Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV – CALABARZON
Division of Laguna
LUMOT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Barangay Lumot Cavinti, Laguna

SECOND PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION IN T. L. E.

I. Direction: Read each item carefully and choose the correct answer from the given options.

1. Pieces of stems placed under suitable conditions which will produce new plants
a. Cuttings c. root and tuber
b. Bulb d. planting underground runners
2. The suckers are clipped off from the parent plants and then to the field before they dry.
a. Cuttings c. root and tuber
b. Bulb d. planting underground runners
3. The root or tuber is cut into halves or quarters and each section of which should have two or three alive
buds or “eyes”. a. Cuttings c. root and tuber
b. Bulb d. planting underground runners
4. When the soil and weather conditions are unfavorable more seeds should be planted than when the
conditions are favorable.
a. The viability of the seeds c. the size and vigor of the plants
b. The condition of the soil d. the possible ravages of insects
5. It is a common practice to plant freely to have several times as many plants that are needed, then you
can practice thinning if you found out that your plants are crowding.
a. The viability of the seeds c. the size and vigor of the plants
b. The condition of the soil d. the possible ravages of insects
6. The placing or propagating materials either seeds or vegetative parts of plants on the soil or the bottom
of the furrows, and then usually covering them subsequently with the soil.
a. Sowing b. planting c. cutting d. transplanting
7. It is used to aid in lifting or pulling the seedlings to minimize the possible damages to seedlings.
a. Sprinkler b. dibbler c. covering material d. water hose
8. Which of the following are not directly planted?
a. Cabbage seeds b. bean seeds c. mongo seeds
9. Which of the following is not considered in determining the depth of planting?
a. The amount of moisture in the soil c. the size of the seeds
b. The kind of soil d. the planter
10. Which of the following is not an underground section of a plant?
a. Gabi b. ginger c. onions d. ubi
11. We can say that soil is fertile when:
a. The soil contains most of the essential elements needed for plant growth.
b. If can produce maximum yields of crops.
c. The color of the soil is black.
d. The soil is porous.
12. It refers to the necessary materials which a plant can build new tissues at the same time carry on its
normal functions.
a. Lime b. Inoculant c. Fertilizer d. Pesticides
13. Any material, both organic, that supports plant growth and development is:
a. Biofertilizer b. Commercial fertilizer c. Fertilizer d. Organic fertilizer
14. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?
a. Calcium b. Nitrogen c. Phosphorus d. Potassium
15. Which one is the primary function of nitrogen?
a. Aids in seed formation. c. Hastens Maturity.
b. Forms and transfers starch. d. Gives dark green color to plants.
16. When the fertilizers are applied in scattered manner over the surface of the land, the method of
fertilization is:
a. Side dressing c. Foliar applicant
b. Broadcasting d. band or row or localized placements
17. Which of the following is NOT a method of determining soil fertility?
a. Soil analysis c. Nutrient deficiency symptom
b. Field fertilizer trials d. Foliar applicant fertilizer
18. To conserve soil fertility, the following methods should be practiced EXCEPT
a. Apply organic fertilizer c. Practice green manuring
b. Practice broadcasting and side dressing of fertilizer d. Practice composting, mulching and cover cropping
19. The application of water to the soil by another means than rainfall is
a. Duty of water b. drainage c. fertilization d. irrigation
20. The water is applied above the ground, either in furrows or by spreading it over the land being irrigated
is called
a. Sub irrigation c. over head or spray irrigation
b. Surface irrigation d. watering by hand
21. This method of irrigation is used to apply water with the use of sprinklers to irrigate crops grown in a
small piece of land like school and home gardens.
a. Irrigation by hand b. Irrigation by windmill
b. Irrigation by gravity c. Irrigation by power machinery
22. Which of the following benefits is NOT derived from irrigation?
a. Assures crop against drought. c. Enables the growing of quick maturing crop.
b. Improves soil aeration. d. Increases quality and yield of crops.
23. To save irrigation water, you should practice the following EXCEPT:
a. Do not over irrigate c. Practice lining of canals properly a clay puddle.
b. Practice wild flooding d. Plant the field which has no uniform or properly graded surface.
24. The process of removing excess water from the soil to increase its productivity is
a. Fertigation b. Drainage c. Irrigation d. None of these
25. These are plant either wild or cultivated which grown in a place where they are not wanted.
a. Broadleaf weeds b. Grasses c. Sedges d. Weeds
26. The following are reasons why we should remove or control the weeds EXCEPT:
a. Weeds cause a decrease in crop production c. Weeds increase land value.
b. Weeds increase labor cost and cost of production d. Weeds harbor plant pests which may affect plant growth and yield.
27. Which of the following is not a mechanical method of controlling weeds?
a. Burning b. Cutting c. Cover cropping d. Uprooting the weeds
28. Which of the methods of controlling weeds is NOT environmentally friendly?
a. Biological b. Cropping and competition c. Mechanical d. Chemical
29. Which is NOT true about cultivation?
a. It conserves soil moisture c. It improves aeration of the soil
b. It destroys weeds d. It decreases crop yield
30. The best time to cultivate is?
a. After planting and before the crop covers the ground c. After draining the field
b. After watering or irrigating d. All of these

II. Enumeration

1-3 Plant sources which they get their necessary nutrients

III. Solving Problems (10 pts)

How to calculate the amounts of fertilizer materials to make up a fertilizer mixture of certain
percentage of fertilizer elements.
Given the following fertilizer materials with their corresponding available nutrients. How will you
find the amount each of the plant nutrients is needed in making 1000 kg of fertilizer with grade of
12-24-12?
• Ammonium chloride analyzing 25 % N
• Superphosphate analyzing 20% P2O5
• Sulfate of potash analyzing 50% K2O
Then how will you find the number of kilograms of each of the fertilizing materials needed to
make the mixture?