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Question 1
WRONG

Which of the following is not a branch of Zoology?

Cetology
Mycology
Ethology
Acarology
Question 1 Explanation: 
Mychology is the study of fungi. It is a branch of botany.

Question 2
WRONG

Which of the following was not invented by Thomas Edison?

Motion picture camera
Telegraph
Phonograph
Light bulb
Question 2 Explanation: 
The telegraph was invented by Samuel Morse.

Question 3
WRONG

What was the controversial scandal involving Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in the alleged rigging of the 2004
National Elections?
ZTE Scandal
Hello Garci
COMELEC Commissioner Scandal
Ampatuan Scandal
Question 3 Explanation: 
Hello Garci involved an audio recording of a phone call between former President Arroyo and Commissioner Virgilio Garcillano
talking about the rigging of the 2004 election results.

Question 4
WRONG

What is the National Sport of the Philippines?

Sungka
Sipa
Patintero
Arnis
Question 4 Explanation: 
As per Republic Act No. 9850, Arnis has been adopted as the Official National Sport of the Philippines as of December 2009.

Question 5
WRONG

The deposed leader of Libya, Muammar Gaddafi died during which battle?
Battle of Tripoli
Battle of Sirte
Battle of Rusca
Battle of Bani Walid
Question 5 Explanation: 
Muammar Gaddafi died on October 20, 2011 during the Battle of Sirte. Sirte, along with Bani Wallid, is the one of the last
strongholds of Gaddafi loyalist.

Question 6
WRONG

Pope Benedict XVI resigned as the head pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church effective _________.
February 14, 2013
March 13, 2013
February 28, 2013
February 11, 2013
Question 6 Explanation: 
Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation on February 11, 2013 effective February 28, 2013. On March 13, 2013, Pope
Francis was elected to take his place.

Question 7
WRONG

John Forbes Nash, Jr. the subject of the movie “A Beautiful Mind” won a noble prize in ___________.
Cryptography
Mathematics
Economics
Physics
Question 7 Explanation: 
John Nash won the 1994 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.

Question 8
WRONG

Which United States company ranked No. 1 in the Fortune 500 in the year 2012?
Chevron
Wal-Mart Stores
Exxon Mobil
ConocoPhillips
Question 8 Explanation: 
Exxon Mobil rose to No. 1 from being No. 2 in 2011. It overtook Wal-Mart which dropped to No. 2 followed by Chevron in No.
3.

Question 9
WRONG

In which installment of the Harry Potter series did Harry, Ron and Hermione play as real life pieces of Wizard’s Chess?
The Prisoner from Azkaban
The Philosopher’s Stone
 Chamber of Secrets
Goblet of Fire
Question 9 Explanation: 
The enormous Wizard’s Chessboard is one of the security enchantments of the Philosopher’s Stone.

Question 10
WRONG

On the May 13, 2013 Philippine Senatorial election we are looking forward to electing ____ senators.
23
12
24
13
Question 10 Explanation: 
This coming election, 12 of the 24 seats in senate will be filled. This is assuming that Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago will not
vacate her seat in lieu of being elected as a Judge for the International Criminal Court. If she does vacate her seat, 13 senators
will be elected, one will continue the remaining 3 years of her term.

Question 11
WRONG

Sino ang nagligtas kay Florante sa kagubatan?

Laura
Aladin
Adolfo
Almahid
Question 11 Explanation: 
Si Aladin ay isang morong na naglalakbay sa kagubatan kung saan nakatali si Florante.

Question 12
WRONG

Who wrote “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”?

Voltaire
Daniel Defoe
L. Frank Baum
Lewis Carol
Question 12 Explanation: 
L. Frank Baum wrote “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” which has a number of film adaptations until today.

Question 13
WRONG

Which of the following animals is not on the Philippine Coat of Arms?

All of the above
Eagle
Griffin
Lion
Question 13 Explanation: 
The Philippine Coat of arms has an eagle on the dexter side and a lion on the sinister side.

Question 14
WRONG

The coccyx refers to which bone of the human body?

Bone on the nose
 Tailbone
Wrist bone
Third rib from the bottom
Question 14 Explanation: 
For tailless primates the coccyx refers to the last segment of the spinal column.

Question 15
WRONG

President Barack Obama of the United States is a member of what political party?
Independent
Republican
Liberal
Democrat
Question 15 Explanation: 
President Barack Obama is a democrat and was re-elected for office last November 2012.

Question 16
WRONG

Tocopherol is another term for _______?

Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
Vitamin E
Question 16 Explanation: 
Vitamin E can be found in unrefined vegetable oils.

Question 17
WRONG

This is the classification of seed bearing plants where seeds are found within fruits.
Gymgiosperms
Tracheids
Meristems
Angiosperms
Question 17 Explanation: 
In terms of propagation, plants are classified as non-flowering (spore bearing) and flowering (seed bearing). Seed bearing plants
are again classified into Gymgiosperms and Angiosperms.

Question 18
WRONG

In Cormac McCarthy’s “The Road”, how many bullets that does the father’s revolver contain?
5
3
4
2
Question 18 Explanation: 
“The Road” tells the stories about a father and son’s journey across a post-apocalyptic landscape. They have a revolver with two
bullets in it. The boy was given instructions to use it on himself if the need arises.

Question 19
WRONG

Who is the current secretary of the Department of Health?

 Enrique Ona
Cesar Purisima
Proceso Alcala
Leila de Lima
Question 19 Explanation: 
Dr. Enrique T. Ona is the Secretary of the DOH since June 30, 2010.

Question 20
WRONG

Secretary Jesse Robredo who died on a plane crash and was given the Quezon Service Cross award was the head of which
government office?
DPWH
DTI
DOTC
DILG
Question 20 Explanation: 
Jesus “Jesse” Manalastas Robredo is the Secretary of DILG from July 2010 to his death on April 18, 2012.

Question 21
WRONG

What caused the death of Apple founder, Steve Jobs?

Heart attack
Car accident
Fruit poisoning
A tumor
Question 21 Explanation: 
Steve Jobs dies of Insulinoma or a tumor of the pancreas.

Question 22
WRONG

Where is the World’s largest library located?

London
Japan
China
USA
Question 22 Explanation: 
The World’s largest is the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. followed by the British Library in London.

Question 23
WRONG

An alcoholic drink that says 80 proof has ______ percent alcohol?

60
20
80
40
Question 23 Explanation: 
Alcoholic proof is twice the percentage of alcohol by volume.

Question 24
WRONG

Who was the first person in recorded history to dissect a human cadaver for the sake ofscience?
Socrates
 Aristotle
Hippocrates
Herophilus
Question 24 Explanation: 
Herophilus is regarded as the “Father of Anatomy”.

Question 25
WRONG

Which country hosted the 21st ASEAN summit?

Philippines
Cambodia
Vietnam
Indonesia
Question 25 Explanation: 
Cambodia hosted the 20th and the 21st ASEAN summit. The latter was held on November 17-20, 2012 in Phnom Penh,
Cambodia.

Question 26
WRONG

This type of cyclone has wind speeds ranging from 63-118 kph.
Tropical depression
Tropical storm
Typhoon
Low pressure area
Question 26 Explanation: 
Cyclones can be categorized as: Tropical depression – wind speed < 63 kph Tropical storm – wind speed 63-118 kph Typhoon >
wind speeds 118 kph

Question 27
WRONG

When a single entity is in control of a commodity as being its only supplier, this is called ________.
Industry
Oligopoly
Monopoly
Market control
Question 27 Explanation: 
Just take for instance; Meralco is the only provider of power distribution services in Metro Manila. This is a monopoly.

Question 28
WRONG

Where was the setting of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Scarlet Letter”

Massachusetts
London
Rome
Paris
Question 28 Explanation: 
“Scarlet Letter” is set in Puritan Boston, MA.

Question 29
WRONG

Cogito ergo sum is a famous adage from ___________?

 Archimedes
Rene Descartes
Charles Darwin
Aristotle
Question 29 Explanation: 
Rene Descartes invented the Cartesian coordinate system. Cogito ergo sum means “I think therefore, I am.”

Question 30
WRONG

How many moons does Neptune have?

9
13
5
31
Question 30 Explanation: 
Neptune is the 8th planet in our solar system and has 13 satellites and 4 rings.