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1. A group of spikelets borne on the uppermost node of the culm is called
a. Auricle b. Panicle c. Ligule d. Glumness
2. A plumose structure borne on the style which in turn , is an extension of the ovary is called
a. Lodicules b. Pistil c. Filament d. Stigma
3. The pistil (female organ ) consists of the following , except one
a. Ovary b. Style c. Anther d. Stigma
4. Holds the sex organs of the plant which is responsible for reproduction is called
a. Pods b. Flowers c. Pistil d. Stamen
5. The growing points which produces new vegetative growth remain on the tip of developing
Stem
a. Endosperm b. Radicle c. Hypocotyl d. Epicotyl
6. The watery part of an herbaceous plants which hold leaf in place
a. Petiole b. Corm c. Node d. Corona
7. Cabbage , cauliflower and brocolli are
a. Leafy vegetables b. Solanaceous vegetables
c. Cole crops or crucifers d. Cucurbits
8. Coffee , coconut and abaca are
a. Ornamentals b. Fruits c. Plantations crops d. Agronomic crops

9. Peanut is scientifically known as

a. Solanum tuberosum b. Ipomea batatas c. Pisum sativa d. Arachis hypogea

10. A phase of growth wherein the death of the organisms sets in is called
a. Declining phase b. Senescence phase c. Lag phase d. Exponential phase

11. The study of form and its development is called

a. Anatomy b . Morphology c . Physiology d. Taxonomy

12. A fruit that exhibit a sudden increased respiration at ripening are called :
a. Climacteric fruits b. Crops fruits c. Fleshy fruits d. Non climacteric fruits

13. Natural vegetative propagule includes the following , except one

a. Runners b. Bulbs c. Rhizomes d. Seeds

14. Sowing of seeds over an area without rows or furrows is called

a. Drill method b. Dibble method c. Broadcasting method d. Hill method

15. A small hollow opening at the center of the stem which is absent in most roots is called
a. Pericycle b. Pith c. Cortex d. Epidermis

16. This cell part that gives color or pigment system to the plant is called

a. Plastids b. Reticulum c. Vacuoles d. Golgi apparatus

17. Vegetable crops includes the following , except one

a. Lettuce b. Eggplant c. Tomato d. Tamarind

18. The following reasons for grafting are , except one :

a. Repair damaged trees b. Breed true to type c. To enhance fruiting d. Study virus diseases

19. All are legume seed crops , except one :

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a. Mungbean b. Soybean c. Sorghum d. Peanuts

20. Environment factor that affects plant growth and development , except one:
a. Genetic factor b. Biotic factor c. Climatic factor d. Soil factor

21. A tissue which are composed of actively dividing and differentiating cells usually found in
growing points of the plants is called

a. Permanent tissue b. Simple Tissue c. Complex tissue d. Meristematic tissues

22. A methods of determining crop maturity through the use of observable characteristics like color
, size , shape .etc is called

a. Chemical method b. Computation method c. Visual method d . Physiological method

23. The climatic factor that influence the growth and development of crop which refers to the length
of exposure to light daylength is called

a. Light quality b. Light intensity c. Light duration d. None of the above

24. The sepals function as a productive device for the developing flower ,collectively sepals are
called the

a. Calyx b. Corolla c. Petals d. Filament

25 . The asexual methods of propagation which refers to the art of joining parts of plants together in
such a manner that they will unite and continue to grows as one plant

a. Cuttings b. Budding c. Grafting d. Layering

26. The following are the factors affecting photosynthesis , except one :

a. Leaf area b. Carbon dioxide c. Temperature d. Oxygen

27. A climatic factor that influence the plant growth and development of crops which refers to the
amount of heat ( either cold , warm or hot) received by the plant during its growth stage

a. Light b. Rainfall c. Temperature d. Relative humidity

28.Lanzones festival is an annual celebration by the people of Camiguin Island , this fruits is
scientifically known as

a. Artocarpus odoratisima b. Anona muricata c. Lansium domesticum d. Artocarpus

communis

29. Crop that have become dominant in the province of Negros , Tarlac,Pampanga and Batangas is

a. Mango b. Peanut c. Sugarcane d. Pineapple

30.A kind of vegetative propagules which are adventitious shoots that arise from underground stems
below the ground is called
a. Runners b. Slips c. Suckers d. Corms

31. A germination test which are placed on wet cloth and rolled around a stick is called
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a. Ragdoll method b. Seedbox method c. Petri-disc d. None of the above

32.A method of irrigation where water is distributed on the soil surface especially on the furrows
(furrow irrigation) is called

a. Overhead irrigation b. Surface irrigation c. Sub-irrigation d. None of the above

33. The lateral subsurface movement of water is a form of water loss during irrigation called

a. Percolation b. Leaching c. Seepage d. None of the above

34. A vegetative materials for ramie and ginger is called

a. Tubers b. Rhizomes c. Bulbs d. Seeds

35. A physical process of judicious removal of plant parts like growing points (or meristems)
foliage and branches to attain some specific purposes is called

a. Pruning b. Hardening c. Blocking D . Bolting

36. A reproductive structure which refers to the mature ovary and other flowers parts is called

a. Flower b. Seed c. Fruit d. Stamen

37. The asexual method of plant propagation by which the stem is forced to root while still attached
to the parent plant is called

a. Budding b. Layering c. Cutting d. Grafting

38. A phase of growth which is the onset of flowering when the plants have fully developed the
number of leaves , size of leaves , increase in growth due to the flower formation is offset by leaf
abscission is called

a. Steady state b. Lag phase c. Log phase d. Declining phase

39. Refers to the process by which nutrient elements which are bound in the biochemical structure
of organic matter are broken down and converted to available forms through microbial action is
called

a. Organic matter decomposition b. Mineralization c. Nitrogen fixation d. None of the

above

40. The place where starting plant materials are grown , cared for and maintained until the plants are
ready for transfer to the permanent site for commercial growing is called

a. Nursery b. Seedbox c. Growing house d. Green house

41.Stem cutting which can be used in propagating the following crops , except one :

a. Sineguelas b. Breadfruit c. Macopa d . Grapes/ blackpepper

42. The female reproductive organs of the flower is called

a. Petal b. Stamen c. Pistil d. Sepal

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43. Under anaerobic conditions (absence of oxygen) some bacteria convert significant amounts of
nitrate nitrogen to elemental (N2) form , which is a gas and is a lost back to the atmosphere ,
this nitrogen loss from the soil is called

a. Leaching b. Denitrification c. Volatilization d . Erosion

44.The products of photosynthesis are as follows , except one :

a. Carbohydrates b. Water c. Protein d. Oxygen

45. A type of asexual reproduction in which a portion of a plant is removed and made to form roots
is called

a. Budding b. Grafting c. Layering d . Cutting

46. A prominent primary roots from which all other lateral rootlets or secondary roots grow is
called
a. Taproots b. Fibrous roots c. Fleshy roots d. Aerial

47.Plant growth begins with

a. Primary growth b. Secondary growth c. Germination d. Senescence

48.A vegetative plant materials common to onion or garlic is called

a. Tubers b. Bulbs c. Corms d. Rhizomes

49. A collarlike extension at the top of the sheath in a grass is called

a. Stipule b. Petiole c. Blade d. Ligule

50. The promotion of flowering by cold treatment given to plants or imbibed seeds is called
a. Blocking b. Vernalization c. Lodging d. Flower bracts

51.. One of the main response of plants to duration of daylight is flowering . How do you call a
response to the length of daylight by plants :
a. Photoperiodism . Thermoperiod c. Geotropism d. Floricane

52.Angiosperms are divided into monocot and dicot . The three basic parts of a plant are as follows
, except one :
a. Stems b. Branches c. Roots d. Leaves

53. Simple permanent tissues are uniform . They have only type of cell structure . These include the
following , except :
a. Epidermis b. Parenchyma c. Xylem d. Schlerenchyma

54.The soil’s water contains dissolved mineral salts . This liquid is known as the
a. Soil pH b. Soil solution c. Soil saline d . Soil probe

55.A plant which conserve or store water so that they will grow well in dry place is called
a. Mesophytes b. Hydrophytes c. Xerophytes d. None of the above

56. Applying lime to the soil serves the following , except ;

a. Sweetness the soil
b. Improves the availability of plant nutrients
c. Increases the activity of microorganism
d. Increases the soil Ph
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57.A nitrogen loss for plant when urea is converted to ammonium carbonate when applied to warm
Moist soils is called
a. Leaching b. Denitrification c, Nitrification d. Volatilization
58. When the chemical produced by one plant affect another plant more productive , this is called ?
a. Allelopathy b. Inhibitor c. Phytoxicity d. Ginning

59. Uses up stored energy and gives off heat is

a. Photosynthesis b. Transpiration c. Metabolism d. Respiration

60. Stamen is made up of the following , except one ;

a. Pollen b. Anther c. Style d. Filament

61. Act of placing pollen from the male reproductive organ into the female reproductive organ into
the female reproductive organ of a flower , often is carried out by bees or wind is called
a. Fertilization b. Regeneration c. Translocation d. Pollination

62. The botanical name for cassava

a. Diocorea alata b. Manihot esculenta c. Pennisetum purpureum d. Mangifera indica

63. Produces the pollen grains is

a. Anther b. Filament c. Stigma d. Pollen tube

64. A vegetative method of propagating new plants by producing adventitious roots before the new
plant is cut from the parent . A portion of an attached shoot is partially buried underground
where roots develop is called
a. Grafting b. Layering c. Budding d. Cutting

65.. A process in which nitrogen in the atmosphere is fixed and converted to usable forms by
nitrogen –fixing bacteria and actinomycetes
a. Nitrogen fixation b. Organic matter decomposition c. Mineralization d. Mobilization

66.. Transplanting method for lowland rice has the following advantages , except one :
a. Plants have a headstart in growth over weeds
b Crop stays for a shorter time the field
c. Less labor requirement in planting
d. Ease in weeding operation

67.A plant part which forms the lower stem and root is called
a. Epicotyl b. Hypocotyl c. Epigynous d. Hypogynous

68.A root which become food reservoirs that retain surplus food during the adverse period to be
used by the plant when it is able to renew its growth
a. Fibrous root b. Tap root c. Fleshy roots d. Aerial root

69. A type of stem without branches such as in papaya and corn

a. Crown b. Simple c. Climbing d. Stolon

70. This is the period within 2 to 3 weeks prior to harvesting of rice when water is no longer
needed is called
a. Ripening stage b. Reproductive stage c. Seed filling stage d. Vegetative stage

71. .Intermittent irrigation is a system of water application in which paddy fields are alternately
flooded and drained . Soil surface is allowed to dry before the next water application is made . It
has the following advantages , except one ;
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a. Less requirement of irrigation water
b. Lessening of drainage problems
c. Promotion of soil aeration thereby avoiding the formation of toxin and other substances
detrimental to plants
d. It results in good weed control

72. A fertilizer application method in which fertilizer is applied in a strip 3 to 3 cm beneath and to
the side of the location of the seed during the operation is called
a. Broadcast application b . Band application
c. Sidedressing application d. Localized application

73. Coffee has the following cultivar or varieties , except one :

a. Arabian b. Liberica c. Excelsa d . Criollo

74.This budding method can be used when the bark is not slipping . This done by slicing downward
into the rootstock at a 45 degree angle through one-quarter of the wood is called
a. Patch budding b. Chip budding c. T – budding d. None of the above

75.Plants bear staminate and pistillate flowers on the same plant as in corn is called
a. Monoecious plants b. Dioecious plants c. Polygamous plants d. Monorchid plants

76.The stalk of an individual flower in a cluster is called

a. Peduncle b. Calyx c. Pedicel d,.Corolla

77. A part of the flower which connects the ovary to the stigma is called
a. Placenta b. Style c. Anther d. Filaments

78. A fruit derived from flowers that have many pistil on a common receptacle is called
a. Single fruits b. Multiple fruits c. Aggregate fruits d. None of the above

79.This is the seed or vegetative propagating material produced by or under the direct control of
the sponsoring plant breeder . It is the basis of the first and recurring increasing of basic seed

a. Foundation seed b. Breeder seed c. Registered seed d. Certified seed

80.The science and practice of growing , harvesting , handling , storing , processing and
marketing tree fruits is called
a. Olericulture b. Floriculture c. Pomology d. Horticulture

81.The science and practice of growing harvesting , processing and marketing vegetables is called
a. Olericulture b. Floriculture c. Pomology d. Horticulture

82.The science and practice of growing , harvesting , storing , designing and marketing orchids ,
anthurium etc..plants is called
a. Pomology b. Olericulture c. Floriculture d. Horticulture

83. The cultivation of agricultural crops in the water is called

a. Hydroculture b. Hydroponic c. Hydroscopic cultivation d. None of the above

84. The growing of two or more crops simultaneously on the field . It is denoted by a plus (+) sign
between any two crops grown simultaneously is called
a. Sequential cropping b. Relay cropping c. Intercropping d. None of the above

85. Gametogenesis in the female part of the flower is called

a. Microsporogenesis b. Megasporogenesis c. Parthenogenesis d. Morphogenesis
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86. A part of the female flower develops into a seed on fruits as in the case may be
a. Style b. Ovary c. Ovule d. Placenta

87. As the fruit reaches the end of its growth period , it may undergo some characteristics
qualitative changes , which are collectively referred to as
a. Senescence b. Ripening c. Flowering d. None of the above

88. A small opening in the ovary through which a cell from the pollen grain passes the pollen tube
is called
a. Microscophore b. Macrophyle c. Megapyle d. Micropyle

89. The part of the axis of an embryo above the region of attachment of the cotyledons is called
a. Endocarp b. Ligule c. Epicotyl d. Hypocotyl

90. The following are the varieties or cultivar of pineapple , except one :
a. Smooth cayenne b. Pico c. Red Spanish d. Queen

91. The first transgenic variety that was commercialized tomato release in the U.S.A in 1994 is
called
a. Flavr –Savr b. Improve pome c. Cosima d. Marion Market

92. Cadang-cadang is caused by viroid , a disease of

a. Banana b. Abaca c. Coconut d. Mango

93. One of the dominating crop in Bicol Region is

a. Tobacco b. Pili nut c. Banana d. Corn

94. Vegetative materials for sugarcane , sweet potato , cassava and forage grasses is called
a. Stem cutting b. Tubers c. Bulbs d. Corms

95. Which is not the variety under Rambutan ?

a. Chanee b. Maharlika c. Seematjan d. Seenjonja

96. Day neutral plants can initiate the flowers under any night length , example is
a. Potato b. Corn c. Tobacco d. Soybean

97. The study of processes occurring in plants and the influence of the environmental conditions on
these processes is called
a. Plant Physiology b. Plant Breeding and Genetics
c. Crop Protection d. Horticulture

98. Which of the following is not a discipline in Crop Protection ?

a. Entomology b. Plant Pathology c. Weed Science d. Crop Science

99. A group of plants originating from a single individual and is reproduced asexually is called
a. Line cultivar b. Clonal cultivar c. Cultivar d. Pome

100. Oil crops that grown for oil content are as follows , except :
a. Coconut b. Lumbang c. Soybean d. Castor

to GOD be the glory !!!!

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SET C ANSWER’S KEY SET C

1. B 26 . D 51. A 76. C

2. D 27. C 52. B 77. B

3. C 28. C 53. C 78. C

4. B 29. C 54. B 79. B

5. D 30. C 55.C 80. C

6. A 31. A 56. D 81. A

7. C 32. B 57. D 82. C

8. C 33. C 58. A 83. A

9. D 34. B 59. D 84. C

10 B 35. A 60. C 85. B

11. B 36. C 61. D 86. C

12. A 37. B 62. B 87. B

13. D 38. D 63. A 88. D

14. C 39. B 64. B 89. A

15. B 40. A 65. A 90. B

16. A 41. B 66. C 91. A

17. D 42, C 67. B 92. C

18. B 43. B 68. C 93. B

19. C 44. C 69. B 94. A

20. A 45. D 70. A 95. A

21. D 46. A 71. D 96. B

22. C 47. C 72. B 97. A

23. C 48. B 73. A 98. D

24. A 49. D 74. B 99. B

25. C 50. B 75. A 100. C