SS2 Third Term Agricultural Science Past Questions And Answers
SS2 Third Term Agricultural Science questions with options and answers:
Question: What is the primary purpose of vermiculture in agriculture?
A) Soil aeration
B) Pest control
C) Earthworm farming for nutrient-rich compost
D) Hydroponic cultivation
Answer: C) Earthworm farming for nutrient-rich compost
Question: Which of the following is a method of plant propagation that involves using a part of the plant to grow a new one?
A) Grafting
B) Budding
C) Tissue culture
D) Seed germination
Answer: A) Grafting
Question: What is the term for the practice of allowing a field to remain unplanted for a season to restore soil fertility?
A) Fallowing
B) Intercropping
C) Crop rotation
D) Green manuring
Answer: A) Fallowing
Question: Which of the following is a warm-season grain crop often used for animal feed?
A) Barley
B) Oats
C) Sorghum
D) Rye
Answer: C) Sorghum
Question: In animal nutrition, what is the main purpose of providing mineral supplements?
A) Energy source
B) Protein synthesis
C) Bone and teeth formation
D) Fat storage
Answer: C) Bone and teeth formation
Question: What is the function of the pituitary gland in animals?
A) Milk production
B) Growth hormone secretion
C) Egg fertilization
D) Digestive enzyme production
Answer: B) Growth hormone secretion
Question: Which of the following is a disease affecting cattle and characterized by inflammation of the udder?
A) Foot-and-mouth disease
B) Brucellosis
C) Mastitis
D) Avian influenza
Answer: C) Mastitis
Question: What is the purpose of farm record-keeping in agriculture?
A) Entertainment
B) Financial management
C) Pest control
D) Crop rotation planning
Answer: B) Financial management
Question: Which agricultural practice involves the cultivation of trees alongside crops or livestock?
A) Monoculture
B) Polyculture
C) Agroforestry
D) Horticulture
Answer: C) Agroforestry
Question: What is the term for the removal of undesirable plants from a cultivated area?
A) Mulching
B) Pruning
C) Weeding
D) Thinning
Answer: C) Weeding
Question: Which of the following is a method of preserving harvested crops by drying them in the sun?
A) Canning
B) Silage
C) Sun drying
D) Fermentation
Answer: C) Sun drying
Question: What is the role of phosphorus in plant growth?
A) Enhancing water absorption
B) Promoting flower and fruit development
C) Providing structural support
D) Facilitating photosynthesis
Answer: B) Promoting flower and fruit development
Question: In animal husbandry, what is the term for the process of artificially assisting the birth of offspring?
A) Weaning
B) Castration
C) Parturition
D) Estrus
Answer: C) Parturition
Question: Which of the following is a tropical fruit crop known for its high vitamin C content?
A) Apple
B) Mango
C) Banana
D) Orange
Answer: B) Mango
Question: What is the purpose of a windbreak in agriculture?
A) Pest control
B) Livestock shelter
C) Soil erosion prevention
D) Crop rotation planning
Answer: C) Soil erosion prevention
Question: What is the function of the flag leaf in a cereal crop?
A) Water absorption
B) Photosynthesis
C) Seed production
D) Pest resistance
Answer: B) Photosynthesis
Question: Which of the following is a method of soil conservation that involves plowing along the contour lines of a slope?
A) Strip cropping
B) Terracing
C) Cover cropping
D) Contour plowing
Answer: D) Contour plowing
Question: What is the purpose of a seed drill in agriculture?
A) Harvesting crops
B) Seeding crops at a consistent depth
C) Weed control
D) Soil aeration
Answer: B) Seeding crops at a consistent depth
Question: Which of the following is a method of weed control that involves using a machine to cut or uproot weeds?
A) Mulching
B) Herbicide application
C) Plowing
D) Mowing
Answer: D) Mowing
Question: What is the primary purpose of a horticulturist in agriculture?
A) Animal breeding
B) Crop cultivation
C) Tree harvesting
D) Flower arrangement
Answer: B) Crop cultivation.
