SS2 Second Term Agricultural Science Past Questions And Answers
SS2 Second Term Agricultural Science questions with options and answers:
Question: What is the primary purpose of a silo in agriculture?
A) Livestock housing
B) Grain storage
C) Irrigation
D) Fertilizer production
Answer: B) Grain storage
Question: Which of the following is a macronutrient essential for plant growth?
A) Calcium
B) Zinc
C) Magnesium
D) Copper
Answer: A) Calcium
Question: In animal husbandry, what is the term for the controlled mating of animals to produce offspring with desirable traits?
A) Crossbreeding
B) Inbreeding
C) Hybridization
D) Cloning
Answer: A) Crossbreeding
Question: What is the role of the stamen in a flower?
A) Seed formation
B) Nectar production
C) Pollen production
D) Petal protection
Answer: C) Pollen production
Question: Which of the following diseases affects poultry and is caused by a virus?
A) Foot-and-mouth disease
B) Newcastle disease
C) Brucellosis
D) Anthrax
Answer: B) Newcastle disease
Question: What is the primary function of a combine harvester during harvesting?
A) Weed control
B) Threshing and winnowing
C) Plowing
D) Seed planting
Answer: B) Threshing and winnowing
Question: Which agricultural practice involves the cultivation of a single crop species on a large area of land?
A) Monoculture
B) Polyculture
C) Agroforestry
D) Aquaponics
Answer: A) Monoculture
Question: What is the purpose of a green manure crop in farming?
A) Weed control
B) Soil fertility improvement
C) Livestock feed
D) Pest repellent
Answer: B) Soil fertility improvement
Question: In animal production, what does the term “Grazing” refer to?
A) Controlled feeding in a barn
B) Free-roaming on pasture
C) Indoor confinement
D) Artificial insemination
Answer: B) Free-roaming on pasture
Question: Which of the following is a method of pest control that involves using natural enemies to reduce pest populations?
A) Pesticide spraying
B) Biological control
C) Crop rotation
D) Mulching
Answer: B) Biological control
Question: What is the function of the corolla in a flower?
A) Protection of the ovule
B) Attraction of pollinators
C) Seed dispersal
D) Photosynthesis
Answer: B) Attraction of pollinators
Question: What is the primary purpose of irrigation in agriculture?
A) Pest control
B) Soil aeration
C) Providing water to crops
D) Weed suppression
Answer: C) Providing water to crops
Question: Which farming method involves growing crops without the use of soil, using nutrient-rich water instead?
A) Aquaponics
B) Hydroponics
C) Organic farming
D) Agroforestry
Answer: B) Hydroponics
Question: What is the term for the practice of raising fish and cultivating plants together in a controlled environment?
A) Aquaculture
B) Apiculture
C) Sericulture
D) Horticulture
Answer: A) Aquaculture
Question: Which of the following is a tropical root crop commonly grown for its starchy tuber?
A) Potato
B) Carrot
C) Cassava
D) Beetroot
Answer: C) Cassava
Question: What is the function of the sepals in a flower?
A) Protection of the ovule
B) Attraction of pollinators
C) Seed dispersal
D) Petal protection
Answer: D) Petal protection
Question: Which type of fertilizer contains all three primary nutrients (N-P-K)?
A) Urea
B) Triple superphosphate
C) Potassium chloride
D) Compound fertilizer
Answer: D) Compound fertilizer
Question: What is the purpose of the corm in certain plants?
A) Water storage
B) Food storage
C) Pollination
D) Photosynthesis
Answer: B) Food storage
Question: In beekeeping, what is the substance produced by worker bees and used to build the honeycomb?
A) Wax
B) Royal jelly
C) Propolis
D) Honey
Answer: A) Wax
Question: Which of the following is a cool-season leafy green vegetable?
A) Kale
B) Okra
C) Eggplant
D) Bell pepper
Answer: A) Kale.
