DEEPER LIFE HIGH SCHOOL.

SECOND TERM MOCK 2 EXAMINATION, 2020/2021 SESSION

SUBJECT: FISHERIES CLASS: SS3 TIME 2HRS: 50 MINS
Instruction: Answer all questions in section A.
Section A: (Objectives Test: choose the correct option from a-d)
1. One of the main characteristics of extensive fish culture is A. low stocking density B. high feed input
C. regular pond fertilization D. high rate of water useage
2. Heavy plankton bloom in a water body may lead to A. high temperature B. low dissolved oxygen
C. low carbon dioxide D. high pH
3. Liming ponds is done for the following reasons except A. to improve pH of the pond B. for
antiparasitic action C. to ensure availability of essential minerals in the pond D. to serve as fish feed
4. Fish meal is added to fish feed to increase its A. energy content B. mineral content C. protein content
D. vitamin content
5. Which of the following activities is part of pond management? A. impounding of water B.
construction of spill way C. repairing of leakages D. construction of monk
6. Spot feeding means feeding of fish at A. any point at a particular time everyday B. a particular point
and time everyday C. throwing feed on the surface of the water D. anytime of the day
7. Flushing in a fish pond is a A. post-harvesting activity B. pre-harvesting activity C. pre-stocking activity
D. stocking activity
8. Competition could occur in a fish pond when the A. fish is overfed B. water level is high C. pond is
understocked D. stocking capacity is exceeded
9. The optimum pH range of water in a fish pond is A. 1.0-3.0 B. 3.5- 6.0 C. 6.5-8.0 D. 9.0- 10.5
10. A common source of pollution in fish pond is A. liming B. grassing C. fish harvesting D. overfeeding
11. A fish pond is stocked with 5000 fingerlings with an average weight of 10kg. Calculate the quantity of
feed required to feed the fingerlings at 5% body weight A. 2.5kg B. 25kg C. 50kg D. 250kg
12. Which of the following fish food is natural? A. blood meal B. zooplankton C. fish meal D. groundnut
cake
13. The following characteristics are the qualities of good brood stock except A. large size B. hardiness
C. acceptance of feed D. ability to breed
14. The following are hatching equipment except A. hatching trough B. scoop net C. aquarium D.
pelleting
15. The following are sources of aquatic pollution, except A. agricultural waste B. Canned food C.
domestic sewage D. industrial waste
16. The number of times the fish is fed daily is known as feeding A. frequency B. percentage C. rate
D. regime
17. Which of the following areas are major divisions of fisheries? A. capture and culture fisheries
B. aquaculture and integrated fish farming C. culture and artisanal fisheries D. integrated fish farming
and capture fisheries
18. Which of the following statements best describes fish farming A. hunting for fish in rivers and lakes
B. caring for fish in artificial water bodies C. providing supplementary feed to fish D. using automatic
devices to provide feed for fish

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19. A sexually matured fish filled with eggs and ready to be spawn is called --------------- A. adult B. breed
C. gravid D. mature
20. Which of the following is not the result of microbial action on fish tissue? A. loss of its fresh flavor
B. loss of its fresh odour C. the fish maintain its freshness D. the fish become sour
21. The optimum temperature range at which cat fish can perform well is A. 0 0-50 C B. 60-140 c C. 150 -
240C D. 250-320C
22. A principle of fish preservation include A. reduction in shelflife B. slowing down enzymatic action
C. increasing bacterial activity D. improving the health of fish
23. Which of the following activities is part of pond maintenance? A. impounding B. construction of spill
way C. repairing of leakages D. construction of monk
24. Long line fishing involves the use of A. a pole and a long line B. many long lines with a hook C. a long
line with many hooks D. many long lines with many hooks
25. A gravid fish is a fish that A. is ready to spawn B. has already spawned C. has a lot of eggs D. is ready
to mate
26. Which of the following activities would improve the taste of fish? A. chilling B. freezing C. gutting
D. smoking
27. Which of the following fishing gear could be used in harvesting large quantities of fish at a time
A. trap B. trawl C. scoop net D. hook and line
28. Partial harvesting of fish ponds is usually done using A. cast net B. basket C. scoop net D. trawl
29. Which of the following is a materials used for laying eggs inside incubation tray? A. kakaban B. leaf
C. nest D. wire mesh
30. During the partial harvesting of a fish pond the A. water is totally drained B. water is not totally
drained C. pond is impounded D. water quality parameters are measured
31. A sexually mature female fish should A. have plenty of eggs B. be ready to be spawn C. have a fat
abdomen D. have a reddish genital papilla
32. Which of the following parts of fish detects vibration in water? A. eye B. gill C. lateral line D. mouth
33. In order to reduce stress, fish brood stock should be A. handled regularly B. moved around
C. handled minimally D. transported any time of the day
34. The sequence of steps involved in the artificial breeding of fish is A. incubation, inducement and
stripping B. fertilization, holding and inducement C. inducement, holding and stripping D.
conditioning, inducement and stripping
35. The act of putting fish in a pond for the purpose of rearing is called A. filling B. fishing C. fixing
D. stocking
36. Artificial breeding of fish involves the manipulation of the sexually mature fish to A. reproduce in
captivity B. grow in captivity C. accept artificial feed D. adapt to pond culture
37. Which of the following fishing crafts could be used on rivers and lakes A. dugout canoes B. trawlers
C. purse seiners D. long liners
38. Agricultural lime is applied to the bottom of fish ponds to A. reduce the pH of pond water B. seal
cracks in the pond C. destroy parasites of fish D. reduce the water temperature
39. A fish pond is said to be hard if it is A. 0.030ppt B. 0.30ppt C. 3.0ppt D. 0.33ppt
40. Which of the following implements are fishing gear? A. spears, traps and knives B. knives, traps and
hooks C. traps, spears and hooks D. spear, knives and hooks
41. The instrument use for measuring turbidity is A. pH metre B. secchi disc C. Ruler D. scale
42. The gill of fish is covered with the structure called A. bronchus B. operculum C. phaynx D. septum

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43. The alteration of the natural pure qualities of water due to addition of foreign substances is known as
A. fertilization B. erosion C. pollution D. turbidity
44. A pond management practice which is aimed at the production of fish by increasing the quantity of
natural food present is A. aeration B. fertilization C. liming D. flushing
45. The optimum turbidity level at which fish can perform well is less than A. 70cm B. 40cm C. 50cm
D. 60cm
46. A feed nutrient which contains 15% of the entire feed constituent is called a) lipids b) protein
c) vitamin d) minerals
47. Man-made feed are usually a) pelleted b) pressure pelleted c) moist d) extruded
48. Which of the following is generally expensive due to the production cost? a) pelleted b) pressure
pelleted c) moist d) extruded
49. Dry fish feed is available in the following form except a) sticks b) tablets c) granules d) waiters
50. Feeding fish with larger size of feed can cause fish to a) grow faster b) increase in size c) decrease in
size d) choke to death

SECTION B, ESSAY QUESTIONS

INSTRUCTION: ANSWER FIVE QUESTIONS ONLY

1. a. Give four examples of integrated fish farming. 2marks

b. Mention four criteria for selecting a site for a fish pond. 4marks
c. Differentiate between artisanal fisheries and industrial fisheries. 2marks

2. a. List three materials used for packaging fish. 11\2 marks

b. Name four fishing gears that could be used to harvest fish in a fish pond. 4marks
c. Outline three steps which should be taken to prepare a pond for harvesting. 1 1\2 marks
d. Mention six activities that should be carried out on fresh fish before preparation.3marks

3. a. What is fishing craft? 2marks

b. State four ways of maintaining fishing gear.2marks
c. Define pond management?2mark
d. Describe four pond management practices.4marks

4. a. Mention three components of a fish pond.3 marks

b. State one function of each of the components mentioned 1mark
c. Distinguish between polyculture and monoculture.2marks
d. Describe any two management systems in aquaculture. 4marks

5. a. State five factors that affect the growth of fish in a pond.21\2 marks
b. Enumerate five challenges of fish farming in Nigeria.21\2 marks
c. Mention five factors that affects feed intake of fish.21\2 marks
d. State five characteristics of fish feed. 21\2 marks

6. a. Mention four sources of water for fish farming.2marks

b. State three differences between sexually mature male and female catfish. 6marks
c. Mention four ways of preventing pesticides from contaminating fish pond. 2marks

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Marking guide for Section A
1.A 2.C 3.A 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.A 8.D 9.C 10.D
11.A 12.B 13.A 14.D 15.B 16.A 17.A 18.B 19.C 20.C
21.D 22.B 23.C 24.C 25.A 26.D 27.B 28.C 29.A 30.B
31.C 32.C 33.C 34.D 35.D 36.A 37.B 38.A 39.C 40.C
41.B 42.B 43.C 44.B 45.A 46.B 47.C 48.B 49.A 50.D

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