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SocSci Part2

Total questions: 125

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The largest island in the world is
a)

Australia

b)

Greenland

c)

New Guinea

d)

None of these

2.
London is located at 0° while Baghdad at 45° east. If a news bulletin is broad cast from London at 10.00 a.m. at what time it will heard at Baghdad?
a)

11.30 a.m.

b)

2.00 a.m.

c)

1.00 p.m.

d)

12.30 p.m.

3.
Loti is the currency of
a)

Burundi

b)

Libya

c)

Sudan

d)

Lesotho

4.
Match the following
a)

City of Golden - 1. Belgium

b)

Forbidden City - 2. Ireland

c)

Emerald Island - 3. Lhasa

d)

Cockpit of Europe - 4. San Francisco

5.
Mount Everest is located in
a)

India

b)

China

c)

Nepal

d)

Bhutan

6.
On which of the cities was the first atomic bomb dropped by the United States in 1945?
a)

Berlin

b)

London

c)

Hiroshima

d)

Paris

7.
Petroleum deposits in India are found chiefly in
a)

Granite

b)

Basalt

c)

Metamorphic rocks

d)

Sedimentary rocks

8.
Rhodesia's new name is
a)

Zaire

b)

Zimbabwe

c)

Tanzania

d)

Swaziland

9.
Rubber is a product of
a)

Plantation agriculture

b)

Mixed agriculture

c)

Mediterranean agriculture

d)

Special horticulture

10.
Seychelles is located in the
a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Indian Ocean

c)

Atlantic Ocean

d)

Mediterranean Sea

11.
Switzerland is famous for Swiss watches. What is the Capital of this country?
a)

Geneva

b)

Vevey

c)

Lausanne

d)

Berne

12.
The capitals of Libya, Ghana and Kenya respectively are
a)

Lagos, Nairobi, Accra

b)

Lagos, Accra, Nairobi

c)

Lagos, Nairobi, Oslo

d)

Tripoli, Accra, Nairobi

13.
The earth completes one rotation on its axis in
a)

23h 30 min

b)

23h 56 min. 4.9s

c)

24h

d)

23h 10min 2s

14.
The earth is
a)

Spherical

b)

Elliptical

c)

Oblate Spheroid

d)

Prolate Spheroid

15.
The earth is elliptical because of its
a)

Revolution round the sun

b)

Gravitational force

c)

Centrifugal force of rotation

d)

Inclination on its own axis

16.
The equatorial radius of the earth is approximately
a)

12,700 km

b)

6,900 km

c)

6,400 km

d)

11,600 km

17.
The largest mica producing country in the world?
a)

USA

b)

India

c)

Russia

d)

Japan

18.
The latitude AA' on the map represents
a)

Tropic at cancer

b)

Tropic at Capricorn

c)

Equator

d)

None of these

19.
The layer of atmosphere close to the earth's surface is called
a)

Exosphere

b)

Ionosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Troposphere

20.
The longest canal in the world is
a)

Volga Baltic

b)

Beloye-More Baltic

c)

Suez Canal

d)

Grand China canal

21.
The most abundant element in the earth's atmosphere is
a)

Argon

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Oxygen

d)

Krypton

22.
The polar diameter of the earth is shorter than its equatorial diameter by
a)

25km

b)

80km

c)

43km

d)

30km

23.
The second highest mountain peak in the world is
a)

Nanga Parvat

b)

Nanda Devi

c)

Andes

d)

Godwin Austin

24.
The second largest island in the world is
a)

Nanga Parvat

b)

Nanda Devi

c)

Andes

d)

Godwin Austin

25.
The second largest island in the world is
a)

New Guinea

b)

Madagascar

c)

Great Britain

d)

Victoria

26.
Tropical cyclone storms occurring in Philippines Japan and China seas are known as
a)

Tornado

b)

Thunder Storms

c)

Typhoons

d)

Hurricane

27.
What is the approximate circumference of the earth?
a)

25,000 km

b)

16,000 km

c)

40,000 km

d)

50,000 km

28.
What is the shape of the earth's orbit around the sun?
a)

Circular

b)

Hyperbolic

c)

Elliptical

d)

Parabolic

29.
Which country is called the 'Sugar Bowl of the World'?
a)

Cuba

b)

India

c)

Burma

d)

Norway

30.
Which Country/currency/capital combination is wrong?
a)

Iran / Rial / Tehran

b)

Bulgaria / Lev / Sofia

c)

Korea / Won/ Seoul

d)

Mongolia / Kip / Ulan Bator

31.
Which is the world's largest mountain range?
a)

Alps

b)

Himalaya - Karakoram

c)

Andes

d)

Tibet

32.
Which of the following countries has the largest area in the world?
a)

Canada

b)

China

c)

USA

d)

Russia

33.
Which of the following countries is known as 'Land of the Thunder Bolt'?
a)

Taiwan

b)

Tibet

c)

Bhutan

d)

Japan

34.
Which of the following countries/capital combination is not correct
a)

Libya/Tripoli

b)

Malawi/Zomba

c)

Egypt/Cairo

d)

Chad/Bangui

35.
Which of the following is an agricultural produce of Taiwan?
a)

Coffee

b)

Maize

c)

Rice

d)

Millets

36.
Which of the following is the capital and seaport of Philippines?
a)

Manila

b)

Davao

c)

Zamboanga

d)

Quezon City

37.
Which of the following is the largest river of the world?
a)

Nile

b)

Mississippi-Missouri

c)

Amazon

d)

Yangtze

38.
Which of the following is/are the Asian agents of soil erosion?
a)

Wind and water

b)

Rocks

c)

Sand

d)

None of these

39.
Which of the following river crosses the equator twice?
a)

Amazon

b)

Nile

c)

Congo

d)

Orinoco

40.
Which of the following rivers has a bird's foot delta?
a)

The Amazon

b)

The Brahmaputra

c)

The Mississippi

d)

The Nile

41.
Which of the following river has the largest basin?
a)

Congo

b)

Amazon

c)

Nile

d)

Ganges

42.
Which of the following statements is correct concerning Bridgetown?
a)

Chief port of Guinea-Bissau

b)

Capital of Barbados, an island country in Atlantic ocean

c)

A famous seaport of Barbados

d)

None of these

43.
Which one of the following country/capital/currency combination is correct?
a)

1Botswana/Usumbura/Franc

b)

Bangladesh/Dhaka/Taka

c)

Jordan/Jerusalem/Dinar

d)

Guinea/Conakry/Drachma

44.
Which one of the following is not a sedimentary rock?
a)

Peat

b)

Chalk

c)

Granite

d)

Lignite

45.
Which one of the following towns is situated at the highest altitude?
a)

Lhasa

b)

Kathmandu

c)

Gartola

d)

Thimpu

46.
Which pair is incorrect?
a)

Gift of the Nile: Egypt

b)

Holy Land: Palestine

c)

Hermit Kingdom: Japan

d)

Land of Lilies: Canada SBI/PO

47.
Which river in the world carries the maximum volume of water?
a)

Amazon

b)

Nile

c)

Mississippi-Missouri

d)

None of these

48.
Sun rises in the east and sets in the west due to the
a)

Shape of the Earth

b)

Revolution of the Earth around the Sun

c)

Rotation of the Earth on its axis

d)

Movement of the Sun

49.
What are cyclones?
a)

Sudden, heavy floods

b)

No rain for a long duration

c)

Heavy showers

d)

Violent wind and rain

50.
Which of the following explains why there is n total eclipse of the sun?
a)

Size of the sun in relation to the Moon

b)

Direction of rotation of the Earth round the Sun

c)

Orbit of the Moon around the Sun

d)

Size of the Earth in relation to the Sun

51.
189. Match the following A. Atoll 1. Dew Point B. Crater 2. River C. Condensation 3. Volcano D. Denudation 4. Coral Reef
a)

A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

b)

A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

c)

A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

d)

A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

52.
Match the following A. Earthquake 1. Isohyte B. Rainfall 2. Bora C. Agulhas 3. Ocean Current D. Wind 4. Seismic Lines
a)

A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

b)

A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2

c)

A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

d)

A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

53.
Indian Standard Time is associated with
a)

821⁄2° east longitude

b)

180° west longitude

c)

95° east longitude

d)

90° west longitude

54.
For a time difference of one hour the longitudinal distance is equal to
a)

15°

b)

30°

c)

45°

d)

60°

55.
When it is 8 am on Wednesday at Greenwich
a)

It is 10.30 pm on Wednesday at London

b)

It is 6.25 am on Tuesday at New York

c)

It is 3 pm on Wednesday at Hong Kong

d)

It is 5 pm on Wednesday at Tokyo

56.
IST is
a)

A uniform time adopted by all places in India

b)

The difference of time between two states

c)

The difference of time between two places

d)

None of these

57.
The International Date Line passes through
a)

Exactly through 180° longitude

b)

Equator

c)

Approximately 180° east or west meridian

d)

Exactly 0° meridian

58.
The IST is ahead of GMT by
a)

2 h

b)

51⁄4 h

c)

51⁄2 h

d)

61⁄2 h

59.
It is 12 noon at Greenwich. What will be the time at a place situated at 50° east Longitude?
a)

8:40 am

b)

3:20 am

c)

5:00 am

d)

12 midnight

60.
A day is added when a man crosses the International Date Line from
a)

North to south

b)

East to west

c)

North to east

d)

South to west

61.
In a tropical cyclone, pressure
a)

Increases towards the center

b)

Decreases towards the center and wind moves in an anticlockwise direction in the northern hemisphere

c)

Does not very appreciably

d)

First decreases towards the centre and then increases

62.
Regions lying on the western margins of the continents between 30° and 40° north have
a)

Dry summers and wet winters

b)

Rainfall all the year

c)

Dry climate all the year

d)

Wet summers and warm winters

63.
Both the BEC and SEC aim for functional literacy. The K to 12 Curriculum aims for holistic development and acquisition of 21st century skills.
a)

Statement 1 is true

b)

Statement 2 is true

c)

Both statements are false

d)

Both statements are true

64.
The Kto12 curriculum will enable students to acquire ____________________________ and _____________________________ issued by the Technical Skills Development Authority (TESDA). These signify that K to 12 graduates have acquired middle level skills and will have better opportunities for gainful employment.
a)

Certificates of Entrepreneurship (COEs) and National Employments (NEs)

b)

National Employments (NEs) and National Certifications (NCs)

c)

Certificates of Entrepreneurship (COEs) and Certificates of Competency (COCs)

d)

Certificates of Competency (COCs) and National Certifications (NCs)

65.
Before implementing the Kto12, the Philippines is the _______________in Southeast Asia and ______________ in the world with a ten-year program prior to entry to the university.
a)

only country – only country

b)

one of the only three countries – one of the five countries

c)

one of the five countries – only country

d)

only country – one of the only three countries

66.
The following are some features of the Kto12 curriculum:
a)

(1) decongested, (2) flawed, (3) relevant and responsive as it centers on the Filipino learner, (4)disintegrated, and (5) learner-centered

b)

(1)fragmented, (2)seamless, (3) relevant and responsive as it centers on the Filipino learner, (4)disintegrated, and (5) topic-centered

c)

(1)fragmented, (2)flawed, (3) relevant and responsive as it centers on the Filipino learner, (4)enriched, and (5) learner-centered

d)

(1)decongested, (2)seamless, (3) relevant and responsive as it centers on the Filipino learner, (4)enriched, and (5) learner-centered

67.
In Kto12 Curriculum ¬¬¬¬_______________________ refers to PRIMARY schooling that involves six years of education.
a)

Elementary Education

b)

Nursery 1& 2, Prep 1&2, Kindergarten 1 & 2

c)

Tertiary Education

d)

Secondary Education

68.
Who said this: “We need to add two years to our basic education. Those who can afford pay up to 14 years of schooling before university. Thus, their children are getting into the best universities and the best jobs after graduation. I want at least 12 years for our public school children to give them an even chance of succeeding.” ?
a)

Dr. Ramon C. Bacani - Center Director of SEAMEO INNOTECH

b)

Bro. Armin A. Luistro, FSC Secretary Department of Education

c)

Joey Villanueva TESDAman

d)

Former President Benigno Aquino III

69.
The K to 12 Curriculum is focused on the learner’s acquisition of the ____________________ as follows: (1) Learning and Innovation skills (2) Information, media, and technology skills (3) Effective Communication Skills, and (4) Life and Career Skills
a)

Upgraded Skills

b)

Multimedia Skills

c)

New World Skills

d)

21st century skills

70.
The K to 12 basic education curriculum framework shows that the K to 12 basic education curriculum has the following salient features EXCEPT...
a)

It focuses on the holistic development of the learner.

b)

It is outcome-based as it prepares learners for: 1) higher education, 2) middle level skills, 3) employment, and 4) entrepreneurship

c)

It is anchored on the principles of 1) inclusive education, 2) learners’ growth and development, 3) teaching and learning, and 4) assessment.

d)

It aims for (1) functional literacy and focuses on the (2) development of reading skills and (3) values of self- reliance and patriotism.

71.
The desired outcomes of the K to 12 program are defined in expectancies which are in the form of _________________________________________.
a)

Standardized Test

b)

Norm-Referenced Test

c)

Holistic Evaluation

d)

content and performance standards

72.
In implementing kto12 Curriculum, universal kindergarten was offered starting
a)

SY 2010 – 2011

b)

SY 2012 – 2013

c)

SY 2009 – 2010

d)

SY 2011 – 2012

73.
By ________________________, the Kto12 curriculum was offered to incoming Grade 1 as well as to incoming junior high school students (Grade 7).
a)

SY 2009 – 2010

b)

SY 2010 – 2011

c)

SY 2011 – 2012

d)

SY 2012 – 2013

74.
In implementing the Kto12 Curriculum, the target of DepEd is to put in place the necessary infrastructure and other necessary arrangements needed to provide Senior High School (SHS) education by___________________.
a)

SY 2013 – 2014

b)

SY 2014 – 2015

c)

SY 2015 – 2016

d)

SY 2016 – 2017

75.
Despotic is a form of Government. What do "DESPOTIC" means?
a)

Democratic

b)

Dictatorial

c)

Federal

d)

Constitutional Monarchy

76.
There are 3 Requisites of a good written constitution as to form Brief, Broad & Definite. What do you mean by the word "Definite”?
a)

Clear

b)

Summary

c)

Exact

d)

Neutral or Fair

77.
It is also known as the "People Power Constitution"
a)

Malolos Constitution

b)

1973 Constitution

c)

Freedom Constitution

d)

1987 Constitution

78.
Three are 3 classification of a Constitution. The #1 is "As to origin" & it is composing of 2, the Conventional & Cumulative. What do "Cumulative" mean:
a)

Enacted ( "may nagsulat" ex. Phil. Constitution )

b)

Rigid ( hard to change, strict)

c)

Evolved ( "may nakagisnang kultura" )

d)

Written

79.
It is a wealth includes artifacts, history, music, natural resources, etc.
a)

Patrimony

b)

Prosperity ( next generation )

c)

Real Estate

d)

Both B & C

80.
They are the one who wrote the Fundamental Law or the Philppine Constituition.
a)

Constituent Assembley

b)

Legislative Members

c)

Judiciary Members

d)

Constitutional Convention

81.
There are 3 Ways of Changing our Constituition. Which of the ff. Is not belong:
a)

Constituent Assembley

b)

Peoples Initiative

c)

Judiciary Form of Gov't.

d)

Constitutional Convention

82.
Actually exercises power or control but without legal title.
a)

De jure

b)

De Facto

c)

Doctrine of Parens Patriae

d)

De facto proper

83.
The power of the state to raise revenue to defray the necessary expenses of the government.
a)

Police Power

b)

Power of Eminent Domain

c)

Power of Taxation

d)

The Doctrine of State Immunity

84.
"STATUTORY" means:
a)

Right to a maximum wage

b)

Right to a minimum wage

c)

Right to a lesser wage

d)

Right to a higher wage

85.
Where is the seat of the archdiocese of nueva Sevogia and was called " Ciudad Fernando " in honor of king Ferdinand during the Spanish regime?
a)

Candon

b)

Sta. Lucia

c)

Lallo

d)

Vigan

86.
Geographically, kalinga and apayao was separated under what Republic Act Number?
a)

7878

b)

8787

c)

1717

d)

7171

87.
Who waa the revolutionary priest whose first crusade was in Abra, fought for the rights of the tribes thus, cordillera Administrative Region was created?
a)

Fr. Polucarpio Balweg

b)

Fr. Diosdado Balweg

c)

Fr. Conrado Balweg

d)

Fr. Ostioco Balweg

88.
Who was known as the "Tiger of Malaya" during WW II decided his last stand against the Filipino-American Forces in ifugao?
a)

Gen. Homa

b)

Gen. Tojo

c)

Gen. Yamashita

d)

Gen. Suzuki

89.
Which local position/s was/were open to Filipinos during Spanish colonial administration?
a)

alcalde mayor and gobernadorcillo

b)

Gobernadorcillo

c)

Gobernadorcillo and cabeza de barangay

d)

Cabeza de barangay

90.
The religious schism which occurred in our country during 1889- 1898 revolution resulted in the formation a religious sect popularly known today as:
a)

Iglesia Ni Kristo

b)

Aglipay Church

c)

Anglican Church

d)

Church of Christ

91.
Which statement about the WW II is true?
a)

It broke out during the revolutionary government of Aguinaldo

b)

US started the war

c)

the Philippines was part of this war being a colony of Japan

d)

the Philippines was drawn to this war being a colony of US.

92.
In what order did the following colonizers occupy the Philippines?
a)

British, Spaniards, Americans, Japanese

b)

Spaniards, Americans, British, Japanese

c)

Spaniards, British, Americans, Japanese

d)

Spanish, American, Japanese, British

93.
The Americans promised of granting independence to the Filipinos after a transition period was contained in the ff. Legislations EXCEPT
a)

Jones law

b)

Hare-Hawes Cutting law

c)

Phillipine bill of 1902

d)

Tydings Mc Duffie law

94.
The greatest legacy of the Americans to the Filipinos is education while to that Spaniards is
a)

Christianity

b)

Protestantism

c)

Democracy

d)

Culture

95.
The foremost objective of the Propaganda Movement was the assimilation of the Philippines as a regular province of Spain bec. They believe that
a)

Filipinos enjoy staying in Spain

b)

Equally between Spaniards and Filipinos would surely be obtained

c)

Economic life will be improved

d)

Social and economic development be attained

96.
Rizal organized the LA Liga Filipina so as to effectively pursue new approaches to achieve reform. His main objective is...
a)

Politicize a greater number of Filipinos

b)

Influence political development during twilight of Spanish rules

c)

Unification of the whole archipelago

d)

Prepare Filipinos for revolution

97.
In writing the LA Solidaridad , the official organ of propaganda movement , the Filipino reformists used pen names for obvious reasons. Rizal used dimasalang and laong -laang while Antonio LUNA hid the name
a)

Plaridel

b)

Taga-ilog

c)

Kalipulako

d)

Jomapa

98.
What us the foremost objective of the katipunan?
a)

Political, economic and civic

b)

Political, civic, and moral

c)

Social, political, and civic

d)

Political, social and economic

99.
What made the easy Pacification of Spain to the Filipinos?
a)

Loyalty to the spaniards

b)

Lack of coordinations

c)

Separation of Phillipines from Spain

d)

Inferior arms and ammunitions

100.
The form of government established by Aguinaldo was changed from dictatorial to
a)

Democratic

b)

Republic

c)

Socialist

d)

Revolutionary

101.
The malolos constitution was ratified at barasoin church which created a Democratic republic government. Who wrote this constitution?
a)

Pedro Paterno

b)

Gregorio Araneta

c)

Felipe Calderon

d)

B. Legarda

102.
The fall of the first Republic was due to the capture of General Emilio Aguinaldo in
a)

Palawan

b)

Isabela

c)

Cabagan

d)

Bulacan

103.
When was the Philippines Independence proclaimed by E. Aguinaldo bat Kawit , Cavite between four & five in the afternoon.?
a)

June 12, 1898

b)

June 12, 1889

c)

June 4, 1898

d)

June 21, 1898

104.
Who was the brain of the Philippine revolution, a sublime paralytic acted as adviser of Aguinaldo?
a)

Jacinto

b)

Calderon

c)

Bonifacio

d)

Mabini

105.
What was the first important document ever produced by people's representatives?
a)

Biak-na-bato consti.

b)

Malolos constitution

c)

1971 consti.

d)

1935 consti.

106.
Who was the great military general who covered the retreat of Aguinaldo to isabela?
a)

Miguel Malvar

b)

Antonio Luna

c)

Gregorio Del Pilar

d)

Martin Delgado

107.
Who composed the lyrics of Phillipine National Anthem?
a)

Julian Felipe

b)

Felipe Calderon

c)

Jose Palma

d)

Felipe Agoncillo

108.
The proclamation of Philippine independence was the most significant achievement of Aguinaldo’s dictatorial government. It was also the formal unfurling of the Filipino flag. Who wrote and solemnly read the "Act of Declaration of Independence"?
a)

Aguinaldo

b)

Rafael Palma

c)

Ambrosio R.Bautista

d)

Felipe Calderon

109.
The law provided for 10 years transition period at the end of which the US grants and recognizes independence to the Filipinos?
a)

Tydings McDuffie Law

b)

Phil. Bill of 1902

c)

Jones law

d)

Hare-hawes Cutting Law

110.
who promised to make the country "Great again"" ruled for 20 years?
a)

Diosdado Macapagal

b)

Carlos Garcia

c)

Elpidio Quirino

d)

Ferdinand Marcos

111.
Who among the ff. Presidents that Tagalog shall be the official language of the Filipinos?
a)

Manuel Quezon

b)

Carlos Garcia

c)

Elpidio Quirino

d)

Ferdinand Marcos

112.
Who popularized the use of barong Tagalog in official and social functions?
a)

Magsaysay

b)

Ramos

c)

Quirino

d)

Macapagal

113.
Who was the last President of the Commonwealth government and 1st president of the third republic?
a)

Roxas

b)

Osmeña

c)

Quezon

d)

Quirino

114.
Who was first president of the Commonwealth government who was exiled in US during the war?
a)

Manuel Roxas

b)

Sergio Osmeña

c)

Manuel Quezon

d)

Elpidio Quirino

115.
What event marked the Peoples' Power in 1986?
a)

Death of Marcos

b)

RAM movement

c)

EDSA Revolution

d)

NPA activities

116.
Who was the Filipino Chief Justice of the supreme court?
a)

Cayetano Arellano

b)

Felipe Buencamino

c)

Jose Agad Santos

d)

Trinidad Pardi de Tavera

117.
Who was the commander in chief of the Japanese during the imperial forces in the Phillipines at the Battle of Bataan?
a)

Admiral Nakamura

b)

Gen. Tojo

c)

Masahara Homma

d)

Admiral Nichimura

118.
By virtue of P.D. 1596 signed on July 11, 1978, the Phillipines claims the _____ as part of the Phillipines territory on the basis of historic rights and legal titles
a)

Turtle islands

b)

Scarborough shoal

c)

Sabah

d)

Spratly island

119.
What ship was the term of surrender by Japan on boar the battleship to he allied forces signed?
a)

Missouri

b)

President

c)

Mississippi

d)

Swordfish

120.
The country's largest coral reefs are found near Palawan particularly in ___
a)

Tubataha reef

b)

Tuhabbata reef

c)

Tutahaba reef

d)

Hatuhabba reef

121.
Who was the Athenian aristocrat who drew up the first written code of laws for Athens in 621 BC?
a)

Minos

b)

Solon

c)

Pisistratus

d)

Draco

122.
How was the sole ruler who ruled harshly in a polis called in Ancient Greece?
a)

tyrant

b)

despot

c)

autocrat

d)

dictator

123.
What is the agreement between two or more states for their mutual benefits?
a)

alliances

b)

treaty

c)

pact

d)

league

124.
Who was the great Athenian statesman who ruled from 470 BC and made the Athens the political and cultural center of East Mediterranean?
a)
a. Cleisthenes
b)
b. Pericles
c)
c. Pisistratus
d)
d. Draco
125.
At what age could a Spartan boy enter into military barracks to train and to become a full-pledged citizen until he reached the age of thirty years old?
a)

seven

b)

ten

c)

sixteen

d)

twenty-one