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TANGGAPAN NG PAARALANG PANSANGAY NG CAMARINES SUR
PAARALANG PAMPUROK NG BULA II

3rd QUARTER ASSESSMENT

TLE AFA – AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION 10

BEST OF LUCK! 
Direction: Read the questions carefully and blacken the corresponding letter of the correct answer
on your answer sheet.

1. The ideal size intended for raising seedlings using the seedbed method is ___________.
a. 1-1.5 m wide with any convenient length c. 4 m x 2 m only
b. 1-1.5 m wide x 10 m d. 5 m x 5 m
2. The recommended soaking time for rice seeds before sowing the seedbed is _________.
a. 20-22 hours c. 28-30 hours
b. 24 hours d. 36-48 hours
3. How many hours of soaking will it take to incubate seeds before sowing in the seedbed?
a. 36-48 hours c. 46 to 50 hours
b. 40-48 hours d. 48 to 72 hours
4. Which of the following methods of raising seedlings work best in areas where water is
sufficiently available?
a. Wet bed method c. Dry bed method
b. Seedbox method d. Dapog method
5. The following are the advantages of random system of transplanting, except ___________.
a. Causes overcrowding of plants.
b. Makes hand pulling of weeds difficult.
c. Provides enough space for growing plants
d. Makes weeding using a rotary weeder difficult.
6. What is the average number of transplanted seedlings per hill?
a. 2-3 seedlings c. 4-5 seedlings
b. 3-4 seedlings d. 6-7 seedlings
7. Seedlings are transplanted in straight rows where definite spacing is maintained between
plants.
a. Direct seeding c. Random transplanting
b. Manual transplanting d. Straight row planting
8. This is a small pointer tool used for making holes in the soil for planting seeds.
a. Dibbler c. Mechanical seeder
b. Drum seeder d. Pole digger
9. Which of the following does not belong to the macronutrients needed by plants?
a. Boron b. Nitrogen c. Phosphorus d. Potassium
10. _______ refers to the fertilizer that comes from decayed plant and animal residue.
a. Organic fertilizer c. Synthetic fertilizer
b. Inorganic fertilizer d. Commercial fertilizer
For numbers 11-14, refer to the choices in the box. Water may be lost through the following
processes:
a. Evaporation b. Percolation c. Seepage d. Transpiration

11. It is the direct loss of water from the water surface or moist soil surface.
12. It is the loss of water from the aerial parts of the plants such as leaves, stems, and flowers.
13. The water moves sideways within the soil. It may pass through the dike or below the
ground.
14. It is the downward flow of water. Its occurrence is high if the soil is sandy, deep, and has a
deep water table.
15. This macronutrient has the role of giving dark green color to the plants.
a. Nitrogen c. Potassium
b. Phosphorus d. Molybdenum
16. 46-0-0 is what classification of inorganic fertilizer?
a. Complete fertilizer c. Single element fertilizer
b. Incomplete fertilizer d. Synthetically fertilizer
17. This method is used in irrigated land with a well-managed and controlled irrigation system.
It is characterized by the absence of the soil medium, restricted area, and early
transplanting.
a. Dapog method c. Dry and wet bed method
b. Dry method d. Wet bed method
18. Which of the following is not considered a complete fertilizer?
a. 46-0-0 c. 12-24-12
b. 14-14-14 d. 5-10-16
19. It refers to the spraying of fertilizer solutions containing one or more nutrients on the foliage
of growing plants.
a. Basal application c. Foliar application
b. Broadcasting d. Top dress
20. ______ is an organic material consisting of a very fine, thoroughly decomposed mixture of
manure, plant parts, and other organic matter.
a. Animal manure c. Green manure
b. Compost d. Vermicomposting
21. Arrange the steps in the proper way of pulling seedlings, and choose the letter
corresponding to the correct answer.

1. Irrigate the seed bed overnight to a depth of at least 3-5 cm

2. Bundle them in any convenient size for ease of handling.
3. Hold the seedlings close to the base and gently pull them.
4. Another method is to use a scythe to cut through the soil half an inch
below the stem.
a. 1,2,3,4 c. 1,3,2,4
b. 1,3,4,2 d. 1,4,3,2
22. Why does a farmer use a scythe to pull off seedlings? It is because ______.
a. the method is faster c. time consuming
b. to avoid stress to the stem d. high cost
 23. Right after the final harrowing, level the field using a wooden plank attached to a harrow.
With the aid of a wooden planting guide prepare lines by pulling on the leveled field. Which
of the following is not the role of the wooden plank?
a. Serve as a guide in transplanting at a uniform distance of planting.
b. Allow the plant to attain maximum tillering.
c. Facilitates weed control
d. Enhances soil fertility
For numbers 24-26, refer to the choices in the box.
a. Reservoir type b. Run-off-the-river type c. Pumping type d. Irrigation type
24. This method makes use of a pump powered by an engine installed to draw water from
underground or open sources like rivers and lakes.
25. A large dam or small water impounding dam is constructed across a stream or river where
water is impounded for irrigation and domestic use.
26. In this method, a controllable gate is constructed along the river or stream. When the water
outlet is closed, the water level rises which could be diverted to canals and laterals.
27. Maintain the water depth from 3-5 DAT, then gradually increase the level up to 5 cm as the
crop grows. What does DAT mean?
a. days after transplanting c. days after transporting
b. days after tillering d. days after transferring
28. Macronutrient phosphorus encourages root growth, hasten maturity of the plant, and helps
in the production of seedlings. Which of the following sources does not belong to the
group?
a. Ammonium phosphate c. Triphosphate
b. Superphosphate d. Muriate of potash
29. Deficiency symptoms of Nitrogen are the following, except _______.
a. pale yellow in color c. short and stunted plant
b. lower leaves will die early d. not enough tillers per hill
30. Which of the following is the best statement about macronutrients and micronutrients?
a. Macronutrients are substances needed by plants in large quantities, while micronutrients
are substances needed by plants in small quantities.
b. Macronutrients are substances needed by plants in small quantities, while
micronutrients are substances needed by plants in large quantities.
c. Macronutrients are zinc, cobalt, chlorine, molybdenum, iron, and fluorine, while
micronutrients are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
d. Macronutrients are substances needed by plants in large quantities and these are
nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, while micronutrients are substances needed by
plants in small quantities and these are cobalt, zinc, iron, and molybdenum.

31. Upon care and maintenance of seedlings, water the dapog seedlings every ______ and
______, using a water sprinkler until the seedlings are ready for transplanting.
a. morning and afternoon c. morning and evening
b. early morning and late afternoon d. mid-morning and mid-afternoon
 32. What is the illustration being shown?
a. Seeds are planted in furrows made by plow
with the same distance and rate of seedling
with 3-4 seeds per hill.
b. Seeds are dibbled in straight rows at 15cm x
15cm to 25cm x 25cm with 5-8 seeds per hill.
c. Seeds are being scattered to the soil surface
of the field.
d. Seeds are being transplanted from the seed
33. What is the average seeding rate of seeds sown using the dapog seed bed method?
a. 22 kg b. 33 kg c. 44 kg d. 66 kg
34. Which among the following methods of raising seedlings is more economical?
a. Dapog method c. Seedbed method
b. Dry bed method d. Seedbox method
35. _______ is life. It is one of the most important factors in increasing the production of our
staple food. Lack of this factor during stages leads to the production of unfilled grains.
a. Nutrient c. Water
b. Soil d. Pest
For numbers 37-40, fill in the blank the information needed to complete the statement. Choose the
correct answer in the box.
a. 1-2 seedlings b. 2-3 seedlings c. 16-20 days d. 16-30 days

For inbred varieties of rice, transplant (37) ______ per hill and (38) ______ for the hybrid
varieties at a depth of 2-3 centimeters. Transplant early maturing varieties (39) _______
after sowing while medium maturing ones at (40) ______ after sowing.

41. Which of the following does not belong to the organic fertilizer?
a. animal manure c. green manure
b. compost d. vermicomposting

42. The following are the proper storing of fertilizer except ______.
a. Store fertilizer in a dry and cool place.
b. Should be protected from moisture and rain.
c. Should be kept within the reach of children.
d. Do not allow the fertilizer bags to touch the cement floors.
43. Water supply is an important factor in rice production because it directly affects the:
a. Frequency of planting c. Physical characteristics of the plant
b. Photosynthesis activity d. population of common pests and diseases
44. It is a process of applying fertilizer or other organic material directly onto the surface of the
field.
a. Broadcasting c. Foliar application
b. Basal application d. Top dress

45. Clay or clay loam soil needs less water than light soil such as sand. What efficient water use
 and disposal is being determined?
a. presence of weeds c. types of soil
b. rice variety d. season
46. In this rice production method, rice is grown in bunded fields with an assured water supply.
a. Irrigated c. upland farming
b. rainfed d. lowland farming
47. When is the best time to fix levees?
a. after the first harrowing c. before the first plowing
b. after the first plowing d. before the first harrowing
48. The following are the three systems of irrigation except ____.
a. pumping type c. run-off-the-river type
b. irrigation type d. reservoir type
49. _______ is life. It is one of the most important factors in increasing the production of our staple
food. Lack of this factor during stages leads to the production of unfilled grains.
a. Nutrient c. Water
b. Soil d. Pest
50. Why does a farmer use a scythe in pulling of seedlings? It is because ______.
a. the method is faster c. time consuming
b. to avoid stress to the stem d. high cost

Prepared by: Noted by:

MARY FRANCE P. IBARRIENTOS JIM B. GUARNES

Subject Teacher School Principal I