SS1 First Term Agricultural Science Past Questions And Answers

 

Here they are;

 

Question: What is the primary function of leaves in a plant?

 

a) Photosynthesis

b) Respiration

c) Transpiration

d) Reproduction

 

Answer: a) Photosynthesis

 

Question: Which of the following is a leguminous crop?

 

a) Maize

b) Soybean

c) Rice

d) Wheat

 

Answer: b) Soybean

 

Question: What is the process of breaking down complex substances into simpler ones within living organisms?

 

a) Digestion

b) Absorption

c) Synthesis

d) Respiration

 

Answer: a) Digestion

 

Question: In agriculture, what is the term for the practice of growing different crops in the same field in a sequential order?

 

a) Monoculture

b) Polyculture

c) Crop rotation

d) Intercropping

 

Answer: c) Crop rotation

 

Question: Which of the following is a primary factor influencing soil formation?

 

a) Human activity

b) Temperature

c) Wind erosion

d) Atmospheric pressure

 

Answer: b) Temperature

 

Question: What is the primary function of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil?

 

a) Increase soil acidity

b) Convert nitrogen into a usable form for plants

c) Cause soil erosion

d) Inhibit plant growth

 

Answer: b) Convert nitrogen into a usable form for plants

 

Question: Which farming practice involves the cultivation of crops without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides?

 

a) Conventional farming

b) Organic farming

c) Precision farming

d) Hydroponic farming

 

Answer: b) Organic farming

 

Question: What is the main purpose of plowing in agriculture?

 

a) Weed control

b) Seed sowing

c) Soil aeration and preparation

d) Harvesting

 

Answer: c) Soil aeration and preparation

 

Question: Which of the following is a warm-season vegetable?

 

a) Spinach

b) Carrot

c) Tomato

d) Cabbage

 

Answer: c) Tomato

 

Question: What is the function of the greenhouse effect in agriculture?

 

a) Promote photosynthesis

b) Regulate temperature for plant growth

c) Prevent pest infestation

d) Enhance soil fertility

 

Answer: b) Regulate temperature for plant growth

 

Question: Which part of a plant is responsible for water absorption?

 

a) Root hairs

b) Leaves

c) Stems

d) Flowers

 

Answer: a) Root hairs

 

Question: What is the term for the protective covering of the seed?

 

a) Endosperm

b) Pericarp

c) Cotyledon

d) Seed coat

 

Answer: d) Seed coat

 

Question: In crop production, what does the term “germination” refer to?

 

a) Harvesting

b) Flowering

c) Seed sprouting and growth

d) Fertilization

 

Answer: c) Seed sprouting and growth

 

Question: Which of the following is a method of weed control in agriculture?

 

a) Mulching

b) Irrigation

c) Pruning

d) Fumigation

 

Answer: a) Mulching

 

Question: What is the purpose of adding lime to soil in agriculture?

 

a) Increase soil acidity

b) Improve soil fertility

c) Control pests

d) Enhance water retention

 

Answer: b) Improve soil fertility

 

Question: Which animal is commonly used for plowing in traditional farming systems?

 

a) Horse

b) Goat

c) Chicken

d) Dog

 

Answer: a) Horse

 

Question: What is the term for the process of transferring pollen from the male to the female part of a flower?

 

a) Fertilization

b) Germination

c) Pollination

d) Transpiration

 

Answer: c) Pollination

 

Question: Which of the following nutrients is often referred to as the “king of nutrients” in plant growth?

 

a) Nitrogen

b) Phosphorus

c) Potassium

d) Calcium

 

Answer: a) Nitrogen

 

Question: What is the primary function of a combine harvester in agriculture?

 

a) Planting seeds

b) Harvesting crops

c) Irrigating fields

d) Controlling pests

 

Answer: b) Harvesting crops

 

Question: In animal husbandry, what does the term “crossbreeding” involve?

 

a) Selective breeding within the same species

b) Breeding different species

c) Artificial insemination

d) Controlling animal diet

 

Answer: a) Selective breeding within the same species.