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Agricultural Science Exam Questions for SS1 Second Term

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Agricultural Science Exam Questions for SS1 Second Term

Introduction to Agricultural Science as a School Subject

Agricultural Science is a key subject that introduces students to the world of farming, livestock management, and the science behind growing food. It teaches us how plants and animals are essential for human survival, while also focusing on sustainable practices. With this knowledge, students gain a deeper understanding of how agriculture shapes our lives, economy, and the environment. Studying Agricultural Science helps students develop skills that are useful in everyday life, whether it’s for personal growth or pursuing a career in farming, research, or agro-business.

The subject is offered by students in Primary school and Secondary School under Prevocational Studies.

Agricultural Science Exam Questions for SS1 Second Term

Agricultural Science Exam Questions for SS1 Second 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 answer only four (4) out of six (6) questions.

Note that what you have below are SS1 Agricultural Science Second Term Exam Past Questions made available to assist students in their revision for 2nd 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 science that deals with soil management and crop production is called _____
A. Horticulture            B. Agronomy
C. Animal Science       D. Forestry

2. The process by which green plants manufacture their food using sunlight is called _____
A. Transpiration       B. Respiration
C. Photosynthesis    D. Germination

3. A plant that grows in a place it is not wanted is called _____
A. Crop             B. Beans
C. Weed            D. Rice

4. The gestation period of a cow is ____
A. 8 months           B. 9½ months
C. 15 months         D. 309 months

5. Which of the following is NOT a factor of agricultural production?
A. Land              B. Capital
C. Climate          D. Computer

6. The major limiting factor for agricultural production in arid regions is _____
A. High temperature
B. Low rainfall
C. Excessive wind
D. Poor soil fertility

7. The practice of growing only one crop on a piece of land is called _______
A. Mixed cropping
B. Crop rotation
C. Mono-cropping
D. Pastoral farming

8. Which of the following crops does not possess a tap root?
A. Carrot           B. Cowpea
C. Melon           D. Waterleaf

9. Fish and fish products are sources of the following EXCEPT ______
A. Carbohydrate        B. Oil
C. Protein                  D. Vitamin

10. Which of the following is NOT a monogastric animal?
A. Cattle             B. Duck
C. Horse             D. Pig

11. The farm record that shows the list of all assets owned by a farm is called _____
A. Profit and loss account
B. Inventory record
C. Labor record
D. Production record

12. The most important factor affecting animal and crop production in Nigeria is _____
A. Climate             B. Land use
C. Soil type           D. Topography

13. Plants found on land are called ____
A. Aquatic plants
B. Atmospheric plants
C. Terrestrial plants
D. Common plants

14. Which of these animals has a high deposit of fat?
A. Cattle              B. Pig
C. Sheep             D. Dog

15. The structure in poultry housing that prevents birds from fighting is called _____
A. Ventilation fan        B. Perch
C. Deep litter               D. Light bulb

16. The process of applying chemicals to stored grains to prevent pest attack is called _____
A. Mulching              B. Fumigation
C. Fermentation        D. Grafting

17. The best method of improving clay soil is by _____
A. Adding lime        B. Adding sand
C. Irrigating it          D. Burning it

18. Which of the following is NOT a canned food product?
A. Baked beans        B. Coca-Cola
C. Corned beef        D. Sardine

19. The removal of excess water from the soil is called _____
A. Irrigation           B. Drainage
C. Mulching           D. Weeding

20. Which of the following is a leguminous crop?
A. Yam                 B. Millet
C. Groundnut      D. Maize

21. The best type of irrigation method for row crops like maize and sorghum is _____
A. Drip irrigation
B. Sprinkler irrigation
C. Surface irrigation
D. Flood irrigation

22. A major function of nitrogen in plant growth is to _____
A. Promote root development
B. Enhance leaf formation
C. Improve fruit setting
D. Increase flower formation

23. Which of the following is NOT a use of farm animals?
A. Decoration            B. Food
C. Protection             D. Sport

24. Which of the following groups comprise only oil crops?
A. Groundnut, coconut, and cotton
B. Melon, kolanut, and sisal
C. Sunflower, rubber, and ginger
D. Oil palm, soybean, and castor

25. Which of these farm animals is used for transportation of farm produce?
A. Donkey           B. Cattle
C. Goat                D. Rabbit

26. The chemical used for weed control is called ______
A. Insecticide           B. Herbicide
C. Pesticide              D. Rodenticide

27. Which of the following is NOT a biennial crop?
A. Cassava           B. Cocoyam
C. Cotton             D. Onion

28. The following are examples of annual crops EXCEPT _______
A. Cotton           B. Cowpea
C. Maize            D. Pineapple

29. The following are forms of farm animals EXCEPT ______ animal
A. Aquatic           B. Dairy
C. Guard             D. Wild

30. Cotton is an example of ______
A. Beverage           B. Cereal
C. Fibre                  D. Latex

31. Jute is an example of ______
A. Beverage              B. Fibre
C. Forage                  D. Latex

32. Which of these farm animals is kept for the production of wool?
A. Cattle              B. Dog
C. Rabbit             D. Sheep

33. Cereals are good sources of ______
A. Carbohydrate         B. Fat and oil
C. Mineral                   D. Protein

34. Agriculture is best defined as ________ and _______
A. Crop, Animal
B. Farm animal, domestic animals
C. Fisheries, aquatic animals
D. Flowers, tree crop

35. Aquatic animals live in/on _____
A. Hole           B. Water
C. Land           D. Trees

36. The part of a poultry bird that is commonly used for egg-laying is the _____
A. Crop              B. Vent
C. Comb            D. Gizzard

37. A major reason why legumes are included in crop rotation is that they _____
A. Produce a lot of flowers
B. Improve soil fertility by fixing nitrogen
C. Have deep roots that hold the soil together
D. Grow faster than other crops

38. The following are features of dicotyledonous crops EXCEPT possession of _____
A. Leaves with net veins
B. Leaves with petioles
C. One seed leaf
D. Stem with many branches

39. The practice of alternating different crops on the same piece of land to improve soil fertility is called _____
A. Mixed farming
B. Crop rotation
C. Mono cropping
D. Shifting cultivation

40. The farm practice of supplying water to crops is called _____
A. Drainage           B. Weeding
C. Irrigation           D. Harvesting

41. ______ is an example of a biting and chewing pest.
A. Tick             B. Cocoa myrids
C. Aphids        D. Grasshopper

42. Which of the following is NOT a function of the root?
A. Holding the plant firmly in the soil
B. Taking in water and mineral salts up to the stem
C. Holding the leaf and branches in positions to receive air and sunlight
D. Storing food

43. The reproductive organ of a plant is the _____
A. Leaf                B. Root
C. Flower            D. Shoot

44. Which of the following is NOT a cultural method of controlling weeds?
A. Burning          B. Crop rotation
C. Flooding        D. Hoeing

45. The practice of removing excess plants from a stand to give room for healthy growth is called _____
A. Weeding          B. Mulching
C. Thinning          D. Irrigation

46. The process of applying organic matter to the soil to improve its fertility is known as _____
A. Composting          B. Fallowing
C. Irrigation               D. Cultivation

47. Which of the following is NOT a type of farm record?
A. Production record      B. Sales record
C. Loan record                D. Electricity bill

48. The importance of keeping farm records includes the following EXCEPT _____
A. Monitoring farm progress
B. Making informed decisions
C. Reducing the cost of farm inputs
D. Determining profit or loss

49. The process of identifying and counting the number of livestock on a farm is called _____
A. Breeding           B. Census
C. Culling              D. Castration

50. Which of the following is NOT an example of a source document in book-keeping?
A. Invoice
B. Receipt
C. Bank statement
D. Telephone bill

51. The term stock exchange in agriculture refers to _____
A. Selling farm produce in the market
B. A place where agricultural commodities are traded
C. A system of rearing farm animals
D. The movement of farm products from one region to another

52. One of the types of stock exchange is _____
A. Money market
B. Capital market
C. Foreign exchange market
D. Transport market

53. Which of the following is NOT a person involved in stock exchange?
A. Stockbroker           B. Shareholder
C. Transporter            D. Investor

54. The main objective of stock exchange in agriculture is to _____
A. Promote foreign investment
B. Ensure fair trade in agricultural commodities
C. Increase the weight of livestock
D. Prevent farmers from selling their produce

55. Export promotion in agriculture refers to _____
A. Encouraging the sale of local agricultural products in foreign markets
B. Preventing farmers from selling their goods abroad
C. The practice of banning the importation of foreign food
D. Promoting local food consumption

56. One of the objectives of export promotion is to _____
A. Increase foreign exchange earnings
B. Reduce the price of imported goods
C. Limit the number of farm products in circulation
D. Stop international trade

57. Which of the following is NOT an example of a crop that can be exported from Nigeria?
A. Cocoa              B. Palm oil
C. Groundnut       D. Mango

58. One of the problems facing agricultural exports in Nigeria is _____
A. Availability of good roads
B. High demand for local products
C. Poor storage facilities
D. Favorable government policies

59. Which of the following animals is a ruminant?
A. Pig                 B. Horse
C. Cow               D. Dog

60. The correct classification of maize based on lifespan is _____
A. Annual             B. Biennial
C. Perennial          D. Ephemeral

SECTION B: Essay

INSTRUCTION – Answer only four (4) questions in this section.

1. State ten simple farm tools and their uses.

2a. List five sources of farm power
2b. Mention two advantages of each

3a. What is farm mechanization?
3b. Enumerate five advantages of farm mechanization.

4a. Explain three importance of the following systems in farm animals:
(i) Circulatory system
(ii) Respiratory system
(iii) digestive system

5. Explain the following:
(i) Heat period
(ii) Mating
(iii) Gestation period
(iv) Parturition
(v) Lactation

6. Explain each of the following factors affecting agricultural production in Nigeria:
(i) Climatic factors
(ii) Biotic factors
(iii) Edaphic factors

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Answers to Agricultural Science Exam Questions for SS1 Second Term

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective section of Agric Science exam questions for SS1 second term. If you are using a mobile device, hold the table and scroll to the right or left for a complete view.

Q.No Ans Q.No Ans Q.No Ans Q.No Ans Q.No Ans
1 B 2 C 3 C 4 B 5 D
6 B 7 C 8 D 9 A 10 A
11 B 12 A 13 C 14 B 15 B
16 B 17 B 18 B 19 B 20 C
21 C 22 B 23 A 24 D 25 A
26 B 27 A 28 D 29 D 30 C
31 B 32 D 33 A 34 A 35 B
36 B 37 B 38 C 39 B 40 C
41 D 42 C 43 C 44 A 45 C
46 A 47 D 48 C 49 B 50 D
51 B 52 B 53 C 54 B 55 A
56 A 57 D 58 C 59 C 60 A

So here you have the answers to the objective section of Agricultural Science Exam Questions for SS1 second 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)

1. Ten Simple Farm Tools and Their Uses

  1. Cutlass – Used for clearing bushes and cutting crops.
  2. Hoe – Used for making ridges, weeding, and soil cultivation.
  3. Rake – Used for gathering leaves and leveling soil.
  4. Shovel – Used for digging and transferring soil or manure.
  5. Hand fork – Used for loosening the soil around plants.
  6. Trowel – Used for transplanting seedlings and small digging.
  7. Wheelbarrow – Used for carrying farm produce, manure, or tools.
  8. Sprayer – Used for applying pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.
  9. Axe – Used for cutting trees and splitting wood.
  10. Sickle – Used for harvesting crops like rice and wheat.

2a. Five Sources of Farm Power

  1. Human power
  2. Animal power
  3. Mechanical power
  4. Electrical power
  5. Solar power

2b. Two Advantages of Each

  • Human power: Cheap and easily available, suitable for small-scale farming.
  • Animal power: Can work in areas where machines cannot, provides manure.
  • Mechanical power: Increases efficiency, reduces labor costs.
  • Electrical power: Powers irrigation systems, useful for processing farm products.
  • Solar power: Renewable and cost-effective, reduces reliance on fossil fuels.

3a. What is Farm Mechanization?

Farm mechanization is the use of machines and equipment to perform agricultural activities, reducing human labor and increasing efficiency.

3b. Five Advantages of Farm Mechanization

  1. Increases farm productivity.
  2. Reduces labor costs.
  3. Saves time and effort.
  4. Improves the quality of farm produce.
  5. Enhances large-scale farming.

4a. Importance of the Following Systems in Farm Animals

(i) Circulatory System

  1. Transports oxygen and nutrients to body cells.
  2. Removes waste products from the body.
  3. Helps regulate body temperature.

(ii) Respiratory System

  1. Supplies oxygen for energy production.
  2. Removes carbon dioxide from the body.
  3. Helps in temperature regulation.

(iii) Digestive System

  1. Breaks down food into usable nutrients.
  2. Absorbs nutrients for growth and energy.
  3. Eliminates undigested food as waste.

5. Explanation of the Following Terms

(i) Heat Period – The time when a female animal is sexually receptive and ready to mate.

(ii) Mating – The process of a male and female animal coming together for reproduction.

(iii) Gestation Period – The time between conception and birth in animals.

(iv) Parturition – The process of giving birth in animals.

(v) Lactation – The period when a female animal produces milk to feed its young.


6. Factors Affecting Agricultural Production in Nigeria

(i) Climatic Factors – These include rainfall, temperature, humidity, and sunlight, which determine crop growth and animal health.

(ii) Biotic Factors – These include pests, diseases, weeds, and human activities that can affect farm yields.

(iii) Edaphic Factors – These are soil-related factors like soil type, fertility, and drainage, which influence plant growth.

How to Pass Agric Science Exam Questions for SS1 Second Term

Passing your Agricultural Science exam questions for SS1 second term requires a combination of preparation, understanding, and strategy. Here are actionable tips to help you excel:

  • Study the Syllabus – Focus on key topics like farm tools, farm power, mechanization, animal systems, and factors affecting agriculture.
  • Understand Key Concepts – Learn definitions, functions, and examples of farm tools, animal systems, and agricultural practices.
  • Practice Past Questions – Solve past exam questions to understand the exam pattern and common topics.
  • Use Mnemonics and Acronyms – Create short memory aids to remember complex topics like farm power sources and advantages.
  • Draw and Label Diagrams – Practice diagrams of farm tools, animal digestive systems, and crop structures.
  • Take Notes – Summarize key points from your textbook in simple terms for quick revision.
  • Join Study Groups – Discuss and exchange ideas with classmates to reinforce learning.
  • Revise Regularly – Avoid cramming; revise small portions daily for better retention.
  • Stay Updated with Practical Knowledge – Observe farm practices, visit farms, or watch videos on agricultural processes.
  • Manage Exam Time Well – Answer simple questions first, use clear handwriting, and review your answers before submission.

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