Republic of the Philippines

Caraga Region
Bayugan City Division
Bayugan CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Fili, Bayugan City
Agricultural Crop Production NCII
Grade 12 Second Quarter Examination

Instruction : Choose the the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1.______________is inevitable in crop production and it is important to ensure that

the field is ready for planting
Land Preparation B. Land Cultivation C. Land Title D. Land mark
2. The following are the steps in preparing the land for planting, except
A. MarcottingB. Plowing C. Harrowing D. Clearing
3. Clearing is the removal of native vegetation for agricultural purposes and other developmental projects
A. Clearing B. Plowing C. Levelling D. Harrowing
4.Why plowing should be performed before planting?
A. It improves soil structure and stimulates plant growth by opening the compact upper surface of the soil
so roots can develop quickly.
B. Moisture is absorbed easily
C. Increase Aeration and Increase microbial Activity
D. All of the Above
5. Harrowing is the process of breaking the soil clods into finer soil particle
A. Levelling B. Harrowing C. Plowing D. Clearing
6.Levelling is a process for ensuring that the depths and discharge variations over the field are relatively
uniform
A. Harrowing B. Levelling C. Plowing D. Clearing
7. The following are the benefits of well-prepared field except:
A. Can eliminate most of the weeds and soil-borne diseases
B. It enhances the growth of the weeds
C. Improves water holding capacity, drained, and aeration of the soil
D. It makes Filed operation easier
8. The following are the benefits of land levelling except:
A. Higher yieldB. Better Weed Control C. Faster Seeding/Less work D. Inefficient use of water
9. It is the ability to determine the physical and chemical characteristic of the soil, like soil texture, pH,
major and trace elements
A. Soil Sampling B. Soil Analysis C. Soil Bacteria D. Soil Science
10. It is the collection of Soil Samples that will represent the soil in a large area
A. Soil Sampling B. Soil Analysis C. Soil Bacteria D. Soil Science
11. Importance of soil analysis Except:
A. Provides information on the actual physical and chemical characteristics of soil.
B. Guides the farmer in the application of the right kind and amount of fertilizer in order to attain optimum
yield and maximum profit
C. It helps the farmer to identify insect pest in the field
D. Guides the farmer in the identification of soil intervention for the improvement in the physical and
chemical characteristic of the soil
12. Importance of Correct soil sampling except:
A. Soil test can no better than the soil samples submitted
B. Poor Sampling results to an incorrect determination of the fertilizer needed
C. Chemical analysis conducted under controlled condition can accurately determine the nutrient content of
soil samples
D. Not reliable in terms of result and costly
13. Fertilizers is any substance solid or liquid or any nutrient elements either organic or in organic applied
directly to the soil to promote plant growth and improve the quality of the crop.
A. Fertilizer B. Pesticide C. insecticide D. Organic
14. Macro Elements are those elements required by plants in a large amount
A. Micro Elements B. Fertilizer C. Macro Elements D. Nutrients
15. N-P-K ( Nitrogen-Phosphorous-Potassium) are examples of what types of elements?
A. Micro- Elements B. Fibro-Elements C. Macro-Elements D. Plant Elements
16. Nitrogen- helps foliage grow strong, affects the plants leaf development.it also gives plants their green
color due to its assistance with chlorophyll production.
17. The aspect that require consideration in fertilizer application Except:
A. Availability of nutrients
B. Time of Application
C. Nutrient requirement of Crop
D. Apply large amount of fertilizer
18. it is the application of fertilizer prior to planting
A. Broadcast Method B. Side dressing C. Basal Application D. Fertilizer application
19. The following rules shall be observe in the handling of agricultural chemicals except:
A. Breakable vessel shall be used be used in the preparation of toxic fertilizers
B. Fertilizers shall not be left unattended to when not in use
C. Protective clothing, like boots, gloves, googles and face shield shall be used when mixing
D. All of the above
20. Which nutrients or elements those help improve the good quality of fruits
A. Potassium B. Magnesium C. Phosporous D. Nitrogen
21. What is basal fertilization?
A. Application of fertilizer before Planting B. Application of fertilizer after planting
C. Application of fertilizer before Harvesting D. Application of fertilizer after harvesting
22. Mr Cruz is a plant grower, help him to explain why he needs to separate the top soil on the holes he
dug
A. Because topsoil is porous soil C. Because topsoil is rich soil
B. Because topsoil is friable soil D. Because topsoil is fertile soil
23. Mr.Rolito planning to engage in Eggplant production but he has no knowledge in the amount of
fertilizers to be applied. What is the best thing to do first?
A. He must estimate the amount of fertilizer to be applied C. He should Applied a lot of fertilizer
B. He should undergo Soil analysis D. Select the expensive type of fertilizer
24. Indirect Planting is planting seeds in
A. A seedbox or seedbed B. Its permanent site C. The forest D. The field
25. The following groups of seed are indirectly planted, Except one
A. Cabbage and Pechay B. Onion and Cauliflower C. Cucumber and corn
D. Pepper and celery
26. Which of the following seeds is directly planted?
A. Tomatoes B. Okra C. Pepper D. Eggplant
27. Micro Organism are best destroyed through
A. Fumigation B. Fertilization C. Sterilization D. Cultivation
28. When is the best time to Plan a crop ?
A. During Season B. During Rainy Season C. During winter season D. During Flood
29. The seed planted will not start to germinate in the absence of
A. Air B. Light C. Water D. Soil
30. It is the process of exposing the seedlings into the sunlight in a limited hour in order to adopt the
temperature slowly before transplanting to prevent heat shock
A. Hardening B. Transferring C. Exposing D. Transplanting
31. __________ are those nutrients/elements needed by plants in large quantities.
A. Micronutrients B. Elements C. Macronutrients D. Fertilizer
32.__________ are those nutrients/elements needed by plants in small quantities.
A. Micronutrients B. Elements C. Macronutrients D. Fertilizer
33.These elements can be found in water, air and soil except,
A. Carbon or CB. Hydrogen Or H C. Oxygen or O D. Nitrogen or N
34. These are list of some macronutrients except,
A. N,P B. Ca, Mg, C. S, K D. Fe
35. Helps foliage grow strong, affects the plant leaf development. It also gives plants green color due to its
assistance with chlorophyll production.
A. Nitrogen B. Phosphorous C. Potassium D. Magnesium
36. Planting crops is ideal during_______
A. Summer Season B. Rainy Season but no flood C. Winter season D. El Niño
37. Mr. Roberto applied fertilizer on his farm more than the recommended rate. What would be the
consequence of his action?
A. A waste of Fertilizer and cost B. Increase net income C. produce high yield D. None of the above
38. Planting crops should be based on the Recommended planting distance depending on the type of
vegetable.
A. True B. False C. Not applicable D. None of the above
39. Trellising is needed for the climbing vegetable crop.
A. Not necessary B. TrueC. False D. Maybe
40. It is one way to determine the quality of seeds, except
A. High yielding B. High germination Rate C. Tolerance to pest/diseases D. Low germination

Essay:

Why proper land preparation is very important in crop production? (3pts)

What is the importance of having a soil analysis prior to planting?(3 pts)
Elaborate the Micro and Macro Nutrients in the soil (4pts)