Ale 2017 - Crop Science - 600 Questions (Updated)
Ale 2017 - Crop Science - 600 Questions (Updated)
LICENSURE EXAMINATION
(ALE)
REVIEW
QUESTIONS
CROP SCIENCE
Subject Area
Contributors
Dr. Nicolas A. Turnos
Dr. Ariston D. Calvo
Dr. Baudilla S. Calvo
Prof. Efren E. Magulama
May 2017
CROP SCIENCE
1. It is an art and science of raising useful plants and livestocks under the
management of man.
a. Botany c. Vermiculture e. Physiology
b. Zoology d. Agriculture
6. The transfer of pollen grains from the anther of the stamen to the stigma
of the pistil is known as:
a. Germination c. Transpiration e. Sterilization
b. Pollination d. Vernalization
7. In the seed embryogenesis, the zygote which gives rise to the embryo is
formed by the fusion of the:
a. Sperm cell + synergids c.. Egg cell + synergids
b. Sperm cell + egg cell d. Egg cell + antipodals
e. Sperm cell + antipodals
8. The science that deals with the identification and classification of plants is:
a. Physiology c. Morphology e. Ecology
b. Anatomy d. Taxonomy
17. A woody plant with a relatively short main stem which gives rise to
many branches:
a. Herb c. Vine e. Liana
b. Tree d. Shrub
18. The seed covering derived from the integuments of the ovule:
a. Testa c. Embryo e. Ovary wall
b. Cotyledon d. Endosperm
21. Leguminous crops planted then plowed to incorporate with the soil
at blooming stage two weeks before planting the main crop:
a. Catch crop c. Soiling crop e. Cover crop
b. Companion crop d. Green manure crop
22. The amount of water vapor in the air needed to saturate the atmosphere
at a given temperature:
a. Humidity c. Fogs e. Evaporation
b. Dew d. Relative Humidity
23. The art and science of field crop production and management is:
a. Horticulture c. Entomology e. Forestry
b. Agronomy d. Pathology
24. It is the process of preparing the soil for planting, thereby providing
good physical, chemical and biological conditions that would permit
optimum plant growth.
a. Land preparation c. Secondary tillage e. Harrowing
b. Primary tillage d. Tillage
28. Properly dried seeds can be stored for a longer duration with high
germination using this container:
a. Paper bag c. Jute sack e. Poyethylene bag
b. Sealed tin can d. Plastic sack
30. The general term for techniques that control the growth of plants in
terms of shape, size, and spatial direction:
a. Training c. Pinching e. Cutting
b. Pruning d. Trimming
32. The tillage operation that does the initial cutting or breaking of the
soil at its state where either a crop has been grown and harvested or
simply a barren soil:
a. Secondary tillage c. Zero tillage e. Minimum tillage
b. Primary tillage d. Maximum tillage
34. The process by which seeds with inhibitory substances are subjected
to cold temperature treatment prior to germination to trigger the
process of flowering later is called:
a. Hardening c. Acclimatization e. Refrigeration
b. Vernalization d. Scarification
35. The temperature at which a biological process will take place at the
fastest rate is the:
a. Cardinal temperature c. Minimum temperature
b. Maximum temperature d. Optimum temperature
e. Low temperature
36. The scientist who formulated the “rules of thumb” in seed storage was:
a. Harrington c. Collin e. Linnaeus
b. Taylor d. Van Daar
38. A process of transferring the seedlings from one seed box to another
seed box or container before they are brought to the field:
a. Pricking c. Blocking e. None of the above
b. Hardening d. Transplanting
39. This is a crop that can be classified both as an agronomic crop and as a
horticultural crop based on its uses in the Philippines:
a. Rice c. Sorghum e. Tobacco
b. Mungbean d. Peanut
45. It refers to the traditional system, which begins with a primary tillage
operation followed by several secondary tillage operations:
a. Zero tillage c. Maximum or Conventional tillage
b. Minimum tillage d. Secondary tillage e. All of the above
46. Plants will need more water when the relative humidity is:
a. 60% c. 80% e. 100%
b. 70% d. 90%
47. A plant, like siniguelas, that loses its leaves during a certain time of the
year is a
a. Seasonal plant c. Deciduous plant e. None of the above
b. Evergreen plant d. Naked plant
48. Kangkong, ampalaya and camote tops are easily chewed because
of the absence of supporting and strengthening tissue called:
a. Parenchyma c. Sclerenchyma e. All of the above
b. Collenchyma d. Chlorenchyma
49. Bitter gourd is known to help control diabetes. What is the scientific name?
a. Momordica charantia c. Citrullus lunatus e. Mimosa charantia
b. Luffa acutangula d. Luffa cylindrica
50. This is the treatment that removes or alters the seed coat making it
permeable to water:
a. Scarification c. Vernalization e. Imbibition
b. Stratification d. Separation
55. The total number of ATP produced in the complete oxidation of glucose to
CO2 and water via Glycolysis, Formation of acetyl CoA, Krebs cycle. and
Electron transport System
a. 26 c. 46 e. 40
b. 36 d. 56
56. The total number of ATP produced in the complete oxidation of glucose to
CO2 and water via the Hexose Monophosphate Shunt
a. 26 c. 46 e. 40
b. 36 d. 56
63. Each turn of the Krebs cycle uses how many molecules of acetyl CoA.
a. one c. three e. six
b. two d. four
74. A rich energy compound which serves as the gasoline of the plant
a. ACT c. ATP e. FAD
b. ADP d. NAD
75. Can manufacture its own food with sunlight as source of energy.
a. Animal c. Human e. Cell
b. Plant d. Heart
87. The most important grain legume for human consumption of the world
a. Phaseolus vulgaris c. Phaseolus alba
b. Phaseolus lunatus d. Phaseolus rubra
e. Psophocarpus tetragonolobus
89. These are plants whose initial product of CO2 fixation are 3-carbon
compounds.
a. C3 c. CAM e. C5
b. C4 d. SAM
90. These are plants whose initial product of CO 2 fixation are 4-carbon
compounds.
a. C3 c. CAM e. C1
b. C4 d. SAM
91. These plants are very effective in conserving water whose stomates are
open only during the night.
a. C3 c. CAM e. Evergreen
b. C4 d. SAM
99. The number of ATP produced in the Electron Transport System if the
electron carrier is NAD
a. one c. three e. six
b. two d. four
100. The number of ATP produced in the Electron Transport System if the
electron carrier is FAD
a. one c. three e. six
b. two d. four
103. The inhibitory effect of the growing point of bud beneath them is known as
a. senescence c. photoperiodism e. dormancy
b. apical dominanc d. gravitropism
104. The physical interruption of the flow of photosynthates from leaves to the
root system is called
a. propping c. girdling e. penetration
b. vernalization d. pruning
105. This refers to the pattern of arrangement of crops in time and space as
well as the process of growing them
a. multiple cropping c. cropping system e. ecosystem
b. farming system d. mixed cropping
106. A device which measures the amount of force that the plant roots exert to
remove the moisture from the soil particles at a depth of maximum root
activity is called
a. hydrometer c. barometer e. thermometer
b. nanometer d. tensiometer
107. In orchard or plantations where water is available or rainfall is
evenly distributed throughout the year and capital is not limiting, it is
possible to decrease the distance of planting 2 to 10 x to maximize the
use of the land and get higher yield/unit area. This system is called
a. multiple cropping c. low density planting e. none of the above
b. optimum density planting d. high density planting
108. Given the same distance of planting, a quincunx system could accom-
modate more plants/unit area compared to square. If the area is 1 ha
and the spacing of trees is 10 x 10 m, following quincunx system,
the total number of plants would be
a. 161 c. 281 e. None of the above
b. 181 d. 811
109. A system of planting which consist of setting a tree in each corner of the
square whatever the planting distance may be is known as
a. rectangular c. quincunx e. distance
b. square d. hexagonal
110. The geographical position or the place where the horticultural enterprise
is located in relation to any point of designation is known as
a. site c. topography e. destination
b. location d. orchard
111. This refers to the amount of water that is held by the soil at maximum
capacity after excess water has been drained
a. Permanent wilting percentage c. Temporary wilting e. Imbibition
b. Field capacity d. Soil production capacity
112. The integrated process of applying the needed amount of water at the
proper time and the removal of excess water from the field to increase
production is called
a. irrigation c. rainfall management e. fertigation
b. water managemen d. farm management
115. The exact position of the tree at planting could be determined by the
use of
a. planting c. stakes e. meter stick
b. planting board d. planting plan
116. A system of planting which consists of setting a tree in each corner
of an equilateral triangle whatever the planting distance maybe is
known as
a. square c. hexagonal e. cornerstone
b. rectangular d. quincunx
118. The flatness or steepness of the land and other features of the ground is
called as:
a. location c. site e. position
b. topography d. upland
121. The process of growing crops in sand or other non soil materials is
known as:
a. hypertonic c. hydroponics e. aerobics
b. hypotonic d. isotonic
124. The enlarged storage organ of banana, abaca, and gabi (taro) which is
a solid stem structure containing nodes and internodes and a few
rudimentary leaves
a. tuber c. corm e. sucker
b. rhizome d. bulb
125. In fertilization, one sperm cell fuses with egg, forming a diploid zygote
and develops into an embryo in the seed. The second sperm cell fuses
with the two polar nuclei and develops into an endosperm. This
process is called
a. double pollination c. double fusion e. double entry
b. double fertilization d. zygotic fusion
126. The general term used for propagation methods whereby two plant
parts are joined in such a manner that they unite and continue growth
as one plant
a. inarching c. cutting e. coupling
b. budding d. grafting
127. Vegetative propagation where the stem is made to form roots while
still attached to the mother plant
a. layerage c. cuttage e. hostage
b. graftage d. buddage
129. If the growing point of this plant is cut, new and more growing points
(bud) will take their place below the growing point
a. dicot plant c. C3 plant e. annual plant
b. monocot plant d. C4 plant
130. An edible, succulent plant or plant parts usually eaten with a staple in
cooked or raw form. It is not a sweet fruit nor a mature grain
a. fruit c. eggplant e. flower
b. vegetable d. cucumber
131. Seeds although alive may not be able to germinate even under
favorable environmental conditions. Such condition is called
a. dormancy c. rest period of seeds e. seed storage
b. state of suspended growth d. after ripening period of seeds
132. The transfer of the pollen grain from the anther to the stigma of the flower
a. photosynthesis c. pollination e. transpiration
b. self-pollination d. cross pollination
133. The process of transferring the seedlings from the seedbed to the final site
or field
a. planting c. transplanting e. thinning
b. seedling d. pricking
134. This method of propagation which involves the use of vegetative parts of
the plant
a. sexual c. cutting e. vegetation
b. vegetative d. asexual
139. A flower that has sepals, petals, stamen and carpels is said to be
a. perfect c. incomplete e. edible
b. imperfect d. complete
140. Seeds of many fruits and plantation crops cannot withstand drying and
should not be permitted to dry out before planting. These seeds are
called
a. wet seeds c. orthodox seeds e. viable seeds
b. dry seeds d. recalcitrant seeds
142. In grafting, there are two parts, the lower and the upper. The lower part
of the graft is called
a. scion c. seedlings e. radicle
b. stock d. desired branch
149. Direct seeding can be practiced as a means of rice culture especially if,
a. weeds are persistent c. water is dependable e. None of the above
b. labor is not scarce d. seeds are viable
152. Of the total land area of the Philippines, what is the land area devoted
to agriculture
a. 10 million ha c. 13 million ha e. 20 million ha
b. 12 million ha d. 14 million ha
153. In Asia, the early civilizations have established around a diet basically
consisting of
a. maize and peanuts c. rice and beans e. corn and sorghum
b. sorghum and beans d. wheat and barley
154. The prime agricultural lands in the Philippines are generally located
a. near forested areas
b. near costal areas
c. around the main and high population density areas
d. near the hills and mountains
e. none of the above
156. Which of the following regions is considered as the rice granary of the
Philippines?
a. Cagayan Valley c. Ilocos Region e. Saranggani
b. Central Luzon d. Soccsksargen
157. Next to rice and corn, the top 5 crops of the Philippines include:
a. coconut, sugarcane, and banana
b. coconut, banana, and abaca
c. coconut, wheat, and sugarcane
d. coconut, coffee, and cassava
159. Which of the following regions is considered as the corn granary of the
Philippines?
a. Cagayan Valley c. Northern Mindanao e. Saranggani
b. Central Visayas d. Soccsksargen
161. This law changed the National Seed Industry Council of the Philippines
into Seedboard Industry Council as per Republic Act No.
a. RA 7308 since March 26, 1992 c. RA 7001 since March 26, 1994
b. RA 200 since March 27, 1998 d. RA 200 since April 12, 1999
162. Who was the first Minister of Agriculture when all cabinet departments
were changed to ministers during martial law and established 12
regional offices, each headed by a regional director
a. Juan G. Rodriguez c. Cesar Fortich
b. Benjamon M. Gozon Jr. d. Arturo R. Tanco Jr.
165. It refers to the ability to compete in terms of prices, equality, and volume
of agricultural and fishery products relative to those of the other countries.
a. trade liberalization c. extension services
b. global competitiveness d. competitive advantage
166. One of the several WTO agreements on rules for trade and investment
in ideas and creativity is that the rules state how copyright, trademarks,
geographical names used to identify products and industry designs should
be protected trade
a. policy review c. settlements of disputes
b. marker access d. intellectual property rights
167. It is the integration of world economy that are influenced by such factors
as rapid communication, market liberation, and global integration of the
production of goods and services
a. export subsidies c. tarrification
b. marker access d. globalization
181. The following are events that led to the development of agriculture, except
a. collection of plants
b. colonization of pre-adapted plant species
c. cultivation of plants in order to reap a better harvest
d. improvement of soil fertility
184. Which of the following components have the same levels in the hierarchy
a. crop and crop system c. crop systems and animal systems
b. animal and animal systems d. crop-animal and animal system
185. The science of using crops and animals to transform solar energy into
usable products is
a. Agronomy c. Biology e. Vegeculture
b. Horticulture d. Agriculture
186. The science of agriculture is the basis on which all of civilization is built.
Most anthropologists agree that agriculture began about __ years ago.
a. 1,000 c. 15,000 e. 30,000
b. 10,000 d. 20,000
187. Agriculture is the science of using crops and animals to transform solar
energy into products that can be stored and used by humans elsewhere
and at later date. Which of the following best describes the ultimate goal
of agriculture?
a. provision of food c. provision of fiber e. None of the above
b. provision of services d. satisfaction of one’s need
190. The chemical substance from calcium carbide that induces ripening
of fruits
a. acetylene c. ethrel e. carbon dioxide
b. bioethylene d. ethylene
192. Agriculture could have been initiated mainly due to chronic food
shortage if:
a. There was sedentary way of living
b. Grasslands and forest were present
c. Plant and animal diversity was limited
d. Fertile lands were available.
199. If a mother and her child belong to blood group O, what blood group
could the wrong father belong to?
a. O c. B e. None of the above
b. A d. AB
218. Characters governed by several genes with small effects are known as
a. qualitative c. quantitative e. none of the above
b. dominant d. recessive characters
219. The phenomenon of a single major gene affecting more than one
character is known as
a. pleiotropy c. penetrance e. none of the above
b. expressivity . d. isogenic effect
223. Human factor affecting crop production which relates to the farmer's
decision making regarding the choice of crops to grow or technology to
adopt
a. capability of the farmer c. political factor
b. cultural practices d. preference of the farmer
224. A factor affecting farmer's preference which reflects what the farmer
desires or what he is seeking:
a. farmer's knowledge c. attitudes e. all of the above
b. beliefs d. goals
242. The following traits are used in index selection for corn except one.
a. plant height c. maturity e. None of the above
b. ears per plant d. yield
243. It refers to the increase in yield, vigor, and reproductive ability of the F1
over the parents.
a. heterosis c. autogamy e. superiority
b. combining ability d. heterozygosity
245. It is the art and science of the genetic improvement of crop plants
a. Botany c. Plant Biochemistry e. Biotechnology
b. Agronomy d. Plant Breeding
248. The following are objectives and goals of crop improvement except
a. improved yield c. resistance/tolerance to pest
b. better quality d. susceptibility to drought
262. Biological diversity is the total variability within all the living organisms
and the ecological complexes they inhabit. Which of the following is
not a level of biodiversity?
a. Human interference c. Ecosystem
b. Species d. Genetic diversity
273. The family of crops belonging to the grass family belongs to the:
a. Graminaliz c. Angiosperms e. Leguminoceae
b. Graminae d. Spermatophyta
277. The multiple cropping technology is quite difficult for farmers to adopt
because of :
a. The need to grow new and unfamiliar crops
b. The need for timely implementation of required practices
c. The need for additional resources
d. All of the above
280. The lack of rain during the El Niño episodes is an example of:
a. Permanent drought
b. Seasonal drought
c. Contingent drought
d. Invisible drought
282. If benefits from the farm, resources and power are distributed evenly so
that the basic needs of all members of the society are met, agriculture is:
a. Humane
b. Culturally appropriate and sensitive
c. Sustainable
d. Socially just and equitable
283. Which of the crops listed below requires more frequent irrigation?
a. Onion c. Tomato e. All of the above
b. Watermelon d. Mungbean
284. Plants with vegetative shoots that continue to grow until the plants
senesce are:
a. Determinate plants c. Perennials e. None of the above
b. Indeterminate plants d. Annuals
286. The most suitable material for germination test of very small seeds is:
a. Rolled filter paper c. Rag doll method
b. Petri dish lined with filter paper d. Sand e. None of the above
287. This is the tillage system in which soil disturbance is reduced and some
crop residues remain on the soil surface after operation.
a. Conventional tillage c. Minimum tillage e. Zero tillage
b. Conservation tillage d. Secondary tillage
288. Although many farmers are using improved technologies, few farmers
are following the recommendation made by researchers and extension
workers in their entirety because:
a. Farmers are stubborn and hard headed
b. Extension is ineffective
c. Credit is inadequate
d. Recommended technologies are not appropriate to their conditions
293. Propagation that preserves the characteristics of the parent plant is:
a. Sexual propagation c. Grafting e. None of the above
b. Asexual propagation d. Layering
295. This is the holistic system of agriculture started by Rudolf Steiner that
aims to connect nature and cosmic forces (“formative life energies”) to
farming. Its followers believe that heavenly bodies (stars, etc.)
influence the growth and development of plants.
a. Natural farming c. Bio-dynamic farming
b. Sustainable agriculture d. Permaculture
302. Which of the following is not a major part of the seed embryo?
a. radicle c. plumule e. epicotyl
b. hypocotyl d. seedcoat
303. A portion of the axis of a plant embryo or seedling above the cotyle-
donary node which determines kind of germination that a seed will
have:
a. epicotyl c. plumule e. ovule
b. radicle d. hypocotyl
304. The deteriorative process that ends the functional life of an organ or
organism is
a. determination c. dormancy e. life span
b. vegetation d. senescence
307. The association between plant roots and fungi which promotes
absorption of nutrients by plants
a. complementary c. azolla
b. supplementary d. micorrhiza
308. Strictly speaking, it refers to a plant grown anywhere outside its natural
range
a. inherent c. exotic
b. innate d. endemic
309. The enlarged fleshy underground part of the following crops are
generally classified as stems except
a. gabi c. potato e. none of the above
b. ginger d. cassava
314. It is the result of the union of male and female gametes which results
in the formation of seeds and the creation of individuals with new
genotype. This usually results in the increased vigor of growth of a
hybrid progeny in relation to the average of the parent known as:
a. heterosis c. variety e. cultivar
b. pedigree d. offspring
316. It is a product of two parents and thus, new seeds must always be
produced for planting the next season through cross-pollination.
a. purelines c. cultivar e. children
b. hybrid rice d. inbred rice
320. The following are the major features of perishable crops except
a. annual crop c. high moisture content e. perennial crop
b. metabolically active d. easily injured physically
322. Fruit which develops from a flower with many separate ovaries
a. aggregate c. simple e. drupe
b. accessory d. multiple
324. The growing of plants in aerated water containing all the essential
mineral nutrients
a. aquaculture c. water culture e. all of the above
b. hydroponics d. aquatic
326. It is a class of seeds intended for farmers’ use after several tests and
selections since they do not segregate anymore
a. Certified seeds c. Registered seeds
b. Foundation seeds d. Breeder seeds
332. A fruit that is soft and fleshy throughout and usually has many seeds
a. berry c. drupe
b. pepo d. hesperidium
334. A single-seeded fruit where seed is attached to the fruit wall at the
base only
a. nut c. grain/caryopsis
b. achene d. follicle
340. The following are the main categories of pruning trees except
a. maintenance pruning c. heavy pruning
b. frame pruning d. rejuvenation pruning
341. The competition among different parts of a plant for water, nutrients,
light and others is known as
a. interspecific competition c. intraspecific competition
b. intraplant competition d. interplant competition
342. The stage in the life cycle of a seed when development is complete
and the biological component necessary for all the physiological
processes are active or ready to be achieved
a. commercial maturity c. seed germination e. Biological yield
b. physiological maturity d. seed emergence
346. The usual solution to waterlogged condition are the following, except
a. planting crops on raised beds
b. construction of drainage canals
c. providing crops with trellis
d. planting of crops well adapted to saturated condition
349. Dicots are flowering plants having the following characteristics, except
a. netted leaf venation c. two cotyledons
b. flower parts in 3’s or their multiples d. secondary growth
350. The following are salient characteristics of a juvenile plant, except
a. low flowering tendency
b. capable of rapid growth
c. readily responds to flowering stimulus
d. morphological characteristics entirely different from that of an adult
351. A factor wherein population, neighborhood, and peace and order are
considered in site selection for crop production
a. sociological factor c. ecological factor
b. environmental factor d. biological factor
354. A system of harvesting in which the crops are harvested at one time
a. selective harvesting c. non-selective harvesting
b. mass harvesting d. priming
355. A type of crop maturity based on the attainment of full growth and deve-
lopment
a. early maturity c. commercial maturity
b. physiological maturity d. late maturity
358. Some fruits develop even without pollination and fertilization. Such
phenomenon, which produces seedless fruits, is called
a. apocarpy c. polyploidy
b. apomixis d. parthenocarpy
361. What factor is considered when the cost of land, local taxes, labor and
facilities are given priority?
a. ecological factor c. biological factor
b. economic factor d. environmental factor
362. When climate, soil, water and air are given attention in the site
selection, what factor is considered?
a. economical factor c. sociological factor
b. biological factor d. ecological factor
366. The point in the stem where leaves and buds arise
a. leaf axil c. node
b. internode d. branch axil
368. A type of rejuvenation pruning involving the removal of the distal portion
of the shoots or branches
a. thinning out c. pinching
b. capping d. heading back
369. All the organisms in a given place in interaction with their non-living
environment
a. biodiversity c. farm landscape
b. ecology d. ecosystem
371. In some dicots like legumes and cucurbits, the reserved food of the seed
is stored in the
a. exoderm c. cotyledons
b. perisperm d. endosperm
372. A pruning system which does not alter the general shape and appearance
of the plant
a. thinning out c. frame pruning
b. maintenance pruning d. rejuvenation pruning
373. The yearly output of the physical product per unit area of cultivated land
a. sustainability c. diversity
b. productivity d. stability
374. A type of crop maturity gauged on the basis of the determined end use
of the crop by the consumer
a. commercial maturity c. physiological maturity
b. late maturity d. senescence
375. Crops grown to reduce soil erosion, control weeds and conserve
moisture
a. cover crops c. catch crops
b. soiling crops d. silage crops
377. The points on the ground of sloping area with the same elevation
a. slope c. furrows
b. ridges d. contour
382. The following are examples of cultural practices for crops, except
a. fertilizer application c. availability of planting materials
b. indirect planting d. weeding and soil cultivation
384. The rate at which biomass is accumulated by a crop per unit area of
land per unit time
a. sustainability c. diversity
b. productivity d. stability
392. The response of plant to the length of light period usually in terms of
flowering is
a. thermoperiodism c. geotropism
b. photoperiodism d. phototropism
393. Which of the following is an external nutrient source for the farm?
a. compost c. animal manure
b. crop residue d. bio-gas composting
395. The following are climatic factors affecting growth and yield of crops,
except
a. light c. rainfall
b. topography d. temperature
398. The contour, elevation, depression and other features of the land is
referred to as
a. soil media c. soil topography
b. soil structure d. soil texture
401. The prevailing condition of the atmosphere of a place for a short period of time
is referred to as
a. season c. climate e. environment
b. weather d. ambiance
402. The prevailing condition of the atmosphere of a place over a long period of time
is referred to as
a. season c. climate e. relative humidity
b. weather d. temperature
403. The union or fusion of the egg cell and the sperm cell is known as
a. pollination c duplication e. germination
b. unification d. fertilization
404. It is the resumption of growth of the embryo and is the process which results
in the production of a seedling.
a. germination c. fertilization e. propagation
b. pollination d. imbibition
405. The system of growing only one kind of crop in a certain area for a particular
period of time is termed as
a. intercropping c. multiple cropping e. monocropping
b. one cropping d. rotation cropping
407. The ethylene produced from leaves (like kakawate and other ripening fruits)
a. ethrel c. bioethylene e. auxin
b. acetylene d. calcium carbide
408. The term which refers to a group of plants within a species that are distinguished
by the same or similar characteristics is known as
a. kingdom c. variety e. order
b. genus d. species
409. The term which refers to “cultivated variety” or group of plants with distinct
characteristics
a. species c. variety e. cultivar
b. order d. family
412. Vegetable crops that belong to the crucifer family like cabbage, cauliflower, etc.
are
a. root crops c. solanaceous crops e. fruit crops
b. cole crops d. leguminous crops
415. Fruits borne on trees but which are enclosed by a stony structure are
a. small fruits c. aggregate fruits e. tree fruits
b. nut fruits d. multiple fruits
416. Fruits not borne on trees like strawberry, passion fruit, grape and pineapple are
a. exotic fruits c. small fruits e. nut fruits
b. nut d. high value fruits
417. These are plants intended for landscaping and other beautification purposes.
a. foliage c. flowering e. turf grasses
b. cut flowers d. ornamentals
419. These are plants whose leaves provide background in floral arrangement.
a. bouquet c. turf e. cut flowers or florist crops
b. corsage d. cut foliage or florist greens
421. The art of arranging plants, rocks and other materials into a pleasing
design is referred to as .
a. planting c. landscaping e. dish gardening
b. designing d. rock gardening
425. Crops which require or undergo secondary processing and are usually grown in
bigger or wider scale are
a. fruit crops c. ornamental crops e. all crops
b. vegetable crops d. plantation crops
427. Crops grown for their fibers which are used for textiles, bags, decors, etc. are
a. fruit crops c. fiber crops e. spice crops
b. vegetable crops d. oil crops
428. Crops used for brewing non-alcoholic drinks like coffee, cacao and tea are
a. condiment crops c. fiber crops e. exotic crops
b. oil crops d. beverage crops
429. Crops which are used to provide special flavors, scents and color to food,
perfumes, etc. are
a. fruit crops c. fiber crops e. oil crops
b. beverage crops d. spices, condiments or essences
438. The part of the plant cell that provides protection and determines cell shape
a. vacuole c. cell membrane e. ribosome
b. cellwall d. nucleus
439. The cell organelle which is a bilayer of lipids and proteins which serves as traffic
control within the cell
a. vacuole c. cell membrane e. ribosome
b. cellwall d. nucleus
440. The part of the cell whicht provides connection between and among cell parts
a. chromosome c. mitochondrion e. vacuole
b. plasmalemma d. endoplasmic reticulum
442. Fruits which are not directly exposed to sunlight or those covered by the leaves
or canopy are said to be
a. climacteric fruits c. non-climacteric fruits e. juicy fruits
b. outside fruits d. inside fruits
443. Fruits which are capable of undergoing normal ripening even when harvested
unripe are
a. indigenous fruits c. non-climacteric fruits e. climacteric fruits
b. inside fruits d. outside fruits
444. Fruits which need to be picked or harvested ripe and ready to eat as these are
not capable of undergoing normal ripening when harvested unripe are
a. outside fruits c. inside fruits e. indigenous fruits
b. non-climacteric fruits d. climacteric fruits
445. These are crops in which the food value or storability can just be for a short
period of time after harvest.
a. perishables c. indigenous e. edible
b. durables d. seasonal
446. These are crops in which the food value or storability can be for a longer
period of time after harvest.
a. perishables c. indigenous e. edible
b. durables d. seasonal
447. Plants that live or last for more than two years or from year to year are
a. perennial c. biennial e. seasonal
b. annual d. temperate
448. Plants that live or last for one year or one growing season are
a. perennial c. biennial e. seasonal
b. annual d. temperate
450. The final stage in the life of a plant or its parts in which a series of normally
irreversible events are started leading to breakdown of structures or loss of
functions of certain tissues is referred to as
a. dormancy c. life span e. death
b. quiescence d. senescence
455. The points or joints on the stem where leaves or branches are usually
developed are the
a. nodes c. budeyes e. terminal buds
b. internodes d. leaf axils
459. Plants that live or thrive in water or in moist and watery places are
a. terrestrial c. aquatic e. saprophytes
b. aerial d. epiphytes
461. Plants that live or thrive above the ground or some are attached on other
plants or structures, just like in hanging plants, are
a. terrestrial c. aquatic e. saprophytes
b. aerial d. epiphytes
464. Plants that are nutritionally dependent on other living organisms are
a. autotrophic or independent c. parasites e. xerophytes
b. heterotrophic or dependent d. saprophytes
465. Plants that are nutritionally dependent on dead organic matter are
a. autotrophic or independent c. parasites e. xerophytes
b. heterotrophic or dependent d. saprophytes
466. Plants that can withstand limited or scanty supply of water like cacti are
a. mesophytes c. parasites e. saprophytes
b. xerophytes d. hydrophytes
470. The whole part of pechay including all the leaves is termed as
a. crown c. curd e. corolla
b. head d. bouquet
471. Another term for the tough and leathery peel or skin of such fruits as citrus,
watermelon, durian, etc. is
a. pulp c. fruit wall e. flesh
b. aril d. rind
472. The general term for the flesh or edible portion of the fruit is
a. pulp c. fruit wall e. endocarp
b. aril d. rind
473. Another term for the flesh or edible portion of such fruits as durian, lanzones,
rambutan, marang, etc. is
a. pulp c. fruit wall e. endocarp
b. aril d. rind
474. The very tiny and hardly visible hair-like structures of fruits, vegetables, etc. are
termed as
a. emergences c. thorns e. fibers
b. trichomes d. spines
475. The large and highly visible hair-like structures of fruits, vegetables, etc. are
termed as
a. emergences c. thorns e. fibers
b. trichomes d. spines
477. It is the process of developing all the desired or desirable characteristics of the
fruit such as change in color, softening, sweetening and development of flavor
or aroma.
a. yellowing c. degreening e. marketing
b. ripening d. harvesting
478. It is the process of treating the fruits in order to improve or enhance color
development just like in citrus or oranges.
a. yellowing c. degreening e. marketing
b. ripening d. harvesting
479. The handling of fruits, vegetables and other commodities to make them more
suitable to the consumers or manufacturers without changing the structure or
form of the product is referred to as
a. harvesting c. harvesting e. secondary processing
b. degreening d. primary processing
480. The process which transforms a product into another form or by-product is
referred to as
a. primary processing c. harvesting e. degreening
b. secondary processing d. ripening
482. A hollow sound by tapping the fruit can be used as maturity index for
a. lanzones c. tomato e. squash
b. jackfruit d. pomelo
483. For population density, using hill method of planting, if corn is spaced 75 cm
between rows and 50 cm between hills and maintained at 2 plants per hill,
compute for the number of plants/ha.
a. 53,300 plants/ha c. 63,300 plants/ha e. 43,300 plants/ha
b. 50,000 plants/ha d. 60,000 plants/ha
484. Using drill method of seeding, compute for the number of plants/ha for
mungbean drilled at 30 seeds per linear meter and rows are spaced at 50 cm.
a. 60,000 plants/ha c. 66,000 plants/ha e. 6,000 plants/ha
b. 600,000 plants/ha d. 660,000 plants/ha
487. After the excess soil water has been drained, the amount of water held by the
soil at maximum capacity is referred to as
a. field capacity c. transpiration e. evaporation
b. available water d. permanent wilting point
488. The amount of water held between field capacity and permanent wilting point
divided by 100 and the whole multiplied by by bulk/specific gravity of soil and
and depth of effective rooting is referred to as
a. field capacity c. transpiration e. evaporation
b. available water d. permanent wilting point
489. This condition refers to the soil moisture level when permanent wilting in plant
occurs.
a. field capacity c. transpiration e. temporary wilting point
b. available water d. permanent wilting point
490. The type of irrigation system where water is slowly applied directly to the soil
immediately surrounding each plant is referred to as
a. furrow irrigation c. aerial irrigation e. trickle or drip irrigation
b. surface irrigation d. border stip irrigation
491. The type of irrigation system where water rundown the furrows between rows
is referred to as
a. furrow irrigation c. aerial irrigation e. basin or paddy irrigation
b. surface irrigation d. trickle or drip irrigation
492. The type of irrigation system where water is spread over the land but not
allowed to accumulate is referred to as
a. furrow irrigation c. paddy irrigation e. border strip irrigation
b. surface irrigation d. trickle or drip irrigation
493. Where water is applied in the force of fine mist (spraying) or simulated rain
(sprinkling) this is known as
a. basin irrigation c. furrow irrigation e. drip or trickle irrigation
b. surface irrigation d. aerial or overhead irrigation
494. When water is applied to plots, surrounded by dikes just like in lowland rice
areas, this type of irrigation is
a. surface irrigation c. drip irrigation e. aerial or overhead irrigation
b. furrow irrigation d. basin or paddy irrigation
495. The removal of excess water from the area or root zone of the crops is
a. irrigation c. percolation e. transpiration
b. drainage d. imbibition
496. The practice of placing dried grasses or materials on top of the soil or around
the base of the crop is referred to as
a. mulching c. grassing e. fertilization
b. manuring d. soil topping
498. The use of plants or structures established around the farm to break the force
of the wind is referred to as
a. blocking c. windshield e. windbreak or shelterbelt
b. reforestation d. wind protection
499. This is a type of growth control in terms of shape, size and spatial direction
which can be done through pruning, provision of support or trellising of crops.
a. training c. propping e. rejuvenation
b. pruning d. girdling
500. This is a practice of making old and unproductive plants/crops more productive
again by cutting and allowing new shoots to grow and develop.
a. training c. propping e. rejuvenation
b. pruning d. girdling
501. It is simply the cutting or judicious removal of plant parts with a certain purpose.
a. training c. propping e. rejuvenation
b. pruning d. girdling
502. This is a method of physical control of growth and development whereby seeds
are subjected to cold treatment prior to germination to trigger flowering during
the latter stages of plant growth.
a. imbibition c. vernalization e. flower induction
b. respiration d. scarification
503. This is a practice of putting bamboo poles or other materials as support in order
prevent falling down of heavy fruiting banana, durian, rambutan and other crops.
a. training c. propping e. guying
b. poling d. supporting
505. This is a practice of providing supports like bamboo sticks, twines, wires, etc.
In order for the crops to climb.
a. training c. propping e. poling
b. trellising d. supporting
507. This is a storage condition whereby harvested commodities like fruts are kept
inside a condition, like a chamber, where the level or concentration of oxygen
is low while the level of carbon dioxide is high. However, it requires precise or
accurate control or regulation on the concentration of both gases.
a. stocking c. containerization e. controlled atmosphere (CA) storage
b. packaging d. modified atmosphere (MA) storage
508. It is the practice or operation of producing packages that are used to contain,
protect, identify and sell a product.
a. packinghouse c. container e. marketing
b. packingline d. packaging
511. The rapid healing of bruises and skinned -areas of tubers as well as the rapid
drying and closing of the neck portion of onion, garlic, etc. is referred to as
a. curing c. waxing e. aging
b. degreening d. maturing
512. Kakawate or Madre de Cacao is one of the famous plants whose leaves are
used for ripening of fruits. What is its scientific name?
a. Theobroma cacao c. Samania saman e. Cajanus cajan
b. Leucaena glauca d. Glericidia sepium
513. Other leaves can also be used in fruit ripening like in kadios or pigeon pea
which is scientifically known as
a. Theobroma cacao c. Samania saman e. Cajanus cajan
b. Leucaena glauca d. Glericidia sepium
517. Carolous Linnaeus is one of the famous botanists and taxonomists. What
is his nationality?
a. German c. Swedish e. Italian
b. Chinese d. French
518. It is a tall-grain bearing tropical plant from Poaceae or grass family which
is now promoted as one of the important alternative food crops, an
alternative crop for rice and corn.
a. adlai c. stevia e. sorgum
b. cassava d. camote
519. It is a small, sweet-leaf herb of South American origin which is also found
and promoted as a safe alternative to the common sugar in carbohydrate-
controlled diets.
a. sweet basil c. tarragon e. turmeric
b. stevia d. adlai
522. The following are examples of cultural practices for crops except
a. availability of planting materials c. fertilizer application
b. indirect planting d. weeding and soil cultivation
523. A system of cropping in which as many crops are grown as possible on the
same land within a year:
a. monocropping c. integrated farming e. poly cropping
b. multiple cropping d. sustainable farming
524. In digging holes for planting, the top soil is separated from the sub soil and
during backfilling the one that should be put in first is the:
a. subsoil c. compost e. none of the above
b. topsoil d. organic fertilizer
525. In crop rotation, the cereal crop is generally followed by
a. a cereal crop c. a root crop e. any crop
b. a legume crop d. cereal and root crops
530. An equipment used to determine the water content of the seed is:
a. grain moisture tester c. pH meter e. graduated cylinder
b. seed divider d. ruler
531. Madre de cacao in which the leaves are also used for ripening fruits is
also called __.
a. Theobroma cacao c. Sierra madre e. drumstick tree
b. kakawate d. miracle tree
532. Where the food value or storability of the crop is only for a short period
of time after harvest, crops are said to be
a. durable crops c. perishable crops e. food crops
b. plantation crops d. agronomical crops
533. Where the food value or storability can be for a longer period of time after
harvest, crops are said to be
a. durable crops c. perishable crops e. food crops
b. plantation crops d. agronomical crops
535. A tillage operation that breaks the clods that formed in plowing.
a. harrowing c. furrowing e. breaking
b. subsoiling d. plowing
538. If you sow 200 seeds and 158 germinated, the germination percentage is:
a. 79% c. 65% e. 58%
b. 85% d. 90%
539. The first structure that comes out from the seed during germination is:
a. radicle c. mesocotyl e. seedcoat
b. hypocotyl d. epicotyls
543. It is the flower which has both the stamen and the pistil with or without the
other parts. ______
544. It is the flower which has all the four basic parts. ______
545. It is the flower which has either the stamen or the pistil in one flower with
or without the other parts. ______
546. It is the flower which lacks one or more of the four basic parts. ______
548. The collective term for the petals of the flower is known as ______.
552. It is the union or fusion of the egg cell and the sperm cell. _______
557. The final stage in the life of a plant or its part in which a series of normally
irreversible events are started leading to breakdown of structure or loss of
functions of certain tissues is known as _______.
558. The resumption of growth of the embryo and is the process which results
in the production of a seedling is known as _______.
559. The transfer of pollen grain from the anther of the stamen to the stigma of the
pistil is known as _______.
561. The natural or artificial application of water into the plant is known as _______.
562. The first step in the seed germination is the absorption of ______ resulting in
the swelling of the seed. _______
563. The ability or capability of the seed to germinate depends on its _______
564. Aside from wind and water, these are also considered as agents of
pollination. _______
565. Among the external factors, which can be considered optional for seed
germination? _______
566. It is one of the external factors for seed germination which is needed in the
respiration process. _______
571. It consists of materials of no value like sand, stone and mixture with the
seeds. _______
584. The substance known for its capacity to induce cell elongation is shoot
cells is
a. abscisic acid c. auxin e. senescence
b. ethylene d. acetylene
588. The effect on flowering of plants brought about by exposure to very low
temperature is
a. vernalization c. senescence e. cell division
b. photoperiodism d. abscission
591. Plant responses to seasonal variations in the length of the day are
collectively known as
a. vernalization c. circadian rhythm e. geotropism
b. photoperiodism d. morphogenesis
592. The reduction in the amount of green pigments in leaf, resulting in
yellowing is referred to as
a. chlorosis c. autolysis e. analysis
b. necrosis d. dialysis
593. The growth response of plant to touch that is best exemplified by the
coiling of tendrils in Cucurbits is referred to as
a. thermotropism c. thigmotropism e. geotropism
b. seismonasty d. thigmomorphogenesis
596. Plants that could not withstand chilling or low temperature are said to be
a. temperate crops c. semi-temperate crops e. exotic crops
b. tropical crops d. sub-tropical crops
599. The response of plant to the length of light period, usually in terms of
flowering is referred to as
a. photoperiodism c. geotropism e. thigmotropism
b. phototropism d. thermoperiodism
600. Just like poinsettia, croton and rubber tree, cassava belongs to the family
a. Poaceae c. Moraceae e. Solanaceae
b. Euphorbiaceae d. Leguminosae
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CROP SCIENCE
(ALE REVIEW 2016)