Examination on Agricultural Science
Class: JSS 3
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ is the process of enclosing agricultural produce in a container for protection and distribution. (a) Harvesting (b) Packaging (c) Marketing (d) Processing
2. One of the criteria for selecting packaging materials is the ________ of the produce. (a) colour (b) nature (c) smell (d) weight
3. An example of a packaging material for liquid produce is a ________. (a) basket (b) drum (c) sack (d) cage
4. Which of the following is a determinant of pricing for agricultural produce? (a) weather (b) cost of production (c) government policies (d) farm size
5. All of these are types of farm records except ________. (a) inventory (b) input record (c) sales record (d) daily attendance register
6. Which is NOT a type of forest found in Nigeria? (a) Derived forest (b) Rainforest (c) Desert forest (d) Mangrove forest
7. The main reason for deforestation is ________. (a) afforestation (b) conservation (c) urban development (d) re-forestation
8. The correct step in preparing a sales journal involves recording ________. (a) all expenses (b) credit sales (c) cash purchases (d) farm assets
9. Which of these is not a forest resource? (a) Trees (b) Wildlife (c) Minerals (d) Herbs
10. A computer-aided farm record system helps in ________. (a) manual calculations (b) efficient data storage (c) physical record keeping (d) slowing down operations
11. The type of packaging material suitable for eggs is a ________. (a) sack (b) drum (c) tray (d) polythene bag
12. When selecting packaging materials, the distance to market determines ________. (a) the colour of the package (b) the durability of the package (c) the brand of the package (d) the size of the produce
13. The process of assigning a monetary value to agricultural goods is called ________. (a) marketing (b) pricing (c) selling (d) budgeting
14. A record that shows all assets and liabilities of a farm is known as an ________. (a) input record (b) inventory (c) production record (d) consumption record
15. A journal specifically used to record all credit sales of farm produce is the ________. (a) purchase journal (b) sales journal (c) cash book (d) general journal
16. Forests help to regulate climate by absorbing ________ from the atmosphere. (a) oxygen (b) nitrogen (c) carbon dioxide (d) hydrogen
17. One negative human activity that affects forests is ________. (a) tree planting (b) bush burning (c) selective logging (d) wildlife protection
18. The quality of produce is a major ________ of its price. (a) indicator (b) determinant (c) outcome (d) result
19. Polythene bags are commonly used for packaging ________. (a) live poultry (b) grains (c) delicate fruits (d) vegetables
20. A packaging material that is suitable for live poultry is a ________. (a) box (b) cage (c) barrel (d) polythene bag
21. The term “deforestation” refers to ________. (a) planting of trees (b) clearing of forests (c) growing of leaves (d) conserving forests
22. Which of these is a primary product obtained from forests? (a) Steel (b) Plastic (c) Fruits (d) Cement
23. Over-hunting of animals in forests leads to ________. (a) increase in wildlife (b) depletion of wildlife (c) forest expansion (d) healthy ecosystem
24. A farm record that tracks the quantity of produce harvested is called a ________. (a) sales record (b) production record (c) consumption record (d) input record
25. The use of computers in farm record-keeping ensures ________. (a) slower data processing (b) reduced accuracy (c) faster data retrieval (d) higher manual effort
26. Packaging materials like sacks are best suited for ________ produce. (a) liquid (b) delicate (c) granular (d) fragile
27. When demand for a produce is high and supply is low, the price tends to ________. (a) decrease (b) remain stable (c) increase (d) fluctuate widely
28. Which of these human activities is beneficial to forests? (a) Bush burning (b) Farming (c) Afforestation (d) Hunting
29. The effect of forests on the environment includes ________. (a) increasing soil erosion (b) preventing flooding (c) decreasing rainfall (d) promoting desertification
30. A type of forest characterized by trees growing in salty or brackish water is the ________. (a) rainforest (b) derived forest (c) mangrove forest (d) savannah forest
31. The main purpose of packaging agricultural produce is ________. (a) to make it look attractive (b) to protect it from damage (c) to increase its weight (d) to reduce its shelf life
32. Which factor does NOT directly influence the selection of packaging material? (a) Shape of produce (b) Cost of labour (c) Live or frozen status (d) Size of produce
33. A farm record that details all expenses incurred on the farm is the ________. (a) sales record (b) consumption record (c) input record (d) profit and loss account
34. Computer-aided farm records are important because they reduce the need for ________. (a) data analysis (b) manual calculations (c) decision making (d) record storage
35. The economic value of forests includes providing ________. (a) air pollution (b) raw materials for industries (c) desertification (d) increased floods
36. Which of the following statements about forest resources is true? (a) They are only useful for timber. (b) They include wildlife and medicinal herbs. (c) They cause soil degradation. (d) They are not affected by human activities.
37. The quantity of produce available in the market at a given time is referred to as ________. (a) demand (b) price (c) supply (d) quality
38. Cages are primarily used for packaging ________. (a) fruits (b) grains (c) live animals (d) liquids
39. The depletion of wildlife is a direct result of ________. (a) controlled hunting (b) conservation efforts (c) excessive hunting (d) wildlife parks
40. ________ is a financial statement showing the income and expenses over a period. (a) Inventory (b) Farm diary (c) Profit and loss account (d) Sales record

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

1. (a) Define agricultural produce packaging. (2 marks)
(b) List any three (3) types of packaging materials used for farm produce. (3 marks)
(c) Explain how the “nature of produce” influences the selection of packaging materials. (3 marks)
(d) State two (2) reasons why proper packaging is important for agricultural produce. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is meant by the pricing of agricultural produce? (2 marks)
(b) Outline any three (3) determinants of pricing agricultural produce. (3 marks)
(c) Define farm records and state two (2) examples. (3 marks)
(d) Briefly explain the importance of a sales record on a farm. (2 marks)

3. (a) List any two (2) types of forests found in Nigeria. (2 marks)
(b) State three (3) resources that can be obtained from forests. (3 marks)
(c) Explain two (2) ways human activities negatively affect forests. (3 marks)
(d) Outline two (2) uses of forest resources. (2 marks)

4. (a) Explain the term “computer-aided farm records.” (2 marks)
(b) State two (2) advantages of using computer-aided farm records over manual records. (3 marks)
(c) Describe two (2) positive effects of forests on the environment. (3 marks)
(d) Differentiate between a sales journal and a purchase journal. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Packaging
Question 2 – ✅ (b) nature
Question 3 – ✅ (b) drum
Question 4 – ✅ (b) cost of production
Question 5 – ✅ (d) daily attendance register
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Desert forest
Question 7 – ✅ (c) urban development
Question 8 – ✅ (b) credit sales
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Minerals
Question 10 – ✅ (b) efficient data storage
Question 11 – ✅ (c) tray
Question 12 – ✅ (b) the durability of the package
Question 13 – ✅ (b) pricing
Question 14 – ✅ (b) inventory
Question 15 – ✅ (b) sales journal
Question 16 – ✅ (c) carbon dioxide
Question 17 – ✅ (b) bush burning
Question 18 – ✅ (b) determinant
Question 19 – ✅ (d) vegetables
Question 20 – ✅ (b) cage
Question 21 – ✅ (b) clearing of forests
Question 22 – ✅ (c) Fruits
Question 23 – ✅ (b) depletion of wildlife
Question 24 – ✅ (b) production record
Question 25 – ✅ (c) faster data retrieval
Question 26 – ✅ (c) granular
Question 27 – ✅ (c) increase
Question 28 – ✅ (c) Afforestation
Question 29 – ✅ (b) preventing flooding
Question 30 – ✅ (c) mangrove forest
Question 31 – ✅ (b) to protect it from damage
Question 32 – ✅ (b) Cost of labour
Question 33 – ✅ (c) input record
Question 34 – ✅ (b) manual calculations
Question 35 – ✅ (b) raw materials for industries
Question 36 – ✅ (b) They include wildlife and medicinal herbs.
Question 37 – ✅ (c) supply
Question 38 – ✅ (c) live animals
Question 39 – ✅ (c) excessive hunting
Question 40 – ✅ (c) Profit and loss account