BUHANG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Buhang, Hamtic, Antique
                                                  SY 2018-2019
                                           4th Departmental Test in TLE 10
                                        (AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION)
Name: __________________________________________________ Year&Section: __________________________
   I.      Multiple Choice
   Directions: Choose the correct answer. Write only the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
   1. Weed growth in the rice field cannot be controlled by
      a. herbicides
      b. insecticides
      c. flooding
      d. hand-weeding
   2. Weeds, if not controlled, can reduce the rice production to as high as:
      a. 10 - 30 percent
      b. 20 - 38 percent
      c. 24 - 48 percent
      d. 30 - 50 percent
   3. Echinochloa crusgali or bayakibok is a weed belonging to the type called
      a. Grasses
      b. Sedges
      c. broadleaved weeds
      d. narrow leaved weeds
   4. In irrigated fields, weeds can be controlled with less cost through:
      a. Flooding
      b. Herbicides
      c. hand pulling
      d. mechanical weeder
   5. When preparing liquid herbicides, remember to
      a. pour herbicides before the water
      b. pour herbicides and water at the same time
      c. never pour herbicide ahead of water
      d. pour water ahead of herbicide
   6. Which of the following methods is not appropriate to control golden apple snail?
      a. Cultural
      b. Chemical
      c. Biological
      d. Use of resistant varieties.
   7. Which of the following insect pests is considered as the most serious rice pest because it attacks the plant from
      seedling stage to maturity?
      a. Rice stemborer
      b. Rice bugs
      c. Planthoppers
      d. Maggots
   8. When handling and using insecticides always remember to
      a. follow recommended dosage.
      b. never wear face mask.
      c. store pesticides and keep out of reach of children
      d. smoke while spraying insecticides.
   9. Which of the following methods is done by promoting the existence of natural enemies to control rice pest and
      diseases?
      a. Biological
         b. Cultural
         c. Chemical
         d. Physical
   10.   IPM is a combination of effective cultural, biological, chemical, genetic, and physical cropping practices. IPM is
         abbreviation of
         a. Integrated Pests Management
         b. Integration Pests Management
         c. International Pests Management
         d. Interactive Pest Management
   11.   What do you call plants that grow in places where they are not wanted?
         a. Vegetables
         b. Flowers
         c. Weeds
         d. Herbals
   12.   All kinds of weeds must be controlled before they could compete with the plants. It is therefore important to
         know the different methods of weed control except _____________.
         a. Physical/Mechanical method
         b. Cultural method
         c. Chemical Method
         d. Solar method
   13.   In spraying herbicides, always follow the recommended rate of application in order ___________.
         a. To have less expense in herbicides
         b. Not to incur damage to the growing plant
         c. To promote proper usage of herbicides
         d. Help growing plants as well as weeds to grow harmoniously
   14.   The following are the factors to consider in determining the right amount of irrigation water to use except
         a. Rice variety
         b. Types of soil
         c. Types of insects present
         d. Season
   15.   In the agricultural field, adequate water supply is needed to _________________.
   a.    ensure good crop establishment with faster root development
   b.    guarantee the existence of weeds
   c.    facilitate land preparation
   d.    promote proper irrigation system
   II.        ESSAY
Directions: Read and analyze each question. Elaborate your answer.
   1. Why do you measure the required amount of herbicide with great care before mixing with water?
   2. Why do you pour at least ¼ water in the container before pouring in the herbicide?
   3. Why is it that we need to control the existence of weeds in agricultural fields?