Crop Science Ultimate Final Coaching Test

INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following Questions. Mark only one answer for each item by shading the box
curresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided.
STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Following are ecological classification of plants according to water relations, EXCEPT

A. hydrophyte
B. xerophytes
C. saprophvtes
D. mesophytes

2. The ripening hormone in fruits is called:

A. ethylene
B. gibberelin
C. indoleacetic aceid
D. cytoleinin

3. The following are commercial varieties of cacao, EXCEPT

A. Forastero
B. Criollo
C. Trinitario
D. Hershey

4. Diseases of perennial crops may be found in the roots, leaves, flowers and fruits. Fungicides are resorted to when
A. environmental factor is characterized by sunny and cool weather
B. systemic fungicides are available to control anthracnose of flowers and fruits of mango
C. controlling the fruit rot of jackfruit due to fruit fly
D. the pathogen is soil borne

5. The transformation of one plastid to another plastid like the transformation of leucoplast to chloroplast is manifested in
A. senescence of a green leaf
B. abscission of leaf
C. ripening of a fruit
D. greening of a potato tuber

6. Which of the following horticultural crops that can be used in the control of insect pests?
A. Solanum melongena
B. Capsicum annuum
C. Ipomoea batatas
D. Lycopersicum esculentum

7. What happens in phloem?

A. Food moves up
B. Food moves down
C. Water moves up
D. Water moves down

8. Sciophytes are also known as

A. water loving plants
B. day neutral plants
C. sun loving plants
D.shade loving plants

9. "Cabuyao" is considered a variety of

A. onion
B. yellow corn
C. sweet corn
D. garlic
10. In determining when to irrigate
A. leaves of crops wilt in the afternoon but not in the morning
B. every 2 weeks regardless of kind of crops grown
C. using sand-cum-soil miniplot technique, when the plant crop in the miniplot shows wilting D.
D. when based on calculation, the amount of evapotranspiration is less than the amount of natural precipitation

11. Ross-sinensis is the species of this common ornamental plant.

A. Adelfa
B. Gumamela
C. Sampaquita
D. Bougainvilles

12.Which among these food crops is the most involved in the formulation of government policies on food security?
A. banana
B. rice
C. root crops
D. corn

13. Following are examples of horticultural crops, EXCEPT

A. cereals
B. plantation crops
C. vegetables
D. fruits

14. Phototropism is a growth response to unidirectional light which is probably influenced by a particular growth hormone.
A. gibberellins (GA)
B. kinetin (Ki)
C.indola acetic acid (IAA)
D. abscissic acid (ABA)

15. Dormancy is a physiological effect of

A. abcissic acid
B. cytokinins
C. Auxins
D. gibberellins

16. Plants which grow on live trees or dead trunks but do NOT depend on them for water and nutrients are referred to as
_________.
A. sciophytes
B. epiphytes
C. xerophytes
D. bryophytes

17. Magat, Pasig and Peñananda are all varieties of

A. watermelon
B. lowland rice
C. corn
D. upland rice

18. The first Science City in the Philippines was established in

A. Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
B. Baybay, Leyte
C. Los Baños, Laguna
D. Batac, Ilocos Norte

19. Phenotype is determined by

A. genotype × environment
B. genotype
C. genotype, environment and genotype x environment
D. environment
20. In seed formation, the zygote which gives rise to the embryo is formed by the fusion of A.
A. sperm cell + synergids
B. sperm cell + egg cell
C. sperm cell + polar nuclei
D. sperm cell + antipodals

21. Main path of inorganic substances in plants is mainly thru the

A. roots
B. xylem
C. leaves
D. back

22. which of the following is NOT considered a green manure?

A. Vermicompost
B. Asolla
C. Sesbania rostrata
D. Ipil – ipil

23. Following is the color of tags for these seed classes, EXCEPT
A. green registered
B. white breeders
C. yellow certified
D. red-foundation

24. As a factor in crop production, edaphic factor refers to

A. man
B. soil
C. microorganism
D. Climate

25. which among these does not match as to leading province in its production?
A. Bulb Onion - Nueva Belia
B. Carrots - Benquet
C. Strawberry - Benquet
D. Export papaya - Cavite

26. Because of the lucrative prices of agricultural products, the following are still beind smuggled EXCEPT:
A. rice
B. mango
C. onion
D. sugar

27. A rice floret has how many anthers?

A. 6
B.5
C. 15
D. 11

28. A white crystalline compound that causes heat in some capsicum varieties is
A. capsaicin
B. capuchin
C. capstan
D. caproic acid

29. Which country is now the world's biggest rice exporter?

A. Indonesia
B. Vietnam
C. Thailand
D. People's Republic of China

30. Rubber production is Highest in

A. Zamboanga Peninsula
B. ARMM
C. CARAGA
D. SOCCSKSARGEN

31. Inbreeding leads to

A. increased productivity
B. allelism
C. heterosis
D. homozygosity

32. The removal of silk in corn is called

A. desilking
B. detopping
C. dehusking
D. dehanding

33. The male part of the flower is collectively known as

A. petal
B. filament
C. anther
D. stamen

34.Which of these vegetables below is the least nutritious?

A. Salayot
B. Eggplant
C. Malunggay
D. Carrots

35.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 a week because they don't store well. The reason is
A. seeds would germinate only in the dark
B. seeds of mangosteen and marang are orthodox seeds
C. seeds of mangosteen are apomictic
D. seeds of mangosteen and marang are recalcitrant

36. The drumstick tree or malunggay belongs to the family of

A. Papillionaceae
B. Posceae
C. Leguminosas
D. Moringaceae

37. Coconut in Bicol was affected by cadang-candang. Because of cadang cadang there is guarantine on the movement of coconut
planting materials. The practice of quarantine is good to
A. prevent spread of pest and diseases
B. provide opportunity for taxation
C. protect the market of planting materials against competition
D. encourage regional specialization of crops

38. These crops need shade trees, EXCEPT

A. banana
B. abaca
C. Lanzones
D. black pepper

39. Dormancy is a physiological effect of

A. abcissic acid
B. gibberellins
C. auxins
D. cytokinins

40. These are plants which complete its life cycle in one cropping season.
A. Biennial plant
B. Perennial plant
C. Century plant
D. Annual plant

41.If small fruits are those not borne on trees, which among these is considered a small fruit?
A. Rambutan
B. Pineapple
C. Cashew
D. Durian

42. The growth response of plant to touch is best exemplified by the coiling of tendrils in Cucurbite termed
A. thigmotropism
B. seismonasty
C. thignomorphogenesis
D. thermotropism

43.Which of the following does not match?

A. Banana - propping
B. Rice - priming
C. Abaca - tuxying
D. Mango - vapor heat treatment

44. Following are examples of pepo, EXCEPT

A. cucumber
B. watermelon
C. pumelo
D. muskmelon

45. What class of seeds is NOT recognized under Philippine Seed Certification System?
A. Certified seed
B. Foundation seed
c. Good seed
D. Registered seed

46. Based on the number of species, what kinds of plants mostly dominate Philippines Agriculture?
A. Flowering plant
B. Plantation crop
C. Vegetables
D. Cereals

47. _____________ humidity INCREASES the incidence of many diseases and insect post population.
A. Low
B. Medium
C. High
D. Very Low

48 .LEISA is a farming practice or philosophy in which most of the inputs used originate from the farm. Deliberate action is
taken to ensure sustainability. However, it is open for a combination of organic and inorganic fertilizers. LEISA means
A.liberalized economy, Industry and sustainable agriculture
B. Low external input and sustainable agriculture
C. low-external input and subsistence agriculture
D. Liberalized economy, Industry and strategic agriculture

49. The common English name of okra is

A. Mary's Slender Palm
B. Horseradish
C. Princess Finger
D. Lady’s Finger

50. Which of the following horticultural crops can cure cough.

A. vitex negundo
B. Brachiaria mutica
C. Blumea balsamifera
D. Pennisetum purpureum

51.Arabica coffee grows best in this province:

A. Zamboanga
B. Bukidnon
C. Mt. province
D. Cavite

52. It is generally rainier at

A. Mountainous areas
B. flat lands
C. low-lying areas
D. seaside areas

53. The practice of removing plant parts to maintain desirable plant form and control the direction and amount of growth is called
A. thinning
B. pruning
C. disbudding
D. trimming

54. Seed germination, cell and organ enlargement is a physiological effect of

A. Cytokinins
B. Abcissic acid
C. Auxins
D. Gibberellins

55. Following are considered root crops, EXCEPT

A. yams
B. sweet potato
C. gabi
D. Cassava

56. The following crops are planted by direct seeding, EXCEPI

A. tobacco
B. white corn
C. okra
D. upland rice

57. In the process of seed development, the egg apparatus is composed of

A. egg cell + synergids
B. synergids + antipodals
C. synergids + polar nuclei
D. egg cell + polar nuclei

58.Which of the following government programs was aimed to boost rice production under the Marcos Regime?
A. Rice Production Enhancement Program (RPEP)
B. Rice Action Program (RAP)
C. Grains Production Enhancement Program (GPEP)
D. Masacana 99

59. Seeds which cannot be dried to a low moisture level and deal tolerate low temperature like citrus and Jackfruit are considered
A. none of those
B. orthodox
C. recalcitrant
D. intermediate

60.A characteristic response of roots and shoots such that they align themselves parallel to the direction of the gravity is
A. negative tropism
B. agravitropic
C. digravitropic
D. orthogravitropic

61. Banana, coffee, and cacao are all planted at 3 meters apart. How many plants are required per hectare?
A. 1,000
B. 1,112
C. 1,200
D. 1, 600

62.Which of the following is the least important factor in increasing rice production?
A. Market access
B. Use of fertilizers
c. Use of hybrid seeds
D. Irrigation

63. "MESTIZO" is now a popular hybrid of

A. carabao
B. upland rice
C. corn
D. lowland rice

64.which among these contain the highest percentage of nitrogen?

A. Pig manure
B. Chicken manure
C. Duck manure
D. Bat manure

65. The increase in the girth of the stem of dicotvledonous plants is due to division of a meristomatic tissue called
A. procambium
B. vascular cambium
C. apical meristem
D. protoderm

66. If one considers climate, which among these crops is easiest to grow?
A. Rambutan
B. Durian
C. Pineapple
D. Mango

67.Which among these seedlings grow better in the open?

A. Mangosteen
B. Rambutan
C. lanzones
D. Cashew

68. When a potato tuber is exposed to sunlight, it causes greening. The greening is due to chemical reaction of a chemical
substance known as
A. tomatin
B. enlanin
C. solanum
D. capsaicin

69. Oryza sativa L. is the Filipino's staple food and it represents a kind of indehiscent fruit called
A. caryopsis
B. achene
C. samara
D. schizocarp

70. The aperture in the coats of a plant ovule through which the pollen tube penetrates before fertilization is
A. chalaza
B. hilum
c. raphe
D. micropyle
71. Which is the most important plant element needed by leafy vegetables?
A. Organic fertilizer
B. Phosphorous
C. Nitrogen
D. Potassium

72. The largest rice-consuming region in the country is

A. Central Luzon
B. Southern Tagalog
C. Western Visayas
D. National Capital Region

73.An example of recalcitrant seeds is

A. star apple
B. eggplant
C. avocado
D. tomato

74. In terms of production, the top carabao mango producing province is

A. Iloilo
B. Cebu
C. Isabela
D. Pangasinan

75. Pomology is the study of

A. tree fruits
B. fruit vegetables
C. pummelo
D. banana and pineapple

76. Soils are considered strongly acidic at

A. pH 7
B. рн 6-6.9
C. pH 4-5
D. pH 3-4

77.Which of the following does not match as to harvesting?

A. Rubber - tapping
B. Tobacco - priming
C. Sweet potato - uprooting
D. Sugar cane - cutting stalks

78 .Which does not match in this classification of flesh fruits?

A. Hesperidium - Papaya
B. Drupe - Coconut
C. Berry - Guava
D. Pepo – Cucumber

79. The following plants are commercially propagated by stem cuttings, EXCEPT
A. malunggay
B. grapes
C. passion Fruit
D. breadfruit

80. The root crops like ube and gabi are propagated commercially by
A. suckers
B. division
C. root cuttings
D. runners

81. In which part of the plant cons photosynthesis and transpiration occur?
A. leaves
B. roots
C. fruits
D. flower

82.Combining together a rootstock and scion until they unite permanently is

A. cutting
B. marcotting
C. layering
D. grafting

83. Duku and longkong are both related

A. rambutan
B. lanzones
C. lychee
D. mangosteen

84. Senescence is an energy-requiring process brought about by metabolic changes. One of which is the destruction of the
pigment
A. carotenoid
B. xanthophyll
C. anthocyanin
D. chlorophyll

85.Which of the following crops is NOT generally raised in trellises?

A. Grapes
B. Tomato
C. squash
D. Cucumber

86. Who among these scientific workers is more in a position to produce good hybrid plants?
A. Horticulturist
B. Plant biotechnologist
C. Agronomist
D. Plant breeder

87. A Flower which contains both stamens and pistils is called

A. imperfect
B. pistillate
C. diocious
D. hermaphrodite or perfect

88. The most recent law passed by the CHA administration on organic farming is the:
A. organic Agriculture Act 2010
B. Philippine Organic Farming Act
C. Organic Farming Act 2010
D. Vermicast and Organic Agriculture

89. Detaselling is practiced in the production of

A. hybrid corn
B. sorghum
C. cacao
D. banana

90. Both photosynthetic and respiration rates are influenced by the

A. oxygen concentration
B. relative humidity and Carbon dioxide concentration
C. temperature and Carbon dioxide concentration
D. temperature ani relative humidity

91. Which of the following does not match as to common name?

A. Solanum Melongena - eggplant
B. Corchorus olitorius - alugbati
C. Zingiber officinale - ginger
D. Solanum Tubercsum – potato

92. Recommended hybrid corn varieties produces up to about ______________ tons per hect.
A. 7
B. 6
C. 3
D. 5

93. The practice of leaving the crop land

A. Monocropping
B. Fallowing
C. Zero tillage
D. Fertilization

94. The temperature, humidity, sunlight and other climatic conditions in a small localized areas is called
A. microclimate
B. climate
C. ecoclimate
D. weather

95. In the ______________ pollens usually land and germinate that result to the production of seeded fruit,
A. stamen
B. stigma
C. sepal
D. anther

96. Mulching in weed control, prevents ___________ and causes the weed seeds to remain dormant inside the soil.
A. insect pests
B. air
C. sunlight
D. moisture

97. Oxygen as one of the products of photosynthesis evolves from

A. the oxidation of water
B. photolysis of water
C. the reduction of carbon dioxide
D. the reduction of water

98. Nutrient availability in the soil is largely dependent on

A. structure and bulk density
B. color
C. pH and moisture content
D. water holding capacity

99. Abaca in Bicol is afflicted by virus diseases. There are techniques to mass produce disease-free planting materials like
A. grafting abaca with resistant varieties
B. division of corns coming from existing farms
C. tissue culture
D. using desuckering tools

100. The first genetically modified food crop produced to delay ripening is:
A. papaya
B. orange
C. tomato
D. banana

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