Examination on Agricultural Science
Class: Primary 5
Term: Third Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ are animals kept by humans for various purposes like food, labour, or companionship. (a) Wild animals (b) Farm animals (c) Aquatic animals (d) Domestic pets
2. Which of the following is a common sign of a contaminated food? (a) Fresh smell (b) Normal colour (c) Unusual odour (d) Firm texture
3. The main reason for providing a balanced ration to young farm animals is ________. (a) to make them lazy (b) for healthy growth (c) to make them sleep (d) to save money
4. Eating contaminated food can lead to health issues such as food ________, sickness, and purging. (a) digestion (b) poisoning (c) nutrition (d) absorption
5. Which of these is NOT a need for healthy growth of young farm animals? (a) Clean water (b) Clean environment (c) Balanced ration (d) Lack of exercise
6. All of these are common pests of farm animals except ________. (a) Lice (b) Housefly (c) Ticks (d) Earthworm
7. An example of a disease that can be transferred from animals to humans is ________. (a) Newcastle disease (b) Sleeping sickness (c) Tuberculosis (d) Scabies
8. The correct step in rearing farm animals after constructing their shelter is ________. (a) selling them (b) stocking young animals (c) slaughtering them (d) abandoning them
9. Which of these is not a symptom of animal diseases? (a) Loss of appetite (b) Normal body temperature (c) Dull coat (d) Diarrhoea
10. What is the primary purpose of routine veterinary checks for farm animals? (a) To make them look pretty (b) To prevent and treat diseases (c) To teach them tricks (d) To make them aggressive
11. Contaminated food can be identified by its ________. (a) pleasant taste (b) fresh appearance (c) unusual smell and colour (d) firm texture
12. All of these are important rearing equipment for farm animals except ________. (a) Feeders (b) Waterers (c) Fencing (d) Television
13. Which of the following does NOT contribute to food contamination? (a) Improper storage (b) Unclean hands (c) Cooking thoroughly (d) Pests
14. Newcastle disease commonly affects which type of farm animal? (a) Cattle (b) Goats (c) Chickens (d) Pigs
15. ________ are organisms that live on or in another organism and cause harm. (a) Symbiotes (b) Commensals (c) Parasites (d) Predators
16. Which of the following actions is part of the routine care for farm animals? (a) Ignoring their shelter (b) Daily feeding and watering (c) Avoiding medication (d) Leaving them unfenced
17. The main reason for cleaning animal houses regularly is ________. (a) to attract more pests (b) to prevent disease outbreaks (c) to make them smell bad (d) to waste water
18. Consuming meat from animals infected with certain diseases can pose a serious ________ to human health. (a) benefit (b) advantage (c) danger (d) pleasure
19. Selecting appropriate housing for chickens typically involves providing a ________. (a) deep pond (b) warm, dry coop (c) dark cave (d) tree branch
20. Which of these is not a common sign of parasite infestation in farm animals? (a) Weight loss (b) Dull coat (c) Normal activity (d) Constant scratching

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

1. (a) Define contaminated food. (2 marks)
(b) List three (3) ways to identify contaminated food. (3 marks)
(c) State three (3) causes of food contamination. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two (2) initial steps in rearing farm animals. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is a farm animal? (2 marks)
(b) Enumerate three (3) essential needs for the healthy growth of young farm animals. (3 marks)
(c) Name three (3) common diseases that affect farm animals. (3 marks)
(d) Give two (2) examples of pests or parasites of farm animals. (2 marks)

3. (a) State two (2) effects of eating contaminated food. (2 marks)
(b) Describe three (3) routine care activities for farm animals. (3 marks)
(c) Explain why it is important to clean animal houses regularly. (3 marks)
(d) Suggest two (2) appropriate housing types for chickens. (2 marks)

4. (a) List two (2) ways animal diseases can be transferred to humans. (2 marks)
(b) State three (3) basic control measures for animal diseases. (3 marks)
(c) Describe three (3) signs that indicate a farm animal might be infested with pests. (3 marks)
(d) Name two (2) pieces of equipment used for rearing farm animals. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Farm animals
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Unusual odour
Question 3 – ✅ (b) for healthy growth
Question 4 – ✅ (b) poisoning
Question 5 – ✅ (d) Lack of exercise
Question 6 – ✅ (d) Earthworm
Question 7 – ✅ (c) Tuberculosis
Question 8 – ✅ (b) stocking young animals
Question 9 – ✅ (b) Normal body temperature
Question 10 – ✅ (b) To prevent and treat diseases
Question 11 – ✅ (c) unusual smell and colour
Question 12 – ✅ (d) Television
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Cooking thoroughly
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Chickens
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Parasites
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Daily feeding and watering
Question 17 – ✅ (b) to prevent disease outbreaks
Question 18 – ✅ (c) danger
Question 19 – ✅ (b) warm, dry coop
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Normal activity