Department of Education

Region X
Division of Lanao del Norte
Bacolod District
BACOLOD CENTRAL INTEGRATED SCHOOL

First Periodical Test in TLE 6 - Agriculture

Name:__________________________________________ Section: ______________

Teacher:_________________________________________ Score: _______________

Directions: Read each item and select the correct answer.

___1. Which of the following agricultural farms helps in planting and propagating trees and fruit
bearing trees?

A. orchard
B. barn yard
C. fish pond
D. rice field

___2. Which of the following statements explain the benefit of planting trees and fruit bearing trees to
families?

A. more trees in the yard

B. generate more income
C. it beautify the environment
D. more firewood to be used in cooking

___3. These orchards focus primarily on growing trees that produce seeds sold for commercial
distribution or resale purposes.

A. nut orchard
B. seed orchard
C. fruit orchard
D. plant orchard

___4. The owner of REFMAD farms which main product is dragon fruit.

A. SenenBacani
B. Joseph Calata
C. Jose Mercado
D. Edith Dacuycuy

___5. He is the brain behind the success of Calata Corporation, the country’s largest distributor of
agrochemicals.

A. Joseph Calata
B. Senen Bacani
C. Jose Mercado
D. Desiree Duran

___6. She is the person behind the success of Duran Farm and agriculture center.

A. Senen Bacani
B. Joseph Calata
C. Desiree Duran
D. Edith Dacuycuy

___7. We can grow some fruit trees by planting their _________________.

A. roots
 B.seeds
C. fruits
D. leaves

___8. The best type of soil for growing fruit trees is _____________.

A. rocky soil
B. clayey soil
C. muddy soil
D. loamy soil

___9. Aside from soil, what other elements are to be considered in planting trees and fruit bearing
trees? ________.

A. air andwater
B. money and facilities
C. family’s choice of fruits
D. seeds and measurement of land

___10. What government agency is responsible in propagating high –value-fruit-bearing trees for
planting?

A. Department of Health
B. Department of Education
C. Department of Agriculture
D. Department of Public Works and Highways

___11. Fruit trees must be planted about ___________ apart from each other.

A.8 to 10 cm
B. 8 to 10 feet
C. 8 to 10 inches
D. 8 to 10 kilometers

___12. The _______method of planting trees is ideal for sloping areas.

A. square
B. triangle
C. contour
D. diagonal

___13. Why is lay-out very important in orchard farming?

A. for landscaping
B. for easy harvesting of fruits
C. for easy maintenance of crops
D. all options are correct

_____14.To ensure the growth of the transferred seedlings we must follow a systematic processof
caring.

A. Applying fertilizer, watering, cultivating

B. cultivating, watering, applying fertilizer
C. Watering, cultivating and applying fertilizer
D. cultivating, applying fertilizer and watering

___15. Why is scientific way of planting seedlings important?

A. It is low cost and affordable

B. It makes farmers work easy
C. It will produce lesser big fruits.
D. It assured that plants will grow fast and strong
___16. A tool with a long handle having a bar at one end with teeth in it. It is used for smoothening
the soil and gathering leaves, hay or straw..

A. Hoe
B. Bolo
C.Rake
D. Trowel

___17. Used for even spreading of soil or leveling soil and for gathering leaves on the ground and
separating big blocks of soil from smaller pieces.

A. rake
B. shovel
C. trowel
D. crowbar

___18. A water container with small holes on the spout and used for watering plants.

A. trowel
B. bamboo
C. sprinkler
D. spading fork

___19. Used for hauling fertilizer and soil and for carrying other tools and materials.

A. Hoe
B. Shovel
C. Thread
D. Wheelbarrow

___20. A short-handled tool with a curved blade used for cultivating or loosening the soil.

A. Trowel
B. Shovel
C. Sprinkler
D. Wood or bamboo

___21. Shovel is used for______________________.

A. loosening the soil

B. cutting tall grasses
C. dig, lift and throw loose matter
D. digging and preparing the soil for plant.

___22. Which four-legged animals is one of the sources of livelihood of many Filipinos today?

A. fish
B. goat
C. swine
D. poultry

__23. Which of the following is NOTa possible hazardof animal raising to people and community?

A. income
B. pollution
C. infection and diseases
D. fly and insect infestations

___24. About how many percent of the production of swine /hogs, cattle/cow,goat, and
carabaocomes from backyard raising.
 A. 30% - 40%
B.40% - 50%
C. 60% -70%
D.80% - 90%

___25. There are two methods of determining the income earned from the animals sold. One isto sell
the products at market prices, then deduct your total expenses from the gross sale. Another is
_________.

A. Complete the amount of the profit and the product of the selling price.
B. Complete the selling price of the product and the amount of profit you want to earn.
C. Complete the product and the selling price and the amount of the profit you want toearn.
D. The amount of the profit you want to earn and complete the selling price of the product.

___ 26. In determining the amount of feeds to be given for a given stock we should consider
thefollowing:
a. multiply the number of fingerlings by the average weight of the fingerlings.
b. multiply the product ( in step one by 3% to 5% which is the daily feeding rate).

If you have 1,000 fingerlings with an average weight of 20 grams, multiply 1,000 with 20 to get a
product of 20,000 grams. This total weight of the fingerlings. Then multiply this by 3% or 4% or 5%
depending on the size of the fish.If for instance, you multiply 20,000 grams by 4% or (.04). What is
the feeding requirement for a day?

A. 900 grams
B. 800 grams
C. 700 grams
D. 600 grams

___ 27. In choosing appropriate trees to plant we should consider the ____________.

A. Trees that are found in other countries.

B. Trees that are rare to the place and locality.
C. Trees that are not found to the place and locality
D. Trees that are indigenous to the place and locality.

___28. It is the Bureau that gives free fruit - bearing trees, seedlings,leaflets and other printed
materials that will help fruit tree growers in their business.

A. Bureau of Plant Industry of the Department of Sports.

B. Bureau of Plant Industry of the Department of Education.
C. Bureau of Plant Industry of the Department of Agriculture.
D. Bureau of Plant Industry of the Department of Interior and Local Government.

___ 29. Fruit trees are ready to be transplanted in the ground with their root system intact. It is
advisable that it must be a three months old. If you will transplant trees in August. What month
will you save seeds of fruit trees for planting?

A. May
B. June
C. July
D. January

___30. Mang Juan wants to have animals/fish raising to add his daily income. What values will he
instill to his family to have a successful family business?

A. Instilling in them the values of cooperation, love for the family, and the drive to improve the
business.
B. Instilling in them the values of laziness, love for the family, and the drive to improve the
business.
C. Instilling in them the values of cooperation, love for the family, and to buy everything what
they want.
 D. Instilling in them the values of cooperation, self-centered, and the drive to improve the
business.

____31.Animal /fish raising contributes a lot in the family, community, as well as in every Individual.it
needs time to take care of them. To have it we must do it with a heart and spending our
valuable time with them. Therefore we make it as _________.

A. Vice
B. Hobby
C. Part time
D. Recreation

____32.Flies and other insects can multiply fast,then spread out in the community causing
disturbance,stress and diseases.Likewise sick animals,if not properly treated can caused
danger to the health of ________________.

A. Trees
B. Plants
C. People
D. Insects

_____33. Which of the following four legged animals can be raised as a source of livelihood?

A. Lion
B. Horse
C. Swine
D. Crocodile

_____34.Which of the following fish can be raised as a source of livelihood?

A. Shark
B. Bangus
C. Dolphin
D. Gold Fish

_____35. “Health is Wealth.”because of this saying people now a days across ages are becoming
more and more health conscious.They realized the importance of good nutrition in
promoting good health.Most Filipinos take it as part of their daily intake which is high in
vitamins and minerals as well as fibers.What food is it?

A. fruits
B.kakanin
C. pastries
D. appetizer

II. A. Directions: Below are the ways in preventing hazards brought about by raising animals.
Choose onlythree (3) desirable ways. (36-38)

A. Bathe animals regularly.

B. Feed the animals once every three days.
C. Clean and disinfect regularly the houses of animals.
D. Animals that die of a disease must be thrown to rivers or seas.
E. Have sufficient fences/walls and tries to minimize air pollution.
F. Consult a veterinarian regularly to ensure health condition of animals.
G. Establish the housing of animals far from houses and the neighborhood.

III. Directions: Match column A (Methods of Propagation) with column B. Write the letter of
your correct answer in the blank before each number.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
___39. Part of a plant that is cut and propagatedA. budding
___40. A stem of one plant (mother plant) inserted into B. cuttings
 Another plant.C. inarching
___41. Using a single bud as a scionD.marcotting
___42. Uncut branch touches the ground develops rootsE. layering
And becomes independent plantF.grafting
___43. A ring of bark is removed, scraped lightly the inner surface
Surface then wrapped with moist soil and covered with
Plastic sheet.

IV.Directions:44 - 46Check the correct healthy and safety measures in propagating fruit -
bearing
trees below. Check only three (3).
________________Use organic fertilizers.
________________Use commercial fertilizers.
________________Use thick jacket during planting.
________________Wear loose and comfortable clothing.
________________Read labels of pesticides and insecticides before using.

V. Explain the question asked.

47- 50. Why is it important to use organic fertilizer and locally made pesticides?
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