SS2 First Term Agricultural Science Past Questions And Answers
Here they are;
Question: What is the primary function of the root system in plants?
A) Photosynthesis
B) Water and nutrient absorption
C) Flower reproduction
D) Storage of food
Answer: B) Water and nutrient absorption
Question: Which of the following is a leguminous crop?
A) Maize
B) Rice
C) Soybean
D) Wheat
Answer: C) Soybean
Question: What is the term for the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use?
A) Nitrification
B) Nitrogen fixation
C) Denitrification
D) Ammonification
Answer: B) Nitrogen fixation
Question: In poultry farming, what is the function of grit?
A) A type of feed
B) A supplement for egg production
C) Small stones aiding digestion
D) A vitamin source
Answer: C) Small stones aiding digestion
Question: Which farming practice involves the cultivation of different crops in the same field during the same growing season?
A) Monoculture
B) Polyculture
C) Mixed cropping
D) Crop rotation
Answer: C) Mixed cropping
Question: What is the primary purpose of plowing in agriculture?
A) Weed control
B) Seed planting
C) Soil aeration and preparation
D) Harvesting
Answer: C) Soil aeration and preparation
Question: Which of the following is a greenhouse gas released from manure and fertilizer application in agriculture?
A) Oxygen
B) Methane
C) Nitrogen
D) Carbon dioxide
Answer: B) Methane
Question: What is the function of the tractor in modern farming?
A) Seed dispersal
B) Plowing and cultivation
C) Pest control
D) Watering crops
Answer: B) Plowing and cultivation
Question: Which farming system involves the cultivation of crops without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides?
A) Organic farming
B) Hydroponics
C) Aquaculture
D) Precision farming
Answer: A) Organic farming
Question: What is the primary purpose of a combine harvester?
A) Planting seeds
B) Harvesting crops
C) Irrigating fields
D) Controlling pests
Answer: B) Harvesting crops
Question: Which of the following is a micronutrient essential for plant growth?
A) Nitrogen
B) Phosphorus
C) Iron
D) Potassium
Answer: C) Iron
Question: What is the process of converting organic waste into valuable fertilizer called?
A) Composting
B) Incineration
C) Fermentation
D) Pyrolysis
Answer: A) Composting
Question: What is the term for the protective covering of a seed?
A) Husk
B) Shell
C) Pericarp
D) Testa
Answer: D) Testa
Question: Which of the following is a warm-season vegetable crop?
A) Spinach
B) Carrot
C) Tomato
D) Lettuce
Answer: C) Tomato
Question: What is the role of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil?
A) Breaking down organic matter
B) Fixing atmospheric nitrogen
C) Enhancing water absorption
D) Promoting root growth
Answer: B) Fixing atmospheric nitrogen
Question: Which agricultural practice involves rotating crops in a specific sequence to improve soil fertility?
A) Monoculture
B) Polyculture
C) Mixed cropping
D) Crop rotation
Answer: D) Crop rotation
Question: What is the primary source of energy for photosynthesis in plants?
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Oxygen
C) Sunlight
D) Water
Answer: C) Sunlight
Question: Which type of irrigation delivers water directly to the root zone of plants?
A) Drip irrigation
B) Sprinkler irrigation
C) Furrow irrigation
D) Flood irrigation
Answer: A) Drip irrigation
Question: What is the function of the ovary in a flower?
A) Pollination
B) Nectar production
C) Seed formation
D) Petal protection
Answer: C) Seed formation
Question: Which of the following is a method of weed control that involves covering the soil with a layer of material to prevent weed growth?
A) Mulching
B) Tilling
C) Fallowing
D) Herbicide application
Answer: A) Mulching.
