1.

Which among the family of vegetable crops is commonly used as condiments and for medicinal
purposes?

a. Allium family
b. Cucurbitaceae family
c. Cruciferaceae family
d. Solanaceae family

2. Which among the following crops do not belong to Solanaceae family?

a. Tomato b. Eggplant c. Ladies finger d. Sweet pepper

3. Most of the vegetables under Cucurbitaceae family possess tendrils and vines for crawling or climbing
on a trellis. Which among the following crops is not a cucurbit?
a. Squash b. Snap beans c. Bottle gourd d. Bitter gourd

4. Which of the following family of vegetable crops is rich in protein and commonly regarded as the
“poor man’s meat”?
a. Leguminosae family
b. Cucurbitaceae family
c. Crucifereae family
d. Solanaceae family

5. Which method of classification was developed by botanists for the purpose of identifying plants and
usually it is based on relationships among different plants?
a. Botanical classification
b. Classification Based on Edible Parts
c. Classification of Vegetable Crops According to Their Methods of Culture
d. Classification of Vegetable Crops According to Their Temperature or Seasonal Requirements

1. Almost all parts of the plant can be used as planting materials. What is that part of the plant that
develops into a young plant through the process of germination whose primary function is for
reproduction?
a. Leaf b. Seed c. Stem d. Root

2. Seeds for planting purposes must be of good quality to obtain quality seedlings and quality and
quantity produce. Which is not a characteristic of quality seeds?
a. Viable b. Immature c. True-to-type d. Free from seed-borne diseases and impurities

3. It is important to test the viability of the seeds before planting them in the field. Which is not true
about seed testing?
a. Find out the percentage of germination of the seeds.
b. Determine whether or not the seeds are viable, clean, and true to-type.
c. Seed testing does not economize labor and expenses in replanting.
d. Determine the amount of seeds/seedlings needed to plant a certain area.
4. Growing seedlings requires patience and extra care. Vegetable seeds for transplanting purposes could
be grown using different materials. Which are recycled materials for growing seedlings?
a. Seed beds b. Seed trays c. Seed boxes d. Used plastic cups/tin cans

5. You need to test the seeds for planting to attain good results. Which is not a method of seed testing?
a. Winnowing b. Floating in water
c. Breaking the seed coat d. Using better storage facilities

1. Which is not a part of the process for preparing the growing media?
a. Thoroughly mix the components.
b. Gather the components of equal amount.
c. Collect any available materials as your growing media.
d. Sterilize the media to suppress soil-borne diseases.

2. We sterilize the soil to ensure that the production of seedlings is free from any soil-borne diseases.
Which of the following methods of soil sterilization is not environment friendly?
a. Solarization
b. Biofumigation
c. Chemical treatment
d. Pouring boiling water on to the soil

3. Which of the following is not true about raising seedlings in trays?

a. It produces less seeds and promotes uniform growth of superior seedlings.
b. It minimizes transplanting shock and lowers seedlings mortality.
c. It saves on labor for thinning, weeding, and watering.
d. It allows frequent cultivation and pest management.

4. Which one is not a benefit of growing media?

a. It achieves high porosity.
b. Water retention is improved.
c. It provides adequate aeration.
d. It influences the growth of microorganisms.

5. Which of the following are the most common methods of sterilizing the soil?
a. Biofumigation and solarization
b. Chemical and biofumigation
c. Solarization and pouring boiling water
d. Chemical method and pouring boiling water