Jss1 first term agricultural science past questions and answers

Jss1 first term agricultural science past questions and answers

Agricultural Science questions, options, and answers:

What is the study of plants and animals called?

a) Botany

b) Zoology

c) Ecology

d) Agriculture

Answer: d) Agriculture

Which of the following is not a primary source of plant nutrients?

a) Nitrogen

b) Carbon

c) Phosphorus

d) Potassium

Answer: b) Carbon

Which tool is used for loosening and breaking up soil?

a) Rake

b) Hoe

c) Plough

d) Shovel

Answer: c) Plough

What is the process of removing weeds from a farm called?

a) Irrigation

b) Pest control

c) Cultivation

d) Weeding

Answer: d) Weeding

Which animal is raised primarily for its meat?

a) Cow

b) Chicken

c) Horse

d) Sheep

Answer: b) Chicken

What is the main function of the roots of a plant?

a) Photosynthesis

b) Absorbing water and nutrients

c) Transpiration

d) Reproduction

Answer: b) Absorbing water and nutrients

Which gas is essential for photosynthesis?

a) Oxygen

b) Carbon dioxide

c) Nitrogen

d) Hydrogen

Answer: b) Carbon dioxide

What is the scientific name for the common tomato plant?

a) Solanum lycopersicum

b) Citrus sinensis

c) Oryza sativa

d) Musa paradisiaca

Answer: a) Solanum lycopersicum

What is the primary function of the circulatory system in animals?

a) Respiration

b) Digestion

c) Transportation of nutrients

d) Excretion

Answer: c) Transportation of nutrients

Which of the following is a warm-season crop?

a) Wheat

b) Maize

c) Potato

d) Barley

Answer: b) Maize

What is the ideal pH level for most crops and plants?

a) pH 4

b) pH 7

c) pH 9

d) pH 14

Answer: b) pH 7

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource in agriculture?

a) Solar energy

b) Fertilizer

c) Rainwater

d) Organic matter

Answer: b) Fertilizer

What is the purpose of crop rotation in agriculture?

a) To increase soil erosion

b) To improve soil fertility

c) To reduce crop yield

d) To attract pests

Answer: b) To improve soil fertility

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

a) Troposphere

b) Stratosphere

c) Mesosphere

d) Thermosphere

Answer: b) Stratosphere

What type of soil has the smallest particles and retains water well?

a) Sandy soil

b) Loamy soil

c) Clayey soil

d) Peaty soil

Answer: c) Clayey soil

Which plant nutrient is responsible for strong stem and leaf growth?

a) Nitrogen

b) Phosphorus

c) Potassium

d) Calcium

Answer: a) Nitrogen

Which of the following is a method of irrigation?

a) Fertilization

b) Transplanting

c) Drip irrigation

d) Pest control

Answer: c) Drip irrigation

What is the term for the process of animals feeding on plants?

a) Photosynthesis

b) Grazing

c) Transpiration

d) Pollination

Answer: b) Grazing

What is the name for the practice of raising fish for food in controlled environments?

a) Apiculture

b) Pisciculture

c) Sericulture

d) Horticulture

Answer: b) Pisciculture

Which of the following is a disease affecting cattle?

a) Malaria

b) Avian flu

c) Foot-and-mouth disease

d) Dengue fever

Answer: c) Foot-and-mouth disease