Attempt each question, then reveal the answer to mark yourself.
Question 1 — Definition
Agriculture can be defined as the
A. Cultivation of crops and rearing of animals for the benefit of man
B. Growing of crops only
C. Rearing of animals only
D. Study of plants and animals
Answer: A. Agriculture includes both crop cultivation and animal rearing for man’s benefit.
Question 2 — Soil
The most suitable soil for crop production is
A. Sandy soil
B. Clay soil
C. Loamy soil
D. Stony soil
Answer: C. Loamy soil has balanced drainage, aeration and fertility, making it best for crops.
Question 3 — Tools
Which of the following tools is used for levelling soil and gathering litter?
A. Cutlass
B. Hoe
C. Rake
D. Sickle
Answer: C. The rake levels soil and gathers litter/leaves. The cutlass clears bush, the hoe tills, and the sickle harvests.
Question 4 — Fertiliser
The fertiliser element that promotes leaf growth in plants is
A. Nitrogen
B. Phosphorus
C. Potassium
D. Calcium
Answer: A. Nitrogen (N) promotes leaf growth; phosphorus (P) promotes roots; potassium (K) promotes fruits and health.
Question 5 — Farm Animals
Which of the following is a ruminant animal?
A. Pig
B. Rabbit
C. Goat
D. Chicken
Answer: C. Goats (and cattle and sheep) are ruminants with a four-chambered stomach. Pigs, rabbits and poultry are non-ruminants.
Question 6 — Theory
State five importance of agriculture to the Nigerian economy.
Model answer (any five):
1. Provision of food. 2. Source of employment. 3. Source of income for farmers. 4. Provision of raw materials for industries. 5. Foreign exchange earnings from exports. 6. Provision of market for industrial goods.
Question 7 — Theory
List five cultural practices in crop production, in their correct order.
Answer (in order): land clearing → stumping → tillage → ridging/mound-making → planting → fertiliser application → weeding → pest/disease control → harvesting.
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