Introduction to Agricultural Science - JSS1 Agricultural science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary goal of Crop Production in Agriculture?
Animal Care
Cultivation of Crops
Financial Management
Industrial Engineering
Which branch of Agriculture is concerned with the design of machinery for farming purposes?
Agricultural Economics
Crop Production
Agricultural Engineering
Animal Husbandry
In the context of Agricultural Economics, what does "cost-benefit analysis" refer to?
Evaluating the benefits of crop production
Assessing the profitability of agricultural activities
Determining the cost of livestock care
Estimating the financial value of soil conservation
Which historical period marked the transition from nomadic lifestyles to settled farming communities?
Palaeolithic Era
Neolithic Revolution
Industrial Revolution
Renaissance Period
What is the primary focus of Animal Husbandry in Agriculture?
Crop cultivation
Livestock breeding and care
Agricultural engineering design
Economic analysis of farming
Which activity is associated with sustainable agriculture practices?
Excessive use of synthetic fertilisers
Regular soil tillage
Crop rotation
Heavy dependence on chemical pesticides
What is the primary contribution of Agricultural Economics to farming practices?
Crop harvesting techniques
Animal health management
Financial management and analysis
Soil conservation strategies
Which branch of Agriculture involves the humane treatment of livestock and avoids synthetic inputs?
Agroecology
Organic Farming
Conservation Agriculture
Crop Production
What is the primary goal of Conservation Agriculture in farming practices?
Maximising soil disturbance
Enhancing water runoff
Preserving soil health and structure
Frequent crop rotation
Which era witnessed the widespread adoption of modern farming practices and technologies?
Neolithic Era
Agricultural Revolution
Industrial Revolution
Renaissance Period