Examination on Agricultural Science
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is the science and art of cultivating plants and rearing animals. (a) Biology (b) Agriculture (c) Chemistry (d) Geography
2. Which of these is not considered a common crop grown in Nigeria? (a) Rice (b) Television (c) Maize (d) Cassava
3. The rearing of farm animals like chicken and goat is called ________ production. (a) Plant (b) Animal (c) Crop (d) Food
4. Which of the following is NOT an importance of agriculture? (a) Source of food (b) Source of employment (c) Source of pollution (d) Source of raw materials
5. The main reason for growing crops is to produce ________. (a) Entertainment (b) Fuel (c) Food (d) Building materials
6. All of these are common farm animals except ________. (a) Chicken (b) Goat (c) Lion (d) Cattle
7. An example of a raw material from agriculture used in cloth making is ________. (a) Plastic (b) Cotton (c) Metal (d) Glass
8. The correct step in animal production involves ________. (a) Harvesting crops (b) Rearing animals (c) Selling goods (d) Building houses
9. Which of the following people is involved in selling farm produce? (a) Fisherman (b) Crop farmer (c) Marketer (d) Gardener
10. What is the primary role of an agricultural engineer? (a) Teaching students (b) Catching fish (c) Designing farm machinery (d) Selling produce
11. Cassava, maize, and rice are examples of ________. (a) Animals (b) Minerals (c) Crops (d) Machines
12. A person who takes care of plants in a garden is called a ________. (a) Fisherman (b) Gardener (c) Animal rearer (d) Marketer
13. Which of these is a source of income from agriculture? (a) Watching TV (b) Selling farm produce (c) Playing games (d) Sleeping
14. Teaching students about farming practices is the role of an agricultural ________. (a) Economist (b) Engineer (c) Science teacher (d) Animal rearer
15. Goats, cattle, and chickens are examples of ________. (a) Wild animals (b) Farm animals (c) Sea animals (d) Pet animals
16. All of these are benefits of agriculture except ________. (a) Provides medicine (b) Creates employment (c) Decreased food supply (d) Supplies raw materials
17. A farmer who grows yams and maize is involved in ________ production. (a) Animal (b) Fish (c) Crop (d) Mineral
18. Which of these agricultural products can be used for decoration? (a) Cement (b) Tyres (c) Flowers (d) Steel
19. What does an agricultural economist study? (a) Animal diseases (b) Farm machinery (c) Money matters in agriculture (d) Plant genetics
20. The process of catching fish for food and sale is carried out by a ________. (a) Crop farmer (b) Animal rearer (c) Fisherman (d) Gardener

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

1. (a) Define agriculture. (2 marks)
(b) Mention two types of production involved in agriculture. (3 marks)
(c) List three common crops grown in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(d) Name two common farm animals reared in Nigeria. (2 marks)

2. (a) State two ways agriculture serves as a source of food. (2 marks)
(b) Explain how agriculture can be a source of employment. (3 marks)
(c) Give three examples of raw materials provided by agriculture. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two ways agriculture supports cloth making. (2 marks)

3. (a) Who is a crop farmer? (2 marks)
(b) Describe the role of an animal rearer. (3 marks)
(c) Explain what an agricultural science teacher does. (3 marks)
(d) Name two other people involved in agriculture apart from farmers. (2 marks)

4. (a) What is the main duty of a fisherman? (2 marks)
(b) How does a marketer contribute to agriculture? (3 marks)
(c) Describe the work of an agricultural engineer. (3 marks)
(d) Give two examples of how agricultural products can be used for decoration. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Agriculture
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Television
Question 3 – ✅ (b) Animal
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Source of pollution
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Food
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Lion
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Cotton
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Rearing animals
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Marketer
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Designing farm machinery
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Crops
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Gardener
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Selling farm produce
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Science teacher
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Farm animals
Question 16 – ✅ (c) Decreased food supply
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Crop
Question 18 – ✅ (c) Flowers
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Money matters in agriculture
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Fisherman