SS3 First Term Agricultural Science Past Questions And Answers
Here are 20 SS3 First Term Agricultural Science questions with options and answers:
Question: What is the primary function of chlorophyll in plants?
A) Respiration
B) Photosynthesis
C) Transpiration
D) Germination
Answer: B) Photosynthesis
Question: Which of the following is a leguminous crop?
A) Maize
B) Wheat
C) Soybean
D) Rice
Answer: C) Soybean
Question: What is the main purpose of using fertilizers in agriculture?
A) Pest control
B) Soil erosion prevention
C) Nutrient enrichment
D) Weed management
Answer: C) Nutrient enrichment
Question: What is the term for the breeding of animals for specific traits?
A) Hybridization
B) Genetics
C) Selective breeding
D) Crossbreeding
Answer: C) Selective breeding
Question: Which agricultural practice involves alternating the cultivation of different crops in the same field?
A) Monoculture
B) Polyculture
C) Crop rotation
D) Agroforestry
Answer: C) Crop rotation
Question: What is the primary role of earthworms in the soil?
A) Aeration
B) Pest control
C) Weed suppression
D) Nitrogen fixation
Answer: A) Aeration
Question: Which of the following is a non-renewable resource in agriculture?
A) Solar energy
B) Water
C) Fossil fuels
D) Wind energy
Answer: C) Fossil fuels
Question: What is the purpose of plowing in agriculture?
A) Seed planting
B) Weed control
C) Soil loosening
D) Harvesting
Answer: C) Soil loosening
Question: Which disease affects cattle and is caused by a protozoan parasite?
A) Anthrax
B) Foot-and-mouth disease
C) Trypanosomiasis
D) Fowl cholera
Answer: C) Trypanosomiasis
Question: What is the primary function of the combine harvester in agriculture?
A) Plowing
B) Irrigation
C) Harvesting
D) Seeding
Answer: C) Harvesting
Question: Which soil type has the smallest particle size?
A) Sand
B) Silt
C) Clay
D) Loam
Answer: C) Clay
Question: What is the term for the process of turning green plants into animal products?
A) Photosynthesis
B) Digestion
C) Respiration
D) Assimilation
Answer: B) Digestion
Question: Which of the following is a warm-season vegetable?
A) Carrot
B) Tomato
C) Lettuce
D) Cucumber
Answer: D) Cucumber
Question: What is the main purpose of a windbreak in agriculture?
A) Weed control
B) Pest management
C) Erosion prevention
D) Water conservation
Answer: C) Erosion prevention
Question: Which plant hormone is responsible for promoting fruit ripening?
A) Gibberellin
B) Auxin
C) Cytokinin
D) Ethylene
Answer: D) Ethylene
Question: In aquaculture, what does the term “pisciculture” refer to?
A) Fish farming
B) Shrimp farming
C) Seaweed cultivation
D) Shellfish farming
Answer: A) Fish farming
Question: What is the process of preserving food by heating it to a high temperature and then sealing it in airtight containers?
A) Fermentation
B) Freezing
C) Canning
D) Drying
Answer: C) Canning
Question: Which of the following is a nitrogen-fixing crop?
A) Wheat
B) Rice
C) Soybean
D) Oats
Answer: C) Soybean
Question: What is the primary purpose of a farm pond?
A) Irrigation
B) Fish farming
C) Soil fertility improvement
D) Livestock watering
Answer: B) Fish farming
Question: Which disease affects poultry and is characterized by respiratory symptoms?
A) Avian influenza
B) Newcastle disease
C) Marek’s disease
D) Coccidiosis
Answer: B) Newcastle disease.
