SS2 first term Agricultural science past questions and answers

SS2 first term Agricultural science past questions and answers

Here they are;

Question: What is the primary function of chlorophyll in plants?

a) Reproduction

b) Respiration

c) Photosynthesis

d) Transpiration

Answer: c) Photosynthesis

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

a) Solar energy

b) Fertilizers

c) Water

d) Petroleum

Answer: d) Petroleum

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

a) Weed control

b) Soil aeration

c) Seed sowing

d) Irrigation

Answer: b) Soil aeration

Question: Which soil type is generally considered the most fertile?

a) Sandy soil

b) Clay soil

c) Loamy soil

d) Peaty soil

Answer: c) Loamy soil

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

a) Decomposition

b) Nitrification

c) Denitrification

d) Nitrogen fixation

Answer: d) Nitrogen fixation

Question: Which agricultural practice involves the cultivation of different crops in the same field in sequential seasons?

a) Crop rotation

b) Monoculture

c) Intercropping

d) Polyculture

Answer: a) Crop rotation

Question: In plant reproduction, what is the male reproductive organ called?

a) Stamen

b) Ovule

c) Pistil

d) Sepal

Answer: a) Stamen

Question: Which of the following is a greenhouse gas released from agricultural activities?

a) Oxygen

b) Carbon dioxide

c) Methane

d) Nitrogen

Answer: c) Methane

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

a) Increase acidity

b) Improve drainage

c) Reduce fertility

d) Neutralize acidity

Answer: d) Neutralize acidity

Question: Which farming method involves the cultivation of crops without using synthetic pesticides and fertilizers?

a) Organic farming

b) Hydroponics

c) Precision farming

d) Conventional farming

Answer: a) Organic farming

Question: What is the main purpose of a combine harvester in agriculture?

a) Plowing

b) Harvesting

c) Seeding

d) Irrigation

Answer: b) Harvesting

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

a) Wheat

b) Barley

c) Rice

d) Maize

Answer: d) Maize

Question: What is the primary role of bees in agriculture?

a) Soil aeration

b) Pollination

c) Weed control

d) Seed dispersal

Answer: b) Pollination

Question: Which irrigation method delivers water directly to the root zone of plants?

a) Drip irrigation

b) Flood irrigation

c) Furrow irrigation

d) Sprinkler irrigation

Answer: a) Drip irrigation

Question: What is the purpose of a pluviometer in agriculture?

a) Measure temperature

b) Record humidity

c) Gauge rainfall

d) Monitor wind speed

Answer: c) Gauge rainfall

Question: Which of the following is a leguminous crop?

a) Rice

b) Wheat

c) Soybean

d) Corn

Answer: c) Soybean

Question: What is the primary function of a tractor on the farm?

a) Pest control

b) Transportation

c) Plowing

d) Seed dispersal

Answer: c) Plowing

Question: Which part of the plant absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?

a) Root

b) Stem

c) Leaf

d) Flower

Answer: a) Root

Question: What is the purpose of adding nitrogen-based fertilizers to crops?

a) Enhance flowering

b) Improve root growth

c) Increase photosynthesis

d) Boost protein synthesis

Answer: d) Boost protein synthesis

Question: In crop production, what is the term for the removal of unwanted plants that compete with cultivated crops?

a) Plowing

b) Thinning

c) Pruning

d) Weeding

Answer: d) Weeding