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

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

1. ________ animals are primarily kept for their milk production. (a) Work (b) Dairy (c) Guard (d) Aquatic
2. A farm animal with a single-chambered stomach is classified as a ________. (a) ruminant (b) non-ruminant (c) aquatic (d) poultry
3. Which of the following is an example of a work animal? (a) Chicken (b) Goat (c) Ox (d) Fish
4. All of these are factors of agricultural production except ________. (a) land (b) labour (c) climate (d) capital
5. The main reason for classifying farm animals is ________. (a) to confuse farmers (b) to understand their characteristics and uses (c) to make them look nice (d) to count them easily
6. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of poultry? (a) Have feathers (b) Lay eggs (c) Have hooves (d) Have beaks
7. An example of an aquatic animal is ________. (a) sheep (b) pig (c) catfish (d) dog
8. Which of the following animals is usually kept as a pet? (a) Cow (b) Horse (c) Rabbit (d) Duck
9. The term ‘poultry’ generally refers to ________. (a) animals that fly (b) domesticated birds (c) animals that live in water (d) animals with fur
10. Which is NOT a use of farm animals? (a) Providing manure (b) Providing shelter (c) Providing meat (d) Providing hides and skin
11. Land as a factor of production includes ________. (a) only the soil (b) soil, air, and water (c) money for farming (d) farm buildings
12. Animals like cattle, sheep, and goats are classified as ________ due to their stomach type. (a) non-ruminants (b) aquatic (c) ruminants (d) poultry
13. Which of these animals is considered a large animal by size? (a) Chicken (b) Rabbit (c) Horse (d) Guinea pig
14. The factor of production that involves human effort in farming is called ________. (a) capital (b) land (c) management (d) labour
15. ________ animals are kept primarily for security purposes. (a) Dairy (b) Guard (c) Work (d) Pet
16. Which of the following is a non-ruminant animal? (a) Cow (b) Pig (c) Goat (d) Sheep
17. The use of farm animals for sports includes ________. (a) ploughing (b) racing (c) guarding (d) milking
18. All of these are types of farm animals based on their use except ________. (a) guard animals (b) dairy animals (c) wild animals (d) work animals
19. Which of these is not a characteristic of aquatic animals? (a) Live in water (b) Have gills (c) Have feathers (d) Lay eggs in water
20. The money, equipment, and buildings used in farming are referred to as ________. (a) labour (b) land (c) capital (d) management
21. A terrestrial animal is one that lives on ________. (a) water (b) air (c) land (d) trees
22. The ability to plan, organize, and control farm operations is known as ________. (a) labour (b) capital (c) management (d) land
23. Which of the following animals provides wool? (a) Pig (b) Sheep (c) Chicken (d) Fish
24. A characteristic of ruminant animals is that they ________. (a) have a single stomach (b) chew the cud (c) cannot digest roughage (d) lay eggs
25. Which of these is NOT a small animal by classification? (a) Rabbit (b) Chicken (c) Cattle (d) Duck
26. The production of leather from animal skin is a use of farm animals for ________. (a) sports (b) hide/skin (c) work (d) manure
27. ________ is an example of a dairy animal. (a) Dog (b) Chicken (c) Cow (d) Pig
28. Which of the following animals would be classified as terrestrial? (a) Tilapia (b) Prawn (c) Goat (d) Catfish
29. The factor of production that determines the location and fertility of a farm is ________. (a) capital (b) labour (c) land (d) management
30. All of these are characteristics of non-ruminant animals except ________. (a) single stomach (b) chew the cud (c) simple digestive system (d) cannot digest large amounts of roughage
31. The correct classification for a dog kept for security is a ________ animal. (a) pet (b) work (c) guard (d) dairy
32. Which of these animals is known for its ability to pull carts or plough fields? (a) Cat (b) Hen (c) Donkey (d) Snail
33. The importance of capital in agricultural production is to ________. (a) provide physical effort (b) provide fertile soil (c) fund operations and acquire tools (d) supervise workers
34. Which of the following is a characteristic of poultry? (a) Four-chambered stomach (b) Live entirely in water (c) Lay eggs (d) Chew the cud
35. The classification of farm animals by size includes ________. (a) aquatic and terrestrial (b) ruminant and non-ruminant (c) large and small (d) work and dairy
36. Which of these is not a use of animal manure? (a) Fuel (b) Fertilizer (c) Building material (d) Fish feed
37. The skills and knowledge of the farmer fall under the factor of production known as ________. (a) land (b) capital (c) labour (d) management
38. Which animal provides eggs for human consumption? (a) Cow (b) Sheep (c) Chicken (d) Pig
39. Animals that are kept mainly for companionship are called ________. (a) work animals (b) guard animals (c) pet animals (d) aquatic animals
40. The factor of production that includes both skilled and unskilled workers is ________. (a) land (b) capital (c) labour (d) management

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

1. (a) List four types of farm animals based on their primary use. (2 marks)
(b) Differentiate between ruminant and non-ruminant animals, giving one example for each. (3 marks)
(c) State three essential characteristics of poultry. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two animals classified as ‘large animals’ by size. (2 marks)

2. (a) Define ‘Land’ as a factor of agricultural production. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the importance of ‘Labour’ in agricultural production. (3 marks)
(c) Give three uses of farm animals for hide/skin and manure. (3 marks)
(d) Name two animals that are typically classified as ‘aquatic animals’. (2 marks)

3. (a) What is ‘Capital’ in the context of agricultural production? (2 marks)
(b) Describe three characteristics of guard animals. (3 marks)
(c) State three different ways farm animals are used for work. (3 marks)
(d) Give two examples of animals classified as ‘terrestrial animals’. (2 marks)

4. (a) Define ‘Management’ as a factor of agricultural production. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the importance of proper management in a farm. (3 marks)
(c) List three characteristics of dairy animals. (3 marks)
(d) Give two examples of animals kept primarily as ‘pets’. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Dairy
Question 2 – ✅ (b) non-ruminant
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Ox
Question 4 – ✅ (c) climate
Question 5 – ✅ (b) to understand their characteristics and uses
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Have hooves
Question 7 – ✅ (c) catfish
Question 8 – ✅ (c) Rabbit
Question 9 – ✅ (b) domesticated birds
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Providing shelter
Question 11 – ✅ (b) soil, air, and water
Question 12 – ✅ (c) ruminants
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Horse
Question 14 – ✅ (d) labour
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Guard
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Pig
Question 17 – ✅ (b) racing
Question 18 – ✅ (c) wild animals
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Have feathers
Question 20 – ✅ (c) capital
Question 21 – ✅ (c) land
Question 22 – ✅ (c) management
Question 23 – ✅ (b) Sheep
Question 24 – ✅ (b) chew the cud
Question 25 – ✅ (c) Cattle
Question 26 – ✅ (b) hide/skin
Question 27 – ✅ (c) Cow
Question 28 – ✅ (c) Goat
Question 29 – ✅ (c) land
Question 30 – ✅ (b) chew the cud
Question 31 – ✅ (c) guard
Question 32 – ✅ (c) Donkey
Question 33 – ✅ (c) fund operations and acquire tools
Question 34 – ✅ (c) Lay eggs
Question 35 – ✅ (c) large and small
Question 36 – ✅ (c) Building material
Question 37 – ✅ (d) management
Question 38 – ✅ (c) Chicken
Question 39 – ✅ (c) pet animals
Question 40 – ✅ (c) labour