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PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCES/SOCIAL STUDIES
March 25, 2020

1. The name “Felipinas” was given to the territory that Spain later colonized by:
A. Magellan
B. Legaspi
C. Urdaneta
D. Villalobos

2. The Spaniards established a centralized government in the Philippines. The

head of the government was called:
A. Encomendero
B. Alcalde Mayor
C. Governor-General
D. Gobernadorcillo

3. When Rizal returned to the Philippines after his second travel to abroad, he
decided to organize a socio-civic organization. This was the:
A. Propaganda
B. La Liga Filipina
C. Katipunan
D. Association Hispano-Filipino

4. The event that implicated the 3 priest Burgos, Gomez, and Zamora which
resulted to their execution was the:
A. Cavite Mutiny
B. Cry of Pugadlawin
C. Ilocos Rebellion
D. Bacoor Massacre

5. The encident that led to the outbreak of the Filipino-American war was:
A. Pre. McKinley’s proclamation of the “Benevolent Assimilation” policy
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B. The San Juan Bridge incident where a Filipino soldier was shot by an
American sentry
C. The battle of Manila Bay
D. Aguinaldo’s declaration of Independence

6. Which of the following were famous triumvirate of the Propaganda Movement?

A. Jose Rizal, Juan Luna, Marcelo delPilar
B. Jose Rizal, Graciano Lopez Jeana, Gregorio delPilar
C. Jose Rizal, Marcelo delPilar, Graciano Lopez Jaena
D. Jose Rizal, Juan Luna, Graciano Lopez Jaena

7. As per the agreement in the Pact of Biac-na-Bato. Emilio Aguinaldo was to go

into exile in:
A. Guam
B. Hongkong
C. Singapore
D. Dapitan

8. The Thomasites who taught in schools in the early part of American

colonization were:
A. Trained American teachers
B. American soldiers
C. American Protestant Ministers
D. American Officials

9. When the Japanese came, Manila was declared an “Open City” by McArthur.
Open City means:
A. Manila was open for trade
B. Manila was open for negotiation
C. Manila was open for Japanese occupation
D. Manila was open for both Japanese and American to stay

10.The combined Filipino and American forces during the Japanese invasion was:
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A. Hukbalahap movement
B. Allied Powers
C. USAFFE
D. Philippine Constabulary

11.The first Filipino appointed by the American as Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court:
A. Jose Abad Santos
B. Cayetano Arellano
C. Gregoria Araneta
D. Sergio Osmeña

12.The Japanese Military Police was called:

A. Samurai
B. Hukbalahap
C. Imperial Diet
D. Kempetai

13.The agrarian reform program instituted by President Diosdado Macapagal

which intended to give land to the landless tenants was:
A. Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP)
B. Agricultural Land Reform Code (ALRC)
C. Philippine Tenancy Act
D. Presidential Decree 21

14.The greatest contribution of the Americans to the Philippines was:

A. Freedom of worship
B. The public school system
C. Scientific Health
D. Parity rights

15.Which of the following best described the Katipunan?

A. It was a movement which aimed for the Philippines’ separation from Spain
through force
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B. It was a movement that wanted reforms from Spain

C. It was working to make Philippines a province of Spain
D. It was a movement meant to strengthen the colonial government

16.The earliest form of Government of the Filipinos was?

A. Pueblo
B. Barangay
C. Encomienda
D. Alcaldia

17.The American came to the Philippines in 1989 in order to?

A. Liberate the Filipinos from the Spaniards
B. Fight the Spaniards because of the outbreak of the Spanish American War
C. Invade the Philippines and colonized it
D. Establish trade relations

18.The one who colonized the Philippines for the Spaniards was?
A. Columbus
B. Magellan
C. Legazpi
D. Pigafetta

19.The greatest contribution of the Spain to Filipino culture was?

A. Education
B. Development of Traded
C. Construction of roads, churches and other infrastructures
D. Christianization of the Filipinos

20.World War II in the Philippines ended when the Japanese surrended after the
bombing of?
A. Bataan and Corregidor
B. Hiroshima and Nagasaki
C. Tokyo and Kyoto
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D. Pearl Harbor

21.Emilio Aguinaldo declared the independence of the Philippines in Kawit,

Cavite on?
A. July 4, 1946
B. June 12, 1898
C. July 4, 1896
D. August 25, 1896

22.Jose Rizal was considered the National Hero because of his efforts to bring
about reforms in the lives of Filipinos through his works in the?
A. Katipunan
B. La Liga Filipina
C. Propaganda Movement
D. 1896 Revolution

23.The early Filipino revolts were considered a failure. Which among the
following is considered the most important explanation for such failure?
A. The Spaniards had superior weapon and a well-trained military
B. The Spaniards has superior weapon and a well-trained military
C. The revolts were limited in scope
D. The lack of unity and leadership which failed to sensitize the people to a
common identity and purpose

24.The following statements refers to the characteristics of the Philippines as one

of the important territories of Asia, EXCEPT:
A. It is a tropical country and geographically located in the Northeastern part of
the world.
B. Philippines has one of the highest literacy rates in Asia with existing policy
of free and compulsory six years in elementary.
C. The establishments of the first Philippine Republic gave birth to the first
constitutional democracy in Asia.
D. The free port of Manila is one of the world’s busiest ports compared with
other Southeast Asian nations
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25.Globes are essentially important tool in the study of Geography. A map is more
convenient to use but all map projections have some errors in presentation of
distance and shapes. Given these conditions, which among the known mapping
projections will we use to give the true size and shape of the earth’s land
masses?
A. Azimuthal Mapping
B. Conformal Mapping
C. Equal Area Mapping
D. Equidistant Mapping

26.Most scientist believe that El Niño phenomenon which was greatly experience
in 1982, 1983 occurred when trade winds that normally blow from east to west
slow down and actually change direction. The winds blow warm water toward
South America where the normal weather patterns are changed for a time.
Given this global change, which of the following conditions is NOT considered
as direct effect of the El Niño phenomenon?
A. Occurrences of hurricanes and heavy rainfall in the Mid-Pacific region in a
normal condition
B. Some species of fish like cold-water loving salmon disappeared along the
west coast of the united states but tuna and shrimp were attracted to the warm
waters
C. The gradual warming of the earth is known as the Greenhouse effect could
dramatically change climates worldwide
D. Water temperature in some parts of the Pacific Ocean rose to as much as 14
degrees higher than a normal condition

27.China has over one fifth of the world’s population and its leaders believe that
its large population hinders the economic progress of the country and to address
this problem they want to achieve equal death rate and birth rate in population.
This government action to limit the population is known as the:
A. Baby Boom
B. Population distribution
C. Population Pyramid
D. Zero Population growth
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28.Given the current condition of Africa, it is still considered as the most rural and
least urbanized continent in the world. With these characteristics, which among
the following sentences is the LEAST contributory factor to the current socio-
political and economic problems of Africa?
A. Few states are ethnically homogenous and infancy of strong sense of
national unity among tribal leaders.
B. Insufficient capital technology, political instability and poorly trained
workforce to push development among the African nations.
C. The increasing percentage of school-age children who did not attend school
low literacy rate and a great number of World’s AIDS deaths.
D. The replacement of Christianity among the Islamized society in Africa along
the continuous practice of animism among few villages.

29.The biggest and the most populated island in the Philippine Archipelago:
A. Cebu
B. Leyte
C. Luzon
D. Negros

30.As of 1996, what sector of Philippine Economy shows an increase near to

50%?
A. Agricultural Sector
B. Energy Sector
C. Mining Sector
D. Service Sector
E. Tourism Sector

31.Which of the following is NOT included in the main geographical and political-
cultural subdivisions of Asia?
A. North Asia
B. Northwest Asia
C. Southeast Asia
D. Southwest Asia
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32.This continent is the largest and it covers almost 33% of the earth’s surface. It
is considered as the most diverse continent and home for earliest civilization
and major religions of the world.
A. Africa
B. Russia
C. Asia
D. North America

33.Which area of the world has been described as the “symbol of worldwide
demographic, environmental and societal stress/problems”?
A. Africa
B. Asia
C. Austria/Oceana
D. North America

34.If the Caribbean Islands may be combined with Mexico and Central America, it
could be collectively and properly described as:
A. Latin America
B. South America
C. Middle America
D. North America

35.The name “Oceania” is widely used to refer to the scattered group of islands:
A. Central and Southern Pacific Ocean
B. Central and Western Pacific Ocean
C. Melanesia (Black Islands)
D. Micronesia (Little Islands)

36.It is that define portion of the earth’s surface which is the subject of sovereignty
rights and interests. From the political standpoint, it is referred to as:
A. State
B. Government
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C. Sovereignty
D. Territory

37.The City Mayor ordered the arrest and deportation of all prostitutes to their
respective provinces for promoting live shows and immoral sexual activities in
the city. The order was assailed to be illegal because:
A. The City Mayor has infringed on the constitutional rights of the prostitute to
travel and abode
B. The City Mayor violated the due process of law since there was no notice
and hearing before judgement was rendered
C. The Mayor’s order was arbitrary and capricious
D. Only the courts are empowered to issue the order of arrest and deportation

38.The United States is the only known country in the world that follows the “Jus
Soli” doctrine which means Place of Birth, while the rest of the countries
follow the “Jus Sanguinie” principle which means blood relationship. What
then is the citizenship of a child born to Filipino parents in the United States?
A. Natural Born Citizen
B. Naturalized Citizen
C. Stateless Citizen
D. Dual Citizen

39.Every time Jose’s parents leave the house, they claim him to a post of their
padlock the door of his room without food, water and sunlight. He was untidy
and emaciated. What rights were violated?
I. The natural and primary right of parents to rear their children in the manner
convenient to both parents and children.
II. The rights to healthful well-being and ecology
III. The right to travel and abode
IV. The right of the child to protection, care and support of his parents

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. II and IV
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40.It is the Department which has the authority to make laws, alter or repeal them.
A. Administrative Department
B. Executive Department
C. Judicial Department
D. Legislative Department

41.It is prerogative inherent in the state where it is called upon to protect those less
than full capacity to take adequate care of their own interest.
A. Eminent Domain
B. Parents partriae
C. Police
D. Taxation

42.The power to declare the existence of a state of war belong to:

A. Congress
B. President
C. Sandigang Bayan
D. Supreme Cour

43.The members of the Commission on Appointment shall be composed of:

A. 24
B. 26
C. 25
D. 27

44.All appropriation, revenue or traffic bills etc. shall originate exclusively in the:
A. House of Representatives
B. Sangguniang Panlalawigan
C. Senate
D. Supreme Court
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45.The canvassing of the votes of the President shall be done by congress and
presided by:
A. Chief Justice
B. Secretary of National Defense
C. Ombudsman
D. Vice President

46.It refers to the act of the President of staying the execution of a convict:
A. Amnesty
B. Pardon
C. Commutation
D. Reprieve

47.The change of venue or place of trial can be ordered for this reason:
A. Lack of jurisdiction
B. Humanitarian reason
C. Convenience
D. Avoid miscarriage of justice

48.It is designed to prevent any person or class from being singled out as special
of hostile or discriminating legislation:
A. Due process
B. Equal protection
C. Right Speech
D. Writ of Habeas Corpus

49.The president declared martial law on the ground or rebellion. What if any is
the effect of such act?
A. The declaration of martial law will not automatically suspend the privilege
of the writ of habeas corpus.
B. the operation of the constitution is not in any manner suspended.
C. A state of Martial Law does not suppliant the functioning of the civil courts
D. All of the above
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50.What does the maxim “There is no such things as free lunch” mean?
A. You have to pay every time you have lunch
B. All good and service has a price
C. Nobody can have a free lunch anywhere
D. All our actions and decisions has a price that we need to pay

51.The Philippines ten-year transaction period before the granting of complete

independence from the Americans.
A. Commonwealth Government
B. Tydings-McDuffie
C. Puppet Government
D. Revolutionary

52.The Act/Law that led to the granting of ten-year transitions period.

A. Here-Hawes Cutting Bill
B. Tydings-McDuffie Law
C. Parity Rights
D. Independence Law

53.The Chairman of the 1934 Constitutional Convention.

A. Cecillia Muñoz Palma
B. Carlos P. Garcia
C. Diosdado Macapagal
D. Claro M. Recto

54.The first appointed head of the Department of Education during

Commonwealth period.
A. Claro M. Recto
B. Sergio Osmeña
C. Rafael Palma
D. Jose P. Laurel
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55.He is known as the “Father of Social Justice.”

A. Claro M. Recto
B. Sergio Osmeña
C. Manuel L. Quezon
D. Jose P. Laurel

56.Which of the following is the leader of Sakdalista uprising?

A. Benigno Aquino
B. Benigno Ramos
C. ISabelo delos Reyes
D. Isabelle Espiritu

57.The last department turned over by the Americans to be government by a

Filipino.
A. Department of Public Health and Welfare
B. Department of Trade
C. Department of Education
D. Department of Defense

58.The Rizal Day celebration reminds us about heroes’ worth:

A. Appreciating
B. Reading about
C. Emulating
D. Studying

59.Section 6, Article XIV states that the national language of the Philippines is
_________.
A. English
B. Filipino
C. Tagalog
D. Cebuano
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60.SECTION 3, Article XIV states that “ALL educational institutions shall

include that study of ________ as part of curriculum.”
A. History
B. Science and Technology
C. Rizal’s life
D. Constitution

61.Who was the power of declare the existence of state war?

A. Senate President
B. Chief Justice
C. President
D. Congress

62.“The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality
education at all levels.” Which government program is in support of this?
A. Exclusion of Children with Special needs from the formal system
B. Free elementary and secondary education
C. Deregulated and secondary education
D. Re-introduction of NEAT and NSAT

63.The old name of EDSA during early part of American occupation is:
A. 19 de junio
B. Highway 54
C. Highway 53
D. Highway 52

64.RA 9155 also known as “_____________.”

A. Basic Education Act of 2001
B. Restructured Basic Education
C. Education for All
D. Bridge Program
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65.RA 4670 also known as “____________.”

A. Board of Higher Education
B. The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers
C. State of National Emergency
D. Calibrated Pre-emptive Response

66.President Ramos’ Medium Term Philippines Development Plan (MTPDP).

A. Angat pinoy 2004
B. SONA 2001
C. Philippines 2000
D. Sustainable Development

67.President Estradas’s MTPDP:

A. Angat Pinoy 2004
B. SONA 2001
C. Philippines 2000
D. Sustainable Development

68.How long can elected President of the Philippines serve under the 1987
Constitution?
A. Two terms, 6 years each
B. Two terms, 4 years each
C. One term for 6 years
D. One term for 4 years

69.Historically, why does the Philippines has a claim over sabah?

A. The sultan of Sulu, who received the territory as a gift, has given the
Philippine Government Power to reclaim his territory.
B. The Malays, the third wave of migrants to the country, own the territory.
C. Sabah was formerly a part of the Philippines archipelago.
D. The Philippine government bought it from the Sultan of Brunie.
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70.Known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Government

employees and Officials.
A. RA 6713
B. RA 1425
C. RA 7610
D. RA 9262

71.Which of the following describes the Battle of Manila Bay between American
and Spanish naval forces?
A. The Americans ships outnumbered those of the Spaniards.
B. The Spaniards readily won the battle over the Americans.
C. It was a mock naval battle between the Spaniards and the Americans.
D. The Americans won the battle with great difficulty.

72.What right and duty do Filipinos exercise when they participate in ratifying a
proposed constitution?
A. Citizenship
B. Habeas corpus
C. Suffrage
D. Bill of Rights

73.The old name of EDSA during the World War II.

A. 19 de Juno
B. Highway 54
C. Highway 53
D. Highway 52

74.Who was first President of the Republic of the Philippines when independence
from America was granted on July 4, 1946?
A. Pres. Corazon Aquino
B. Pres. Elpidio Quirino
C. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos
D. Pres. Manuel Roxas
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75.Who was the President states that “This Nation will be great again...” in one of
his inaugurak speeches?
A. Pres. Corazon Aquino
B. Pres. Elpidio Quirino
C. Pres. Ferdnand Marcos
D. Pres. Manuel Roxas

76.Also known as the Bangkok Declaration of 1967.

A. APEC
B. UN
C. EU
D. ASEAN

77.Man’s conviction is his/her _________.

A. Norms
B. Belief
C. Values
D. Tradition

78.Known as the “Isla de Pentados” by the Spaniards.

A. Leyte
B. Visayas
C. Mindanao
D. Luzon

79.Where is the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) located?

A. UP Los Baños, Laguna
B. UP Diliman, Quezon City
C. UP Iloilo
D. UP Manila
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80.The newly appointed secretary of DSWD by Pres. Noynoy Aquino.

A. Jinky Soliman
B. Dinky Soliman
C. Pacquito Ochoa, Jr.
D. Butch Abad

81.A new tax on imported milk was imposed by the government which resulted in
the decrease of the supply of this product. What factor of supply is described in
this situation?
A. Cost of Production
B. Expectation of future price
C. Seasonality
D. Price of related product

82.A change in quantity demanded implies that:

A. There is a shift in the demand curve
B. There is a change in the slope of the demand curve
C. There is movement along the existing demand curve
D. There will be an upward sloping demand curve

83.Is a survey done by the Government, which enables us to know what goods and
services Filipino consumers consume?
A. Population Survey
B. Family income and Expenditure Survey
C. SWS survey
D. Product Survey

84.Who is considered as the Father of Macroeconomics?

A. Adam Smith
B. Simon Kuznets
C. John Maynard Keynes
D. Thomas Robert Malthus
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85.What is the name of the global financial services that went to bankrupt on
September 15, 2008 and is considered the biggest bankruptcy filling in US
history?
A. Lehman Brothers
B. American Investment Group
C. J.P Morgan and Chase
D. Bank of America

86.A period of general decline in GDP for two or more consecutive quarters:
A. Depression
B. Recession
C. Inflation
D. Stagnation

87.A public market for the trading of company shares and derivatives at an agreed
price:
A. Money market
B. Portfolio market
C. Stock market
D. Foreign Exchange market

88.It is considered as one of the worst eruption of the century that almost affects
the earth’s atmosphere due to its ash falls:
A. Mt. Hibuk-Hibok
B. Mt. Kanlaon
C. Mt. Mayon
D. Mt. Pinatubo
E. Taal Volcano

89.Which part of the earth where we can experience six (6) months of continuous
daylight and six (6) months of continuous darkness each year?
A. Greenland
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B. Greenwich, England
C. South Pole
D. North Pole
E. Iceland

90.In what part of the world can you approximately find the International Date
Line (IDL)?
A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Greenwich, England
C. North Pole
D. Pacific Ocean
E. South Pole

91.As the population grows and there will be no regulations, we will end up
having _________ of water.
A. Surplus
B. Shortage
C. Scarcity
D. Excess

92.Students can choose their preferred college course. Where does this right fall
into?
A. Work and free choice of employment
B. Freedom of opinion and expression
C. Freely participate in the cultural life of a community
D. Adequate standards of living

93.Which should not be a target for universal access to maternal and reproductive
health?
A. For girls in some regions, education remains elusive
B. There is a wide rural-urban gap, in skilled care during birth
C. Poverty and lack of education perpetuate high adolescent birth rates
D. Use of contraception is lowest among the poorest women, and those with no
education
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94.Which could not possibly be an important concept in the knowledge of peace?

A. Globalization
B. Conflict and War
C. Non-violence
D. Responsible leadership

95.What could not be an example of derogatory and discriminatory portrayal of

women in media?
A. Female characters are portrayed as sex objects
B. Female characters are physically and verbally abused
C. Female characters are given stereotypical roles like the “dumb blonde”
D. Female characters are given the lead roles with male characters

96.What is an indicator of the patronage system in Philippine society that

contributes to poverty?
A. A less deserving applicant gets appointed because he has a padrino
B. The pilosopo type of worker does not get promoted to his job
C. Parents have many kumpares in the baptism of their child
D. Most people patronize imported goods

97.The landed class enjoyed huge incomes from share tenancy and rents from
inherited estates, while the tenants remained poor. As a result, the wealthy
landowners _________.
A. Disposed their landholdings voluntarily response to social obligations
B. Acquired tremendous economic, social and political advantages
C. Expelled tenants and actually worked on the farmlands themselves
D. Abolished shared tenancy and reverted the land to the peasants

98.What do we call those people who are the “revival of classics” in social trends?
A. Humanist
B. Reconstructionist
C. Existentialist
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D. Reformist

99.What is the biggest reason why Philippines’ political system is so flawed, with
political power vested in the hands of a few families?
A. Sibling rivalry
B. Indigenous group
C. Dynasty
D. Legacy

100. Global citizenship makes people less nationalistic. Is this statement

correct?
A. Yes, because to be a global citizen means loyalty to the world.
B. Yes, because global citizenship contradicts national citizenship.
C. No, because to be a global citizen requires understanding of global issues.
D. No, because global citizenship means knowledge of issues about the world.

101. A child was turned over to an orphanage requesting confidentiality of

her parents. One day, the child demands the full disclosure of her mother’s
name. She went to court. What was the right asserted in this case?
A. Right of an individual to have a real mother.
B. Right of individuals to proper identity.
C. Right of individual of parents to keep the confidentiality of the child’s
parenteral name.
D. Right of individuals to have parents.

102. Nobel Prize winners are chosen from different levels. Where was
President Elpidio Quirino considered?
A. Politics
B. Literature
C. Human rights
D. Economics
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103. Religious instruction in public schools according to the Constitution

should be:
A. with parent consent
B. compulsory
C. invitational
D. church organization

104. Every year, income taxes are filed by payer of 18 years and above. How
do government and company workers’ pay their taxes?
A. Advance credit
B. Withholding taxes monthly
C. Salary deduction
D. Cash payment on March 15

105. There’s had been recent bank runs and bank closures. How much of the
deposits is covered for reimbursement by the PDIC or Philippine Deposit and
Insurance Corporation?
A. ₱100,000
B. ₱50,000
C. ₱500,000
D. ₱1,000,000

106. Value formation is done through a process. Awareness is not enough.

What is most lasting?
A. Preaching on values
B. Intellectualization
C. Modeling the value through a process
D. Posting slogans to the effect

107. Recent bank runs into bankruptcy because of:

A. Corruption
B. Flight of capital
C. Mismanagement
D. Loss of capital
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108. The Philippine Group in Netherlands insists on holding peace talk

outside the Philippines. Where is the best venue where people concerned can
meet?
A. Philippine shores
B. Hong Kong
C. Netherlands
D. United states

109. There are to 2 big pineapple canning factories in the Philippines. Which
is located in Cotabato?
A. Dole
B. Del Monte
C. Mama Sita
D. Purefoods

110. Every December 10, schools and civic groups gather to celebrate?
A. Human Rights Day
B. Mother’s Day
C. Independence Day
D. United Nation's Day

111. The sociological concept of home for most Filipino is the presence of:
A. Families with boarders in addition to the family members.
B. Family nucleus and extended families.
C. Families with illegal light and water connections.
D. Families with pet dogs, cooks and cats.

112. The bank was swarmed with depositors. This means the bank:
A. declared an open house
B. declared a holiday
C. declared dividends
D. declared bankruptcy
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113. Lately, students are exposed to a series of achievement tests. Parents

observed that:
A. Tests were used for teaching
B. Tests are indices of teacher’s competencies
C. Children learned through periodic teaching
D. Teaching was for tests

114. The virus “Love Bug” is a recent technological element spread by:
A. Internet
B. television
C. radio
D. computer

115. NAPOCOR is to privatized. This means:

A. Every private individual gets a share
B. Government has a share
C. Everyone owns NAPOCOR
D. Some private owners will come in

116. Cooperatives established by the farmers failed to thrive well because:

A. cooperative activities are poorly managed and implemented
B. members distrust their cooperative officials
C. seed money for cooperative shared by senators and congressmen poorly
administered
D. farmers were used to dole outs

117. There are many cases of abuse on Filipino contract workers. Where can
these workers seek justice and fairness?
A. Philippine Supreme Count
B. Department of Justice and the Foreign Affairs Consulate Office
C. International Court of Justice
D. Department of labor and Employment
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118. Quality of education they say is:

A. every citizen’s accounting task
B. every parent’s and teacher’s responsibilities task
C. everyone’s responsibility
D. everybody’s concern at times

119. How does the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) assure
quality science teaching is secondary schools?
A. Carry one science fair every year.
B. Open up science high schools in every province.
C. Share researchers and distributes equipment to schools.
D. Maintain scholars grant for deserving science and mathematics teachers.

120. Before a formal legislation is passed, approval settlement of issues are

done by committee members of both houses. This avoids unnecessary
controversial issues. What do you call the body?
A. Senate Committee
B. BI-cameral Committee
C. Oversight Committee
D. House of Representatives Committee

121. How can a farmland transferred to a tenant be reclaimed by the

landowner? In such conditions as:
A. When the tenant re-sells his land to non-recognized transferees.
B. When the tenant on a rent basic fails to submit the agreed rental of several
canvas of rice and corn for three (3) consecutive harvest.
C. When the tenant fails to pay the agreed rental for five planting season .
D. When the tenant fails to pay land tax.

122. The issue on the Spratly Island claims can be solved by a panel made up
of representatives from:
A. United Nations Assembly
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B. European Countries
C. Security Council
D. ASEAN Pacific countries laying claims

123. A package sent by a balikbayan was discovered open. This is a case of:
A. substitution
B. pilferage
C. rubbery
D. oppression

124. The majority members in the House of Representatives rejected the

measure. This means:
A. They defined party commitment
B. They favored the leadership
C. They joined the minority
D. They bottled the majority party

125. Cement factories can only operate if given a permit by the DENR, which
guarantees:
A. viability of feasibility study
B. environment clearance and condition
C. pollution safety and prevention
D. environmentally friendly

126. The Red Cross humanitarian job is to gather and give needed blood to
the needy. Name the universal blood type:
A. Type O
B. Type AB
C. Type B
D. Type B

127. She was asked to make a census of the place. What is she supposed to
do?
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A. Gather data on each occupant in each household in the area

B. Ask residents to make a consensus
C. Identify strangers in the area
D. Gather data on people on the area

128. The common saying which is accepted in values education is?

A. Values are individual sets of behavior.
B. Values are caught not preached.
C. Values are dependent on individual and societal standards.
D. Values are valueless.

129. Why are Filipino Overseas Workers considered modern time heroes?
A. They sacrifice all the family life and economies just to improve their quality
of life.
B. They became broad minded, skilled and economically stable.
C. They have helped stabilize Philippine economy
D. They come home ready to feast their townmales and friends

130. The endangered species are protected by DENR. All these are concerns
of:
A. Tourism
B. Urbanization
C. Industrialization
D. Terrorism
131. Abuses to soldiers, women, children an the helpless are attended to by a
Commission. Who was the first Commissioner on Human Rights?
A. Hon. Aurora Recine
B. Hon. Mary Conception Bautista
C. Hon. Teofisto Guingona
D. Hon. Sedfrey Ordonez

132. NHA homes were sold to recipients payable in the longest term of:
A. 15 years
B. 25 years
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C. 10 years
D. 5 years

133. According to POEA, the country with the highest OFW population is the
________.
A. United States of America
B. United Arab Emirates
C. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
D. United Kingdom

134. Name the largest country in the world in terms of area:

A. Russia
B. Canada
C. USA
D. China

135. The Internal Rice Research Institute in UP Los Baños has introduced
varieties of the rice for all seasons. Name the most popular one that was
exported in the 70’s.
A. Dinorado
B. Sampagita
C. 0-5 variety
D. C-4 variety

136. Almost all nations believe in giving a roof to cover every family’s head.
How does the government address this?
A. Developing housing czars
B. Creating a cabinet for housing
C. Establishing homes for middle class families
D. Driving squatter along river

137. The presence of fake doctors and malpractitioners on medical/heath

services are growing in number. Ho may this be discouraged?
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A. Ignore the presence of such persons

B. Refuse patronage of said services
C. Take patients to professional medical practitioners
D. Identifying such personalities and reporting them to authorities

138. Majority of school children have been found with very defective teeth.
How does the government address the problem?
A. Put up the factories for toothbrush
B. Open up dental clinics in the barangay
C. Donate toothpaste to every complete elementary school
D. Subject first grade pupils to early dental treatment

139. Students on the secondary schools are asked to go home when:

A. typhoon signal no. 3 is raised
B. typhoon signal no. 1 is raised
C. typhoon signal no. 2 is raised
D. there is flood caused by high tide

140. To assure healthy banking industry, the Bangko Central has encouraged:
A. selling of stocks to interested buyers
B. bank merger
C. bank closure and declared bankruptcy
D. bank tie up with foreign banks

141. The Department of Agriculture noted that only 1/3 of the palay produced
are used to advantage. What measure was adapted to save observed harvest
wastage?
A. Palay drying and storage
B. Rice milling process
C. Rice transplanting method
D. Palay exchange and marketing
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142. Factories are raided to determine the presence of working children and
women. Why should these raiders be done?
A. To determine the humane treatment of workers
B. To determine the condition of the working place
C. To determine the rights of children and women in works places
D. To determines violation of the labor code

143. Sea accidents have been caused by disregard of typhoon signals. When
are basic suspended from lifting anchor?
A. Signal # 1
B. Signal # 2
C. Signal # 3
D. Signal # 4

144. Ms. Cruz had her house raided by authorities. She refused to open the
door. Was she right? She has the right:
A. to assert her individually
B. to protection against police authorities
C. to life, liberty and property
D. to do self defense

145. Natives of ancestral lands have been asserting their ownership of lands.
This has been addressed by Congress in what way?
A. Laws and administration have identified ancestral landaus and report on
owner
B. Ancestral lands of lumads are government reservation
C. Ancestral land of lumads are government reservation
D. The Commission on human right has returned the lands to the lumads

146. Humanism of Ancient period was associated with this group of people
who valued so much man’s capacity for excellence.
A. Russians
B. Asians
C. Romans
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D. Greeks

147. “The face that launched a thousand ships” was the famous saying in the
reference to the cause of war in ancient times in Greece. Which war referred to
this saying?
A. Persian War
B. Trojan War
C. Peloponnesian War
D. Crimean War

148. In the 21st century, which region in the world is expected to assert its
superiority or will make take center stage in world affairs?
A. USA
B. Asia
C. Europe
D. Africa

149. Victim survivor of VAW should not be blamed for being in violent
relationships. Is the statement correct?
A. Yes, because it will help them regain their self-esteem.
B. No, because they are responsible for their failures in life.
C. Yes, because support and assistance should be extended to help them get out
of abusive relationships
D. No, because it is a private matter

150. The over 860 million illiterate people in the world come from
__________.
A. Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar
B. China, India, Pakistan, Brunei
C. Bangladesh, Chia, India, Pakistan
D. Pakistan, China, India, Vietnam
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ANS. KEY:
 1-10 (DCBAB CBACC)
 11-20 (BDBCA BBBDB)
 21-30 (BCDAC ADDCD)
 31-40 (BCACA DDDDD)
 41-50 (BACAA DDBDB)
 51-60 (ABDBC BCCBD)
 61-70 (DBBAB CACAA)
 71-80 (ACBDC DBBAB)
 81-90 (AABCA BCDDD)
 91-100 (BAABD ABACC)
 101-110 (BDABA CDCAA)
 111-120 (BDCAD CBCCA)
 121-130 (DDBBA AAACA)
 131-140 (BBAAD CBDCB)
 141-150 (ADACC DBBCD)