PERIODICAL TEST IN ORGANIC AGRICULTURE (NC II)

GRADE 11
S.Y. 2019-2020

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Instruction: Select the best answer for each number by writing the letter of your choice in your answer
sheet.

1. It is an embryonic plant enclosed in a protective outer covering.

a. Seed b. plant c. embryo d. fruit
2. Which of the following characteristics of good quality seeds?
a. Higher genetically purity.
b. Higher physical purity for certification.
c. Higher physical soundness and weight.
d. All of the above
3. Is defined as varietally pure with a high germination percentage, free from disease and organisms.
a. Quality seed b. inferiority seeds c. low seeds d. none of the
above
4. The following are the factors affecting seed quality, except:
a. Potential germination
b. Genetically inferiority
c. Mechanical purity
d. Noxious species
5. Why should you select good seeds for planting?
a. Good quality seeds are essential for the growth of strong and healthy plants.
b. Seed-borne diseases are transferred into the farm.
c. To have a low-yield harvest.
d. All of the above
6. What are the factors affecting seed production?
a. The number of seeds produced.
b. The way that influenced by environmental factors.
c. The good characteristics of the species.
d. All of the above
7. Which of the following major functions of seeds in agriculture is NOT belong to the group?
a. Nourishment of the embryo.
b. Dispersal to a new location.
c. Dormancy during unfavourable conditions.
d. Thinning out to a new location.
8. The following are the most important properties of the seedbed, except one:
a. Absorb heavy rain, providing stability against crusting and erosion.
b. Do not provide capillary water transport for germinating seeds.
c. Act as a barrier to evaporation.
d. Act as a barrier to evaporation.
9. Why is it necessary to prepare a seedbed?
a. It is necessary so that the desired crop to grow is healthy.
b. It does not help the seed to have the best chance to germinate and flourish.
c. Adequate soil moisture does not trigger the enzymatic changes needed to grow.
d. All of the above
10. How deep must a seedbed be plowed dogged for a good seedbed?
a. Needs to be firm enough to leave human footprints less than 1 inch deep.
b. Needs to be firm enough to leave human footprints less than 1/2 inch deep.
 c. Needs to be firm enough to leave human footprints less than 2 inches deep.
d. Needs to be firm enough to leave human footprints less than 3 inches deep.
11. Is the local soil environment in which seeds are planted.
a. Seedbed
b. Polyethylene bag
c. Garbage
d. Saw dust
12. Why tillage is important?
a. To chop and bury the previous crop’s residues so they won’t interfere with the new crop.
b. To control weeds.
c. To incorporate fertilizers or liming materials.
d. All of the above.
13. Are used where water availability is adequate and there are no drainage problems.
a. Flat beds
b. Raised beds
c. Sunken beds
d. Seedbeds
14. This kind of seedbeds are especially advantageous for clay soils under high rainfall or wherever else
drainage is likely to be poor.
a. Flat beds
b. Raised beds
c. Sunken beds
d. Seedbeds
15. This kind of seedbeds don’t have the exposed sides of raised beds from where considerable moisture
can be lost by evaporation.
a. Flat beds
b. Raised beds
c. Sunken beds
d. Seedbeds
16. The following are some things you can do to minimize or eliminate disease problems, except:
a. Get the plant in direct sunlight if at all possible.
b. Water only if needed.
c. Scrape as much of the mold off the soil as possible.
d. Stir the top of the soil without disturbing the roots.
17. What is the main cause of yellow seedlings?
a. Overwatering
b. Dry
c. Because of the disease
d. Because of the soil
18. When should you water your seedlings?
a. You have to water very hour.
b. You have to water if needed.
c. Water if the top of the soil is starting to dry out.
d. All of the above
19. How do you grow strong seedlings?
a. Expose it from the diseases.
b. Have an adequate lighting and proper watering.
c. The variety is came from poor mother plants.
d. Let the weeds grow around your plants.
20. How many hours of light do seedlings need?
a. 12-14 hours of light a day
 b. 1-2 hours of light a day
c. 3-4 hours of light a day
d. 5-6 hours of light a day
21. When to transplant seedlings?
a. Transplant seedlings on high noon.
b. Transplant seedlings when it is stormy.
c. Transplant seedlings when it is windy.
d. Transplant seedlings on a late afternoon.
22. How big should seedlings be before thinning?
a. Seedlings should about at least two pairs of true leaves and about 3 to 4 inches tall.
b. Seedlings should about at least one pair of true leaves and about 3 to 4 inches tall.
c. Seedlings should about at least two pairs of true leaves and about 1 to 2inches tall.
d. Seedlings should about at least one pair of true leaves and about 1 to 2 inches tall.
23. What do you think could happen to the plants if the land is not well prepared?
a. The plants are gets high-yield.
b. The plants are vigorous.
c. The plants are away from any diseases.
d. The plants well not grow strong.
24. What do you see as other possible benefits derived from well prepared soil?
a. Exposes soil organic matter to oxygen and help release soil nutrients for crop growth.
b. Increases compaction of the soil’s bulk density to allow for uprooting and improves soil structure.
c. Hardens the surface soil.
d. Does not help control various pests and diseases associated with soils.
25. Can you distinguish between plowing and harrowing?
a. Plowing is the initial breaking of soil surface while harrowing is done to further breakdown
the plowed soil.
b. Harrowing is done to further breakdown the plowed soil while plowing is the initial breaking of
soil surface.
c. Plowing could be done 2 to 3 times from 7-10 days after the first operation.
d. None of the above
26. Which is the best answer suits in land preparation?
a. Is one of the basic, but most important, cultural practices in lowland and upland vegetable
production.
b. Is a major pre-requisite for a good yield.
c. Explain the importance of land preparation.
d. None of the above
27. How to determine when the soil is in a workable condition?
a. The soil is too wet and sticky to work on.
b. When the soil is cloddy.
c. The soil is said to be friable or very dry.
d. When the soil are no droplets of water and does not crumbles as you take it one hand and
press it into a ball.
28. How to prepare the land thoroughly?
a. You have to clear the land.
b. You have to plow the land.
c. You have to furrow the land.
d. All of the above
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30. What is the cause if the microorganisms is applied to soil?
a. It improves soil structure.
b. Nutrients are not assimilated in the root zone.
 c. Increases diseases.
d. Decreased porosity
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