JSS1 Second Term Exam Questions on Agricultural Science

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JSS1 Second Term Exam Questions on Agricultural Science [SSIC]

In Sure Success International Academy [SSIC], JSS1 Second Term Examination Questions on Agricultural Science are normally divided into two broad 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 the given instructions and answer the specified number of questions.

Note that what you have below are JSS1 Agricultural Science Second Term Examination Past Questions made available to assist students in their revision for 2nd term examinations and also teachers in structuring standard termly examinations.

SURE SUCCESS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY (SSIA), PORT HARCOURT.
Term: 2nd Term Examination
Class: JSS 1
Subject: Agricultural Science
Duration: 2 hrs

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SECTION A: Objectives

Attempt All the Questions in this Section by choosing from the options lettered A—D.

1. Weeds which grow and mature in more than two years are called ________?
(a) annual weeds
(b) perennial weeds
(c) annual weeds
(d) triennial weeds

2. Animal used for making up of a big metal basin resting on a wheel with two handles is called a ________?
(a) cutlass
(b) hoe
(c) hand trowel
(d) wheel barrow

3. ________ is used for breaking heavy soil ?
(a) axe              (b) shovel
(c) pickaxe        (d) rake

4. The system of cultivating different crops at the same time either on a different plot is referred to as ________?
(a) multiple cropping
(b) continuous cropping
(c) mixed cropping
(d) mono cropping

5. ________ is a type of farming that is focused on the rearing of animals ?
(a) sole farming
(b) mixed farming
(c) pastoral farming
(d) taungya farming

6. The system of farming which involves the cultivation of crops and rearing of animals on the same piece of land at the same time is referred to as ________?
(a) mixed cropping
(b) sole farming
(c) nomadic farming
(d) mixed farming

7. Animals reared mainly for protection are the ________?
(a) dogs          (b) cats
(c) cow            (d) goat

8. ________ is an example of a work animal ?
(a) donkey          (b) sheep
(c) fowl               (d) pig

9. ________ are animals that eat grasses as their main feed ?
(a) omnivorous          (b) ruminant
(c) mammals              (d) none of the options

10. ________ are egg laying mammals ?
(a) eggtremes
(b) monotremes
(c) amphibians
(d) none of the options.

11. The unborn young of AMMA means ________?
(a) brain         (b) fur
(c) egg            (d) breast

12. Animals that live both on land and water are called ________?
(a) aquatic animals
(b) terrestrial animals
(c) amphibians
(d) mammals

13. ________ is an example of a poultry bird ?
(a) ostrich        (b) eagle
(c) turkey          (d) bat

14. Animals kept mainly for milk production are known as ________?
(a) work animals
(b) guard animals
(c) pet animals
(d) dairy animals

15. ________ are animals reared by man for some purposes ?
(a) farm animals
(b) hungry animals
(c) wild animals
(d) special animals

16. A good dairy animal should have ________?
(a) large udder
(b) long tail
(c) large teeth
(d) hairy body

17. Animals that like the company of man are called ________?
(a) guard animals
(b) pet animals
(c) work animals
(d) meat animals

18. ________ have three chambered heart ?
(a) two chambered
(b) one chambered
(c) four chambered
(d) three chambered

19. Monogastric farm animals have ________?
(a) concentrates      (b) grasses
(c) legumes             (d) chambers

20. ________ is an example of a large farm animal ?
(a) dog         (b) grass cutter
(c) rabbit      (d) sheep

21. Farm animals that live all their life cycles on land are called ________?
(a) aquatic animals
(b) amphibians
(c) terrestrial animals
(d) large animals

22. Farm animals that live in water are called ________?
(a) wild animals
(b) aquatic animals
(c) terrestrial animals
(d) amphibians

23. Females of all mammal species nurse their young with ________ secreted from the mammary glands ?
(a) honey        (b) milk
(c) grains        (d) insects

24. Animals that gives birth to their young ones alive are called ________?
(a) nursing animals
(b) non-mammals
(c) mammals
(d) none of the options

25. The process by which ruminant animals bring up food already swallowed back into the mouth so as to get food ready for digestion is known as ________?
(a) Vomiting the cud
(b) none of the options
(c) chewing the grass
(d) chewing the cud

26. Farm animals provide us with sources of food like ?
(a) beans          (b) rice
(c) maize          (d) milk

27. ________ is an example of a farm animal that is used for sport ?
(a) sheep          (b) horse
(c) goat            (d) cow

28. ________ product from farm animal can be used for clothing ?
(a) egg           (b) feather
(c) wool          (d) horn

29. The cultivation of food crops with pasturing crops is known as ________?
(a) nomadic farming
(b) ley farming
(c) ranching
(d) arable farming

30. The type of farming where the farmer moves with his cattle looking for grazing land and water is referred to as ________ farming ?
(a) taungya farming
(b) nomadic farming
(c) ley farming
(d) pastoral farming

31. The growing of food crops in parts of a forest where useful trees have been removed is known as ________?
(a) taungya farming
(b) bush fallowing
(c) forest farming
(d) pastoral farming

32. The cropping system in which a piece of land is cultivated for a number of years is allowed to rest for 6-12 years to regain its fertility is known as ________?
(a) land resting
(b) bush fallowing
(c) land fertility
(d) bush burning

33. The cultivation of only one crop on a piece of land at the same time is referred to as ________?
(a) mixed cropping
(b) mono cropping
(c) continuous cropping
(d) multiple cropping

34. The cropping system in which the same type of crops are grown on the same land year after year is known as ________?
(a) mixed cropping
(b) continuous cropping
(c) mono cropping
(d) multiple cropping

35. ________ is farming system in which a farmer grows crops in a sequence nor definite order on apiece of land ?
(a) crop rotation
(b) crop sequence
(c) crop farming
(d) crop organization

36. ________ is used for cutting logs of wood and felling big trees ?
(a) cutlass           (b) shears
(c) axe                 (d) cutlass

37. ________ is a farm tool used for watering crops and seedlings ?
(a) wheelbarrow
(b) watering can
(c) head pan
(d) bucket

38. Oil and grease your farm tools before storage to avoid ________?
(a) being stolen
(b) over sharpness
(c) rust
(d) getting spoilt

39. A plant growing where it is not wanted is called a ________?
(a) flower          (b) fruit
(c) weed           (d) vegetable

40. ________ is the chemical used to control the growth of weeds is called ________?
(a) herbicide         (b) grassicide
(c) weedicide        (d) pesticide

41. ________ is an example of a non-insect pest ?
(a) bird            (b) butterfly
(c) weevil         (d) caterpillar

42. ________ are organisms that cause damage or harm to crops ?
(a) farm tools        (b) farmer
(c) crop pest          (d) vegetation

43. The largest group of pests associated with crops are the ________?
(a) higher animals
(b) insect pests
(c) non insect pest
(d) weeds

44. One of the following is a piercing and sucking insect pest ?
(a) weevil        (b) grasshopper
(c) snail           (d) butterfly

45. ________ is an example of a boring insect pest ?
(a) aphids     (b) earthworm
(c) snail         (d) locust

46. When pests feed on crops , they transmit ________ to crops ?
(a) manure        (b) fast growth
(c) fertility         (d) diseases

47. The use of animals that are enemies to that crop pests to control them is referred to as ________?
(a) biological method
(b) physical method
(c) cultural method
(d) chemical method

48. Use of catapult is an example of ________ control method of crop pests ?
(a) chemical method
(b) physical method
(c) biological method
(d) cultural method

49. Crop pests reduces the market value of agricultural produce ?
(a) false          (b) maybe
(c) true           (d) I don’t know

50. ________ farm tool resembles a cutlass but is much bigger ?
(a) Shears          (b) Rake
(c) Axe               (d) Matchet

SECTION B (SUBJECTIVES) ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

51. The four chambers of a ruminant’s stomach in their correct order are ________ and ________.

52. The mouth parts of piercing and sucking insects are modified into ________ and ________?

53. Poultry birds are kept for the production of ________ and ________?

54. Two examples of mammals are ________ and ________?

55. Overgrazing exposes the soil to ________.

56. ________ More livestock are found in an area with good food ? True / False.

57. ________ is a special area with conducive environment and a large area of grassland for grazing ?

58. Some weeds have medicinal values, and they are used in traditional medicines. True / False

59. The farm tool used for transplanting of seedlings is ________?

60. Farm animals reared by pastoral farmers are primarily ________.

SECTION C: Essay

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

1. Mention five simple farm tools and state their uses?

2. Give five examples of farm animals and state their each of their uses. ?

3. Classify farm animals based on the following?
(i) stomach types
(ii) give examples of mammals and non mammals
(iii) habitat
(iv) size

4. What are the differences between a monogastric and a ruminant ?

5. Define the term mammals ?
5b. Mention four characteristics of mammals ?

6. Mention five effects of crop pests on crops ?

Answers to JSS1 Second Term Exam Questions on Agricultural Science (From SSIA)

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective section of JSS1 second term exam questions on Agricultural Science. 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 JSS1 second term exam questions on Agricultural Science. 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

51. The four chambers of a ruminant’s stomach in their correct order are rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum.

52. The mouth parts of piercing and sucking insects are modified into stylets and proboscis.

53. Poultry birds are kept for the production of eggs and meat.

54. Two examples of mammals are goat and cow.

55. Overgrazing exposes the soil to erosion.

56. More livestock are found in an area with good food – True

57. Ranch is a special area with conducive environment and a large area of grassland for grazing.

58. Some weeds have medicinal values and they are used in traditional medicines – True

59. The farm tool used for transplanting of seedlings is trowel.

60. Farm animals reared by pastoral farmers are primarily ruminants.

Answers to Section C

1. Five Simple Farm Tools and Their Uses

Farm Tool	Use
Hoe	Used for weeding and making ridges.
Cutlass	Used for cutting weeds, clearing bushes, and harvesting crops.
Shovel	Used for digging, lifting, and moving soil or manure.
Rake	Used for gathering leaves or smoothing the soil.
Garden Fork	Used for loosening soil and removing weeds.

2. Five Farm Animals and Their Uses

Farm Animal	Use
Cow	For milk, meat, and leather.
Goat	For meat and milk.
Chicken	For eggs and meat.
Pig	For pork (meat).
Sheep	For wool and meat.

3. Classification of Farm Animals

(i) Stomach Types:

• Monogastric: e.g., Pig, Poultry
• Ruminant: e.g., Cow, Sheep, Goat

(ii) Mammals and Non-mammals:

• Mammals: Cow, Goat, Sheep, Pig
• Non-mammals: Chicken, Turkey, Duck

(iii) Habitat:

• Terrestrial: Cow, Goat, Pig
• Aquatic: Fish, Crab, Snail

(iv) Size:

• Large: Cow, Horse, Camel
• Small: Rabbit, Poultry, Goat

4. Differences Between Monogastric and Ruminant Animals

Monogastric	Ruminant
Has one stomach compartment	Has four stomach compartments
Cannot regurgitate food	Can regurgitate and re-chew food (cud)
Digests simple carbohydrates easily	Digests complex carbohydrates like cellulose
Examples: Pig, Poultry	Examples: Cow, Goat, Sheep

5. Definition and Characteristics of Mammals

Definition: Mammals are animals that give birth to live young and feed them with milk produced by the mother’s mammary glands.

Characteristics:

• They have hair or fur on their bodies.
• Thëy give birth to live young ones.
• They feed their young with milk from mammary glands.
• They are warm-blooded animals.

6. Effects of Crop Pests on Crops

• They reduce crop yield.
• They damage the appearance of crops.
• Thëy lower the quality of farm produce.
• They make crops more vulnerable to diseases.
• They increase the cost of production due to pest control.

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