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

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

1. ________ refers to the organized market where agricultural commodities are traded for future delivery. (a) Commodity Market (b) Stock Exchange (c) Retail Market (d) Local Market
2. A farmer’s ________ is involved in selling agricultural produce on behalf of the farmer in the stock exchange. (a) customer (b) agent (c) neighbour (d) friend
3. The main reason for keeping farm records is to ________. (a) avoid paying tax (b) track expenses and income (c) show off (d) store old papers
4. Which of these is a common weed found in maize farms? (a) Mango tree (b) Spear grass (c) Cocoa plant (d) Palm kernel
5. All of these are examples of export produce from Nigeria except ________. (a) Cocoa (b) Palm oil (c) Rice (d) Rubber
6. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of export promotion in agriculture? (a) Increased foreign exchange earnings (b) Reduced local consumption (c) Expansion of markets (d) Improved quality standards
7. The process of preparing agricultural produce for safe transportation and storage is known as ________. (a) harvesting (b) processing (c) packaging (d) marketing
8. Which of these packaging materials is best suited for fresh tomatoes? (a) Metal drum (b) Woven basket (c) Glass bottle (d) Jute sack
9. A buyer in the agricultural stock exchange is someone who ________. (a) sells produce (b) purchases commodities (c) advises farmers (d) transports goods
10. The main reason for classifying weeds is to ________. (a) count them (b) understand their characteristics (c) give them names (d) make them look good
11. Which of these is NOT a class of livestock? (a) Poultry (b) Ruminants (c) Fish (d) Vegetables
12. ________ is an example of a root crop. (a) Maize (b) Yam (c) Beans (d) Groundnut
13. The correct step in identifying a specific crop involves observing its ________. (a) colour and size (b) leaves and flowers (c) taste and smell (d) growth rate
14. An example of a farm record source document is a ________. (a) school register (b) sales receipt (c) newspaper (d) storybook
15. Which of these is not a chemical used for weed control? (a) Herbicide (b) Insecticide (c) Fungicide (d) Fertilizer
16. All of these are importance of stock exchange in agriculture except ________. (a) Price discovery (b) Risk management (c) Increased production cost (d) Market transparency
17. The term ‘hide and skins’ as an export produce refers to ________. (a) animal furs (b) animal meat (c) animal bones (d) animal skins
18. Which of these animals belongs to the poultry class? (a) Goat (b) Sheep (c) Chicken (d) Pig
19. Export promotion aims to ________. (a) reduce local demand (b) increase local prices (c) encourage international trade (d) discourage farming
20. A common equipment used for applying weed control chemicals is a ________. (a) hoe (b) cutlass (c) sprayer (d) rake
21. Which of the following crops is a cereal? (a) Cassava (b) Rice (c) Melon (d) Okra
22. The ________ of agricultural produce involves making them attractive to foreign buyers. (a) consumption (b) promotion (c) destruction (d) storage
23. Which of these is NOT a type of farm record? (a) Production record (b) Inventory record (c) Attendance record (d) Financial record
24. A seller in the stock exchange is primarily concerned with ________. (a) buying commodities (b) distributing goods (c) disposing of produce (d) setting prices
25. An example of a packaging material made from plant fibre is ________. (a) plastic crate (b) metal can (c) jute bag (d) glass jar
26. Which of the following is a broadleaf weed? (a) Amaranthus (b) Bermuda grass (c) Guinea grass (d) Elephant grass
27. The main benefit of using pesticides for weed control is ________. (a) environmental pollution (b) increased labour (c) effective weed eradication (d) higher cost
28. Which of these is not a characteristic of a good packaging material? (a) Durable (b) Expensive (c) Non-toxic (d) Protective
29. The main reason for collecting crop specimens is to ________. (a) eat them (b) study and identify them (c) throw them away (d) decorate the farm
30. Which of the following is a benefit of the agricultural stock exchange for farmers? (a) Guaranteed high prices (b) Access to future markets (c) Reduced government support (d) Increased transport costs
31. The term ‘futures contract’ in stock exchange means agreement to buy or sell commodities at a ________ date and price. (a) past (b) present (c) future (d) unknown
32. Which is NOT a common use of weeds? (a) Animal feed (b) Soil erosion control (c) Source of food (d) Primary crop production
33. The correct step in selecting packaging materials for fragile produce like eggs is to choose materials that are ________. (a) heavy and rigid (b) soft and cushioned (c) transparent and thin (d) absorbent and wet
34. Which of these is not an objective of export promotion? (a) Earn foreign exchange (b) Create market opportunities (c) Reduce quality standards (d) Promote local industries
35. A typical farm record keeping system involves using ________ to document transactions. (a) novels (b) source documents (c) pictures (d) songs
36. Which of the following is a leguminous crop? (a) Maize (b) Wheat (c) Beans (d) Millet
37. All of these are common livestock except ________. (a) Cattle (b) Sheep (c) Goat (d) Wild deer
38. The main disadvantage of using chemicals for weed control is ________. (a) speed of action (b) environmental impact (c) ease of application (d) low cost
39. Which of these is not a role of farmers’ agents in the stock exchange? (a) Advising farmers (b) Representing farmers (c) Buying commodities for personal use (d) Negotiating sales
40. ________ is a perennial weed. (a) Pigweed (b) Waterleaf (c) Elephant grass (d) Tridax daisy

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

1. (a) Define Agricultural Stock Exchange. (2 marks)
(b) State three (3) importance of stock exchange in agriculture. (3 marks)
(c) List three (3) common weeds found in your locality. (3 marks)
(d) Give two (2) uses of weeds. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is export promotion in agriculture? (2 marks)
(b) Mention three (3) agricultural produce commonly exported from Nigeria. (3 marks)
(c) Explain why proper packaging is important for agricultural produce. (3 marks)
(d) Name two (2) packaging materials suitable for fresh vegetables. (2 marks)

3. (a) State two (2) reasons for keeping farm records. (2 marks)
(b) List three (3) types of farm record source documents. (3 marks)
(c) Classify livestock into three (3) main categories, giving one example for each. (3 marks)
(d) Identify two (2) cereal crops. (2 marks)

4. (a) Name two (2) equipment used for weed control. (2 marks)
(b) List three (3) common chemicals used for weed control. (3 marks)
(c) Describe the role of a “buyer” in the agricultural stock exchange. (3 marks)
(d) State two (2) ways agricultural stock exchange benefits farmers. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Stock Exchange
Question 2 – ✅ (b) agent
Question 3 – ✅ (b) track expenses and income
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Spear grass
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Rice
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Reduced local consumption
Question 7 – ✅ (c) packaging
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Woven basket
Question 9 – ✅ (b) purchases commodities
Question 10 – ✅ (b) understand their characteristics
Question 11 – ✅ (d) Vegetables
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Yam
Question 13 – ✅ (b) leaves and flowers
Question 14 – ✅ (b) sales receipt
Question 15 – ✅ (d) Fertilizer
Question 16 – ✅ (c) Increased production cost
Question 17 – ✅ (d) animal skins
Question 18 – ✅ (c) Chicken
Question 19 – ✅ (c) encourage international trade
Question 20 – ✅ (c) sprayer
Question 21 – ✅ (b) Rice
Question 22 – ✅ (b) promotion
Question 23 – ✅ (c) Attendance record
Question 24 – ✅ (c) disposing of produce
Question 25 – ✅ (c) jute bag
Question 26 – ✅ (a) Amaranthus
Question 27 – ✅ (c) effective weed eradication
Question 28 – ✅ (b) Expensive
Question 29 – ✅ (b) study and identify them
Question 30 – ✅ (b) Access to future markets
Question 31 – ✅ (c) future
Question 32 – ✅ (d) Primary crop production
Question 33 – ✅ (b) soft and cushioned
Question 34 – ✅ (c) Reduce quality standards
Question 35 – ✅ (b) source documents
Question 36 – ✅ (c) Beans
Question 37 – ✅ (d) Wild deer
Question 38 – ✅ (b) environmental impact
Question 39 – ✅ (c) Buying commodities for personal use
Question 40 – ✅ (c) Elephant grass