Second Term Exams Agricultural Science SS 3

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE – SS3

Second Term Exams Agricultural Science SS 3

  1. One major effect of under or shortage of feeding in a pregnant sow is ________. (a)early abortion (b) early puberty (c) good egg production (d) rapid growth rate
  2. Most basal and energy feeds contain (a)high protein content. (b)high carbohydrate and fats. (c)high mineral content. (d)high crude fibre content.
  3. Most mineral and vitamin concentrates are required in _______. (a)high quantities. (b)small quantities (c) minute quantity (d)high fibre content
  4. Straws, hay, soilage are known as _______. (a) proteins (b) roughages (c)silage (d) vitamins and oil
  5. Grasses are of high ________ content. (a) protein (b)oil (c)fibre (d)water
  6. Pasture which are cut just after their flowering stage, dried and stored for feeding animals are called ________. (a)soilage (b) concentrates (c)silage (d) green grasses
  7. Enough carbohydrate intake will certainly (a) cause the heart to beat very well. (b) bring low response to the brain. (c)low and delayed puberty in farm animals. (d)a high protein absorption.
  8. The need for mineral and vitamin concentrates is because (a)most animal feed is that high carbohydrate content. (b) high in protein. (c) high in fats and oil. (d)feed is high in mineral/vitamin content.
  9. One major function of protein in animal feeds is that of (a) giving of energy. (b) bringing of gametes needed for reproduction. (c)faltening up the animals before slaughter. (d) bringing growth in muscles for meat.
  10. One key function of agricultural extension is that (a) involving the farmer to be one of the researchers. (b) bringing scientific information that will improve the farmers production. (c)to get farmers loan without adequate collaterals. (d)to increase farmers knowledge in rock disintegration.
  11. Extension problem in Nigeria is (a) adequacy of agricultural inputs and implements. (b)most extension workers are not adequately qualified. (c) the tractors and bulldozers are not needed by farmers. (d) the roads are well tarred.
  12. For an l extension work to reach many people and is cheap. Which of the following is best employed? (a) Newspaper publication (b) Television broadcast (c) Meeting individual farmers (d) Writing to each farmer
  13. One of these is a good source of protein to man and animals. (a)Grasses (b) Legumes (c)Fish (d) Eggs
  14. One major reason for setting up a fish farm is that (a) having a specie of fish. (b) having a hilly topography. (c) having a good source of regular fresh water. (d) employing an aquaculturist.
  15. In pond construction the major work is in (a) digging up the core trench. (b) stocking the pond. (c)innoculating the pond. (d) fertilization of the pond.
  16. The best and easiest way of fish gearing in wild ocean is _______. (a) using hook and baits. (b) using gill nets. (c) using fish trawler. (d) using baskets.
  17. The discharge of industrial pollution into the river, streams and water ways can cause (a) harvesting fish that could be poisonous to man. (b) the harvest of many big fishes. (c)easy killing of fishes. (d) recommended way of killing fishes.
  18. Regular stocking of ponds ____________. (a)keeps a good specie of fish always available. (b) keeps the pond fresh and neat (c)keeps the pond from pollution (d) keeps unwanted species of fishes available.
  19. Fish farming is best in __________. (a)dry season (b)rainy season (c)in regular fresh flowing water. (d)all of the above
  20. Agriculture is suffering set back in production because (a)more money is pumped in agriculture. (b) the green house effect. (c) the increase in mechanization. (d(adequate storage facilities.

 

THEORY-  SECTION II

  1. State clearly the functions of protein in farm animals feeds.
  2. Outline steps into production of blood meal, bone meal and fish meal.
  3. State the uses of blood meal, fish meal and bone meal.
  4. Explain the problems of extension workers officers.
  5. Explain the factors considered in siting a fish pond or farm.
  6. Agriculture has been the back bone of Nigeria’s economy. Discuss.