SS1 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE SECOND TERM EXAMINATION 2025/2026

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTION: Answer all question from this section

1. The practice of supporting weak plants with sticks or ropes is called ———?

2. The addition of nutrients to the soil to improve crop growth is known as ——-?

3. Environmental factors affecting agriculture are mainly———?

4. Which soil factor determines the ability of soil to hold water?

5. Soil pH mainly affects

6. The physical features of the land surface such as hills and valleys are called ——-?

7. One among the following is not a forest reserve in Nigeria ?

8. The characteristics of angiosperms includes the following except

9. —— is the distance of a sown seed in the soil to the soil surface

10. The following are planting techniques except

11. Mulching helps to —-?

12. Seeds planted in a special area before moving them to the farm are raised in a ——?

13. Crop rotation helps to ——— ?

14. The first operation carried out in crop production is—-?

15. Crop husbandry refers to —— ?

16. The following are post harvest operations except

17. Strong wind can damage crops by ?

18. One among the following is not a beverage crop ?

19. ——- involves more intense soil disturbance to break up compacted soil.

20. ——- is largely dependent on rainfall

SECTION B: SUBJECTIVES INSTRUCTION: answer all questions from this section

21. ——- is the solid part of the earth’s surface.

22. —— is the separation of grains from its stalk by either beating or machines

23. When are cultural activities carried out in the farm ———?

24. The main aim of weeding is to ———

25. The removal of excess seedlings after germination is called—-?

26. Water loss from plants leaves is known as ——

27. Major implements/ machines used in land preparation are —-, —- and —-

28. Harvesting of crops should be done when ……

29. Two method of propagation are —— and ——?

30. —- is responsible for organic matter decomposition in the soil

SECTION C: THEORY INSTRUCTION: Question 1 is compulsory and any 3 questions from this section.

1. Briefly explain the cultivation of any crop under the following heading I. Crop name/ scientific name ll. Description Ill. Land preparation IV. Climatic requirements V. soil requirements Vl. Cultural practices VIl. Processing VIll. Storage IX. Uses X. Pest / control

2a. List all the basic consideration to be taken in planting operation and briefly explain any 2

2b. Explain how nursery is being practiced?

3a. State five classification of crops based on their uses with examples.

3b. List (4) merits of wildlife/ game reserve

4a. Mention (5) factors affecting land availability for agricultural purposes

4b. List (5) pre- planting operations you know?

5. What is tillage? Explain 3 types of tillage operation you know?

5b. State 4 ways agricultural land can appreciate in value

6a. List 2 forms of manure?. List 2 methods of sowing ?

6b. Classify land based on their uses and list (4) each under them.