Examination on Agricultural Science
Class: Primary 6
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is the process of enclosing farm produce in a container for protection. (a) Harvesting (b) Packaging (c) Storing (d) Processing
2. Which of the following is a primary reason for packaging farm produce? (a) To make it look smaller (b) To make it difficult to transport (c) To make it attractive to buyers (d) To increase its weight
3. The main reason for using cellophane wrappers for vegetables is ________. (a) to make them heavy (b) to keep them fresh and visible (c) to make them dirty (d) to make them hard
4. All of these are common packaging methods for farm produce except ________. (a) canning (b) frying (c) bottling (d) crating
5. Which of these does NOT describe the importance of good packaging? (a) Prevents spoilage (b) Reduces market value (c) Protects from damage (d) Helps with identification
6. Packaging helps in the proper ________ of farm produce. (a) hiding (b) identification (c) destruction (d) consumption
7. An example of farm produce suitable for canning is ________. (a) fresh tomatoes (b) live chicken (c) palm oil (d) processed fish
8. The correct step in packaging eggs for transportation is to use ________. (a) plastic bags (b) cardboard cartons (c) glass bottles (d) open baskets
9. Which of these is not a benefit of proper packaging? (a) Increased shelf life (b) Easier handling (c) Loss of nutrients (d) Protection from pests
10. What is the relationship between preservation and packaging of farm produce? (a) They are unrelated (b) Packaging aids preservation (c) Preservation makes packaging difficult (d) They are the same thing
11. Which packaging method is best for transporting live poultry? (a) Bottles (b) Cellophane wrappers (c) Cages (d) Cardboard boxes
12. ________ are often used to package grains like rice and beans. (a) Cans (b) Bottles (c) Bags (d) Cages
13. Which of the following items is typically packaged in bottles? (a) Yams (b) Palm oil (c) Live goats (d) Fresh vegetables
14. All of these are reasons why packaging makes farm produce attractive to buyers except ________. (a) it is clean (b) it is well arranged (c) it is exposed to dust (d) it has clear labels
15. The main reason for packaging farm produce is to ________. (a) make it heavier (b) protect it from damage and spoilage (c) make it difficult to sell (d) reduce its value
16. Which of the following is NOT an example of a packaging material? (a) Carton (b) Soil (c) Basket (d) Plastic
17. To ensure ease of transportation, farm produce should be packaged in ________. (a) fragile containers (b) oversized containers (c) appropriate and sturdy containers (d) very small containers
18. Packaging helps to protect farm produce from pests, diseases, and ________ damage. (a) internal (b) mechanical (c) emotional (d) spiritual
19. Which of these items is NOT typically packaged using cellophane wrappers? (a) Garden eggs (b) Okra (c) Fresh fish (d) Live cow
20. The term ‘packaging’ in agricultural science refers to preparing farm products for ________. (a) planting (b) harvesting (c) storage and marketing (d) cooking

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

1. (a) Define packaging of farm produce. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the relationship between preservation and packaging. (3 marks)
(c) State three (3) reasons why farmers package their produce. (3 marks)
(d) Give two (2) examples of farm produce that need careful packaging. (2 marks)

2. (a) List two (2) common methods of packaging farm produce. (2 marks)
(b) Explain how cellophane wrappers help in packaging vegetables. (3 marks)
(c) Identify three (3) advantages of using cardboard boxes for packaging. (3 marks)
(d) Name two (2) farm products that are usually packaged in bags. (2 marks)

3. (a) What is canning as a packaging method? (2 marks)
(b) State three (3) reasons why cages are used for packaging animals. (3 marks)
(c) Give three (3) examples of liquid farm produce packaged in bottles. (3 marks)
(d) How does proper identification contribute to the importance of packaging? (2 marks)

4. (a) Mention two (2) general importance of packaging farm produce. (2 marks)
(b) Describe how packaging makes farm produce attractive to buyers. (3 marks)
(c) List three (3) types of materials used for making baskets for packaging. (3 marks)
(d) Why is ease of transportation a key reason for packaging? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Packaging
Question 2 – ✅ (c) To make it attractive to buyers
Question 3 – ✅ (b) to keep them fresh and visible
Question 4 – ✅ (b) frying
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Reduces market value
Question 6 – ✅ (b) identification
Question 7 – ✅ (d) processed fish
Question 8 – ✅ (b) cardboard cartons
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Loss of nutrients
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Packaging aids preservation
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Cages
Question 12 – ✅ (c) Bags
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Palm oil
Question 14 – ✅ (c) it is exposed to dust
Question 15 – ✅ (b) protect it from damage and spoilage
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Soil
Question 17 – ✅ (c) appropriate and sturdy containers
Question 18 – ✅ (b) mechanical
Question 19 – ✅ (d) Live cow
Question 20 – ✅ (c) storage and marketing