Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Division of Zamboanga Del Sur
GUIPOS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
2nd Quarter Examination
Name: ____________________________ Grade & Section: _______________ Date: ________
Directions: Read and analyze the statements. Encircle the letter of the best answer.
1. It is the resumption of the growth of the seed embryo after the period
of dormancy.
A. seed dormancy B. seed germination C. seed viability D. seed maturity
2. The following are the purposes of seed testing except _____.
A. removing impurities B. obtaining uniform stand of crops
C. economizing expenses in replanting D. seed maturity
3. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Use personal protective equipment in handling chemicals.
B. Dispense the chemicals in a well-ventilated area.
C. Do not follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. D. both A and B
4. Mang Juan sows 130 tomato seeds in a tray. After several days, only
100 seeds germinated. What is the percentage germination?
A. 86 % B. 96 % C. 76 % D. 100 %
5. It is performed to determine the viability, cleanliness and percentage germination.
A. seed treatment B. seed testing C. seed viability D. seed maturity
6. How do you to compute the percentage germination?
A. Percentage germination is obtained by multiplying the number of germinated seeds
by 100 and divided by the number of seeds tested.
B. Percentage germination is obtained by multiplying the number of germinated seeds
50 and divided by the number of seeds germinated.
C. Percentage germination is obtained by multiplying the number of seeds tested by
100 and divided by the number of seeds germinated.
D. Percentage germination is obtained by multiplying the number of germinated
seeds by the number of seeds tested and divided by 100.
7. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Clean up the spilled chemicals after working
B. Avoid labeling the chemicals.
C. You can smoke when handling chemicals.
D. Always use mask, gloves and other protective gear when handling chemicals
8. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Always provide emergency eye wash when handling chemicals.
B. Handle the chemicals even without protective gear
C. Change the clothes after using chemicals.
D. Always wash the hands after handling chemicals.
9. Why is seed testing important?
A. It helps to determine the quality of seeds.
B. It gives assurance that the seeds to be planted will still germinate.
C. to determine whether the seeds are still viable D. all of the abov
10. If you test 100 seeds and only 79 seeds germinated. What is the percentage germination?
A. 79 % B. 50 % C. 69 % D. 87 %
11. It is a method of planting where the seeds are sown directly to the soil where they
grow until harvesting.
A. direct planting B. indirect planting C. hydroponics D. planting
12. It is the stage in germination where the seeds absorb water.
A. production of enzymes B. imbibition C. root development D. extracting nutrient
13. It is the embryonic root that grows in the soil.
A. testa B. radicle C. embryonic stem D. hypocotyl
14. The depth of sowing seeds should be _____.
A. five times the diameter of the seeds B. two times the diameter of the seeds
C. four times the diameter of the seeds D. three times the diameter of the seeds
15. It is the method of planting where the seeds are planted first in the Seed box and
transplanted to the area where
they grow until harvest as they have three or more leaves.
A. direct planting B. indirect planting C. hydroponics D. planting
16. It provides moisture to the seeds.
A. temperature B. growing media C. water D. sunlight
17. Why do you need to plant seeds at the right depth?
A. The right depth helps the seeds develop into hardy seedlings.
B. It increases the rate of germination. C. both A and B D. none of the above
18. Why do some seeds fail to germinate?
A. due to thick seed coat B. because of the immature embryo
C. both A and B D. none of the above
19. Generally, seeds can be sown into the soil _____.
A. deeper than twice its diameter B. equivalent to its diameter
C. not deeper than twice its diameter D. both B and C
20. It is the placing and depositing of seeds in a moist soil for good seed germination.
A. seed box B. seed sowing C. soil sterilization D. growing media
21. To determine if the embryo of the seed is either alive or dead, what test must be done?
A. viability test B. ability test C. capacity test D. germination test
22. It is a series of activities carried out in a form of management system prior to planting the
seed or materials.
A. pre-planting operation B. prior planting operation
C. first planting operation D. beginning planting operation
23. Which of the following does not belong to pre-cultural practices?
A. seed procurement B. land preparation
C. soil pH determination D. soil sterilization
24. Which of the following is the correct land population formula?
A. Seed Type x Land Size B. Seed Rate x Land Size
Spacing Spacing
C. Seed Type x Land Area D. Seed Rate x Land Area
Spacing
25. It is the first fundamental practice that smallholder farmers must
undertake regularly in order to realize the economic returns from the farm.
A. seed testing B. manure preparation C. economic survey D. market survey
26. Which of the following ways that can determine the soil pH?
A. mechanical analysis and field testing B. chemical analysis and field testing
C. technical analysis and field testing D. physical analysis and field testing
27. Which of the following are the two purposes of seed treatment?
A. It avoids the attack of soil-borne diseases and prevents the seeds to become dry.
B. It hastens germination and protects the seeds or planting material from pests
C. It protects the seeds from too much heat from sun and gives extra nutrients.
D. It eliminates the diseases from the seeds and helps these grow faster.
28. It is a tool for farmers to plan for production to ensure that marketing
coincides with the period of the year when the market price of a produce is high.
A. seeds planting calendar B. plant planting calendar
C. crop planting calendar D. farm planting calendar
29. Most smallholder farmers apply either immature or inadequate quantity _____.
A. crops and fertilizer B. compost / fertilizer
C. seeds and compost D. manure / compost
30. It aims to provide a suitable environment for the seeds and crops.
A. pre-cultural preparation B. land preparation
C. cultural preparation D. choosing of best soil medium