Primary 5 Agricultural Science Third Term Examination

Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Section A: Fill-in-the-Gap Questions (50 Questions, Choose the Correct Option)

Topic: Rearing of Farm Animals

1. Rearing of farm animals means __________.
   a) Playing with them
   b) Taking care of them for food and profit
   c) Teaching them how to read
   d) Keeping them in the bush

2. Examples of farm animals include __________.
   a) Dog, lion, snake
   b) Chicken, goat, rabbit
   c) Dolphin, shark, whale
   d) Parrot, eagle, vulture

3. The system of rearing animals where they are kept in a confined space and provided food is called __________.
   a) Extensive system
   b) Intensive system
   c) Semi-intensive system
   d) Free-range system

4. In the extensive system of rearing, animals __________.
   a) Are kept in cages all day
   b) Move freely in large open fields
   c) Sleep inside the house with the farmer
   d) Are kept in aquariums

5. The semi-intensive system is a combination of __________.
   a) Intensive and extensive systems
   b) Water and land farming
   c) Small and big animals
   d) None of the above

Topic: Importance of Animal Rearing

6. One major benefit of rearing farm animals is __________.
   a) Producing food like eggs and meat
   b) Making friends with animals
   c) Taking animals for a walk
   d) Allowing animals to live in forests

7. Animal manure from farm animals is used to __________.
   a) Make perfume
   b) Fertilize soil for plant growth
   c) Paint houses
   d) Bake bread

8. One farm animal that provides milk is __________.
   a) Dog
   b) Cow
   c) Lion
   d) Snake

9. Poultry birds such as chickens are reared mainly for __________.
   a) Guarding the house
   b) Laying eggs and meat production
   c) Flying long distances
   d) Singing songs

10. Rearing farm animals creates job opportunities for __________.
    a) Pilots and astronauts
    b) Farmers and veterinarians
    c) Footballers and musicians
    d) Drivers and dancers

Topic: Common Pests and Parasites of Farm Animals

11. Pests are harmful because they __________.
    a) Help animals grow faster
    b) Suck blood and spread diseases
    c) Play with farm animals
    d) Make animals feel happy

12. An example of a pest that affects farm animals is __________.
    a) Mosquito
    b) Butterfly
    c) Cockroach
    d) Housefly

13. Parasites that live inside the body of animals are called __________ parasites.
    a) Internal
    b) External
    c) Friendly
    d) Special

14. A parasite that lives on the skin of farm animals is __________.
    a) Liver fluke
    b) Tapeworm
    c) Tick
    d) Roundworm

15. One way to control pests on farm animals is by __________.
    a) Bathing them with pesticides
    b) Ignoring them
    c) Encouraging pests to grow
    d) Keeping animals in a dirty environment

Topic: Common Diseases of Farm Animals

16. A disease is __________.
    a) When an animal is strong and healthy
    b) An abnormal condition that affects an animal’s health
    c) A type of food given to animals
    d) The process of feeding animals

17. One example of a disease that affects farm animals is __________.
    a) Sleeping sickness
    b) Malaria
    c) Chickenpox
    d) Yellow fever

18. A common symptom of sick animals is __________.
    a) Active movement
    b) Loss of appetite
    c) Singing songs
    d) Playing games

19. The best way to prevent diseases in farm animals is to __________.
    a) Vaccinate them regularly
    b) Allow them to roam freely without care
    c) Stop feeding them
    d) Keep them in dirty places

20. Diseases in farm animals can be spread through __________.
    a) Proper feeding
    b) Contaminated food and water
    c) Exercise
    d) Fresh air

Topic: Management of Farm Animals

21. The record that shows the type and quantity of food given to animals is called __________.
    a) Health record
    b) Feeding record
    c) Sleeping record
    d) Dancing record

22. The best way to keep farm animals healthy is by __________.
    a) Ignoring them
    b) Providing clean food and water
    c) Allowing them to eat from the garbage
    d) Leaving them to find their own food

23. Farm animals should be housed in __________.
    a) A dirty environment
    b) A clean and well-ventilated shelter
    c) Open fields without shade
    d) A small, overcrowded space

24. A pen is used to house __________.
    a) Cows
    b) Goats
    c) Pigs
    d) All of the above

25. Vaccination helps farm animals by __________.
    a) Protecting them from diseases
    b) Making them run faster
    c) Teaching them how to sing
    d) Helping them lay more eggs

Topic: Systems of Rearing Farm Animals

26. The cheapest system of rearing farm animals is __________.
    a) Intensive system
    b) Extensive system
    c) Semi-intensive system
    d) None of the above

27. One disadvantage of the intensive system is __________.
    a) High cost of feeding
    b) Animals roaming freely
    c) Less supervision
    d) Animals searching for their own food

28. The extensive system requires __________.
    a) Large land for grazing
    b) Small cages
    c) Daily bathing of animals
    d) Expensive housing

29. Animals reared in the semi-intensive system __________.
    a) Are allowed to roam sometimes
    b) Are never fed
    c) Sleep in the farmer’s house
    d) Do not grow

30. An example of an animal reared under the extensive system is __________.
    a) Poultry
    b) Cattle
    c) Rabbits
    d) Guinea pigs

More Questions Covering:

• Animal Products and By-Products

• Importance of Rearing Animals

• Prevention and Treatment of Animal Diseases

• Animal Hygiene and Farm Sanitation

Primary 5 Agricultural Science Third Term Examination

Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Section A: Fill-in-the-Gap Questions

Topic: Common Pests and Parasites of Farm Animals (Continued)

31. One major sign that an animal has external parasites is __________.
    a) Sleeping all day
    b) Scratching and itching
    c) Drinking more water
    d) Eating too much food

32. The best way to control internal parasites in farm animals is by __________.
    a) Washing their feet every day
    b) Giving them deworming medicine regularly
    c) Allowing them to eat dirty food
    d) Keeping them in crowded areas

33. A common disease caused by parasites in farm animals is __________.
    a) Foot rot
    b) Worm infestation
    c) Rabies
    d) Flu

34. Which of these is not a parasite that affects farm animals?
    a) Lice
    b) Ticks
    c) Grasshopper
    d) Fleas

35. One way to prevent parasites in farm animals is by __________.
    a) Keeping their shelter clean
    b) Allowing them to play in the rain
    c) Giving them more food
    d) Letting them sleep outside

Topic: Common Diseases of Farm Animals (Continued)

36. The disease that affects chickens and makes their necks twist is called __________.
    a) Newcastle disease
    b) Malaria
    c) Swine fever
    d) Foot and mouth disease

37. A major symptom of Foot and Mouth disease in farm animals is __________.
    a) Red spots on the feet and mouth
    b) Jumping and running fast
    c) Growing longer tails
    d) Laying more eggs

38. Farm animals get diseases mostly from __________.
    a) Dirty water and food
    b) Playing with other healthy animals
    c) Sleeping in clean environments
    d) Eating fresh fruits

39. A disease that makes farm animals weak and unable to stand properly is __________.
    a) Rinderpest
    b) Skin rash
    c) Diarrhea
    d) Cold

40. One way to stop the spread of diseases in farm animals is by __________.
    a) Isolating sick animals
    b) Mixing all the animals together
    c) Leaving the sick animals untreated
    d) Not feeding them

Topic: Management of Farm Animals (Continued)

41. Farm animals should be fed with a balanced diet to help them __________.
    a) Grow well and stay healthy
    b) Sleep all day
    c) Learn how to talk
    d) Dance around the farm

42. The record that keeps track of sick animals and their treatments is called __________.
    a) Feeding record
    b) Health record
    c) Attendance register
    d) Sleeping chart

43. Which of these is an important farm animal management practice?
    a) Proper feeding
    b) Leaving animals in the rain
    c) Mixing sick animals with healthy ones
    d) Allowing animals to find their own food

44. Farm animals should be given clean water because __________.
    a) It keeps them healthy and prevents diseases
    b) It makes them sleep longer
    c) It helps them to sing songs
    d) It makes them lazy

45. The place where pigs are kept is called a __________.
    a) Hutch
    b) Pen
    c) Sty
    d) Kennel

Topic: Systems of Rearing Farm Animals (Continued)

46. One disadvantage of the extensive system of rearing farm animals is __________.
    a) Animals can be stolen or attacked by predators
    b) It requires little land
    c) Animals are given the best care
    d) It is expensive

47. Which of these animals can be reared under the intensive system?
    a) Cattle
    b) Poultry
    c) Sheep
    d) Goats

48. The system of rearing animals where they are provided with shelter and sometimes allowed to graze outside is called __________.
    a) Extensive system
    b) Semi-intensive system
    c) Intensive system
    d) Free-range system

49. Which of the following is an advantage of the intensive system?
    a) Farmers can monitor animals easily
    b) It requires a lot of space
    c) Animals walk long distances
    d) It has no disadvantages

50. The most expensive system of animal rearing is __________.
    a) Extensive system
    b) Intensive system
    c) Semi-intensive system
    d) Traditional system

Section B: Evaluation Questions (10 Questions – Theory)

1. Define rearing of farm animals and give three examples of animals that can be reared.

2. Explain three reasons why farmers rear animals.

3. List and describe three systems of rearing farm animals, giving one advantage of each.

4. What are farm animal pests and parasites? Give two examples of each.

5. Mention two diseases of farm animals and describe their symptoms.

6. Suggest three ways of controlling pests and parasites in farm animals.

7. Describe two ways of managing farm animals to keep them healthy.

8. Differentiate between intensive and extensive systems of rearing farm animals.

9. What is a feeding record? Why is it important for farm animals?

10. Explain two ways farmers can prevent the spread of diseases among farm animals.

End of Examination