BECE Essential Agricultural and Home Economics Questions for JSS 3 Students

Lagos State Examination Board JSS 3 Basic Education Certificate Examination BECE 2024

PRE VOCATIONAL STUDIES (OBJECTIVE)

INSTRUCTION: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.

Agriculture is important to the farmer and his family because it provides them mainly with(a) food(b) shelter
(c) raw material

(d) medical herbs
The major nutrient supplied by bonemeal in animal feed is(a) mineral(b) fat
(c) protein

(d) vitamin
The bending of a mature branch or shoot, sown to the ground without breaking for the purpose of propagation is called(a) layering(b) grafting
(c) budding

(d) cutting
An advantage of stock exchange in agriculture is that it(a) reduces the migration of labour force(b) helps in the yearly farm budget
(c) eliminates the hoarding of farm produce

(d) supports saving and investment by farmers

Pests are known as enemies of crops because they(a) pollute crops(b) reduce monetary period
(c) increase weed infestation

(d) culture plants
Agriculture can be defined as the(a) growing of crops(b) cultivation of crops and rearing of farm animals
(c) raising of cattle and goats

(d) keeping poultry birds
Which of the following is true about an entrepreneur as a factor of production? He(a) is involved in decision making(b) receives reward in form of rent
(c) is paid based on man hour

(d) converts natural resources to products
The reward for land as a factor of production is(a) interest(b) rent
(c) profit

(d) wages
The illegal hunting down of wild animals in a forest reserve is known as(a) pushing(b) poaching
(c) game hunting

(d) prushing

Seeds are soaked in water for some hours before planting in order to

(a) allow the seeds to absorb nutrient

(b) harden their coats

(d) make the seed germinate faster

Bagging of produce as a post-harvest operation is advantageous because it

(a) makes sprayed insecticide effective

(b) makes unloading tedious from the crops

(d) makes it expensive

An example of pre-planting operation is

(a) bush clearing

(b) staking

(d) thinning

A farm implement that is used daily in the nursery is

(a) hand trowel

(b) watering can

(d) secateurs

Which of the following insect pests causes defoliation of crops?

(a) Weevil

(b) Beetle

(d) Aphid

The commonly used bait for fishing is

(a) plant

(b) insect

(d) earthworm

Which of the following is not a source of document in Book-Keeping?

(a) Cash book

(b) Purchase invoice

The marketing function of a farm manager is to

(a) take possession of farm produce

(b) determine the scale production

(d) direct day-to-day farm activities

Cribs are useful in the farm for the ________ of cereals.

(a) display

(b) storage

(d) processing

Green and succulent forage crops preserved under anaerobic conditions used for feeding livestock is called

(a) hay

(b) roughage

(d) straw

Which of the following crops have leaves with net venation?

(a) Coconut

(b) Cowpea

(d) Maize

The effect of chemical methods of weed control on the environment is that it leads to

(a) increase in the population of soil organisms

(b) reduction in crop yield

(d) land pollution

In animal nutrition, roughage is high in

(a) carbohydrate

(b) fat

(d) fibre

Which of the following is NOT a function of a farm manager?

(a) Controlling farm workers

(b) Coordinating farm activities

(d) Organising sales of farm produce

The advantage of propagating crops by seed is

(a) yields are always uniform

(b) seeds germinate at the same time

(d) new plants resemble the parent plants

Tillage operation has the following advantages EXCEPT it

(a) makes penetration not easy

(b) allows survival of crop pests

(d) ensures proper mixture of manures

An act of encouraging farmers to sell farm produce to other countries is

(a) import

(b) foreign

(d) exchange

The factor of production that coordinates other factors of production is

(a) land

(b) entrepreneur

(d) fixed capital

Which of the following crops has its cotyledons above the soil surface during germination?

(a) Maize

(b) Onion

(d) Wheat

The branch of agriculture that deals with distribution and marketing of farm produce is called

(a) crop production

(b) agricultural extension

(d) animal production

Cattle that are used for ploughing the land are regarded as ________ animals.

(a) dairy

(b) guard

(d) sporting

All of the following are not kept in the farm store EXCEPT

(a) bulldozer

(b) feeds

(d) mower

The process of preventing foreign pests and diseases is called

(a) isolation

(b) prevention

(d) separation

Which of the following weeds is used in preparation of local tea in rural areas?

(a) Goat weed

(b) Elephant grass

(d) Pig weed

The act of erecting cover above seedlings to reduce heat radiation is termed

(a) stalking

(b) shading

(d) supplying

The major problem associated with vegetative propagation is that it

(a) increases the maturity period

(b) may lead to low yield

(d) leads to poor uniformity in growth

Which of the following is not a cultural practice in yam production?

(a) Clearing, stumping, ploughing, harrowing, ridging

(b) Clearing, ploughing, stumping, harrowing, ridging

(d) Clearing, ploughing, harrowing, ridging, stumping

All are methods of seed dispersal EXCEPT

(a) blast

(b) rain

(d) cold

The main reason for storing the farm produce in the structure is to

(a) control pest attack

(b) ensure proper ventilation

(d) reduce nutrient content of the produce

In which of the following ways can land depreciate in value?

(a) Bush fallowing

(b) Erosion menace

(d) Drainage construction

Cartilaginous fishes are

(a) 2 bones

(b) boneless

(d) strong bone

Plants for beautification are called

(a) abre plants

(b) ornamental plants

(d) stimulant plants

The cultivation of crops and rearing of livestock is termed

(a) agronomy

(b) agriculture

(d) horticulture

The primary aim of domestication of animals is to help the farmer improve on

(a) cultivation activities

(b) milk availability

(d) meat availability

The disease that causes abortion at later hope of pregnancy in farm animals is called

(a) anthrax

(b) mastitis

(d) aspergillosis

Silos are maintained by

(a) sealing the metal sheets

(b) replacing damaged metal sheets

(d) demolishing and rebuilding it

Solvents, as cleaning agents, remove dirt by

(a) liquefying

(b) emulsifying

(d) polishing

________ is an equipment found in the kitchen.

(a) Pillow

(b) Bed

(d) Clothing and textiles

The process of acquiring edible items through the exchange of money is

(a) handling

(b) preservation

(d) purchasing

Which part is used to regulate the tightness of stitches in a sewing machine?

(a) Presser bar

(b) Spool pin

(d) Tension disc

The essential things which the family requires for survival are called:

(a) Knowledge

(b) Needs

(d) Goals

The desire for independence is highest at which stage?

(a) Adolescent

(b) Adulthood

(d) Maturity

One of the following is a shape for setting up a kitchen:

(a) Circle

(b) Hexagon

(d) Triangle

For washing up after meal preparation, hot soapy water is necessary to:

(a) Rinse every item well

(b) Wipe off any pieces of food

(d) Scrape pieces of food off

Cooking methods include the following EXCEPT:

(a) Frying

(b) Steaming

(d) Stewing

One of these is not ideal for storing clothes:

(a) Cupboard

(b) Jute bag

(d) Box

_______ is a division of Home Economics that deals with fabrics.

(a) Fashion designing

(b) Tie & dye

(d) Clothing and textiles

Which of the following is NOT used for reeling the thread in the sewing machine?

(a) Feed-dog

(b) Presser foot

(d) Throat plate

The complete set of adult teeth are _______ in number.

(a) 16

(b) 22

(d) 34

Pedicure is the act of caring for the _______ and _______.

(a) Hands and foot nails

(b) Feet and scalp

(d) Feet and foot nails

Contamination of foods can be prevented by:

(a) Touching of hair before handling food

(b) Leaving raw food uncovered

(d) Washing of hands occasionally

The analytical planning of a family income and expenditure is:

(a) Family finance

(b) Family buying

(d) Family spending

The act of a mother sewing her used wrapper into a small gown for her daughter is called:

(a) Darning

(b) Patching

(d) Repairing

Which of the following is an unacceptable food additive?

(a) Ginger

(b) Nutmeg

(d) Bromate

When food is preserved properly it:

(a) Safeguards consumers’ health

(b) Reduces quality

(d) Increases risk of poisoning

The following hygienic strategies must be supplied by the food manager in handling edible items EXCEPT:

(a) Cleanliness of food preparation environment

(b) Using unwholesome food settings

(d) Keeping foods at a safe temperature

Which of these seam finishings is suitable for all fabrics?

(a) Zig-zag

(b) Overcasting

(d) Edge stitching

The act of the flow of air in an apartment is called:

(a) Breeze

(b) Ventilation

(d) Compression

The following are advantages of a family budget EXCEPT that it helps to:

(a) See how the family spends their money

(b) Train children on the use of money

(d) Make wise decisions about expenditure

The process of changing or circulating the air in a room often enough to keep it fresh is:

(a) Wind

(b) Blowing

(d) Circulation

Which of the following is not a function of food? It:

(a) Provides good health

(b) Provides the body with heat and energy

(d) Protects the body from diseases

Sewing machine, needle, and thread are associated with:

(a) Tailoring

(b) Canteen

(d) Fashion parade

Which of the following fibers is soft and fine, therefore requiring very careful handling in sewing and laundry?

(a) Cotton

(b) Silk

(d) Viscose

The outline or shape that someone’s body takes is called:

(a) Figure

(b) Outfit

(d) Style

The effect of heat applied to meat is:

(a) Rancidity

(b) Coagulation

(d) Discoloration

One of the following is not an effect of fatigue on human beings:

(a) Causes unhappiness in persons

(b) Causes irritation in persons

(d) Prevents a person from doing work

Hair that is not washed regularly and cared for may become:

(a) Infected

(b) Oily

(d) Straight

Mat, carpet, and wood are associated with:

(a) Flooring

(b) Floor cover

(d) Floor maker

Which of the following nutrients’ end product is amino acid?

(a) Vitamins

(b) Fats and oils

(d) Proteins

Obesity is a health condition associated with:

(a) Old age

(b) Overfeeding

(d) Balanced diet

One of the following is NOT an importance of edge finishing:

(a) Prolongs the life of the article

(b) It makes the finished work neat

(d) It decorates the article

Prolonged exposure of wool to direct heat or sunlight:

(a) Strengthens it

(b) Brightens it

(d) Destroys it

One of these does not influence decision making:

(a) Friend

(b) Resources

(d) Environment

A precaution to be observed in a bakery is:

(a) Keep wet floor

(b) Play around

(d) Clustered floor

A person who does non-strenuous physical activity is called a:

(a) Medical

(b) Company

(d) Manual

Foods are stored for the following reasons EXCEPT to:

(a) Reduce the nutritional values

(b) Prevent spoilage

(d) Make them available when out of season

Hair cream, comb, and shampoo are associated with:

(a) Hair making

(b) Hair care

(d) Hair comportment

The sensitive spot where the image is formed in the eye is known as:

(a) Retina

(b) Yellow spot

(d) Lens

INSTRUCTION: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.

Which of the following causes HIV/AIDS in humans?

(a) Bacteria

(b) Fungi

(d) Mosquitoes

Which of the following is an animal stain?

(a) Rust

(b) Ink

(d) Egg

The class of food that repairs worn-out tissues is:

(a) Protein

(b) Vitamins

(d) Fats & Oil

ALTERNATIVE TO PRACTICAL

The letters NPK on a bag of compound fertilizer refer to:

(a) Nutrients Per Kilogram

(b) Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus

(d) Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Mr. John’s cattle are suffering from ___ caused by ___ and can be controlled by ___:

(a) Rinderpest, bacteria, vaccination

(b) Mastitis, bacteria, vaccination

The following symptoms are observed in a cocoa farm: brown spots on the pods, and the pods turn black in color. These symptoms are associated with ___ disease, caused by ___, and can be controlled by ___:

(a) Cocoa swollen shoot, fungus, chemicals

(b) Black pod disease, virus, chemicals

(d) Cocoa swollen shoot, virus, chemicals

This type of soil improvement is called ___, the group of crop planted earlier is ___, and the nutrient added to the soil mainly is ___:

(a) Green manure, legumes, nitrate

(b) Farmyard manure, legumes, nitrate

(d) Green manure, legumes, magnesium

A woman is experiencing painful urination, itching, and discharge from the vagina. These symptoms are associated with ___ caused by the bacterium ___:

(a) Syphilis, Treponema pallidum

(b) Gonorrhea, Neisseria gonorrhoeae

(d) Malaria, parasites

A child looks malnourished with a big head and stomach, and very thin hands and legs. This is a symptom of ___ due to lack of ___:

(a) Scurvy, vitamin C

(b) Rickets, calcium

(d) Kwashiorkor, protein

A nursing mother decides to introduce other foods apart from breast milk to the baby. This is called ___ and it is done after ___ months of exclusive breastfeeding:

(a) Weaning, six

(b) Colostrum, four

(d) Weaning, nine

The following symptoms are observed on a cassava farm: yellowish patches on leaves and wrinkled leaves. The symptoms are associated with ___ disease caused by ___ and can be controlled by ___:

(a) Cassava mosaic, virus, resistant varieties

(b) Cassava smut, fungus, resistant varieties

(d) Cassava blast, virus, resistant varieties

Drug abuse refers to the use of certain chemicals for the purpose of creating pleasurable effects. ___ is a category of drugs that give rise to alertness and an increased burst of activity, while ___ causes feelings of dissociation from oneself:

(a) Hallucinogen, stimulants, brain

(b) Stimulant, brain, hallucinogen

(d) Brain, hallucinogen, stimulant

The result of eating contaminated food is ___, while ___ is a bacteria caused by food poisoning and ___ is a type of parasite caused by food poisoning:

(a) Food-borne illness, Staphylococcus aureus, and Ascaris lumbricoides

(b) Staphylococcus aureus, Ascaris lumbricoides, and food-borne illness

(d) Ascaris illness, Staphylococcus aureus, and food-borne illness

Answers

Here are the answers to the questions:

Agriculture is important to the farmer and his family because it provides them mainly with:
- (a) food
The major nutrient supplied by bonemeal in animal feed is:
- (a) mineral
The bending of a mature branch or shoot, sown to the ground without breaking for the purpose of propagation is called:
- (a) layering

An advantage of stock exchange in agriculture is that it:
- (d) supports saving and investment by farmers
Pests are known as enemies of crops because they:
- (b) reduce monetary period
Agriculture can be defined as the:
- (b) cultivation of crops and rearing of farm animals
Which of the following is true about an entrepreneur as a factor of production? He:
- (a) is involved in decision making
The reward for land as a factor of production is:
- (b) rent
The illegal hunting down of wild animals in a forest reserve is known as:
- (b) poaching
Seeds are soaked in water for some hours before planting in order to:
- (d) make the seed germinate faster
Bagging of produce as a post-harvest operation is advantageous because it:
- (c) enables easy transportation
An example of pre-planting operation is:
- (a) bush clearing
A farm implement that is used daily in the nursery is:
- (b) watering can
Which of the following insect pests causes defoliation of crops?
- (c) Grasshopper
The commonly used bait for fishing is:
- (d) earthworm
Which of the following is not a source of document in Book-Keeping?
- (a) Cash book
The marketing function of a farm manager is to:
- (c) process and package farm produce
Cribs are useful in the farm for the ________ of cereals.
- (b) storage

Green and succulent forage crops preserved under anaerobic conditions used for feeding livestock is called:
- (c) silage
Which of the following crops have leaves with net venation?
- (b) Cowpea
The effect of chemical methods of weed control on the environment is that it leads to:
- (d) land pollution
In animal nutrition, roughage is high in:
- (d) fibre
Which of the following is NOT a function of a farm manager?
- (c) Planting of vegetables
The advantage of propagating crops by seed is:
- (c) seeds are easy to transport
Tillage operation has the following advantages EXCEPT it:
- (a) makes penetration not easy
An act of encouraging farmers to sell farm produce to other countries is:
- (c) export
The factor of production that coordinates other factors of production is:
- (b) entrepreneur
Which of the following crops has its cotyledons above the soil surface during germination?
- (a) Maize
The branch of agriculture that deals with distribution and marketing of farm produce is called:
- (c) agric-economics
Cattle that are used for ploughing the land are regarded as ________ animals.
- (c) working
All of the following are not kept in the farm store EXCEPT:
- (b) feeds
The process of preventing foreign pests and diseases is called:
- (c) quarantine
Which of the following weeds is used in preparation of local tea in rural areas?
- (c) Lemon grass

The act of erecting cover above seedlings to reduce heat radiation is termed:
- (b) shading
The major problem associated with vegetative propagation is that it:
- (b) may lead to low yield
Which of the following is not a cultural practice in yam production?
- (d) Clearing, ploughing, harrowing, ridging, stumping
All are methods of seed dispersal EXCEPT:
- (d) cold
The main reason for storing the farm produce in the structure is to:
- (a) control pest attack
In which of the following ways can land depreciate in value?
- (b) Erosion menace
Cartilaginous fishes are:
- (b) boneless
Plants for beautification are called:
- (b) ornamental plants
The cultivation of crops and rearing of livestock is termed:
- (b) agriculture
The primary aim of domestication of animals is to help the farmer improve on:
- (b) milk availability
The disease that causes abortion at later hope of pregnancy in farm animals is called:
- (c) brucellosis
Silos are maintained by:
- (b) replacing damaged metal sheets
Solvents, as cleaning agents, remove dirt by:
- (b) emulsifying
________ is an equipment found in the kitchen.
- (d) Clothing and textiles
The process of acquiring edible items through the exchange of money is:
- (d) purchasing

Which part is used to regulate the tightness of stitches in a sewing machine?
- (d) Tension disc
The essential things which the family requires for survival are called:
- (b) Needs
The desire for independence is highest at which stage?
- (a) Adolescent
One of the following is a shape for setting up a kitchen:
- (c) U shape
For washing up after meal preparation, hot soapy water is necessary to:
- (c) Remove grease from items
Cooking methods include the following EXCEPT:
- (c) Creaming
One of these is not ideal for storing clothes:
- (b) Jute bag
_______ is a division of Home Economics that deals with fabrics.
- (d) Clothing and textiles
Which of the following is NOT used for reeling the thread in the sewing machine?
- (a) Feed-dog
The complete set of adult teeth are _______ in number.
- (c) 32
Pedicure is the act of caring for the _______ and _______.
- (d) Feet and foot nails
Contamination of foods can be prevented by:
- (c) Cleaning and sanitizing waste bins regularly
The analytical planning of a family income and expenditure is:
- (c) Family budgeting
The act of a mother sewing her used wrapper into a small gown for her daughter is called:
- (d) Repairing
Which of the following is an unacceptable food additive?
- (d) Bromate

When food is preserved properly it:
- (a) Safeguards consumers’ health
The following hygienic strategies must be supplied by the food manager in handling edible items EXCEPT:
- (b) Using unwholesome food settings
Which of these seam finishings is suitable for all fabrics?
- (a) Zig-zag
The act of the flow of air in an apartment is called:
- (b) Ventilation
The following are advantages of a family budget EXCEPT that it helps to:
- (c) Encourage impulsive buying
The process of changing or circulating the air in a room often enough to keep it fresh is:
- (c) Ventilation
Which of the following is not a function of food? It:
- (d) Protects the body from diseases
Sewing machine, needle, and thread are associated with:
- (a) Tailoring
Which of the following fibers is soft and fine, therefore requiring very careful handling in sewing and laundry?
- (b) Silk
The outline or shape that someone’s body takes is called:
- (a) Figure
The effect of heat applied to meat is:
- (b) Coagulation
One of the following is not an effect of fatigue on human beings:
- (d) Prevents a person from doing work
Hair that is not washed regularly and cared for may become:
- (a) Infected
Mat, carpet, and wood are associated with:
- (a) Flooring
Which of the following nutrients’ end product is amino acid?
- (d) Proteins

Obesity is a health condition associated with:
- (b) Overfeeding
One of the following is NOT an importance of edge finishing:
- (c) It helps the raw edge to fray
Prolonged exposure of wool to direct heat or sunlight:
- (d) Destroys it
One of these does not influence decision making:
- (b) Resources
A precaution to be observed in a bakery is:
- (c) Keep floor dry and free for movement
A person who does non-strenuous physical activity is called a:
- (c) Sedentary
Foods are stored for the following reasons EXCEPT to:
- (a) Reduce the nutritional values
Hair cream, comb, and shampoo are associated with:
- (b) Hair care
The sensitive spot where the image is formed in the eye is known as:
- (a) Retina
Which of the following causes HIV/AIDS in humans?
- (c) Virus
Which of the following is an animal stain?
- (c) Grease
The class of food that repairs worn-out tissues is:
- (a) Protein
The letters NPK on a bag of compound fertilizer refer to:
- (b) Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus
Mr. John’s cattle are suffering from ___ caused by ___ and can be controlled by ___:
- (a) Rinderpest, bacteria, vaccination
The following symptoms are observed in a cocoa farm: brown spots on the pods, and the pods turn black in color. These symptoms are associated with ___ disease, caused by ___, and can be controlled by ___:
- (c) Black pod disease, fungus, chemical

This type of soil improvement is called ___, the group of crop planted earlier is ___, and the nutrient added to the soil mainly is ___:
- (a) Green manure, legumes, nitrate
A woman is experiencing painful urination, itching, and discharge from the vagina. These symptoms are associated with ___ caused by the bacterium ___:
- (b) Gonorrhea, Neisseria gonorrhoeae
A child looks malnourished with a big head and stomach, and very thin hands and legs. This is a symptom of ___ due to lack of ___:
- (d) Kwashiorkor, protein
A nursing mother decides to introduce other foods apart from breast milk to the baby. This is called ___ and it is done after ___ months of exclusive breastfeeding:
- (a) Weaning, six
The following symptoms are observed on a cassava farm: yellowish patches on leaves and wrinkled leaves. The symptoms are associated with ___ disease caused by ___ and can be controlled by ___:
- (a) Cassava mosaic, virus, resistant varieties
Drug abuse refers to the use of certain chemicals for the purpose of creating pleasurable effects. ___ is a category of drugs that give rise to alertness and an increased burst of activity, while ___ causes feelings of dissociation from oneself:
- (b) Stimulant, hallucinogen
The result of eating contaminated food is ___, while ___ is a bacteria caused by food poisoning and ___ is a type of parasite caused by food poisoning:
- (a) Food-borne illness, Staphylococcus aureus, and Ascaris lumbricoides

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