Examination Questions – JSS 1 Agricultural Science Fill-in-the-Blank

Agricultural Science JSS 1 Second Term Examination Questions

Week 12: Second Term Examination

Exam Instructions for Teachers and Students

For Teachers:

  1. Ensure a quiet and orderly environment for the examination.
  2. Read and explain the instructions before distributing the exam papers.
  3. Monitor students closely to prevent cheating.
  4. Report any cases of exam malpractice immediately.
  5. Collect and review all answer sheets after the exam.
  6. Provide fair and accurate grading based on students’ performance.

For Students:

  1. Read all instructions carefully before answering.
  2. Do not talk, whisper, or exchange materials during the exam.
  3. Keep your work covered to avoid sharing answers.
  4. Attempt all questions to the best of your ability.
  5. If you have any questions, raise your hand for the teacher’s attention.
  6. Avoid any form of malpractice, such as copying or using unauthorized materials.

Part A: 30 Objective Questions (Fill in the Blanks with Options a, b, c, or d)

  1. Crops that complete their life cycle in one year are called ______ crops.
    a) Annual
    b) Biennial
    c) Perennial
    d) Seasonal

  2. Oil palm is an example of a ______ crop.
    a) Food
    b) Beverage
    c) Oil
    d) Fiber

  3. Maize is classified as a ______ crop.
    a) Protein
    b) Carbohydrate
    c) Oil
    d) Fiber

  4. The distribution of crops depends on ______.
    a) Soil type
    b) Climate
    c) Rainfall
    d) All of the above

  5. ______ is an example of a work animal.
    a) Horse
    b) Pig
    c) Rabbit
    d) Chicken

  6. Poultry birds are mainly kept for ______.
    a) Milk
    b) Eggs and meat
    c) Guarding
    d) Ploughing

  7. A fish is an example of a(n) ______ animal.
    a) Terrestrial
    b) Aquatic
    c) Mammal
    d) Ruminant

  8. Animals that chew cud are called ______.
    a) Non-ruminants
    b) Ruminants
    c) Carnivores
    d) Omnivores

  9. A cow is an example of a ______.
    a) Non-mammal
    b) Mammal
    c) Fish
    d) Amphibian

  10. The main use of dairy animals is to produce ______.
    a) Meat
    b) Wool
    c) Milk
    d) Eggs

(Continue numbering up to 30 questions following the same pattern.)


Part B: 30 Theory Questions (Short Answer Questions)

  1. Define a perennial crop.
  2. Name two examples of oil crops.
  3. What are the three types of crops based on their life cycle?
  4. Mention one factor affecting the distribution of crops in Nigeria.
  5. Give one example of a beverage crop.
  6. State two examples of ruminant animals.
  7. What is the main difference between ruminant and non-ruminant animals?
  8. List two characteristics of mammals.
  9. What is the primary use of a guard animal?
  10. Name two breeds of cattle found in Nigeria.

(Continue numbering up to 30 questions with simple, short-answer format.)


Part C: 30 True or False Questions

  1. A plantain tree is a perennial crop. (True / False)
  2. Cotton is an example of a food crop. (True / False)
  3. All animals that live in water are called terrestrial animals. (True / False)
  4. A horse is used as a guard animal. (True / False)
  5. Poultry birds lay eggs for food. (True / False)
  6. The main source of milk in farming is goats. (True / False)
  7. Sheep provide beef as meat. (True / False)
  8. Ruminant animals have a simple stomach. (True / False)
  9. Soil and climate affect crop distribution. (True / False)
  10. A cow is an aquatic animal. (True / False)

(Continue numbering up to 30 questions in this format.)


Part D: 30 Fill-in-the-Gap Questions (Without Options)

  1. ______ crops complete their life cycle in three years or more.
  2. Rice is an example of a ______ crop.
  3. The primary source of protein from animals is ______.
  4. ______ is an example of a fiber crop.
  5. The major factor affecting crop distribution in Nigeria is ______.
  6. Poultry birds such as ______ lay eggs for food.
  7. A sheep provides ______ as its meat.
  8. ______ is a ruminant animal commonly reared for milk.
  9. The digestive system of a non-ruminant animal is ______ compared to a ruminant animal.
  10. ______ is an example of an aquatic animal.

(Continue numbering up to 30 questions with simple wording.)



Part A: 30 Objective Questions (Continued)

  1. A biennial crop takes ______ years to complete its life cycle.
    a) One
    b) Two
    c) Three
    d) Four

  2. Groundnut is classified as a ______ crop.
    a) Fiber
    b) Oil
    c) Beverage
    d) Latex

  3. Cocoa is an example of a ______ crop.
    a) Food
    b) Beverage
    c) Fiber
    d) Oil

  4. The main nutrient found in rice and maize is ______.
    a) Protein
    b) Fat
    c) Carbohydrate
    d) Mineral

  5. The main factor affecting the distribution of crops is ______.
    a) Climate
    b) Population
    c) Transportation
    d) Culture

  6. An example of an aquatic farm animal is ______.
    a) Goat
    b) Sheep
    c) Tilapia
    d) Rabbit

  7. A ruminant animal has ______ stomach compartments.
    a) One
    b) Two
    c) Three
    d) Four

  8. A pig is an example of a ______ animal.
    a) Non-ruminant
    b) Ruminant
    c) Dairy
    d) Work

  9. The main use of cattle in farming includes ______.
    a) Guarding
    b) Milk and meat
    c) Laying eggs
    d) Producing latex

  10. ______ is an example of a non-mammal farm animal.
    a) Cow
    b) Goat
    c) Chicken
    d) Rabbit

  11. A hen is classified as a ______.
    a) Work animal
    b) Dairy animal
    c) Poultry bird
    d) Guard animal

  12. The two major types of farm animals based on habitat are ______ and ______.
    a) Mammals and non-mammals
    b) Ruminants and non-ruminants
    c) Aquatic and terrestrial
    d) Domestic and wild

  13. The breed of cattle commonly found in Nigeria is ______.
    a) White Fulani
    b) Jersey
    c) Holstein
    d) Boer

  14. The major product obtained from sheep is ______.
    a) Wool
    b) Milk
    c) Eggs
    d) Latex

  15. Farm animals are used for transportation, especially in ______ areas.
    a) Urban
    b) Industrial
    c) Rural
    d) Coastal

  16. ______ is an example of a spice crop.
    a) Maize
    b) Pepper
    c) Cocoa
    d) Rubber

  17. The best source of animal protein is ______.
    a) Vegetables
    b) Fruits
    c) Meat and fish
    d) Grains

  18. Latex-producing plants are used for making ______.
    a) Oil
    b) Rubber
    c) Cloth
    d) Drinks

  19. A donkey is mainly used for ______.
    a) Milk production
    b) Guarding
    c) Transportation
    d) Egg production

  20. Which of these animals is commonly used as a guard animal?
    a) Horse
    b) Dog
    c) Chicken
    d) Rabbit


Part B: 30 Theory Questions (Continued)

  1. What is a fiber crop?
  2. Mention two factors that affect crop distribution in Nigeria.
  3. Explain the difference between a ruminant and a non-ruminant animal.
  4. Give two examples of aquatic animals.
  5. State two examples of beverage crops.
  6. Mention three types of work animals.
  7. What is the major product obtained from cows?
  8. Why are poultry birds important in agriculture?
  9. List two examples of latex-producing crops.
  10. What is an oil crop? Give an example.
  11. State two characteristics of mammals.
  12. Name two farm animals that provide wool.
  13. What are the uses of farm animals in agriculture?
  14. Mention two breeds of poultry birds.
  15. What is the primary use of dairy animals?
  16. Differentiate between terrestrial and aquatic animals.
  17. Give two examples of carbohydrate-producing crops.
  18. Name two breeds of goats found in Nigeria.
  19. Mention two crops that are sources of vitamins.
  20. Why is crop classification important in agriculture?

Part C: 30 True or False Questions (Continued)

  1. Cocoa is a food crop. (True / False)
  2. Goats are classified as non-ruminant animals. (True / False)
  3. Pigs are good guard animals. (True / False)
  4. Sheep produce wool. (True / False)
  5. Cassava is a good source of carbohydrates. (True / False)
  6. A camel is commonly used for transportation in desert areas. (True / False)
  7. The main purpose of poultry farming is to get latex. (True / False)
  8. Fish is an example of a mammal. (True / False)
  9. Rice is an annual crop. (True / False)
  10. The digestive system of a ruminant is more complex than that of a non-ruminant. (True / False)
  11. Goats are commonly used for guarding houses. (True / False)
  12. A horse is a type of work animal. (True / False)
  13. Poultry birds provide both meat and eggs. (True / False)
  14. A rabbit is a non-mammal. (True / False)
  15. Sugarcane is an example of an oil crop. (True / False)
  16. Ruminant animals have four stomach compartments. (True / False)
  17. Pigs provide both meat and leather. (True / False)
  18. The breed of cattle called “White Fulani” is found in Nigeria. (True / False)
  19. Latex is used for making plastic. (True / False)
  20. An elephant is a ruminant animal. (True / False)

Part D: 30 Fill-in-the-Gap Questions (Without Options) (Continued)

  1. ______ is a source of protein from farm animals.
  2. ______ is an example of a perennial crop.
  3. The primary use of dairy animals is to produce ______.
  4. ______ is a breed of sheep found in Nigeria.
  5. Poultry birds like ______ lay eggs.
  6. ______ crops provide carbohydrates as food.
  7. Goats and cows are examples of ______ animals.
  8. ______ is used for making rubber.
  9. The digestive system of a cow has ______ compartments.
  10. ______ is a farm animal used for security purposes.
  11. ______ is an example of a ruminant animal.
  12. ______ is a work animal commonly used for carrying loads.
  13. ______ is the primary reason for rearing pigs.
  14. ______ and ______ are two breeds of cattle in Nigeria.
  15. ______ animals are those that live in water.
  16. ______ is a beverage crop grown in Nigeria.
  17. A ______ is an animal that does not chew cud.
  18. ______ is an example of an aquatic animal.
  19. ______ is used to make clothes and textiles.
  20. The two major types of farm animals based on their habitat are ______ and ______.

This exam structure provides a well-rounded assessment of all topics covered this term with different question types for comprehensive evaluation.

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