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

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

1. ________ is the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops and raising livestock. (a) Geography (b) Agriculture (c) Biology (d) Chemistry
2. The process by which farmers advise others on new farming methods is called agricultural ________. (a) marketing (b) research (c) extension (d) finance
3. An example of an extensively reared animal is ________. (a) poultry (b) fish (c) cattle (d) rabbit
4. Which of the following is a method of soil conservation? (a) Bush burning (b) Overgrazing (c) Terracing (d) Deforestation
5. All of these are common pests of farm animals except ________. (a) Ticks (b) Lice (c) Fleas (d) Earthworms
6. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a good farm manager? (a) Hardworking (b) Dishonest (c) Resourceful (d) Decisive
7. The main reason for processing agricultural products is to ________. (a) increase their bulk (b) reduce their shelf life (c) add value and preserve them (d) make them less attractive
8. The correct step in planting maize after land preparation is ________. (a) harvesting (b) weeding (c) sowing (d) fertilizing
9. Which of these is not a type of land tenure system? (a) Leasehold (b) Freehold (c) Communal land (d) Air rights
10. ________ refers to the raising of aquatic animals and plants. (a) Apiculture (b) Sericulture (c) Aquaculture (d) Pisciculture
11. A farm record that shows all income and expenditure for a period is the ________. (a) inventory record (b) production record (c) cash book (d) labour record
12. The most common source of farm power for small-scale farmers in Nigeria is ________. (a) tractor (b) animal (c) human (d) electricity
13. Which of the following crops is a major export crop in Nigeria? (a) Yam (b) Cassava (c) Cocoa (d) Maize
14. All of these are benefits of agricultural extension except ________. (a) improved farming techniques (b) increased yield (c) reduced farmer income (d) adoption of new technologies
15. Which is NOT a function of the Nigerian Agricultural Cooperative and Rural Development Bank (NACRDB)? (a) Provide loans to farmers (b) Promote rural development (c) Engage directly in farming (d) Mobilize rural savings
16. The practice of growing crops continuously on the same piece of land without rest is known as ________. (a) shifting cultivation (b) mixed farming (c) continuous cropping (d) crop rotation
17. An example of a ruminant animal is ________. (a) pig (b) chicken (c) goat (d) rabbit
18. The main purpose of vaccination in livestock production is to ________. (a) improve taste (b) prevent diseases (c) increase weight (d) enhance reproduction
19. Which of these is a biotic factor affecting crop production? (a) Rainfall (b) Temperature (c) Pests (d) Soil pH
20. The process of removing undesirable plants from a farm is called ________. (a) harvesting (b) weeding (c) mulching (d) pruning
21. ________ is the scientific study of insects. (a) Zoology (b) Botany (c) Entomology (d) Ornithology
22. The system where land is owned by a family or community is called ________. (a) freehold (b) communal land tenure (c) leasehold (d) tenancy at will
23. An example of a primary tillage implement is ________. (a) harrow (b) planter (c) plough (d) cultivator
24. Which of the following is a common method of controlling weeds? (a) Irrigation (b) Fertilization (c) Mulching (d) Pruning
25. All of these are components of a balanced feed for poultry except ________. (a) carbohydrates (b) protein (c) water (d) sand
26. Which is NOT a benefit of irrigation? (a) Increased crop yield (b) Reduced dependency on rainfall (c) Waterlogging (d) Cultivation of dry areas
27. The main reason for keeping farm records is to ________. (a) impress visitors (b) aid decision-making (c) waste time (d) increase workload
28. The correct step in preparing a fish pond is ________. (a) stocking (b) harvesting (c) liming (d) feeding
29. Which of these is not a type of farm structure? (a) Silo (b) Barn (c) Greenhouse (d) River
30. Failure to properly store harvested crops can lead to ________. (a) increased market price (b) pest infestation and spoilage (c) higher nutritional value (d) improved seed viability
31. ________ is the process of training farm animals for specific tasks. (a) Breeding (b) Domestication (c) Taming (d) Rearing
32. The main aim of agricultural marketing is to ________. (a) reduce farmer’s profit (b) ensure products reach consumers (c) increase production costs (d) limit product availability
33. Which of the following is a symptom of coccidiosis in poultry? (a) Increased appetite (b) Bloody faeces (c) Shiny feathers (d) High egg production
34. All of these are types of fertilizers except ________. (a) organic (b) inorganic (c) compound (d) synthetic
35. Which is NOT a way of adding value to agricultural produce? (a) Processing (b) Packaging (c) Transportation (d) Selling raw
36. The main function of a silo is for ________. (a) animal housing (b) crop storage (c) irrigation (d) land preparation
37. The correct step in controlling animal diseases is ________. (a) ignoring symptoms (b) isolating sick animals (c) feeding only water (d) overcrowding
38. Which of these is not a common disease of farm animals? (a) Newcastle disease (b) Foot and Mouth disease (c) Malaria (d) Anthrax
39. ________ is the systematic cultivation of trees for timber and other forest products. (a) Horticulture (b) Floriculture (c) Silviculture (d) Arboriculture
40. The main reason for government involvement in agriculture is to ________. (a) discourage farming (b) ensure food security (c) increase imports (d) reduce rural development

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

1. (a) Define agricultural extension. (2 marks)
(b) State three objectives of agricultural extension. (3 marks)
(c) List three methods of agricultural extension. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two challenges faced by agricultural extension workers in Nigeria. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is land tenure system? (2 marks)
(b) Describe two types of land tenure systems common in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(c) State three advantages of the communal land tenure system. (3 marks)
(d) Give two disadvantages of the leasehold system. (2 marks)

3. (a) Define farm record-keeping. (2 marks)
(b) State four reasons why farmers should keep records. (4 marks)
(c) List three types of farm records. (3 marks)
(d) Give one example of information found in a cash book. (1 mark)

4. (a) What is aquaculture? (2 marks)
(b) State three importance of aquaculture in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(c) List three common species of fish reared in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two challenges of fish farming. (2 marks)

5. (a) Explain the term “value addition” in agriculture. (2 marks)
(b) Give three reasons for adding value to agricultural products. (3 marks)
(c) List three methods of adding value to agricultural produce. (3 marks)
(d) Provide two examples of value-added products from maize. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Agriculture
Question 2 – ✅ (c) extension
Question 3 – ✅ (c) cattle
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Terracing
Question 5 – ✅ (d) Earthworms
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Dishonest
Question 7 – ✅ (c) add value and preserve them
Question 8 – ✅ (c) sowing
Question 9 – ✅ (d) Air rights
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Aquaculture
Question 11 – ✅ (c) cash book
Question 12 – ✅ (c) human
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Cocoa
Question 14 – ✅ (c) reduced farmer income
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Engage directly in farming
Question 16 – ✅ (c) continuous cropping
Question 17 – ✅ (c) goat
Question 18 – ✅ (b) prevent diseases
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Pests
Question 20 – ✅ (b) weeding
Question 21 – ✅ (c) Entomology
Question 22 – ✅ (b) communal land tenure
Question 23 – ✅ (c) plough
Question 24 – ✅ (c) Mulching
Question 25 – ✅ (d) sand
Question 26 – ✅ (c) Waterlogging
Question 27 – ✅ (b) aid decision-making
Question 28 – ✅ (c) liming
Question 29 – ✅ (d) River
Question 30 – ✅ (b) pest infestation and spoilage
Question 31 – ✅ (c) Taming
Question 32 – ✅ (b) ensure products reach consumers
Question 33 – ✅ (b) Bloody faeces
Question 34 – ✅ (d) synthetic
Question 35 – ✅ (d) Selling raw
Question 36 – ✅ (b) crop storage
Question 37 – ✅ (b) isolating sick animals
Question 38 – ✅ (c) Malaria
Question 39 – ✅ (c) Silviculture
Question 40 – ✅ (b) ensure food security