New Curriculum First Term Horticulture and Crop Production examination for JSS 1

Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Subject: Horticulture and Crop Production
Time: 2 hours
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all 40 questions. Each question carries 1 mark.

1. Which explanation most accurately describes Farm tools for clearing? (a) Farm tools are implements used to perform specified agricultural operations    (b) Planting tools help place seeds or seedlings correctly in the soil    (c) Soil texture describes the relative proportions of sand, silt and clay particles    (d) Clay soil contains a high proportion of very fine particles and tends to retain water
2. In the context of Planting tools and safety, which statement is correct? (a) Farm tools are implements used to perform specified agricultural operations    (b) Soil texture describes the relative proportions of sand, silt and clay particles    (c) Clay soil contains a high proportion of very fine particles and tends to retain water    (d) Planting tools help place seeds or seedlings correctly in the soil
3. The concept of Soil texture is best explained as ________. (a) Planting tools help place seeds or seedlings correctly in the soil    (b) Clay soil contains a high proportion of very fine particles and tends to retain water    (c) Soil texture describes the relative proportions of sand, silt and clay particles    (d) Farm tools are implements used to perform specified agricultural operations
4. An accurate description of Clay soils is ________. (a) Loam contains a useful balance of sand, silt and clay    (b) Clay soil contains a high proportion of very fine particles and tends to retain water    (c) Soil texture describes the relative proportions of sand, silt and clay particles    (d) Planting tools help place seeds or seedlings correctly in the soil
5. Which explanation most accurately describes Loamy soils? (a) Clay soil contains a high proportion of very fine particles and tends to retain water    (b) Loam contains a useful balance of sand, silt and clay    (c) A nursery bed is a prepared site where young plants are raised before transplanting    (d) Soil texture describes the relative proportions of sand, silt and clay particles
6. In the context of Nursery beds, which statement is correct? (a) A nursery bed is a prepared site where young plants are raised before transplanting    (b) A good nursery site should be secure, accessible and supplied with suitable water    (c) Loam contains a useful balance of sand, silt and clay    (d) Nursery-bed preparation involves clearing and cultivating soil to raise seedlings
7. The concept of Nursery site selection is best explained as ________. (a) A nursery bed is a prepared site where young plants are raised before transplanting    (b) Nursery-bed preparation involves clearing and cultivating soil to raise seedlings    (c) Loam contains a useful balance of sand, silt and clay    (d) A good nursery site should be secure, accessible and supplied with suitable water
8. An accurate description of Preparing a nursery bed is ________. (a) A good nursery site should be secure, accessible and supplied with suitable water    (b) Fertilizers supply nutrients needed by plants for growth    (c) Nursery-bed preparation involves clearing and cultivating soil to raise seedlings    (d) A nursery bed is a prepared site where young plants are raised before transplanting
9. Which explanation most accurately describes Fertilizers? (a) Nursery-bed preparation involves clearing and cultivating soil to raise seedlings    (b) Inorganic fertilizers supply plant nutrients in manufactured mineral forms    (c) Fertilizers supply nutrients needed by plants for growth    (d) A good nursery site should be secure, accessible and supplied with suitable water
10. In the context of Inorganic fertilizer application, which statement is correct? (a) Fertilizers supply nutrients needed by plants for growth    (b) Inorganic fertilizers supply plant nutrients in manufactured mineral forms    (c) Nursery-bed preparation involves clearing and cultivating soil to raise seedlings    (d) A good nursery site should be secure, accessible and supplied with suitable water
11. A practical example relating to Farm tools for clearing is ________. (a) Using a cutlass to clear vegetation on a nursery site    (b) Using a hand trowel to make a planting hole    (c) Comparing gritty sand with smooth silt and sticky clay    (d) Observing wet clay soil stick together when pressed
12. During a practical lesson on Planting tools and safety, which observation is most relevant? (a) Using a cutlass to clear vegetation on a nursery site    (b) Comparing gritty sand with smooth silt and sticky clay    (c) Observing wet clay soil stick together when pressed    (d) Using a hand trowel to make a planting hole
13. Which of the following demonstrates Soil texture correctly? (a) Using a hand trowel to make a planting hole    (b) Observing wet clay soil stick together when pressed    (c) Using a cutlass to clear vegetation on a nursery site    (d) Comparing gritty sand with smooth silt and sticky clay
14. Which situation best illustrates Clay soils? (a) Recognising loam as suitable for many nursery crops    (b) Comparing gritty sand with smooth silt and sticky clay    (c) Observing wet clay soil stick together when pressed    (d) Using a hand trowel to make a planting hole
15. A practical example relating to Loamy soils is ________. (a) Observing wet clay soil stick together when pressed    (b) Recognising loam as suitable for many nursery crops    (c) Preparing fine soil in a bed for seedlings    (d) Comparing gritty sand with smooth silt and sticky clay
16. During a practical lesson on Nursery beds, which observation is most relevant? (a) Preparing fine soil in a bed for seedlings    (b) Locating a nursery near a dependable water source    (c) Recognising loam as suitable for many nursery crops    (d) Removing stones and large weeds before forming a bed
17. Which of the following demonstrates Nursery site selection correctly? (a) Locating a nursery near a dependable water source    (b) Preparing fine soil in a bed for seedlings    (c) Removing stones and large weeds before forming a bed    (d) Recognising loam as suitable for many nursery crops
18. Which situation best illustrates Preparing a nursery bed? (a) Locating a nursery near a dependable water source    (b) Applying compost or a suitable mineral fertilizer to nutrient-poor soil    (c) Preparing fine soil in a bed for seedlings    (d) Removing stones and large weeds before forming a bed
19. A practical example relating to Fertilizers is ________. (a) Removing stones and large weeds before forming a bed    (b) Applying a measured amount of NPK fertilizer as recommended    (c) Applying compost or a suitable mineral fertilizer to nutrient-poor soil    (d) Locating a nursery near a dependable water source
20. During a practical lesson on Inorganic fertilizer application, which observation is most relevant? (a) Applying compost or a suitable mineral fertilizer to nutrient-poor soil    (b) Applying a measured amount of NPK fertilizer as recommended    (c) Removing stones and large weeds before forming a bed    (d) Locating a nursery near a dependable water source
21. A pupil working on Farm tools for clearing should first consider ________. (a) Consider the mixture of particle sizes when evaluating loam    (b) Inspect the condition of clearing tools before work    (c) Consider drainage when planning to plant in clayey soil    (d) Select fertile soil and a site with suitable access to water
22. The recommended procedure relating to Planting tools and safety is ________. (a) Carry sharp tools correctly and maintain a safe working distance    (b) Select fertile soil and a site with suitable access to water    (c) Consider the mixture of particle sizes when evaluating loam    (d) Choose a sheltered accessible location for young plants
23. Which action is most appropriate when applying Soil texture? (a) Choose a sheltered accessible location for young plants    (b) Select fertile soil and a site with suitable access to water    (c) Make a suitable fine seedbed and level it for sowing    (d) Use touch or an appropriate test to assess soil texture
24. When carrying out Clay soils, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Make a suitable fine seedbed and level it for sowing    (b) Inspect the condition of clearing tools before work    (c) Consider drainage when planning to plant in clayey soil    (d) Choose a sheltered accessible location for young plants
25. A pupil working on Loamy soils should first consider ________. (a) Inspect the condition of clearing tools before work    (b) Choose fertilizer type and rate according to crop need    (c) Consider the mixture of particle sizes when evaluating loam    (d) Carry sharp tools correctly and maintain a safe working distance
26. The recommended procedure relating to Nursery beds is ________. (a) Carry sharp tools correctly and maintain a safe working distance    (b) Select fertile soil and a site with suitable access to water    (c) Avoid direct contact of concentrated fertilizer with delicate seedlings    (d) Inspect the condition of clearing tools before work
27. Which action is most appropriate when applying Nursery site selection? (a) Choose a sheltered accessible location for young plants    (b) Use touch or an appropriate test to assess soil texture    (c) Carry sharp tools correctly and maintain a safe working distance    (d) Consider drainage when planning to plant in clayey soil
28. When carrying out Preparing a nursery bed, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Consider drainage when planning to plant in clayey soil    (b) Use touch or an appropriate test to assess soil texture    (c) Consider the mixture of particle sizes when evaluating loam    (d) Make a suitable fine seedbed and level it for sowing
29. A pupil working on Fertilizers should first consider ________. (a) Consider the mixture of particle sizes when evaluating loam    (b) Consider drainage when planning to plant in clayey soil    (c) Select fertile soil and a site with suitable access to water    (d) Choose fertilizer type and rate according to crop need
30. The recommended procedure relating to Inorganic fertilizer application is ________. (a) Select fertile soil and a site with suitable access to water    (b) Consider the mixture of particle sizes when evaluating loam    (c) Avoid direct contact of concentrated fertilizer with delicate seedlings    (d) Choose a sheltered accessible location for young plants
31. With respect to Farm tools for clearing, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Classifying pure sand as loam without checking soil composition    (b) Using a damaged cutlass handle during land clearing    (c) Assuming clay soil always allows water to drain quickly    (d) Establishing seedlings on a badly drained contaminated site
32. Which practice is a likely mistake in Planting tools and safety? (a) Leaving pointed tools carelessly on a footpath    (b) Establishing seedlings on a badly drained contaminated site    (c) Classifying pure sand as loam without checking soil composition    (d) Placing delicate seedlings where animals can trample them
33. A difficulty that should be avoided in Soil texture is ________. (a) Describing soil texture solely by its colour    (b) Placing delicate seedlings where animals can trample them    (c) Establishing seedlings on a badly drained contaminated site    (d) Sowing tiny seeds into large unbroken soil clods
34. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in Clay soils? (a) Sowing tiny seeds into large unbroken soil clods    (b) Using a damaged cutlass handle during land clearing    (c) Placing delicate seedlings where animals can trample them    (d) Assuming clay soil always allows water to drain quickly
35. With respect to Loamy soils, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Using a damaged cutlass handle during land clearing    (b) Assuming more fertilizer always produces healthier seedlings    (c) Classifying pure sand as loam without checking soil composition    (d) Leaving pointed tools carelessly on a footpath
36. Which practice is a likely mistake in Nursery beds? (a) Leaving pointed tools carelessly on a footpath    (b) Establishing seedlings on a badly drained contaminated site    (c) Applying large quantities of fertilizer directly against tender roots    (d) Using a damaged cutlass handle during land clearing
37. A difficulty that should be avoided in Nursery site selection is ________. (a) Describing soil texture solely by its colour    (b) Placing delicate seedlings where animals can trample them    (c) Leaving pointed tools carelessly on a footpath    (d) Assuming clay soil always allows water to drain quickly
38. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in Preparing a nursery bed? (a) Sowing tiny seeds into large unbroken soil clods    (b) Assuming clay soil always allows water to drain quickly    (c) Describing soil texture solely by its colour    (d) Classifying pure sand as loam without checking soil composition
39. With respect to Fertilizers, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Classifying pure sand as loam without checking soil composition    (b) Assuming clay soil always allows water to drain quickly    (c) Establishing seedlings on a badly drained contaminated site    (d) Assuming more fertilizer always produces healthier seedlings
40. Which practice is a likely mistake in Inorganic fertilizer application? (a) Establishing seedlings on a badly drained contaminated site    (b) Classifying pure sand as loam without checking soil composition    (c) Applying large quantities of fertilizer directly against tender roots    (d) Placing delicate seedlings where animals can trample them

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Farm tools for clearing. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Planting tools and safety and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Soil texture. Explain each. (4 marks)

2. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Clay soils. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Loamy soils and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Nursery beds. Explain each. (4 marks)

3. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Nursery site selection. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Preparing a nursery bed and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Fertilizers. Explain each. (4 marks)

4. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Planting tools and safety. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Fertilizers and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Inorganic fertilizer application. Explain each. (4 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (a) Farm tools are implements used to perform specified agricultural operations
Question 2 – ✅ (d) Planting tools help place seeds or seedlings correctly in the soil
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Soil texture describes the relative proportions of sand, silt and clay particles
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Clay soil contains a high proportion of very fine particles and tends to retain water
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Loam contains a useful balance of sand, silt and clay
Question 6 – ✅ (a) A nursery bed is a prepared site where young plants are raised before transplanting
Question 7 – ✅ (d) A good nursery site should be secure, accessible and supplied with suitable water
Question 8 – ✅ (c) Nursery-bed preparation involves clearing and cultivating soil to raise seedlings
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Fertilizers supply nutrients needed by plants for growth
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Inorganic fertilizers supply plant nutrients in manufactured mineral forms
Question 11 – ✅ (a) Using a cutlass to clear vegetation on a nursery site
Question 12 – ✅ (d) Using a hand trowel to make a planting hole
Question 13 – ✅ (d) Comparing gritty sand with smooth silt and sticky clay
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Observing wet clay soil stick together when pressed
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Recognising loam as suitable for many nursery crops
Question 16 – ✅ (a) Preparing fine soil in a bed for seedlings
Question 17 – ✅ (a) Locating a nursery near a dependable water source
Question 18 – ✅ (d) Removing stones and large weeds before forming a bed
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Applying compost or a suitable mineral fertilizer to nutrient-poor soil
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Applying a measured amount of NPK fertilizer as recommended
Question 21 – ✅ (b) Inspect the condition of clearing tools before work
Question 22 – ✅ (a) Carry sharp tools correctly and maintain a safe working distance
Question 23 – ✅ (d) Use touch or an appropriate test to assess soil texture
Question 24 – ✅ (c) Consider drainage when planning to plant in clayey soil
Question 25 – ✅ (c) Consider the mixture of particle sizes when evaluating loam
Question 26 – ✅ (b) Select fertile soil and a site with suitable access to water
Question 27 – ✅ (a) Choose a sheltered accessible location for young plants
Question 28 – ✅ (d) Make a suitable fine seedbed and level it for sowing
Question 29 – ✅ (d) Choose fertilizer type and rate according to crop need
Question 30 – ✅ (c) Avoid direct contact of concentrated fertilizer with delicate seedlings
Question 31 – ✅ (b) Using a damaged cutlass handle during land clearing
Question 32 – ✅ (a) Leaving pointed tools carelessly on a footpath
Question 33 – ✅ (a) Describing soil texture solely by its colour
Question 34 – ✅ (d) Assuming clay soil always allows water to drain quickly
Question 35 – ✅ (c) Classifying pure sand as loam without checking soil composition
Question 36 – ✅ (b) Establishing seedlings on a badly drained contaminated site
Question 37 – ✅ (b) Placing delicate seedlings where animals can trample them
Question 38 – ✅ (a) Sowing tiny seeds into large unbroken soil clods
Question 39 – ✅ (d) Assuming more fertilizer always produces healthier seedlings
Question 40 – ✅ (c) Applying large quantities of fertilizer directly against tender roots

Theory Marking Scheme

Question 1:
(a) Farm tools are implements used to perform specified agricultural operations (2 marks)
(b) Using a hand trowel to make a planting hole; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Use touch or an appropriate test to assess soil texture. Mistake to avoid: Describing soil texture solely by its colour. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 2:
(a) Clay soil contains a high proportion of very fine particles and tends to retain water (2 marks)
(b) Recognising loam as suitable for many nursery crops; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Select fertile soil and a site with suitable access to water. Mistake to avoid: Establishing seedlings on a badly drained contaminated site. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 3:
(a) A good nursery site should be secure, accessible and supplied with suitable water (2 marks)
(b) Removing stones and large weeds before forming a bed; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Choose fertilizer type and rate according to crop need. Mistake to avoid: Assuming more fertilizer always produces healthier seedlings. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 4:
(a) Planting tools help place seeds or seedlings correctly in the soil (2 marks)
(b) Applying compost or a suitable mineral fertilizer to nutrient-poor soil; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Avoid direct contact of concentrated fertilizer with delicate seedlings. Mistake to avoid: Applying large quantities of fertilizer directly against tender roots. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)