SS2 Second Term Agricultural Science Past Questions And Answers

Here are 20 SS2 Agricultural Science questions with options and answers:

 

Question: What is the term for the process of bees transferring pollen from one flower to another?

 

A) Pollination

B) Germination

C) Fertilization

D) Budding

Answer: A) Pollination

Question: Which of the following is a disease commonly affecting poultry characterized by inflammation of the respiratory system?

 

A) Fowl pox

B) Newcastle disease

C) Avian influenza

D) Marek’s disease

Answer: B) Newcastle disease

Question: In crop production, what does the term “thinning” refer to?

 

A) Pest control

B) Weeding

C) Removing excess seedlings

D) Harvesting

Answer: C) Removing excess seedlings

Question: Which greenhouse gas is released from the decomposition of organic matter in anaerobic conditions?

 

A) Carbon dioxide (CO2)

B) Methane (CH4)

C) Nitrous oxide (N2O)

D) Oxygen (O2)

Answer: B) Methane (CH4)

Question: What is the purpose of adding nitrogen-based fertilizers to crops?

 

A) Enhance root growth

B) Promote flowering

C) Increase leafy green growth

D) Improve soil structure

Answer: C) Increase leafy green growth

Question: Which farming practice involves raising fish alongside agricultural crops in the same system?

 

A) Aquaculture

B) Hydroponics

C) Silviculture

D) Apiculture

Answer: A) Aquaculture

Question: What is the main function of the harrow in agriculture?

 

A) Seed planting

B) Soil leveling and breaking clods

C) Weed control

D) Irrigation

Answer: B) Soil leveling and breaking clods

Question: Which of the following is a method of preserving food by drying it to remove moisture content?

 

A) Canning

B) Dehydration

C) Freezing

D) Fermentation

Answer: B) Dehydration

Question: What is the term for the protective covering of a seed that helps in seed dispersal and germination?

 

A) Seed coat

B) Endosperm

C) Cotyledon

D) Embryo

Answer: A) Seed coat

Question: Which type of soil has a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay particles?

 

A) Sandy soil

B) Loamy soil

C) Clayey soil

D) Peaty soil

Answer: B) Loamy soil

Question: What is the term for the process of breeding animals with desirable traits to improve the overall quality of the herd or flock?

 

A) Crossbreeding

B) Hybridization

C) Selective breeding

D) Inbreeding

Answer: C) Selective breeding

Question: Which of the following is a cover crop used to improve soil fertility by fixing nitrogen?

 

A) Rye

B) Clover

C) Barley

D) Oats

Answer: B) Clover

Question: What is the primary function of the combine harvester in agriculture?

 

A) Plowing

B) Planting seeds

C) Harvesting crops

D) Irrigation

Answer: C) Harvesting crops

Question: Which farming method involves the simultaneous cultivation of different crops in the same field?

 

A) Monoculture

B) Polyculture

C) Crop rotation

D) Agroforestry

Answer: B) Polyculture

Question: What is the purpose of applying fungicides in agriculture?

 

A) Weed control

B) Pest control

C) Disease control

D) Soil fertility enhancement

Answer: C) Disease control

Question: Which of the following is a method of soil conservation that involves plowing along the contour lines of a slope?

 

A) Terracing

B) Contour plowing

C) Strip cropping

D) Windbreaks

Answer: B) Contour plowing

Question: What is the term for the process of breaking down complex organic matter into simpler substances by microorganisms?

 

A) Decomposition

B) Fermentation

C) Photosynthesis

D) Transpiration

Answer: A) Decomposition

Question: In livestock farming, what does the term “dipping” refer to?

 

A) Feeding animals

B) Vaccinating animals

C) Immersing animals in a chemical solution for parasite control

D) Milking animals

Answer: C) Immersing animals in a chemical solution for parasite control

Question: Which of the following is a non-renewable resource used in agriculture for energy?

 

A) Solar power

B) Wind power

C) Fossil fuels (e.g., coal, oil)

D) Biomass

Answer: C) Fossil fuels (e.g., coal, oil)

Question: What is the term for the process of turning and s

tirring compost to facilitate decomposition?

 

A) Mulching

B) Tilling

C) Composting

D) Aerating

Answer: D) Aerating