Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION XIII - CARAGA
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
CANICO P. IRIBERRI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
CONSUELO, CANTILAN, SURIGAO DEL SUR

QUARTER 1 MIDTERM EXAM IN OAP 12

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Then encircle the letter of the correct answer in your
answer sheet.

I. Multiple Choice (10 questions)

1. What are the four principles of organic agriculture?

a. Health, Wealth, Ecology, Care 6. Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ) is used as a natural
b. Health, Ecology, Fairness, Care growth enhancer. Which of the following is NOT a
c. Health, Ecology, Fairness, Profit benefit of using FPJ?
d. Sustainability, Profit, Fairness, Care a. Speeds up composting
b. Enhances photosynthesis
2. Organic agriculture emphasizes the use of __________ c. Removes foul odor from plants
inputs and the renunciation of synthetic fertilizers d. Increases nitrogen levels in the soil
and pesticides. Answer: d. Removes foul odor from plants
a. Artificial
b. Chemical 7. What is the main function of Fish Amino Acid
c. Natural (FAA) or Kuhol Amino Acid (KAA) in organic
d. Toxic agriculture?
a. To repel insects
3. Which of the following statements about organic b. To improve plant taste
agriculture is true? c. To provide a source of nitrogen
a. It began in Asia in the 1920s. d. To enhance plant photosynthesis
b. It does not prioritize soil health.
c. It promotes biodiversity and biological cycles. 8. What does OHN (Oriental Herbal Nutrient)
d. It relies heavily on synthetic fertilizers and primarily serve as in organic farming?
pesticides. a. A fertilizer
b. A soil conditioner
4. "Feed The Soil, Not The Plant" is a fundamental c. A plant hormone
concept in organic agriculture, emphasizing: d. A natural pesticide
a. Direct plant feeding
b. Direct animal feeding 9. Calcium Phosphate (Calphos) is used in organic
c. The use of chemical fertilizers farming to:
d. The importance of healthy soil for plant growth a. Sweeten fruits
b. Strengthen flowers
5. What is the primary purpose of using Indigenous c. Improve soil structure
Micro-organisms (IMO) in organic farming? d. Enhance plant photosynthesis
a. To deter pests
b. To improve plant taste 10. Lactic Acid Bacteria Serum (LABS) plays a crucial
c. To enhance soil fertility role in organic farming by:
d. To increase harvest yield a. Increasing soil acidity
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CANICO P. IRIBERRI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
CONSUELO, CANTILAN, SURIGAO DEL SUR
b. Enhancing plant growth d. Converting waste into organic matter
c. Protecting plants from diseases

II. Fill in the Blanks (10 questions)

1. Organic agriculture aims to sustain and enhance the health of __________, plants, animals, humans, and the
planet.
2. Organic agriculture should be based on living ecological systems and cycles, working with them, emulating
them, and helping __________ them.
3. The four principles of organic agriculture are health, ecology, __________, and care.
4. Organic production systems enhance biological diversity within the whole system and increase __________
activity.
5. Organic agriculture relies on __________ resources in locally organized agricultural systems.
6. Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ) is used as a natural growth enhancer and is made from various plant parts like
banana trunk, bamboo shoot, and __________.
7. Indigenous Micro-organisms (IMO) is used to revives soil nutrients, speeds __________, and balances
beneficial and non-beneficial micro-organisms.
8. Fish Amino Acid (FAA) is a good source of __________ and can be used as a foliar fertilizer and root hormone.
9. OHN (Oriental Herbal Nutrient) is used as a spray against insects and fungi and is made from ingredients
like garlic, ginger, chili, and neem seeds, serving as a natural __________.
10. Calcium Phosphate (Calphos) strengthens flowers, aids in forming cell membranes, and helps in better
utilization of __________ and protein.

III. True or False (10 questions)

________1. Organic agriculture promotes the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.
________2. Organic farming practices prioritize soil health and biodiversity.
________3. "Feed The Soil, Not The Plant" is a core concept in organic agriculture.
________4. Indigenous Micro-organisms (IMO) are used to deter pests in organic farming.
________5. Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ) enhances photosynthesis in plants.
________6. Fish Amino Acid (FAA) is primarily used as a pesticide in organic farming.
________7. OHN (Oriental Herbal Nutrient) sweetens fruits and helps with digestion of nutrients.
________8. Calcium Phosphate (Calphos) is primarily used to improve soil structure.
________9. Lactic Acid Bacteria Serum (LABS) increases soil acidity.
________10. Entrepreneurial thinking is not relevant in the field of organic agriculture.

IV. Enumeration (USE THE BLANK PAGE OF YOUR TEST PAPER)

1. List two of the four principles of organic agriculture.
2. Name three benefits of organic agriculture to the environment.
3. Enumerate three examples of materials used in making Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ).
4. List three benefits of using Indigenous Micro-organisms (IMO) in organic farming.

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Address: Brgy, Consuelo, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur

Contact Number: 09072739041
Email Address: 317928@deped.gov.ph
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION XIII - CARAGA
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
CANICO P. IRIBERRI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
CONSUELO, CANTILAN, SURIGAO DEL SUR
5. Name three ingredients used in making OHN (Oriental Herbal Nutrient)
6. List two key enzymes involved in fruit ripening.
7. List 7 kinds of various organic concoction and extracts.

V. Essay (USE THE BLANK PAGE OF YOUR TEST PAPER)

1. Explain the process of creating IMO and provide examples of its benefits in organic farming.

Prepared by: Checked and Evaluated by:

JINIAN C. BONGCAYAO JOEL A. ORNILLA

Subject Teacher School Head

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Address: Brgy, Consuelo, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur

Contact Number: 09072739041
Email Address: 317928@deped.gov.ph