Primary 6 – First Term Examination for Agriculture Questions and Answers

PRIMARY 6 – FIRST TERM EXAMINATION FOR AGRICULTURE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 

SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 

INSTRUCTION – Each question carries 1 mark. Choose the best answer.

1. What does “agriculture” mainly involve?

A. Buying clothes only  B. Growing crops and rearing animals  C. Playing football  D. Travelling abroad

2. Which of the following is a crop?

A. Cow  B. Goat  C. Maize  D. Fish

3. Rearing of animals is called:

A. Aquaculture only  B. Animal husbandry  C. Carpentry  D. Mining

4. Which of these is a method of preserving farm produce?

A. Ignoring it  B. Smoking  C. Playing games  D. Buying toys

5. Why is preservation of farm produce important?

A. To waste it  B. To increase spoilage  C. To reduce losses and prolong shelf life  D. To eat everything immediately

6. Which of these is a problem of agriculture?

A. Adequate rainfall  B. Good seed  C. Pest infestation  D. Fertile soil

7. Which person is involved in agriculture?

A. Tailor  B. Farmer  C. Banker  D. Pilot

8. What is meant by “farm records”?

A. Music records only  B. Keeping track of farm activities, production and sales  C. Sports results  D. Weather forecast

9. Which of the following is a vegetable crop?

A. Mango  B. Okra  C. Palm tree  D. Goat

10. Which of these materials is used in packaging farm produce?

A. Glass only  B. Nylon/sack  C. Stone  D. Soil

11. Sun‐drying is a method of preservation. Which one is correct?

A. Drying under sunlight  B. Wetting produce  C. Planting more  D. Selling immediately

12. Which of these helps in marketing agricultural produce?

A. No transport  B. Good road network and storage  C. Ignoring markets  D. Hiding produce

13. Which of these is a tuber crop?

A. Rice  B. Yam  C. Wheat  D. Millet

14. Which of these is a benefit of good farm records?

A. You forget everything  B. Helps track production and sales  C. Waste money  D. Cause trouble

15. Which of the following is NOT part of agriculture?

A. Growing crops  B. Selling crops  C. Rearing animals  D. Designing buildings only

16. Which is a method of preserving vegetables?

A. Leaving them in the field until spoilage  B. Refrigeration  C. Ignoring them  D. Burying them in mud

17. What is the origin of farming?

A. In the sky  B. People started planting and domesticating animals many years ago  C. Only in city  D. Not related to people

18. Which of these is a cereal crop?

A. Cassava  B. Rice  C. Yam  D. Cocoa

19. Which is a form of packaging for farm produce?

A. Plastic sack  B. Many holes in produce  C. No label  D. Rotten box

20. Why should we use good seed and good practices in agriculture?

A. To reduce yield  B. To increase pests only  C. To ensure high yield and good quality produce  D. To waste time

 

SECTION B: THEORY / STRUCTURED QUESTIONS (50 marks)

INSTRUCTION – Answer all questions. Show examples where required.

Question 1 (10 marks)

a. Define agriculture. (2 marks)

b. List three reasons why agriculture is important to Nigeria. (3 marks)

c. Describe two problems facing agriculture in your community. (2 marks)

d. Suggest one solution to each of the problems you listed. (2 marks)

e. Name one person or group who works in agriculture and state their role. (1 mark)

 

Question 2 (10 marks)

a. Explain what is meant by preservation of farm produce. (2 marks)

b. List three methods of preserving crops and explain each. (3 marks)

c. Identify two factors that may hinder preservation of farm produce. (2 marks)

d. Suggest two ways to overcome these hindering factors. (3 marks)

 

Question 3 (10 marks)

a. What are farm records? (2 marks)

b. List two types of farm records. (2 marks)

c. Explain two advantages of keeping farm records. (2 marks)

d. Give two examples of what you might record in a farm diary. (2 marks)

e. Why is it important for a small farmer to keep correct records? (2 marks)

 

Question 4 (10 marks)

a. Define packaging of farm produce. (2 marks)

b. List three materials used for packaging. (3 marks)

c. Explain two reasons for packaging produce. (2 marks)

d. Outline one environmental consideration when packaging farm produce. (3 marks)

 

Question 5 (10 marks)

a. What is meant by the origin of farming? (2 marks)

b. Explain two ways farming has changed from ancient times to now. (3 marks)

c. Describe two ways youth can be encouraged to take up agriculture. (2 marks)

d. Why is agriculture considered a viable career option today? (3 marks)

 

ANSWER KEY / MARKING GUIDE

SECTION A (MCQs) – Correct Answers

1. B 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. C 7. B 8. B 9. B 10. B 11. A 12. B 13. B 14. B 15. D 16. B 17. B 18. B 19. A 20. C

 

SECTION B (Theory) – Suggested Answers

Question 1

a. Agriculture is growing crops and rearing animals for food, fibre and other products. (2 marks)

b. Importance:

I. it provides food for the nation.

II. it earns foreign exchange.

III. it provides raw materials for industries.

IV. it creates employment. (3 marks)

c. Problems in community:

I. inadequate rainfall

II. pest attack

III. poor storage facilities. (2 marks)

d. Solutions:

I. use irrigation

II. pest control methods

III. build better storage. (2 marks)

e. Person in agriculture: Farmer, agricultural extension officer, etc, role: prepares the land, plants crops, rears animals. (1 mark)

 

Question. 2

a. Preservation is the process of treating and storing farm produce so as to prevent spoilage and extend shelf life. (2 marks)

b. Methods:

I. sun‐drying (exposing produce to sunlight to remove moisture).

II. smoking (heat and smoke meat/fish to preserve).

III. refrigeration (cooling produce to slow spoilage). (3 marks)

c. Hindering factors:

I. lack of storage facilities

II. high cost of equipment

III. pests/insects; power failure. (2 marks)

d. Ways to overcome:

I. build low‐cost storage sheds.

II. use solar dryers.

III. train farmers on preservation techniques.

IV. ensure regular power supply or use alternative energy. (3 marks)

 

Question 3

a. Farm records are documents kept by farmers showing day‐to‐day activities, production, costs, sales, etc. (2 marks)

b. Types:

I. production records

II. cash/income records

III. farm diary. (2 marks)

c. Advantages:

I. It helps the farmer track performance and plan.

II. It helps decide what to plant next.

III. It helps show profit or loss. (2 marks)

d. Examples:

I. date when seeds were planted

II. quantity harvested

III. amount sold

IV. money received (2 marks)

e. Importance:

I. It enables better management.

II. It reduces waste.

III. It helps secure loans or credit. (2 marks)

 

Question 4

a. Packaging is putting farm produce into suitable containers/materials for transportation, storage and sale. (2 marks)

b. Materials:

I. nylon sacks

II.cartons

III. wooden crates

IV. plastic jars

V. baskets. (3 marks)

c. Reasons:

I. to protect produce from damage/spoilage.

II. to make it attractive to buyers.

III. to ease transport.

IV. to ensure hygiene. (2 marks)

d. Environmental consideration:

I. avoid non‐biodegradable plastics.

II. reuse materials.

III. ensure packaging is biodegradable or recyclable.

IV. avoid toxic materials. (3 marks)

 

Question 5

a. Origin of farming refers to the time when humans started cultivating land and domesticating animals rather than solely hunting and gathering. (2 marks)

b. Changes:

I. use of modern tools and machines instead of hand tools.

II. use of improved seed varieties and fertilisers.

III. commercial farming instead of subsistence. (3 marks)

c. Ways to encourage youth:

I. provide training and loans.

II. show profitable agribusiness examples.

III. incorporate ICT and modern techniques.

IV. offer land or plots; incentivise agriculture. (2 marks)

d. Viable career option:

I. It offers employment.

II. It provides food security.

III. It provides raw materials for industries.

IV. It serves as income generation.

With modern technology it is dynamic and profitable. (3 marks)