SS1 Second Term Exam Questions on Agricultural Science

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SS1 Second Term Exam Questions on Agricultural Science [SSIC]

In Sure Success International Academy [SSIC], SS1 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 SS1 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: SS 1
Subject: Agricultural Science
Duration: 2 hrs

Any form of examination malpractice may lead to a repeat of the subject or suspension. Don’t get involved.

SECTION A: Objectives

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

1. A factor that can limit the development of commercial agriculture in Nigeria is
A. adequate storage facilities
B. incidence of farm diseases
C. improved agricultural inputs
D. consistent agricultural policy

2. Communal land tenure system in Nigeria encourages
A. commercial farming
B. fragmentation of land
C. shifting cultivation
D. free hold to any land

3. The best topography for agricultural production is ________ land.
A. high           B. low
C. sloppy        D. plain

4. Continuous cropping of a farmland for many years will lead to
A. efficient nutrient uptake
B. depletion of soil nutrients
C. better crop yield
D. good soil structure formation

5. Which of the following is not a function of roots to plant?
A. food storage
B. plant anchorage
C. secretion of water
D. vegetative propagation

6. The farmer who cultivates food crops with pasture crops is said to be practicing
A. crop rotation
B. mixed cropping
C. ley farming
D. taungya farming

7. An advantage of commercial agriculture is that it
A. requires small space
B. requires skilled labour
C. produces high returns
D. involves low capital

8. The most important contribution of agriculture to mankind is the provision of
A. shelter
B. employment
C. foreign exchange
D. food

9. Agricultural land use is negatively affected by
A. increase in population
B. type of soil
C. climatic factors
D. increase in soil micro-organisms

10. The use of land for agricultural purposes involves the following except
A. livestock grazing
B. fish farming
C. road construction
D. crop production

11. Mechanization is difficult to practise where the __________
A. land is fragmented
B. farmer is wealthy
C. farm holding is large
D. soil fertility is low

12. Bush fallowing is necessitated by __________
A. population increase
B. reduction in soil fertility
C. cost consideration
D. rural-urban migration

13. In crop rotation, deep-rooted crop should follow shallow-rooted crops because deep-rooted crops
A. are resistant to diseases
B. are early-maturing
C. feed from different soil layers
D. attract different kinds of pests

14. Which of the following crops produce latex?
A. mango          B. citrus
C. rubbers         D. sissal

15. Land use decree has negatively affected land ownership in Nigeria by
A. making acquisition in Nigeria bureaucratic
B. making large land available to farmers
C. preventing land fragmentation
D. reducing boundary disputes

16. Food shortage can be minimized by
A. efficient pest control services
B. natural hazards
C. illegal exportation of farm produce
D. hoarding

17. Subsistence agriculture is characterized by
A. use of machines
B. large scale production
C. small farm holdings
D. intensive use of inputs

18. The most suitable source of power for stationary equipment on the farm is
A. machine       B. electricity
C. animal          D. man

19. An important farm machine used for coupling many implements is
A. disc harrow
B. harvester
C. tractor
D. plough

20. Which of the following farm practices is not mechanized?
A. planting
B. fertilizer application
C. bush clearing
D. transplanting

21. The main aim of mechanized agriculture is
A. reducing maturation time for crops
B. decreasing number of pests
C. having a large land area for cultivation
D. reducing cost of production

22. Which of the following is the correct order for land preparation?
A. land clearing → ploughing → harrowing → ridging
B. land clearing → harrowing → ploughing → ridging
C. land clearing → ploughing → ridging → harrowing
D. land clearing → harrowing → ridging → ploughing

23. The tree species commonly planted for pulpwood is
A. Gmelina         B. Cassia
C. Albizia            D. Tectona

24. Methods of preserving fish include the following except
A. boiling         B. drying
C. smoking      D. salting

25. Which of the following constitutes subsidy in agricultural enterprise
A. supply of fertilizers to farmers at reduced price
B. borrowing of money from thrift society
C. provision of money to farmers through commercial banks
D. provision of services through co-operative societies

26. An increase in supply of agricultural produce can be caused by the following except
A. reduced cost of production
B. favorable weather condition
C. reduced taxation
D. consumers buying less products

27. Calculate the salvage value of a tractor with a depreciation value of ₦10, 580.00 and initial cost of ₦50,000.00 after a year of use.
A. ₦10,580.00        B. ₦30,290.00
C. ₦39, 420.00       D. ₦60,580.00

28. Fertile soil is one which
A. is easily drained
B. is well aerated
C. can produce a good harvest of cowpea
D. contains all essential plant nutrients in suitable proportions

29. The effects of practicing crop rotation include the following except
A. maintaining and improving soil fertility
B. controlling soil erosion
C. preventing the buildup of pest and diseases
D. adding humus to the soil

30. The source of power for subsistence agriculture is
A. animal          B. machine
C. electricity     D. man

31. Which of these factors does NOT influence land use in Nigeria?
A. labour
B. population pressure
C. soil type
D. climate

32. The following are roles of science and technology in agricultural development EXCEPT
A. development of modern farm machines
B. establishment of susceptible breeds of livestock
C. manufacture of better agro-chemicals
D. production of new varieties of crops

33. The land tenure system which involves the outright purchase of land is
A. leasehold       B. communal
C. freehold         D. inheritance

34. Which of the following devices is not a tractor-coupled implement?
A. Plough       B. Sheller
C. Ridger        D. Harrow

35. An advantage of individual system of land ownership is that
A. the land may be fragmented
B. such land cannot be used as collateral
C. it encourages long term planning
D. it encourages land litigation

36. Agriculture helps to solve all the following problems except
A. malnutrition
B. unemployment
C. high population growth rate
D. inadequate shelter materials

37. Which of the following is NOT a monocotyledons plants?
A. Banana       B. Citrus
C. Ginger        D. Millet

38. Which of the following statements is not true of electrical power? It
A. can be generated from solar energy
B. is the cleanest source of farm power
C. can perform farm work on its own
D. is capital intensive

39. Which of the following practices does not replenish lost soil nutrients?
A. crop rotation    B. fallowing
C. liming               D. bush burning

40. In subsistence agriculture,
A. yields are usually high
B. surplus produced is small
C. savings are made
D. farm sizes are large

41. The land use decree of 1978 vested lands in each state of the country on the
A. individual
B. state governor
C. president of the country
D. commissioner for agriculture

42. Agricultural uses of land include
A. silviculture       B. mining
C. housing           D. transportation

43. Which of the following agricultural programmes covers risk and uncertainties in agriculture?
A. Agricultural Development Project
B. Agricultural Insurance Scheme
C. River Basin Development Authority
D. Farm Settlement Scheme

44. The major advantage of human power over all other sources of power is man’s
A. normal power output is 75 Watts per day
B. ability to work in any climatic condition
C. intelligence to control work
D. strength when at work

45. Legumes that produce edible seeds are called
A. pulses           B. spices
C. grains           D. cereals

46. Disease-causing organisms are referred to as
A. vectors         B. pathogens
C. pests            D. insects

47. The most important farm input contributed by the peasant farmer’s family is
A. capital
B. labour
C. planting materials
D. fertilizers

48. Which of the following groups of items will appreciate in value on the farm?
A. seedlings, calves and chicks
B. equipment, piglets and lambs
C. buildings, seedlings and piglets
D. calves, machinery and chicks

49. A tractor costing ₦80,000.00 was sold for ₦20,000.00 after it has been used for 10 years. What is the salvage value of the tractor?
A. ₦20,000.00        B. ₦60,000.00
C. ₦80,000.00        D. ₦100,000.00

50. Which of the following groups of crops requires winnowing during processing?
A. fruits          B. cereals
C. tubers        D. vegetables

SECTION B

1. C of O means_____________.

2. Crops can be classified based on their morphology into ________ and  (3) ________.

4. Two examples of individual land tenure system are ________ and (5) _________.

6. Leasehold system is_________

7. Two non-governmental organizations in agriculture are _________ and (8)_______.

9. OFN means ________

10. The Land Use Decree was enacted in the year ____________

SECTION C: Essay

INSTRUCTION – Answer all the questions in this section.

1a. Name four (4) Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs) that are involved in the improvement of agricultural production in West Africa.

b. Mention the characteristics of Non-Governmental Organization involved in Agriculture.

2. Mamman’s farm bought a new tractor for ₦1,000,000 in the year 2000 and sold it off for ₦100,000 in 2010. Calculate:
(i) Salvage value.
(ii) Total depreciation.
(iii) Annual depreciation of the tractor.

3a.(i) What is an agricultural system?
(ii) List five (5) agricultural systems practiced in West Africa.
b. List four (4) tractor-coupled implements.

4a. State four (4) disadvantages of using mechanical power in the farm.
b. List six (6) farming operations requiring electric power.

5a. Explain land tenure by inheritance.
b. List five (5) disadvantages of communal land tenure system.

Answers to SS1 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 SS1 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 SS1 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

1. C of O means Certificate of Occupancy.

2. Crops can be classified based on their morphology into monocotyledons and
3. dicotyledons.

4. Two examples of individual land tenure system are freehold and
5. leasehold.

6. Leasehold system is a land tenure system where a person is allowed to use a piece of land for a specific period after paying rent or lease fee to the owner.

7. Two non-governmental organizations in agriculture are IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) and
8. FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization).

9. OFN means Operation Feed the Nation.

10. The Land Use Decree was enacted in the year 1978.

Answers to Section B

1a. Name four (4) Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) involved in the improvement of agricultural production in West Africa.

1. IFAD – International Fund for Agricultural Development
2. FAO – Food and Agriculture Organization
3. USAID – United States Agency for International Development
4. Oxfam International

1b. Characteristics of Non-Governmental Organizations involved in Agriculture

1. They are non-profit oriented.
2. They provide technical and financial assistance to farmers.
3. They often work with local communities and grassroots farmers.
4. They focus on capacity building and training.
5. They promote sustainable agricultural practices.

2. Mamman’s farm bought a new tractor for ₦1,000,000 in the year 2000 and sold it for ₦100,000 in 2010. Calculate:

(i) Salvage value = ₦100,000
(ii) Total depreciation = ₦1,000,000 – ₦100,000 = ₦900,000
(iii) Annual depreciation = ₦900,000 ÷ 10 years = ₦90,000 per year

3a(i). What is an agricultural system?

An agricultural system is a method or pattern of organizing and managing farming activities, which includes the use of inputs, cultivation practices, and the type of crops or animals raised to produce food and other agricultural products.

3a(ii). Five (5) agricultural systems practiced in West Africa:

1. Shifting cultivation
2. Mixed farming
3. Pastoral farming
4. Plantation farming
5. Subsistence farming

3b. Four (4) tractor-coupled implements:

1. Plough
2. Harrow
3. Planter
4. Ridger

4a. Four (4) disadvantages of using mechanical power on the farm:

1. High cost of purchase and maintenance.
2. It can cause soil compaction.
3. Machines can break down during critical periods.
4. It reduces employment opportunities for rural laborers.

4b. Six (6) farming operations requiring electric power:

1. Water pumping for irrigation
2. Operation of incubators
3. Refrigeration of farm produce
4. Feed mixing and grinding
5. Lighting in poultry houses
6. Operation of electric fencing systems

5a. Explain land tenure by inheritance:

Land tenure by inheritance is a system where land ownership is passed down from parents or ancestors to their children or family members after their death, based on customary or legal rules.

5b. Five (5) disadvantages of communal land tenure system:

1. Lack of individual ownership reduces farmers’ motivation to improve the land.
2. Difficulty in using land as collateral for loans.
3. Disputes over land boundaries and usage.
4. Limited access to large-scale farming.
5. Poor land management due to lack of responsibility.

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