SS2 second Term Agricultural science past questions and answers

SS2 second Term Agricultural science past questions and answers

Here are 20 SS2 agricultural science questions with options and answers:

Question: What is the primary function 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

Question: Which of the following is a method of soil conservation that involves plowing across the contour lines of a slope?

a) Contour plowing

b) Strip cropping

c) Terracing

d) Crop rotation

Answer: a) Contour plowing

Question: What is the purpose of applying herbicides in agriculture?

a) Control of pests

b) Weed control

c) Soil fertility

d) Disease prevention

Answer: b) Weed control

Question: Which process involves the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use?

a) Denitrification

b) Nitrification

c) Nitrogen fixation

d) Nitrate absorption

Answer: c) Nitrogen fixation

Question: What is the primary function of the sepal in a flower?

a) Attract pollinators

b) Protect the flower bud

c) Produce nectar

d) Contain seeds

Answer: b) Protect the flower bud

Question: Which of the following is a factor affecting soil formation?

a) Temperature

b) Crop rotation

c) Pesticide use

d) Irrigation

Answer: a) Temperature

Question: What is the purpose of using green manure in agriculture?

a) Weed control

b) Soil fertility improvement

c) Pest prevention

d) Irrigation

Answer: b) Soil fertility improvement

Question: Which gas is released during the process of respiration in plants?

a) Oxygen

b) Carbon dioxide

c) Nitrogen

d) Methane

Answer: b) Carbon dioxide

Question: What is the term for the protective covering of a seed?

a) Cotyledon

b) Pericarp

c) Endosperm

d) Testa

Answer: d) Testa

Question: Which farming practice involves growing crops without soil, using nutrient-rich water solutions?

a) Hydroponics

b) Aeroponics

c) Aquaponics

d) Organic farming

Answer: a) Hydroponics

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