exchange?
c. List any three items that should appear in the headings / Columns of purchase Journal .
d. State any four importance of export promotion in agriculture

4. a. Define Co-operative Society
b. State any six qualities of good Co-operative Society Members.
c. State the two types of exports

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Answers to Agricultural Science Exam Questions for JSS3 First Term

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective section of Agricultural Science exam questions for JSS3 First term. If you are using a mobile device, hold the table and scroll to the right or left for a complete view.

So here you have the answers to the objective section of Agricultural Science Exam Questions for JSS3 First term. Use the comments section to let me know if you have any questions you would want me to clarify or discuss further.

Answers to Section B (Theory)

1a. Three criteria to be considered for the choice of materials for use in packaging farm produce for sale are:

• Durability of the packaging material
• Ability to protect the produce from spoilage
• Cost effectiveness of the material

1b. Five price determinants are:

• Demand and supply
• Cost of production
• Government policies
• Quality of the produce
• Transportation and storage costs

1c. Supply is the quantity of a good or service that producers are willing and able to make available for sale at a given price and time.

2a. Farm record is a written account of all the activities, events, transactions, and operations carried out on the farm for future reference and planning.

2b. Five co-operative societies are:

• Consumer Co-operative Society
• Producer Co-operative Society
• Marketing Co-operative Society
• Credit and Thrift Co-operative Society
• Multipurpose Co-operative Society

2c. Discussion of three types of co-operative societies:

• Consumer Co-operative Society: This society helps members to purchase goods in bulk at cheaper rates and distribute them at fair prices.
• Producer Co-operative Society: It is formed by producers who come together to process or market their products collectively.
• Credit and Thrift Co-operative Society: This provides loans to members at low interest rates and encourages savings among them.

3a. Stock exchange started in the year 1961 as Lagos Stock Exchange.

3b. Stock exchange is an organized market where securities such as shares, stocks, and bonds are bought and sold.

3c. Three items that should appear in the headings/columns of a Purchase Journal are:

• Date of purchase
• Name of supplier
• Amount of goods purchased

3d. Four importance of export promotion in agriculture are:

• It increases foreign exchange earnings
• Ît promotes industrial growth
• It provides employment opportunities
• It helps to balance trade deficits

4a. A Co-operative Society is a voluntary association of individuals with common interests who pool their resources together to achieve set objectives, especially in business and welfare.

4b. Six qualities of good Co-operative Society members are:

• Honesty
• Commitment to the society’s goals
• Regular payment of dues
• Cooperation with other members
• Active participation in meetings
• Respect for the rules and constitution of the society

4c. Two types of exports are:

• Visible exports (goods such as cocoa, palm oil, cotton, etc.)
• Invisible exports (services such as tourism, shipping, insurance, etc.)

How to Pass Agricultural Science Exam Questions for JSS3 First Term

Agricultural Science is a subject that teaches students about farming, food production, soil management, animal husbandry, and agricultural business. Passing your Agricultural Science exam questions for JSS3 First term requires a combination of preparation, understanding, and strategy. Here are actionable tips to help you excel:

1. Pay Attention in Class: Always listen carefully to your teacher and take notes. Agricultural Science involves both theory and practical aspects that may come out in exams.

2. Understand Key Concepts: Do not just cram definitions. Make sure you understand terms like farm records, co-operative societies, stock exchange, supply, and export promotion. These topics are common in JSS3 first term.

3. Learn by Examples: Use real-life examples to remember concepts. For instance, when studying co-operative societies, think about the ones in your community.

4. Practice Past Questions: Solving past exam questions helps you to know the common areas examiners focus on. It also improves your speed and accuracy during the exam.

5. Study Diagrams and Records: Learn how to draw and label simple farm tools, purchase journals, and farm records because they are often tested.

6. Revise Regularly: Don’t wait until exam week before reading. Revise every week to keep the information fresh in your mind.

7. Stay Organized: Create a timetable and follow it. Divide your study into topics such as supply and demand, farm records, co-operatives, and export promotion.

8. Ask Questions: If there is anything you don’t understand in class, ask your teacher for clarification immediately. This helps you avoid confusion later.

In summary, passing Agricultural Science exams requires discipline, practice, and understanding. With consistent study and focus, you will perform excellently.

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