STE MADELINE SECONDARY SCHOOL

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
Form FOUR -Term Three
Paper 01
1 hour 30 minutes

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

This test consists of 60 items. You will have I hour and 30 minutes to answer them.

In addition to this test booklet, you should have an answer sheet.

Each item in this test has four suggested answers lettered (A), (B), (C), (D).

Read each item you are about to answer and decide which choice is best.

On your answer sheet, find the number which corresponds to your item and shade the space
having the same letter as the answer you have chosen. Look at the sample item below.

Sample Item

Which of the following animals has the highest dressing

percentage?
Sample Answer
(1) Pig
(2) cow
(3) Goat
(4) Chicken

The best answer to this item is "Chicken", so (D) has been shaded.

If you want to change your answer, erase it completely before you fill in your new choice.

When you are told to begin, turn the page and work as quickly and as carefully as you can. If you
cannot answer an item, go on to the next one. You may return that item later.
 DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

1.A regional institution which provides undergraduate and graduate studies in agriculture is the

(A) University of the West Indies (UWI)

(B) Guyana School of Agriculture GSA)
(C) College of Agriculture Science Education (CASE)
(D) The University of Performing Arts (UPA)

2.The funding of regional agricultural projects is usually undertaken by the:

(A) National Development Bank

(B) National Agricultural Bank
(C) Caribbean Development Bank
(D) Central Bank

3.A farmer is LEAST likely to be guaranteed a good credit rating if he:

(A) is prompt in taking care of all financial obligations

(B) uses the agricultural loans for the intended purpose
(C) works out a realistic plan for the repayment of the loan
(D)is recalled working out a payment plan for his arears

4.Marketing can BEST be described as:

(A) value added farm products

(B) selling goods produced on the farm at a marketplace
(C) buying goods from the market to be sold to the exporters
(D) moving goods and services from the producer to the consumer
5.Biodiversity refers to the:

(A) impact of humans on a given habitat

(B) different habitats in which animals live
(C) differences in the individuals within each species
(D)different species of organisms and the variety of habitats in which they live

6.A country is said to have food security when it can:

(A) feed most of its population

(B) provide a protein-rich diet for everyone
(C) secure food for everyone during periods of natural disasters
((D) always provide safe and nutritionally balanced diet for everyone

7.Gross domestic product is the total value of:

(A) good consumed by a country
(B) services provided to other countries
(C) goods and services provided in a country
((D)goods and services sold to other countries.

8.Commercial Farming is done in:

(A) km scale
(B) cm scale
(C) large scale
(D) small scale

9.Which of the following is the MOST likely reason for the proliferation of praedial larceny in
the Caribbean?

(A) The fines are too small.

(B) There are no laws against it.
(C) It is difficult to catch the person committing the act.
(D) Vendors do not have to show the origin of farm produce.
10.Farming record is important because it:

(A) provides information to analyse farm business

(B) minimise the workload on a farm
(C) allows for large farm profits
(D)reduces the number of farm transactions.

11.Which of the following is NOT true of a complete budget?

(A) Provides an estimate of net farm income.

(B) Provides an estimate of farm expenditure.
(C) Contains only some items of income and expenditure.
(D) Can be used to compare the profitability of other farm plans.

12.The government of a Caribbean country provides farmers with a rebate of 25% of the
purchase price of agricultural equipment. Which of the following terms describes this
arrangement?

(A) Tax
(B) Subsidy
(C) insurance
(D) Price support

13.The growing of crops without soil is called:

(A) Tissue culture
(B) Hydroponics
(C) Organic farming
(D) Trough culture
14. Translocation in plants refers to the transport of:

(A) organic and inorganic substances:

(B)combustion of organic compounds
(C)absorption of certain ions
(D)movement of water
15.Which of the following is NOT required for photosynthesis?

(A) Sunlight
(B) Oxygen
(C) Chlorophyl
(D) Carbon Dioxide

16.The process by which plants lose water in form of vapour to the air is called:

(A) absorption
(B) respiration

(C) transpiration

(D) translocation

17.Which agricultural practice involves cultivating crops without the use of synthetic fertilizers,
pesticides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

(A) Greenhouse farming

(B) Monoculture
(C) Organic farming
(D) Hydroponics
18.What is the main objective of tillage?

(A) To loosen and aerate the soil.

(B) To create a smooth surface for planting
(C) To control weeds and pests
(D) To mix in fertilizers and amendments

19.What is the main objective of tillage?

(A) A) To loosen and aerate the soil

(B) B) To create a smooth surface for planting
(C) C) To control weeds and pests
(D) D) To mix in fertilizers and amendments

20.Which of the following descriptions is true for describing fertilizers?

(A) Organic
(B) Does not cause pollution.
(C) Made in factories.
(D) Used in large quantities

21.Which of the following is not an essential nutrient provided by NPK fertilizers?

(A) Nitrogen
(B) Potassium
(C) Phosphorus
(D) Iron
22.In what form are NPK fertilizers typically applied to plants?

(A) Solid

(B) Liquid

(C) Gas

(D) Both solid and liquid forms

23.How often should NPK fertilizers be applied to plants?

(A) Once a year

(B) Twice a year

(C) Monthly

(D) As needed, depending on the growth and nutrient needs of the plants

24. What is the primary function of Nitrogen in NPK fertilizers?

(A) To promote leaf growth

(B) To improve root development

(C) To enhance flower and fruit production

(D)All of the above

25.What is the primary function of Phosphorus in NPK fertilizers?

(A) To promote root growth

(B) To improve seed production

(C) To increase the resistance of plants to pests and diseases

(D) All of the above

26.What is the primary function of Potassium in NPK fertilizers?

(A) To improve stress tolerance in plants

(B)To enhance the colour and flavours of fruits and vegetables

(C) improve the overall health of plants

(D) All of the above.

27.How are monocots and dicots differentiated based on flower parts?

(A) Monocots have flower parts in multiples of four or five.

(B) Monocots have flower parts in multiples of three.
(C) Dicots have flower parts in multiples of four or five.
(D) Dicots have flower parts in multiples of three.
28.How are monocots and dicots differentiated based on flower parts?

(A) Monocots have flower parts in multiples of four or five.

(B) Monocots have flower parts in multiples of three.
(C) Dicots have flower parts in multiples of four or five.
(D) Dicots have flower parts in multiples of three.
29.Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of dicots in terms of leaf venation?

(A) Circular leaf venation

(B) Netted leaf venation
(C) Parallel leaf venation
(D) Spiral leaf venation

30.Lettuce is a good source of what nutrient?

(A) Calcium, but only in coral lettuce

(B) but only in butter lettuce

(C) Vitamin K

(D) Protein

31.Which of the following weed control methods is biological?

(A) mulching with organic material

(B) Spraying with contact weedicide
(C) Application of a systematic herbicide
(D) Introduction of parasitise to feed on weeds.
32.The processing of harvested produce does NOT allow for the:

(A)improvement in food quality

(B)increase in plant population
(C)killing of microorganisms
(D)increase in shelf life

33.Which of the following crops is LEAST suited for mechanical harvesting?

(A) Tomato
(B) Lettuce
(C) Mango
(D) Potatoes

34.Why is organic matter (humus) an important part of soil?

(A) It helps to improve water infiltration.
(B) It can break down organic pollutants
(C) It converts nitrogen in the air into nitrates used by plants.
(D) It is rich in nutrients, which is important for fertility

35.Moisture retention in sandy soils is improved by

(A) establishing a cover crop

(B) the incorporation of organic matter
(C) irrigating at periodic intervals
(D) constructing proper irrigation channels
36.Which of the following is NOT a physical property of soil?

(A) pH
(B) Texture
(C) Structure
(D) Capillarity

37. What is the primary purpose of soil testing?

(A) To determine the type of fertilizers to use
(B) To analyze the water holding capacity of the soil
(C) To determine the physical and chemical properties of the soil
(D) To identify the type of crops to be planted

38.The percentage of organic matter in a loam soil is about;

(A) 50%
(B) 45%
(C) 5%
((D) 25%

39. In a soil profile, the zone of leaching is in the;

(A) O horizon
(B) A horizon
(C) B horizon
((D) C horizon
40. What are soil amendments?

(A) Materials that make the soil dirty

(B) Materials that make the soil dry
(C) Materials that supply ingredients and nutrient elements to improve soil structure and
fertility
(D) Materials that remove nutrients from the soil

41.What is one of the main functions of soil amendments?

(A) To remove nutrients from the soil

(B) To improve soil structure and supply nutrient elements
(C) To make the soil dry
(D) To make the soil dirty

42. What can incorrect soil pH lead to for a plant?

(A) Enhanced flowering

(B) Nutrient deficiency and poor growth
(C) Faster growth
(D) Increased resistance to diseases

43.What is the range of the soil pH scale, and what value is considered neutral?

(A) 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral

(B) 0 to 12, with 6 being neutral

(C) 0 to 7, with 3 being neutral

(D)0 to 10, with 5 being neutral

44. How does acidic soil affect plant growth in terms of nutrient availability?

(A) Enhances nutrient absorption

(B) Limits essential nutrient availability

(C) Balances nutrient levels

(D) Has no impact on nutrient uptake

45. Which amendment is commonly used to raise the pH of acidic soil?

(A) Sulfur

(B) Compost

(C) Lime

(D) Sand

46. How does sulfur impact soil pH?

(A) It changes the colour of the soil

(B) It has no effect on soil pH

(C) It lowers the pH of alkaline soil

(D) It raises the pH of acidic soil

47. Which methods are commonly used to test pH accurately and efficiently?

(A) Color changing solutions only

(B) Titration only

(C) pH test strips and pH meters

(D) Litmus paper only

48.What does soil structure refer to?

(A) The mass of soil per unit volume
(B) The arrangement and aggregation of soil particles
(C) Soil colour
((D) The ability of soil to retain water and nutrients

49.What can soil colour provide information about?

(A) Soil composition and fertility

(B) Drainage conditions only
(C) Soil composition only
((D) Soil fertility only

50. What is soil primarily composed of?

(A) A mixture of mineral particles, organic matter, water, and air

(B) Water and air only
(C) Organic matter only
((D) Mineral particles only
51. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of clayey soil?

(A) Small pore spaces

(B) Poor aeration
(C) Easily waterlogged
(D) Loose structure

52. What does soil fertility refer to?

(A) The size of soil particles

(B) The colour of the soil
(C) The pH level of the soil
(D) The ability of soil to provide essential nutrients to plants for their growth and
development

53. What is the role of organic matter in soil fertility?

(A) Increases soil compaction
(B) Decreases soil fertility
(C) Reduces soil moisture
(D) Improves soil structure and nutrient content

54. In maintaining Soil fertility Farmer Cassy planted pumpkin and watermelon along her
newly cultivated coconut crop. This method used to assist in maintain soil fertility is
known as:

(A) crop rotation

(B) intercropping
(C) cover crop
(D) green mature
55. Soil fertility is likely to be restored by rotating a crop of pakchoi with
(A) cassava

(B) corn

(C) legume

(D) lettuce

56.Which of the following are reasons for using cover cropping?

I) Maintaining and improving soil fertility

II) Reducing the run-off of surface water
III) Reducing the incident of soil erosion

(A) I and II only

(B) I and III only
(C) II and III only
(D) I, II and III

57.The soil layer that is affected most by erosion is:

(A) topsoil
(B) subsoil
(C) bedrock
(D) parent rock

58. Accelerated soil erosion is caused by:

(A) overgrazing
(B) landslides
(C) strong winds blowing over desert areas.
(D) running water on steep slopes.
59. Which of the following is a way to limit the amount of erosion caused by human
activity?
(A) Planting trees to protect farmland from the wind
(B) Planting tree to replace one that was cut down
(C) Rotating herds between pastures
(D) All of the above

60. What type of erosion would occur most frequently in the Sahara Desert?

(A) Glacial Erosion

(B) Water Erosion
(C) Wind Erosion
(D) None of the above