2. Crop Science…
1.Which of the following not match as
harvesting?
a.Rubber-tapping
b.Tobacco-priming
c. Sweet potato-uprooting
d.Sugar cane-cutting stalks
3. Crop Science…
2. “MESTIZO” is now a popular hybrid of
____.
a.Carabao
b.Upland Rice
c. Corn
d.Lowland Rice
4. Crop Science…
3. Which country is now the world’s
biggest rice exporter?
a.India
b.Thailand
c. Vietnam
d.China
5. Crop Science…
4. The temperature, sunlight, humidity,
and other climatic conditions in a small
localized area.
a.Climate
b.Weather
c. Microclimate
d.None of the above
6. Crop Science…
5. It serves as the policy making body of
the Central Bank.
a.Monetary Policy
b.Secretary of finance
c. NEDA
d.BOI
7. Crop Science…
6. A plant belonging to grass family which
has a very extensive root system and is
effectiveness as soil stanilizer
a.Corn
b.Vetiver
c. Lemon grass
d.Napier grass
8. Crop Science…
7. The planting of diverse of plants differing in
heights, branching, characteristics, shade
tolerance, use and nutrient needs such that
different plants will grow under one another.
a. Multiple Cropping
b. Crop Rotation
c. Intercropping
d. Multistorey cropping
9. Crop Science…
8. The concept of basic and nutritious food
being available , accessible, affordable and
stable in supply
a.Food availability
b.Food security
c. Food safety
d.Food accessibility
10. Crop Science…
9. The practice of growing a new crop out
of shoots arising from the previous crop is
called
a.Replanting
b.Re-cropping
c. Ratooning
d.Rejuvenation
11. Crop Science…
10. In grafted plants, the lowerr portion of
the graft union that became the root
system is called:
a.Rootstock
b.Scion
c. Roots
d.Interstock
12. Crop Science…
11. A merhod of asexual propagation in
which missing organ(s) is allowed to
regenerate on detached vegetative part of
the plant.
a.Marcotting
b.Cutting
c. Budding
d.Grafting
13. Crop Science…
12. A leafy shoot originating from axillary
buds borne at the base of the pineapple
fruit is called:
a.Sucker
b.Runner
c. Slip
d.Corn
14. Crop Science…
13. Direct seeding is commonly practiced
in planting
a.Eggplant
b.Mango
c. Corn
d.Tomato
15. Crop Science…
14. Wider plant spacing is adopted when
a.Soil fertility is low
b.Plants have erect or vertical growth
habit
c. Plant grow into a big tree at maturity
d.Soil have water holding capacity
16. Crop Science…
15. The loss of water through
evapotranspiration is favored by
a.Low temperature
b.High relative humidity
c. Low wind speed
d.High temperature
17. Crop Science…
16. Pump irrigation is most feasible:
a. For rice when depth of water source is
shallow
b. For high value crop like flowers and
vegetables when method is by drip irrigation
c. For coconut grown in pinatubo lahar
d. For early induction of flowering of fruit trees
18. Crop Science…
17. Genetically Modified Organisms could lead to
the following problem:
a. Reduced production in the crop concerned
b. Monopoly in the supply and distribution of
seeds
c. Reduced damage due to the target pests
d. Indigenous practices will dominate the seed
industry
19. Crop Science…
18. Corn production in the Philippines is:
a.Mainly used for animal food
manufacturing
b.Mostly consumed as people’s staple
food
c. Only supplied by our Mindanao farmers
d.Consumed only in Cebu and Bohol
20. Crop Science…
19. The three major crops in the
Philippines in terms of land area cultivated
are:
a.Abaca, rice and Coconut
b.Rice, corn and coconut
c. Corn, abaca and banana
d.Banana, sugar and coffee
21. Crop Science…
20. The practice of plowing and fertilization of coconut increase the
yield of coconut. But the yield increase attributed to the practice
would be observed only after 3 years. One solution in farm
management is:
a. Practice intercropping with crops that respond to fertilization
within a year
b. Plow only but don't fertilize anymore because fertilizer are
expensive
c. Market "buko" instead of copra as coconut products
d. Provide irrigation by furrow or flooding
22. Crop Science…
21. Lansones season in Camiguin and Visayas do not coincide with the
season inSouthern Tagalog Region. This is good for the farmers
because with longer season thereis less fluctuation of price and to
stabilize at a level that is profitable to the producer. Lanzones can be
induced to flower by:
a. Pruning
b. Irrigation after a long dry months
c. Chemical spray
d. Smoking
23. Crop Science…
22. Mangosteen and marang are exotic fruits grown in Mindanao. They
are generally propagated by seeds. After eating the fruit the seeds are
germinated right away within aweek because they don't store well.
The reason is:
a. Seeds of mangosteen and marang are orthodox seeds
b. Seeds of mangosteen are apomictic
c. Seeds of mangosteen and marang are recalcitrant seeds
d. Seeds would germinate only in the dark
24. Crop Science…
23. If you are a pioneer in Mindanao, site selection and choice of
appropriate crop require your knowledge of:
a. Soil and rainfall pattern only
b. Soil, climatic and biological indicators ofthe crop
c. Soil and climatic characteristics, biological and economic
characteristics of the crop, and culture of the community
d. Soil, rainfall, population of community and technology of the crop
25. Crop Science…
24. In large farms, the selection of planting materials for rubber, citrus,
durian.rambutan,pummelo, and lansones the recommended practice
to assure goodproduction like that of the selected varieties/clones is:
a. Seedlings
b. Grafting
c. Cuttings
d. Marcotting
26. Crop Science…
25. Bohol and Cebu soils are calcareous, and therefore the soil is
towards the alkaline reaction. The soil chemical reaction could be
improved by:
a. Application of NPK or complete fertilizer
b. Application ofammonium sulphate
c. Application of liquid urea injected into the soil
d. Application of lime
27. Crop Science…
26. Special practices in the control of pest of mango in Cebu and lloilo
is by:
a. Spraying the fruits with Malathion
b. Bagging the fruits individually with paper bag
c. Smudging by burning dried leaves before flowering
d. Pruning
28. Crop Science…
27. Corn production in Cebu and Bohol are primarily for food as staple.
In growing corn, the most feasiblenutrition management by using:
a. Bio-N (Azospirillum) plus chicken manure
b. Mulching with plastic sheet
c. Foliar spray of micronutrient
d. Applying burnt leaves for its ash
29. Crop Science…
28. The root crops like ube and gabi are propagated commercially by:
a. Suckers
b. Root cuttings
c. Division
d. Runners
30. Crop Science…
29. The fiber industry of abaca and pina are native to the Philippines.
Abaca andpineapple for fiber would be more acceptable for
improvement through genetic engineering (GMO) because:
a. The consumer products are not food
b. There are more biodiversity in the Philippines
c. American and European can not compete with us
d. They are suitable for mechanization
31. Crop Science…
30. Agro-industrial integration in island economy such those in the
Visayas is good to balance the population growth with job
opportunities. The primary processing of 'carabao' and 'saba’ would
have value added to the farm products whena
a. Fruit cocktail
b. Fruit cake
c. Dried fruit
d. Fruit flavored ice cream
32. Crop Science…
31. Pineapple could be induced to flower anytime of the year. Being a
tourist region, pineapple farmers in this province of Bicol would
benefitby having year- round income from pineapple for they would
practice the use of Ethel to induce flowering in pineapple:
a. Catanduanes
b. Sorsogon
c. Albay
d. Camarines Sur
33. Crop Science…
32. Abaca in Sicoi is afflicted by virus diseases. There are techniques to
mass produce disease-free planting materials like:
a. Division of corms coming from existing farms
b. Tissue culture
c. Using desuckering tools
d. Grafting abaca with resistant varieties
34. Crop Science…
33. Coconut ni Bicol was afflicted by cadang-cadang. Because of
cadang-cadang there is quarantine on the movement of coconut
planting materials. The practice of quarantine is a good to:
a. Protect the market of planting materials against competition
b. Prevent soread of best and diseases
c. Provide opportunily for taxation
d. Encourage regional specialization of crops
35. Crop Science…
34. Hardy perennials are the prevailing commercial crops in Bicol
region because ofcrop- environment adaptation. The most probable
reason would be:
a. Bicol soils are fertile because of many volcanoes
b. Land tenure in Bicol are reformed from the former hacienda
system
c. Typhoon brings with to good amount of rainfall
d. Bicol is far from metropolis that have high demand for food crops
36. Crop Science…
35. The urbanized Southern Tagalog region is good for
a. Ornamental crop production
b. Export crop production
c. Plantation agriculture
d. Fiber crop production
37. Crop Science…
36. Coffee and black pepper products are classified as durables. The
critical postproduction practice is storage because:
a. Beans and corn don't dry easily
b. Coffee beans and pepper corns absorb unwanted odor
c. The marketing price is steady
d. Generally harvesting is laborious
38. Crop Science…
37. Sugarcane ni Tarlac, Pampanga, and Pangasinan are grown as:
a. Catch crop for mango
b. Intercrop for lowland rice
c. Monocrop
d. Landscape for the local tourism
39. Crop Science…
38.El nino si a phenomenon that would affect the economy of Central
Luzon. Rice producton will be reduced because:
a. Less fertilizer wil be used due to high cost
b. Globalization makes the Myanmar rice cheaper than Philippine rice
c. Irrigation system efficiency will be lower
d. Milling recovery of rice is lower
40. Crop Science…
39. Wind breaks in Central Luzon during the dry season will:
a. Minimize ereffect of typhoon
b. Minimize wind erosion of soil
c. Minimize infestation of locust
d. Provide conservation of irrigation water
41. Crop Science…
40. If we are to grow commercially Lakatan and Latundan in Isabela the
special practice that is necessary is:
a. Pruning
b. Propping
c. Tapping
d. Tuxying
42. Crop Science…
41. The ripening of fruits coming from Cagayan Valley for the Metro
Manila market is induced by:
a. Potassium permanganate
b. Potassium nitrate
c. Ethelyne either from plant parts or chemicalsd
d. Calcium carbonate
43. Crop Science…
42. Good potential for animal production in Cagayan Valley is due to
these crops:
a. Tobacco and rice
b. Pasture grass and corn
c. Riceandcorn
d. Fruitsandrice
44. Crop Science…
43. The natural asset of Cagayan Valley when it comes to commercial
crop production is:
a. The people who originated from llocos are god farmers
b. Fertile soil and adequate rainfall or irrigation
c. Market is very good
d. The crop varieties are superior
45. Crop Science…
44. in the Philippines it is only in Cordillera farms that this perennial
temperate crop is commercially grown:
a. Banana
b. Grape
c. Apple
d. Cauliflower
46. Crop Science…
45. In growing vegetables and flowers in the Cordilleras the fertility of
the soil is augmented by:
a. Foliar spray of commercially prepared liquid fertilizera.
b. Using chicken manure hauled from the lowland
c. N P K comingfrom rain after a long dry season
d. lBiofertilizer like application of Tricogramma
47. Crop Science…
46. Hilly land was converted to crop farming by:
a. Terracing the mountain slopes
b. Construction of Ambuklao and Binga dams for irrigation
c. Construction of the Cordillera highway to Bontoc and Banaue
d. Cutting and planting of pine trees
48. Crop Science…
47. Phenotype is determined by:
a. Genotype
b. Environment:
c. Genotype, Environment and Genotype X Environment
d. Genotype x environment
49. Crop Science…
48. In.rice, the best time of the day to conduct emasculation is:
a. In the morning
b. In the afternoon
c. At noon time
d. Anytime of the day
50. Crop Science…
49. Plant breeding is:
a. More of selection than hybridization
b. More of hybridization than selection
c. Equal selection and hybridizationd
d. More of introduction than hybridization
51. Crop Science…
50. inbreeding leads to:
a. Heterosis
b. Homozygosity
c. Allelism
d. Increased productivity
e. Sterility
52. Crop Science…
51. The breeding method which may involve bringing a species or
variety into an area and using it without change or additional breeding
methods is called:
a. Hybridization
b. Introduction
c. Pedigree selection
d. Pureline selection
e. Mass selection
53. Crop Science…
52. Gene recombinations occur as a result of:
a. Vegetative propagation
b. Clonal propagation
c. Self-pollination of a pureline
d. Sexual reproduction
54. Crop Science…
53. Which of the following must exist in order for the plant breeder to
select superiorplants?
a. F1 generation
b. artificial hybridization
c. homogenous population
d. Genetic variation
e. Changing environment
55. Crop Science…
54. Phenotype refers to the:
a. breeding potential of a plant
b. physical appearance of a plant
c. genetic make up of a plant
d. chromosome content of a nucleus
e. The concentration of phenol in the cytoplasm
56. Crop Science…
55. Leaf senescence like the other types of senescence can be
promoted by the application of the growth hormone:
a. Cytokinin
b. Abscissic acid
c. Gibberellins
d. Auxin
57. Crop Science…
56. Phototropism is a growth response to unidirectional light which is
probablyinfluenced by a particular growth hormone
a. Abscissic acid (ABA)
b. Indole Acetic Acid
c. Kinetin (KI)
d. Gibberellens (GA)
58. Crop Science…
57. The main path of (movement of) inorganic substances ni plants is:
a. Roots
b. Phloem
c. Xylem
d. Leaves
59. Crop Science…
58. The special cells that allow rice plants to adjust to varying levels of
O2 in the growth medium are called:
a. Aerenchyma cells
b. Phytochrome cells
c. Bulliform cells
d. Chloroplast cells
60. Crop Science…
59. Sciophytes are also Known as:
a. Sun loving plants
b. Shade loving plants
c. Day neutral plants
d. Water loving plants
61. Crop Science…
60. As a science, crop production is very much related to:
a. Botany, biology, zoology
b. Soil science, statistics, physics
c. Breeding and Genetics, biology, animal science
d. Botany, soil science, breeding and genetics
62. Crop Science…
61. White tag is attached to what type of rice seeds?
a. Breeder seeds
b. Foundation seeds
c. Registered seeds
d. Certified seeds
63. Crop Science…
62. The tissue in most plants containing undifferentiated
cells found in zones of the plant where growth can take
place.
A. Meristem
B. Clone
C. Bud
D. Root stock
64. Crop Science…
63. What types of photosynthetic pathways should cacti
have in order to live in the desert?
a. Calvin Cycle
b. Glycolate Pathway
c. Crassulacean acid metabolism
d. C4
65. Crop Science…
64. Statement 1. Hybrid seeds or "FT" can be reproduced
using its harvested seeds, achieving the same results.
Statement 2. Heterosis is the tendency of a crossbred plant
to show qualities superior to those of both parents
a. Both of the statements are true.
b. Both of the statements are false.
c. Statement 1. is true, while Statement 2. is false.
d. Statement 1. is false, while Statement 2. is true.
66. Crop Science…
65. What term best describes the Fl's superiority to either of
the parents?
a. Hybridity
b. Heterosis
c. Heritability
d. Superiority
67. Crop Science…
66. What is the first GM crop that has been produced and
authorized for commercial consumption?
a. Flavr Savr Tomato
b. Golden Rice
c. RR soybean
d. Tobacco
68. Crop Science…
67. Unorganized cells that grow into organs are referred to
by what kind of group?
a. Somatic cells
b. Primordium
c. Callus
d. Protocorm
69. Crop Science…
68. The first genetically modified plant that resistant to
antibiotics is
a. Lettuce
b. Soybean
c. Tobacco
d. Jute
70. Crop Science…
69. What is the type of flower that consist of petals, sepals,
pistil and stamen?
a. Perfect
b. Complete
c. Imperfect
d. Incomplete
71. Crop Science…
70. Bt-corn is a type of genetically modified organism, termed
GMO. A GMO is a plant or animal that has been genetically
modified through the addition of a small amount of genetic
material from other organisms through molecular techniques.
What typer of Microorganism ?
a. Bacteria
b. Virus
c. Fungi
d. Mollicutes
72. Crop Science…
71. Bt-corn is a type of genetically modified organism, termed
GMO. A GMO is a plant or animal that has been genetically
modified through the addition of a small amount of genetic
material from other organisms through molecular techniques.
What bacteria?
a. Bacillus thuringiensis
b. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
c. S. typhimurium
d. Salmonella
73. Crop Science…
72. Bt eggplant event EE-1 is resistant to eggplant fruit and
shoot borer, the most destructive pest of eggplant. It was
developed by experts. Who discovered the Bt-eggplant in
the Philippines?
a. Pool of technical scientist
b. Bureau of Plant Industry
c. Institute of Plant Breeding (UPLB)
d. DOST-BC
74. Crop Science…
73. responsible for evaluating the safety of FSBR Bt-
eggplant under contained and confined conditions.
a. Department of Agriculture
b. Bureau of Plant Industry
c. Institute of Plant Breeding (UPLB)
d. NCBP
75. Crop Science…
74. The Government of the Philippines marked Bt eggplant
as its third genetically engineered crop approved for
commercial propagation. Bt is stands for?
a. Bacillus thuringiensis
b. BioTech
c. Biosafety
d. BioTech of Talong
76. Crop Science…
75. When was Bt-eggplant or Bt-talong approved to use in commercial
propagation in the Philippines?
a. November 2, 2022
b. September 30, 2022
c. October 18, 2022
d. October 12, 2022
77. Crop Science…
76. The First Filipino Biotech Product
a. Corn
b. Cotton
c. Golden rice
d. Eggplant
79. Crop Science…
78. Bt eggplant contains the same gene as
a. Bt corn
b. Bt cotton
c. Bt tomato
d. All of the above
80. Crop Science…
79. His experiments with plant hybridization led to his
establishing laws of inheritance, known as the Father of
Genetics.
a. Ereky
b. Mendel
c. Pasteur
d. Theophrastus
82. Crop Science…
81. The first biotech discovered
a. Bt corn
b. Bt tobacco
c. Bt cotton
d. Bt tomato
83. Crop Science…
82. refers to the use of recombinant DNA, cell fusion and
new bioprocessing techniques.
a. Bio-technology
b. Genetics
c. Plant Breeding
d. All of the above
84. Crop Science…
83. Category used of Bt-eggplant
a. Ancient Biotech
b. Classical Biotech
c. Modern Biotech
d. Cultural Biotech
85. Crop Science…
84. What is GREY Biotechnology?
a. Environmental Biotech
b. Agricultural Biotech
c. Medical Biotech
d. Industrial Biotech
86. Crop Science…
85. The three important techniques of biotechnology are
a. Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering)
b. Plant Tissue Culture
c. Transgenic (GMO)
d. All of the above
e. B & C only
87. Crop Science…
86. What is the term that describes the capacity of a cell
cultured in vitro to regenerate into a plant?
a. Potency
b. Totipotency
c. Sustainability
d. Culturabiltiy
89. Crop Science…
88. What is the method of cultivation in which forests are
being burned, then prepared for planting of crops?
a. slash and burn system
b. shifting agriculture
c. subsistence agriculture
d. Both a and b
90. Crop Science…
89. Which of the following is a C3 plant?
a. Sweet sorghum
b. Pineapple
c. Soybean
d. Maize
91. Crop Science…
90. What country was the first to formally grant a biosafety
permit for the commercial propagation of golden rice with
vitamin A?
a. Thailand
b. Philippines
c. China
d. Vietnam
92. Crop Science…
91. It is a specific crop that is grown and then incorporated
in the soil to improve its quality.
a. Ameliorant
b. Green manure
c. Fertilizer
d. Companion Crop
93. Crop Science…
92. Land Equivalent Ratio (LER) is used to measure the
yield advantage of intercropping. A LER index value of
higher than 1.0 indicates ______
A. Disadvantage of intercropping
B. Advantage of intercropping
C. Breakeven point of intercropping
D. All of the above
94. Crop Science…
93. It is a shaped structure used as a guide in planting
crops on a steep sloping land.
A. B Frame
B. D Frame
C. C Frame
D. A Frame
95. Crop Science…
94. This is a system of planting where there is an equal
distance from every plant and row, but there is an additional
crop planted at the center. It aims to maximize the space
between four crops.
A. Rectangular
B. Square
C. Quincunx
D. Triangular
96. Crop Science…
95. Which of the following plants is not a dioecious plant?
a. Phoenix dactylifera
b. Carica papaya
c. Cocos nucifera
d. Spinacia oleracea
97. Crop Science…
96. Which of the following is not a non-climacteric fruit?
a. Citrus
b. Grapes
c. Cherry
d. Pear
98. Crop Science…
97. Which among these names is not a
Carica papaya variety?
a. Sinta
b. Red Lady
c. Red Royale
d. Red Barona
99. Crop Science…
98. How many lines are used to produce hybrid rice?
a. A-line (CMS), R-line (Restorer line), and B-line
(Maintainer line)
b. Elite line, Inbred line, Hybrid line
c. A-line (CMS), R-line (Restorer line), and Hybrid
d. A-line (CMS), B-line (Maintainer line), and Hybrid
100. Crop Science…
99. This refers to the genetic variability brought about by
tissue culture.
a. Mutation
b. Genetic variation
c. Somaclonal variation
d. None of the above
101. Crop Science…
100. The fruit type of lanzones.
a. Berry
b. Drupe
c. Hesperidium
d. Pepo