LIVING SPRING STARS ACADEMY
2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
CLASS: JSS1
SUBJECT:AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
SECTION A - OBJECTIVES
1. What is agriculture?
A) The study of animals B) The growing of crops and rearing of animals for human use C) Fishing in
rivers D) The collection of wild plants
2. Which of the following is NOT an importance of agriculture?
A) Provides food B) Supplies raw materials for industries C) Causes unemployment D) Provides
income for farmers
3. Agriculture is important because it helps to:
A) Increase hunger B) Provide food and raw materials C) Reduce rainfall D) Destroy crops
4. The origin of agriculture can be traced back to the:
A) Stone Age B) Iron Age C) Industrial Age D) Information Age
5. Which of these was one of the first activities in the origin of agriculture?
A) The collection of wild plants and animals B) Use of tractors C) The invention of computers D) None
of the above
6. What did the development of agriculture lead to?
A) Reduction in food production B) The growth of civilizations C) Decrease in population D)
Destruction of wildlife
7. Which of the following is an area of specialization in agriculture?
A) Crop production B) Car manufacturing C) Cloth production D) None of the above
8. The area of agriculture that deals with rearing animals is known as:
A) Horticulture B) Livestock farming C) Crop production D) Fisheries
9. Which of these is a product obtained from agriculture?
A) Television B) Cotton C) Plastic D) Metal
10. Which of the following crops is classified as a cereal?
A) Cocoa B) Maize C) Tomato D) Yam
11. Which crop is classified as a tuber?
A) Rice B) Cassava C) Wheat D) Cucumber
12. Which of these is a classification of crop plants?
A) Monocots and dicots B) Fish and poultry C) Mammals and birds D) Soil and water
13. Crops like maize, wheat, and rice are grown for:
A) Food B) Decoration C) Construction D) Entertainment
14. Which of these animals is classified as a farm animal?
A) Dog B) Cow C) Lion D) Elephant
15. Poultry refers to the rearing of:
A) Goats B) Chickens and birds C) Fish D) Horses
16. Which of the following is a product of livestock farming?
A) Eggs B) Chairs C) Shoes D) Computers
17. Agricultural products are used in industries to produce:
A) Clothes and textiles B) Musical instruments C) Computers D) Furniture
18. The rearing of fish in ponds or controlled water environments is called:
A) Poultry farming B) Fisheries C) Horticulture D) Apiculture
19. Which of the following is an example of a legume crop?
A) Beans B) Maize C) Yam D) Plantain
20. Forms of farm animals include:
A) Livestock and pets B) Pets and wild animals C) Livestock and poultry D) Wild animals and fish
SECTION B-THEORY
1. Define agriculture and explain its importance in society. Discuss how agriculture provides food, raw
materials, and employment.
2. Describe the origin of agriculture and how early humans began practicing it. Include a brief explanation
of how agriculture led to the development of early civilizations.
3. Explain three major areas of specialization in agriculture. For example, livestock farming, crop
production, and fisheries.
4. Classify crops into three categories and provide examples of each. Include cereals, tubers, and legumes.
5. What are the different forms of farm animals? Explain the use of livestock, poultry, and fish in
agricultural practices.
