JSCE Agric Past Questions & Answers

JSCE Agric Past Questions & Answers

Here are 20 multiple-choice questions on JSCE (Junior Secondary Certificate Examination) Agricultural Science, along with options and the correct answers for each:

Which of the following is a major source of plant nutrient?

a) Water

b) Sunlight

c) Soil

d) Air

Correct answer: c) Soil

Which of the following tools is used for cutting crops close to the ground?

a) Hoe

b) Rake

c) Machete

d) Shovel

Correct answer: c) Machete

Which of the following nutrients is responsible for promoting root development in plants?

a) Nitrogen

b) Phosphorus

c) Potassium

d) Calcium

Correct answer: b) Phosphorus

The process of removing weeds from a farm is known as:

a) Irrigation

b) Cultivation

c) Harvesting

d) Fertilization

Correct answer: b) Cultivation

Which of the following is a source of animal protein?

a) Beans

b) Rice

c) Cassava

d) Fish

Correct answer: d) Fish

What is the function of the ovary in a flower?

a) To attract pollinators

b) To produce pollen

c) To produce seeds

d) To support the flower

Correct answer: c) To produce seeds

Which of the following is a common method of asexual propagation in plants?

a) Budding

b) Pollination

c) Germination

d) Photosynthesis

Correct answer: a) Budding

Which of the following is a staple food crop in many African countries?

a) Wheat

b) Corn

c) Barley

d) Rice

Correct answer: b) Corn

What is the process of converting milk into solid form called?

a) Fermentation

b) Coagulation

c) Evaporation

d) Pasteurization

Correct answer: b) Coagulation

Which of the following farming systems involves the cultivation of crops and rearing of animals on the same piece of land?

a) Mixed farming

b) Subsistence farming

c) Commercial farming

d) Plantation farming

Correct answer: a) Mixed farming

Which of the following is a major component of organic matter in the soil?

a) Sand

b) Clay

c) Humus

d) Gravel

Correct answer: c) Humus

Which of the following is a method of controlling pests in agriculture without using synthetic chemicals?

a) Organic farming

b) Genetic engineering

c) Hydroponics

d) Irrigation

Correct answer: a) Organic farming

The process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form by plants is called:

a) Photosynthesis

b) Respiration

c) Nitrogen fixation

d) Transpiration

Correct answer: c) Nitrogen fixation

Which of the following is an example of a perennial crop?

a) Maize

b) Wheat

c) Rice

d) Banana

Correct answer: d) Banana

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable natural resource?

a) Wind energy

b) Solar energy

c) Petroleum

d) Timber

Correct answer: c) Petroleum

What is the process of transferring pollen grains from the male part of a flower to the female part called?

a) Fertilization

b) Pollination

c) Germination

d) Photosynthesis

Correct answer: b) Pollination

Which of the following is a nutrient deficiency symptom in plants?

a) Wilting

b) Excessive growth

c) Yellowing of leaves

d) Increased fruit production

Correct answer: c) Yellowing of leaves

Which of the following is a by-product of photosynthesis?

a) Oxygen

b) Carbon dioxide

c) Water

d) Nitrogen

Correct answer: a) Oxygen

What is the main function of the stem in a plant?

a) Absorption of water

b) Production of flowers

c) Support and transport of nutrients

d) Protection of roots

Correct answer: c) Support and transport of nutrients

Which of the following farming practices involves growing different crops in a specific sequence on the same piece of land?

a) Crop rotation

b) Monoculture

c) Terracing

d) Weeding

Correct answer: a) Crop rotation

I hope these questions help you in your preparation for the JSCE Agricultural Science examination!