PVS Examination for JSS1 First Term

First Term Examination for Prevocational Studies, JSS1

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1. The discolorations of the skin without breaking is known as _____.

A. cut

B. burn

C. scald

D. bruises

Please read on skin injuries here.

 

2. The part of the eyes which allow the passage of light to the lens is called the _____.

A. iris

B. cornea

C. pupil

D. retina

Please read on the eye here.

 

3. The following are examples animals capable of injecting venom through piercing the skin except _____.

A. snake

B. bee

C. scorpion

D. mosquito

Please read on skin infections here.

 

4. _____ are the organs for sight

A. Eye lids

B. Eye balls

C. Eye lashes

D. Eye brows.

 

5. The infection caused by ill-fitting shoes is known as _____.

A. calluses

B. waxy skin

C. athlete's foot

D. corns

Please read on feet, nails and pedicure here.

 

6. The crops that complete their life cycle within the period of two years are called _____.

A. annual crops

B. dual crops

C. biennial crops

D. perennial crops

Please read on the differences between plants and crops here.

 

7. Which of the following is correct?

A. tongue for swelling.

B. ears for singing

C. nose for touching

D. skin for feeling

 

8. The natural state in which mind and body are unconscious of the environment is known as _____.

A. sleep

B. rest

C. exercise

D. fatigue

Please read on fatigue, rest and sleep here.

 

9. _____ is the system of farming whereby a farmer leads cattle from one place to another in search of food.

A. Ranching

B. Arable farming

C. Nomadic farming

D. Ley farming

Please read on pastoral farming here.

 

10. A branch of agriculture that deals with the study of soil and surveying is known as _____.

A. Soil science

B. Fishery

C. Heliculture

D. crop science

Please read on the branches of agriculture here.

 

11. The process whereby excess water is given off on the leaf of a plant is known as _____.

A. evaporation

B. pollination

C. transpiration

D. photosynthesis

Please read on the leaf of plants here.

 

12. Which part of the plant that absorbs water and nutrients?

A. Stem

B. Root

C. leave

D. Flower

Please read on the roots of plants here.

 

13. The care and treatment of the feet and nails is known as?

A. manicure

B. cleaning activity

C. buffering

D. pedicure

 

14. The ear helps to maintain _____.

A. offensive odour

B. balance

C. power

D. noise

Please read on the ear and nose here.

 

15. Which of the following is a type of hair?

A. thick and coarse

B. long tiny

C. fine and soft

D. twisted dreadlock

Please read on the types, functions and care of the hair here.

 

16. Which of the following exercises help to build strong muscle?

A. Aerobic

B. Strengthening

C. Stretching

D. Jumping

Please read on exercises and its types here.

 

17. Which of the following farming systems is most suitable in a school farm where there is no enough land for agriculture?

A. Shifting cultivation

B. Ley farming

C. Mono cropping

D. Crop rotation

Please read on shifting cultivation here.

 

18. The following are career in food services except _____.

A. planning and washing

B. supervisors

C. stewards

D. catering managers

Please read on careers in home economics here.

 

19. Which of the following parts of the toe nails harbors germs?

A. Nail bed

B. Nail plate

C. Nail cuticle

D. Nail crescent.

 

20. A person who develops pattern for sale in clothing and textile is called ......

A. a pattern distributor

B. a pattern designer

C. an advertiser

D. a pattern illustrator

 

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Theory

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Section I: Agricultural science

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Question 1

• (A) Define the term "Mixed cropping".

• (B) Outline any four advantages of mixed cropping.

Please read on mixed cropping here.

 

Question 2

• (A) In a tabular form, outline any three differences between commercial agriculture and subsistence agriculture.

• (B) Mention any four branches of agriculture.

Please read on the branches of agriculture here.

Please read on subsistence and commercial agriculture here.

 

Question 3

• (A) Following the principles of crop rotation, prepare a four year crop rotation course with the following crops: groundnut, cassava, yam and maize.

• (B) Outline any three (3) functions of a root to a plant.

Please read on the principles and importance of crop rotation here.

 

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Section II: Home Economics 

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Question 4

• (A) Mention the two layers of the skin.

• (B) Outline any three functions of the skin.

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Question 5

• (A) Mention any two common eye defects.

• (B) Describe the two common eye defects mentioned in 5(a).

• (C) Copy and complete the table.

Parts of the Eye	One Function Each
Cornea
Lens
Retina

 

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Question 6

• (A) Define the term "Exercise".

• (B) Outline any thre importance of an exercise. (3 marks) body muscles to perform

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Alternative to Practical

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Question 7

• Identify each of the structures labelled I - IV below.

I. __________ II. __________ III. __________ IV. __________

 

 

Question 8

• Label each of the parts A-D in structure I.

A. __________ B. __________ C. __________ D. __________

• Label each of the parts (J, K, R, S) in structure (III).

J. __________ K. __________ R. __________ S. __________

• Outline one (1) function of each of the parts identified in structure I and IV respectively.

B. __________

D. __________

E. __________

H. __________