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GENERAL EDUCATION

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

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1.

Which is TRUE of the historical development of the Philippines?

a)

A. It has never been an independent nation.

b)

B. It has been an independent nation ever since.

c)

C. It has evolved from a colony to a fully independent nation.

d)

D. It has not achieved full independence from the very beginning

2.

Which problem is common from the presidency of Marcos, Aquino, Ramos, Estrada, Macapagal-Arroyo and Benigno Aquino III?

a)

A. Social in justice

b)

B. Peace and security

c)

C. Poor governance

d)

D. Moral degenaration

3.

Basically, The Philippine Agrarian problem is a question of ?

a)

A. Land distribution

b)

B. Nepotism and corruption

c)

C. Graft and corruption

d)

D. Environmental degration

4.

Every elected President of the Philippines Deliveries SONA. What does SONA means?

a)

A. Speech of the Nation Assembly

b)

B. Speech of the Nation Address

c)

C. State of the Nation Address

d)

D. State of the Nation Advocacy

5.

Rizal founded the La liga Filipina to ________________.

I. Unite the whole country.

II. Fight violence and injustice

III. Revolt against the Spaniards.

a)

A. I and II

b)

B. II only

c)

C. I and II

d)

D. II and III

6.

Which is TRUE of the Philippines?

a)

A. It was colonized by spain, Portugal, America, and Japan.

b)

B. It has been part of the world's economy since the Spanish colonial rule.

c)

C. It has one of the least populated countries in the world.

d)

D. It has two autonomous regions -ARMM and CAR.

7.

Which is true of the Philippines?

a)

A. It has been colonized by two European colonial powers.

b)

B. It has never been united as a nation.

c)

C. There have been attempts to change its government to a parliamentary form.

d)

D. It is the only Christian country in Asia.

8.

As a result of EDSA 1, The Philippines _____.

a)

A. Became known world wide for its People Power Revolution.

b)

B. Changed its form of government to a parliamentary

c)

C. Saw the impeachment of Joseph Estrada as president

d)

D. Intensified its participation in international affairs.

9.

Which is true of former Corazon Aquino?

I. The first female 

 president of the Philippines.

II. The first female 

   president in Asia.

III. Described as the “icon 

  of democracy”.

a)

A. I, II, and III

b)

B. I and II

c)

C. I and III

d)

D. I only

10.

Years ago, “Cha-cha” and “con ass” were popular words in the Philippines. With which were the words “Cha-cha” and “con-ass” associated?

a)

A. Imposition of martial law

b)

B. Return to dictatorial form 

      of government

c)

C. Amendment of the 

     present Constitution

d)

D. Division between Senate 

  and House of Representatives

11.

The Philippine revolts against Spain, the Philippine-American War, the Muslim rebellion, the NPA, the MILF and Abu Sayaff movement point to the reality of _________ in the Philippines.

a)

A. Multi-ethnicity

b)

B. Poverty

c)

C. Poor quality of 

      education

d)

D. Insurgency

12.

 Which of the following was the first to happen?

a)

A. Aguinaldo was captured.

b)

B. Aguinaldo declared 

   Philippine independence.

c)

C. Guerilla warfare against 

    the US was initiated.

d)

D. The Philippine was 

   ceded to the US by 

   the treaty of Paris.

13.

Which of the following was the first to happen?

a)

A. Aguinaldo was captured.

b)

B. Aguinaldo declared 

   Philippine independence.

c)

C. Guerilla warfare against 

    the US was initiated.

d)

D. The Philippine was 

   ceded to the US by 

   the treaty of Paris.

14.

With whom is the “Strong Republic” associated?

a)

A. Fidel V. Ramos

b)

B. Joseph Estrada

c)

C. Gloria 

  Macapagal-Arroyo

d)

D. Corazon Aquino

15.

Which of the four pillars of education for the 21st century is crucial in the light of conflicts between Israel and Palestine?

a)

A. Learning to do

b)

B. Learning to be

c)

C. Learning to live together

d)

D. Learning to know

16.

Who is the general who said, “I shall return!”? A moment in his honor stands in Corregidor by the bay.

a)

A. William H. Taft

b)

B. Douglas 

     McArthur

c)

C. John Dewey

d)

D. Schurmann

17.

The Philippines objected to the advisory on travels to Mindanao by the Australian government. What should the government do?

a)

A. Declare war against the country

b)

B. File diplomatic 

  protest

c)

C. Recall all nationals

d)

D. Arrest their nationals

18.

Foreign investors are discouraged in doing business in our country. To what condition/s can this be attributed?

I. Deteriorating peace and order

II. Poor technology

III. High tariffs

IV. Poor standards

a)

A. I and II

b)

B. I, II and III

c)

C. II only

d)

D. IV only

19.

Who is the President who is known for his “Filipino First Policy” and Austerity Program?

a)

A. Diosdado Macapagal

b)

B. Carlos P. Garcia

c)

C. Manuel Roxas

d)

D. Ramon Magsaysay

20.

Pre-colonial trade in the Philippines was prosperous. What system did they use for their business transactions?

a)

A. Money

b)

B. Barter

c)

C. Credit

d)

D. Banking

21.

The late President Ferdinand Marcos placed the Philippines under Martial Law through which of the following laws?

a)

A. Article 6 section 14 of the 1973 Constitution

b)

B. R.A. 274

c)

C. Proclamation 1081

d)

D. Kautusang 

Tagapagpaganap blg. 25 S.1974

22.

What building was the only one left intact after the destruction of Intramuros during the Battle of Manila?

a)

A. Manila Post Office

b)

B. San Agustin 

     Church

c)

C. Manila Cathedral

d)

D. Quiapo Church

23.

The world of nations is suffering from recession and so nations are experiencing the following except _______________.

a)

A. People are losing their jobs

b)

B. Businesses are ranking bigger profits

c)

C. There is a drop in total 

  spending

d)

D. Production is slowing 

  down

24.

When one company controls the supply of sugar, which term applies? 

a)

A. Monopoly

b)

B. Inflation

c)

C. Economic stability

d)

D. Equilibrium

25.

Tomatoes are off season and so price for tomatoes is up. Which law/ principle in economics explain it?

a)

A. Substitution effect

b)

B. Law of cause and 

    effect

c)

C. Principle of marginal 

    utility

d)

D. Law of supply and 

     demand

26.

Rizal founded the La liga Filipina to ________________.

I. Unite the whole country.

II. Fight violence and injustice

III. Revolt against the Spaniards.

a)

A. I only

b)

B. II only

c)

C. I and II

d)

D. II and III

27.

Which explains GNP?

a)

A. The total value in pesos of 

goods and services produced 

during the year.

b)

B. The total value in pesos of 

  goods produced during the year.

c)

C. The total value in pesos of 

services produced during the year.

d)

D. The total value in pesos of goods and services produced for 2 quarters.

28.

60. How can the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program bring about social equity and economic prosperity in the country?

I. By distributing the agricultural 

  lands to landless farmers free of charge.

II. By transferring the ownership of 

   land to farmers for a value.

III. By helping the affected landowners to use their land compensation in viable 

  business activities.

IV. By providing support services to 

   farmer-beneficiaries

a)

A. II, III, and IV

b)

B. I, II and IV

c)

C. I, II, and III

d)

D. I, III, and IV

29.

While the capitalist system, “to the strongest goes the spoil”, what happens in the cooperative system?

a)

A. All benefits are shared to the members proportionate to the shared capital.

b)

B. Goods are distributed among the 

   members but benefiting mostly the 

   policy-making body.

c)

C. Goods are distributed among the 

  members.

d)

D. Goods are distributed among the 

 members but elected and appointed 

  officials get more to compensate their service. 

30.

62. The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform and cooperatives are meant to ________.

a)

A. Eradicate poverty in the 

 country.

b)

B. Bridge the gap between the rich and the poor.

c)

C. To make all citizens equal.

d)

D. To improve on the 

   country’s literacy rate.

31.

When parents decide to send their children to a private school and pay their tuition fee instead of sending them to the public school, they don’t get their share in the benefit derived from the taxes they pay. This is a case of ___________.

a)

A. Social injustice

b)

B. Double jeopardy

c)

C. Double taxation

d)

D. Social inequity

32.

Which one correctly applies to Philippine foreign trade?

a)

A. Philippine expenditure exports 

  and earning from imports fluctuate.

b)

B. The Philippines spends less on 

   imports that it earns from exports.

c)

C. The Philippine expenditure on 

 imports is balanced with its earnings from exports.

d)

D. The Philippines spends more on imports than it earns from 

  exports.

33.

The ultimate objective of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform is to __________.

a)

A. Ensure the cultivation of 

   all idle lands

b)

B. Abolish share tendency in favor of lease tenancy

c)

C. Distribute arable lands to the landless

d)

D. Establish owner-cultivated 

   farms

34.

What is true of progressive system of taxation?

a)

A. The rate of tax increases as the income base or 

   income bracket increases.

b)

B. The tax is equal regardless 

   of class and place.

c)

C. The rate of tax decreases as the income tax base increases.

d)

D. The rate of tax increases as the income tax base decreases.

35.

I rent out for P10,000 per month my only building and lot to the Jesus is Lord Group which uses it exclusively for religious purposes. I am exempt from payment of ______________.

a)

A. Property tax

b)

B. Professional tax

c)

C. Income tax

d)

D. Community tax

36.

You are a member of a cooperative which operates taxis, tricycles, and buses. Of which type of a cooperative are you a member?

a)

A. Service cooperative

b)

B. Multipurpose 

     cooperative

c)

C. Marketing cooperative

d)

D. Producers cooperative

37.

You have a property worth P500,000. The tax is 1% he pays P5000. If his property is worth P1,000,000 he pays P10,000. Which does this illustrate?

a)

A. Progressive taxation

b)

B. Uniformity in taxation

c)

C. Equity in taxation

d)

D. Producers cooperative

38.

Which is an unlawful act of escaping from payment of taxes?

a)

A. Evasion

b)

B. Avoidance

c)

C. Exemption

d)

D. Shifting

39.

Which is required of cooperative members for the operation of their cooperative?

a)

A. Share capital

b)

B. Interest on the share capital

c)

C. Net surplus

d)

D. Patronage refund

40.

The primary purpose of taxation is to ________.

a)

A. Raise revenue for the 

    support of government

b)

B. Reduce inequalities in 

    wealth and incomes

c)

C. Fortify the government 

    against invaders

d)

D. Make the country a leading 

     industrialized country in the world.

41.

Which is/ are essential for the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program to truly succeed?

I. Granting the beneficiaries 

  the right to sell the piece of 

  land awarded to them.

II. Change of heart of the 

   landlords and lawmakers

III. Education of the 

    beneficiaries

a)

A. II and III

b)

B. I, II, and III

c)

C. II only

d)

D. I and III

42.

1. What human right is violated when one opens a letter without permission from the addressee?

a)

A. Right to privacy of 

   communication and 

      correspondence

b)

B. Right to read the letter

c)

C. Right to open the envelope 

     without permission

d)

D. Right to private affairs

43.

 When an individual is imprisoned without proper investigation what right is violated?

a)

A. Right to due process of law

b)

B. Right to secure persons

c)

C. Right to process paper

d)

D. Right to protection

44.

 3. What law was passed by Philippine Congress in 1995 which affirms the total integration of persons with disabilities into the mainstream of society?

a)

A. Republic Act No. 7277

b)

B. Republic Act No. 7784

c)

C. Republic Act No. 7722

d)

D. Republic Act No. 7776

45.

4. Which of the goals of EFA 2015 aims to achieve the above mentioned constitutional mandate?

a)

A. Universal completion of full cycle of basic 

    education schooling with satisfactory 

    achievement levels by all at every grade or year.

b)

B. Universal completion of primary education with 

     satisfactory achievement levels at every grade level.

c)

C. Universal completion of secondary education with 

    satisfactory achievement levels at every year level.

d)

D. Universal elimination of drop outs and repetition by 

    all at every grade or year including satisfactory 

    achievement levels.

46.

5. What the best indicator of “quality education” as invoked in the Constitution?

a)

A.A. Generation of reliable 

     measurements on dropout rate.

b)

B. Generation of reliable 

   measurements on cohort survival rate.

c)

C. Generation of reliable

      measurements of 

     educational outcomes.

d)

D. Generation of reliable measurements on  participation rate.

47.

6. An individual has the right to file writ of amparo before the investigation of an administrative case field against him/her. What fundamental right is invoked by the individual?

a)

A. Right to life, liberty 

      and security

b)

B. Right to due process

c)

C. Right to be defended by a public attorney.

d)

D. Right to self-defense

48.

6. An individual has the right to file writ of amparo before the investigation of an administrative case field against him/her. What fundamental right is invoked by the individual?

a)

A. Right to life, liberty 

      and security

b)

B. Right to due process

c)

C. Right to be defended by a public attorney.

d)

D. Right to self-defense

49.

What is the writ of habeas data?

a)

A. Right to information 

      privacy

b)

B. Right to accumulate data

c)

C. Right to transmit data

d)

D. Right to search for private 

       information

50.

Which is the overriding aim of the constitutional mandate on social justice?

a)

A. To bridge the gap between the 

     rich and the poor.

b)

B. To protect the squatter in the 

  possession of the premises occupied by him because he is poor.

c)

C. To authorize the taking of what is 

     in excess of one’s personal needs and the giving it to another.

d)

D. To work for social equality.

51.

Which principle states that no man in this country is above the law and that law must be obeyed by all and applied to everyone – rich or poor, lowly or powerful- without fear or favor?

a)

A. Rule of law

b)

B. Rule of the majority’

c)

C. Separation of church 

    and state

d)

D. Social justice

52.

In connection with government transactions involving public interest, which policy is adopted in the Constitution to assure the public of accountability and transparency?

a)

A. Full public disclosure

b)

B. Balanced and healthful 

     ecology

c)

C. Private enterprise and 

   incentives to needed investments

d)

D. Rural development and 

    agrarian reform

53.

11. Filipino citizens have the power to participate in the establishment or administration of government such as right to vote and be voted upon as an exercise of _____________.

a)

A. Political rights

b)

B .Civil rights

c)

C. Social rights

d)

D. Economic rights

54.

Can the accused waive his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent counsel?

a)

A. No, except in writing and 

   in the presence of counsel.

b)

B. Yes, if there is no counsel 

   offering his service.

c)

C. No, it cannot be waived.

d)

D. Yes, if he voluntarily does so.

55.

Which is right violated by wiretapping?

a)

A. Freedom of expression

b)

B. The right to private property

c)

C. The right to privacy of 

     communication

d)

D. The right to information on 

     matters of public concern

56.

Which act is a deprivation of life without due process?

a)

A. Killing in self-defense

b)

B. Salvaging

c)

C. Imposition of the death 

       penalty

d)

D. Death resulting from illness

57.

Is land grabbing an act of deprivation of property without due process?

a)

A. Yes.

b)

B. No.

c)

C. Yes, if the land grabber 

    is rich.

d)

D. No, if the land grabber is landless.

58.

Can you be arrested without a warrant of arrest?

a)

A. No, if you are minor.

b)

B. No, if you are more than 60 years old.

c)

C. Yes, if you were reported to have committed a crime.

d)

D. Yes, if you are in the act of committing a crime.

59.

Can religious instruction be taught in public schools?

I. Yes, if given free.

II. Yes, if given outside 

    class hours.

III. Yes, only to those 

     children whose parents 

      give their consent in 

      writing.

a)

A. I and III

b)

B. II and III

c)

C. I, II,  and III

d)

D. III only

60.

Can an accused avail of free legal assistance?

a)

A. No, there is no such thing as 

    free lunch.

b)

B. Yes, provided he is 

  classified as a poor litigant by the court.

c)

C. Yes, if the act committed is a minor offense.

d)

D. No, if the offense is grave.

61.

My right is another man’s duty. Which one correctly illustrates this?

a)

A. My right to my private 

   property requires my neighbor’s duty not to trespass the same.

b)

B. I have freedom of speech but I see 

  to it that I speak only what is true.

c)

C. Suffrage is both a right and a duty.

d)

D. I exercise my right in such a way 

  that it does not 

   violate another person’s right.

62.

Every right has a built-in duty. Which of the following illustrates this correctly?

a)

A. I have the right to vote, and it is the duty of the 

   COMELEC to allow me to vote.

b)

B. My right to privacy requires my neighbor to respect 

    it.

c)

C. I have the right to sell you my cellphone but it is your duty to pay for it.

d)

D. I have the right to drive my car but I must see 

   to it that I obey traffic rules.

63.

Can a person be imprisoned for debt?

a)

A. No, if he can’t pay the interest of his debt.

b)

B. Yes, if he has no property with which to pay his debt.

c)

C. No.

d)

D. Yes, if he stubbornly refuses to pay.

64.

What does “presumption of innocence” mean in so far as human right is concerned?

a)

A. A suspect is considered 

guilty until proven otherwise.

b)

B. A suspect has the right to remain silent.

c)

C. A suspect has the right to a legal counsel.

d)

D. A suspect remains 

innocent until proven guilty.

65.

No person may be elected as President of the Philippines unless he/she is a ___________.

a)

A. Natural born citizen

b)

B. Resident of the 

  Philippines for at least 2 

   years

c)

C. At least 21 years old

d)

D. Professional

66.

 Who does the canvassing of votes for President and Vice President in every election?

a)

A. Comelec and Chief 

     Justice

b)

B. Senate and Congress

c)

C. Supreme Court and 

     Congress

d)

D. Joint committee of Congress

67.

All appropriations, revenue of tariff bills shall originate exclusively from the ______________.

a)

A. Senate

b)

B. Sangguniang 

     Panlalawigan

c)

C. House of 

     representatives

d)

D. Department of Budget

68.

Which department has the authority to make laws and to alter them when needed?

a)

A. Executive

b)

B. Legislative

c)

C. Judicial

d)

D. Administrative

69.

A bill becomes a law even if not signed by the President after _________ days.

a)

A. 60

b)

B. 40

c)

C. 20

d)

D. 30

70.

Which refers to the act of the President to stay the execution of a convict?

a)

A. Communication

b)

B. Amnesty

c)

C. Pardon

d)

D. Reprieve

71.

Who has the power to declare the existence of a state of war?

a)

A. Chief Justice

b)

B. President

c)

C. Senate President

d)

D. Congress

72.

A losing senatorial candidate may file a protest against the winner. What body will assume jurisdiction over the case?

a)

A. Supreme Court

b)

B. Electoral 

      Tribunal

c)

C. COMELEC

d)

D. Regional Trial 

       Court

73.

How is the crime of rape classified?

a)

A. Heinous

b)

B. Homicide

c)

C. Slander

d)

D. Malicious Mischief

74.

All Filipino citizens have the right to vote and to be voted upon as government official. What is this constitutional right called?

a)

A. Passive right to vote

b)

B. Political franchise

c)

C. Suffrage

d)

D. Electoral right

75.

Any individual has the right to question why he is being arrested, and to summon his accusers to court so that due process may be performed. This right is embodied in which of the following?

a)

A. Reclusion Perpetua

b)

B. Res ipsa loquitor

c)

C. Prison mayor

d)

D. Habeas corpus

76.

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority was created on _______.

a)

1994

b)

1993

c)

1992

d)

1991

77.

The following are TVET clientele except.

a)

High School Graduate

b)

Elementary Graduate

c)

College undergraduates

78.

A structured and systematic form of learning.

a)

Non-formal Education

b)

Informal Education

c)

Formal Education

79.

It is the academic and vocational preparation of students for jobs involving applied science and modern technology.

 

a)

Vocational Education

b)

Vocational and Technology Education

c)

Technology Education

80.

It is a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory work, and on-the-job training.

 

a)

Vocational Education

b)

Technology education

c)

Vocational and Technology Education

81.

Which of the following is true about education?

a)

Education is to decrease the economical status of the country

b)

Education is only meant for boys

c)

Education is for the welfare of the country

d)

Education poisons a persons mind

82.

The independent or public school system is ………………..

a)

free

b)

cheap

c)

fee-paying

d)

suitable

83.

Core subjects are ………………….in the national examinations.

a)

optional

b)

compulsory

c)

fee-paying

d)

descriptive

84.

How many ribs are in a human body?

a)

21

b)

22

c)

23

d)

24

85.

What is the world’s biggest island?

a)

Finland

b)

Greenland

c)

England

d)

Mindanao

86.

Which Disney film features the song ‘When You Wish Upon a Star’?

a)

Cinderella

b)

Snow White

c)

Pinocchio

d)

Sleeping Beauty

87.

What is the smallest country in the world?

a)

Austria

b)

Cairo

c)

Malaysia

d)

Vatican

88.

Who invented scissors?

a)

Leonardo da Vinci

b)

Stephen Hawking

c)

Thomas Edison

d)

Galileo Galilei

89.

The world’s biggest pair of shoes was made in

a)

Marikina City

b)

Shanghai

c)

Milan

d)

Dubai

90.

What is the world’s largest supplier of nurses?

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Singapore

c)

Philippines

d)

Myanmar

91.

Which name are the Sandwich Islands, better known as?

a)

Hawaii

b)

Indonesia

c)

Malaysia

d)

Philippines

92.

Who patented the first working karaoke machine in 1975?

a)

Minato Ren

b)

Robert dela Rosa

c)

Hiroto Kaito

d)

Roberto del Rosario

93.

What is the largest of the big cats?

a)

lion

b)

tiger

c)

cheetah

d)

Leopard

94.

There was HIATUS of two years before I went back to college. HIATUS means _______.

a)
a. Lapse
b)
b. Uninterruption
c)
c. Length
d)
d. Continuation
95.

The surprised teacher asked, “What was all the HUBHUB about?” HUBHUB means _______.

a)
a. Hush
b)
b. Serenity
c)
c. Commotion
d)
d. Stillness
96.

Thomas Carlyle said, “The man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder…” It could be interpreted as ______.

a)
a. There is a strong driving force in one’s life
b)
b. There should be sufficient energy in one’s life
c)
c. Direction can never come into one’s life
d)
d. One’s life doesn’t need to be controlled
97.
Who said, “The Filipino is worth dying for?”
a)
a. Benigno Aquino
b)
b. Carlos P. Garcia
c)
c. Fidel V. Ramos
d)
d. Jose P. Rizal
98.

Who is remembered for his famous quotation? “My loyalty to my party ends where my loyalty to my country begins.”

a)
a. Carlos P. Garcia
b)
b. Ferdinand Marcos
c)
c. Manuel Quezon
d)
d. Manuel Roxas
99.
Both Nenita and _____ plan to go.
a)
a. I
b)
b. Me
c)
c. Myself
d)
d. Me myself
100.
Your brother is paying for your plane ticket, _____?
a)
a. Is he
b)
b. Isn’t it
c)
c. Aren’t you
d)
d. Isn’t he