GenEd-1 March 2025 Past Paper PDF

MARCH 2025 BLESSINGS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION 1. During the Spanish regime in the Philippines, there were Europe-educated Filipinos who belonged to affluent middle class families called. a. Obreros b. Propagandists c. Mestizos d. Ilustrados 2. “Nagsimula...

MARCH 2025 BLESSINGS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION 1. During the Spanish regime in the Philippines, there were Europe-educated Filipinos who belonged to affluent middle class families called. a. Obreros b. Propagandists c. Mestizos d. Ilustrados 2. “Nagsimula na ang palatuntunin nang dumating angpanauhing pandangal”, ay pangungusap na nasa panauhan na. a. Pangkasalukuyan b. Perpektibo c. Pangkasalukuyan d. Panghinaharap 3. What is the beneficial effect of scientific development on education? a. Access to recreation b. Access to knowledge source c. Extended kindship d. Family solidarity 4. Mababasa ang mga kuro-kuro ng patnugot ng pahayagan tungkol sa napapanahong isyu sa. a. Lathalain b. Seksyong pangangalakal c. Panlibangan d. Pangulong Tudling 5. Since most organism consume more than one type of animal or plant or consume both, the transfer of matter and energy intertwine into the. a. Food consumer b. Food web  c. Food producer d. Food chain 6. To express that there is no significant difference between the food intake of office workers and the food intake of a group of teachers is. I. H0: x1 = x2 II. H0: x1≠ x2 III. Ha: x1 = x2 IV. Ha: x1≠ x2 A. I B. IV C. III D. II 7. Apopularbeliefthat childrenaretheparent’sinvestment forthefuturehampersthenational efforts for. a. Enlighted occupational b. Responsible parenthood c. Professional development d. Unified Family 8. The organization of words to give pleasure, to elevate the human experience and to judge the underlying values are the basic objectives of. a. Literature b. Music c. Painting d. Theater 9. Since Rizal’s novels revealed a hidden meaning which was socio-political, they can be classified as. a. Ode b. Sonnet c. Allegory  d. Elegy 10. Regarded as a polymath, Rizal’s genius was manifest in. a. Both oratory writing b. Science alone c. Both science and arts d. Arts alone 11. The common cause of wars and conflicts among nations is. a. Religious intolerance b. Diplomatic problem c. Territorial dispute d. Ideological differences 12. Conduction is to solids, as radiation is to. a. Gas b. Plasma c. Liquid d. Serum 13. Tuldukuwit ang bantas na ginagamit sa paghihiwalay ng mga. a. Pangungusap b. Salita c. Sugnay d. Parirala 14. A = 3x + 2y + 6xy simplified is. a. -12 b. -2 c. 2 d. 12 15. To describe an easy task, the idiomatic expression to use is. a. Piece of cake b. Bite the bullet  c. Spill the beans d. Break a leg 16. The famous character in Rizal’s novel who became the symbol of abuse of Filipino mother was. a. Maria Clara b. Tiya Isabel c. Perlita d. Sisa 17. The disappearance of some species and appearance of new species in an ecosystem illustrates ecological. a. Selection b. Isolation c. Separation d. Evolution 18. All these were “ilustrados” EXCEPT. a. Graciano Lopez Jaena b. Jose Rizal c. Marcelo H. del Pilar d. Andres Bonifacio 19. Conduction, convection and radiation are ways of transferring or transforming energy through the use of. a. Heat b. Force c. Waves d. Electricity 20. The foundation rock of society which develops values and becomes the cornerstone of peaceful living is the. a. Home b. City  c. Family d. Town 21. Simplify: (2x – 3y) – (8x + 4) a. -6X – 9y – 4 b. -6x – 9y + 4 c. 6x – 9y – 4 d. 6x + 9y + 4 22. All of these are theater art forms EXCEPT. a. Ballet b. Opera c. Cartoons d. Kabuki 23. The first poem written by Rizal which won a prize was. a. Sa Aking Mga Kababata b. Huling Paalam c. Bagong Lipunan d. Pilipinas Kong Mahal 24. What results from contradictory emotional or psychological attitude? a. Ambivalence b. Bipolarization c. Ambidexterity d. Bifurcation 25. “Sa aming nayon kilala si Cirilo na bukas-palad”, na ang kahulugan ay si Cirilo ay. a. Mapaghinala b. Mapaghiganti c. Mapag-upasa d. Mapagkawang-gawa 26. The art form that is most accessible to people of all ages of different interest, and varied economic means is.  a. Film b. Architecture c. Theater d. Literature 27. Ang lahat ng ito at mga wikang Filipino maliban sa. a. Hiligaynon b. Baybayin c. Cebuano d. Chavacano 28. There are literature forms whose purpose is to please or entertain, and to these groups belongs. a. Report b. Fiction c. Editorial d. Journal 29. These are traits of a psychosocially healthy person EXCEPT. a. Unable to control anger, tension, anxiety b. Can work alone with others c. Accept one’s mistakes d. Looks at the bright side in every situation 30. Easy to access to travel, rise of mass media and interconnectedness through technology made possible the existence of the concept. a. Global village b. World wide web c. United nations d. International alliance 31. People who harbor unjustified dislike for certain groups of people demonstrate. a. Racial prejudice  b. Economic prejudice c. Individualism d. Socialism 32. The abbreviations sin, tan, sec for sine, tangent and secant are Albert Gerard, as using common logarithms in measuring the intensity of earthquakes is to. a. Alexander Bell b. George Dantzig c. Johann Kepler d. Charles Richter 33. The world’s largest ecosystem of desserts is. a. Libya b. Sahara c. Saudi d. Africa 34. Corazon was expecting to be promoted but found out that a co-teacher who is less qualified got the promotion. What should Corazon do? a. Confront your co-teacher who was promoted b. Spend an anonymous letter of complaint to the Superintendent c. File a letter of resignation and find another job d. Discuss the matter with your Principal and inquire how you were rated 35. Ang pinakamahalagang gamit ng wika ay ang pagkaka-isa ng mga mamamayan sa pamamagitan ng. a. Salisihan b. Pantayan c. Tagisan d. Ugnayan 36. A child at the top of a slide, a ripe guava it flls, a yoyo before it is released are examples of potential energy. a. Electrical  b. Gravitational c. Mechanical d. Chemical 37. William Sydney Porter was a famous American writer of short stories noted for surprise endings like the Gift of the Magi, Cabbages and King, The Last Leaf in which he used the pen name. a. Mark Twain b. George Eliot c. Longfellow d. O. Henry 38. The researcher found the source creditable and so she decided to the method. a. Adopt b. Adjust c. Adapt d. Adept 39. Behavior modification is to B.F Skinner, as naturalism in early childhood development is to. a. Albert Bandura b. Jean Jacques Rousseau c. Sigmund Freud d. Jerome Bruner 40. By organizing the Katipunan, armed struggle was the method to freedom chosen by. a. Andres Bonifacio b. Jose Rizal c. Manuel Quezon d. Graciano Lopez Jaena 41. The poem that expresses faith in the Filipino youth as hope of the fatherland is. a. A La Juventud Filipina  b. Al Trabajo c. La Belleza de Una Rosa d. Mi Ultimo Adios 42. The least harmful energy to the atmosphere because it does not emit pollutions is. a. Fossil fuels b. Slash-and-burn agriculture c. Dry cell energy d. Nuclear energy 43. The practical application of scientific knowledge on daily human activities is. a. Technology b. Innovation c. Invention d. Discovery 44. What is progress in one’s occupation or workplace called. a. Rank status b. Career development c. Work award d. Occupational renewal 45. The Ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphs as the Ancient Filipinos used. a. Balitaw b. Alibata c. Kalantiao d. Abakada 46. The three stages of values development cognitive, affective, behavioral may be interpreted that. a. The value is understood, chose and acted upon b. The value undergoes transformation c. Values development happens instantaneously  d. The process of values development starts with argumentation 47. A person, whose opinion is trusted and whose advice on delicate matters are valued by friends and colleagues has attained. a. Rank b. Relation c. Prestige d. Understanding 48. A food chain is illustrated by the following link line. a. Bacteria – grass – goat – human b. Human – bacteria – goat – grass c. Grass – goat – human – bacteria d. Goat – human – bacteria – grass 49. Declaration of martial law is justified when there is. a. Attempted assassination of politicians b. Rampant graft and corruption c. Danger of famine because of predicted drought d. Visible rebellion and widespread lawlessness 50. The major concern about global warming arises from increased concentrations of. a. Nitrogen oxides b. Greenhouse gases c. Sulfur oxides d. Photochemical smog 51. Simplify 3x – (2y – 4x) + 6y a. -7x – 4 b. -7x + 4 c. 7x – 4y d. 7x + 4y 52. Steam rising, rain falling from clouds, hot weather bodies of water are examples of the process of. a. Conservation b. Radiation c. Convection d. Conduction 53. Films are the most advanced art because they not only involve visual and audio projections but also. a. Music b. Scenery c. Light d. Movement 54. A regular solid where length, width and height are equal is called. a. Circle b. Sphere c. Cube d. Cone 55. All these are sculpture materials EXCEPT. a. Acrylic b. Marble c. Wood d. Clay 56. Your neighbor confides that she is a drug pusher because she needs the money to support her life style. The moral principle that you should advise your neighbor to follow is. a. Principle pf double effect b. The end does not justify the means c. Between two evils do the lesser evil d. Always do what is right 57. A recipe for custard requires 4 eggs for every 8 cups of flour. The Baker has 32 cups of flour and so the baker will need eggs. a. 8 b. 12 c. 24 d. 16 58. The spatial and temporal patterns of the grouping and number of organisms are caused by environmental factors and in turn result in consequences to the. a. Organisms b. Greenhouse c. Biosphere d. Ecology 59. Happy times await you provided you can overcome the reluctance to do some unpleasant chores that need immediate action. Remember that effort is far more easily sustained if it is joined by enthusiasm. This suggests that work worth doing at all is worth doing. a. Effortless b. Cheerfully c. Repeatedly d. Reluctantly 60. The science of human behavior is. a. Psychology b. Sociology c. Philosophy d. Anthropology 61. The pair of integers which are relatively prime is. a. 18,4 b. 24,18 c. 6,45 d. 4,7 62. Perform the included operation and reduce the result to simplest form. 40◻2◻2 27◻◻ ÷ 4◻◻4 8◻2◻3 I. 40 ◻2 40 II 80 ◻2 27. 40◻2 81 III. 40 ◻ IV 81. a. I b. III c. IV d. II 63. The epitome of the traditional Filipino woman; meek, submissive, obedient, was. a. Tiya Isabel b. Sisa c. Maria Clara d. Doña Victoria 64. Prose and poetry are two general types of the art form known as. a. Literature b. Emotional c. Sentimental d. Physical 65. “Ang atletang Pilipino ay lubhang masigasig”, ang “lubhang” ay isang. a. Pang-abay b. Pangngalan c. Pandiwa d. Pang-uri 66. Scientists’ values and beliefs are influenced by the customs and traditions of. a. Relatives b. Family c. Society d. Association 67. it is a practice in Richard’s office to serve well only those who bring gifts, but it is the practice of Richard to serve well all, withoutgifts’ Richard’s act is demonstration of. a. Indifference b. Industry c. Integrity d. Embarrassment 68. “Nakagayak mamasyal sa amin ang pamilya, subalit hindi inaasahang dumating ang Covid 19 pandemic”, ang pangatnig sa pangungusap na ito ay. a. Hindi b. Ang c. Subalit d. Sa 69. On December 12, 1888, twenty Filipino women signed a petition to open a class for them like the opportunity given to men. In Rizal’s “Liham sa mga Kababaihang taga Malolos”, he encouraged them to continue the advocacy for. a. Right of suffrage b. Election to public office c. Gender equality, liberation d. Equality to public office 70. after an earthquake of 7.8 magnitude in 1990, the erupted. a. Mt. Pinatubo b. Mayon Volcano c. Mt. Apo d. Taal Volcano 71. a merchandise which used to cost 20,000 was reduced to 17,000 which means that the following is on. a. 0.1 b. 0.15 c. 0.2 d. 0.05 72. Adjustment to the online teaching and learning gave rise to each innovative teaching strategies such as blended pre-recorded modular, virtual and others which proved that. a. Be silent always when you doubt your sense b. A stitch in time saves nine c. Convection is a noble act d. Necessity is the mother of inventions 73. The following countries claim parts of the South China Sea EXCEPT. a. Mexico b. Vietnam c. Philippines d. Indonesia 74. Because it can be touched and felt for texture and forms, sculptures is called art. a. Visual b. Collaborative c. Tactile d. Audio 75. The art that is therapeutic because it soothes the emotion and prevents depressions is. a. Theater b. Film c. Sculpture d. Music 76. What property of a liquid causes it to form a distinct surface and resist penetration by solid objects? a. Capillary action  b. Adhesion c. Cohesion d. Surface tension 77. Uri ng bantas na ginagamit sa paghihiwalay ng mga sugnay na sunod-sunod ay _______. a. Tuldok b. kuwit c. tuldukuwit d. tututuldok 78. What type of relationship is characterized by one species benefiting while the other is unaffected? a. Mutualism b. Parasitism c. Commensalism d. Competition 79. What is the total energy in a mechanical system, including both kinetic and potential energy? a. Thermal energy b. Mechanical energy c. Chemical energy d. Electrical energy 80. Which chemical compound consists of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms and the end product of cellular reproduction? a. Carbon monoxide b. Carbon dioxide c. Methane d. Oxygen gas 81. What is the legal process by which a child becomes the legal child of someone other than their biological parent(s)? a. Guardianship b. Foster care c. Adoption d. Custody arrangement 82. During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, which newspaper served as a prominent  source of propaganda advocating for political reforms? a. "El Filibusterismo" b. "Noli Me Tangere" c. "La Solidaridad" d. "El Mercantil" 83. The hiker couldn't _____ the weight of the heavy backpack." a. Bear b. Bare c. Bore d. Beard 84. In the biological classification system, what is the highest taxonomic rank, above kingdom, which is used to categorize life forms based on cellular structure and genetic makeup? a. Kingdom b. Phylum c. Class d. Domain 85. Nagaganap ang pagbabagong ito kung ang huling ponemang patinig ng salitang ugat ay nawawala sa pag huhunlapi nito? a. pagpalit-ponema b. reduplikasyon c. pagkakaltas d. metatesis 86. Jose Rizal's "Noli Me Tangere" means______? a. "Touch Me Not" b. "The Unseen Hand" c. "Cry of Pugad Lawin" d. "Revolutionary Heroes" 87. Which type of energy is associated with the motion of the blades in an electric fan? a. Potential energy b. Thermal energy c. Electrical energy  d. Kinetic energy 88. Jose Rizal's "Mi Último Adiós" is known as: a. Sonnet b. Novel c. Play d. Essay 89. I can't find ______ calculator; may I use ______, Prince? a. My, yours b. His, yours c. My, his d. Yours, mine 90. Jose Rizal, known for his proficiency in various languages, is referred to as a: a. Patriot b. Nationalist c. Linguist d. Writer 91. Which poem by Jose Rizal passionately advocates for the love and preservation of the Filipino mother tongue, emphasizing its crucial role in preserving national identity and culture? a. "Mi Ultimo Adiós" b. "Fray Botod" c. "La Solidaridad" d. "Sa Aking Mga Kabata" 92. Which of Jose Rizal's poems serves as an inspiration for the Filipino youth to be the hope and future of the nation? a. "Mi Ultimo Adiós" b. "Sa Aking Mga Kabata" c. "A la Juventud Filipina" d. "Noli Me Tangere" 93. Which of poem of Jose Rizal is known as his crowning glory as a young poet? a. "Mi Ultimo Adiós" b. "Sa Aking Mga Kabata"  c. "A la Juventud Filipina" d. "Noli Me Tangere" 94. The fisherman uses worms to _______ the fish. a. Bait b. Bite c. Bitten d. Bit 95. Who was the longest-reigning monarch in European history? a. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom b. Louis XIV of France c. Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom d. King John III Sobieski of Poland 96. Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Britain is ____. a. Democracy b. Oligarchy c. Republic d. Monarchy 97. What is the possible consequence of "meritocracy" in a social system? a. Culture of elitism b. Leadership by a people of talent c. Rule by those with noble birth d. Rule by the wealthy and powerful 98. The right invoked in the "writ of habeas corpus" is the _____. a. Right to due process b. Right to bank secrecy c. Right to demand the presence of the accused d. Right to information 99. Which economic system is characterized by the principles of collective ownership, classless society, and the abolition of private property? a. Capitalism b. Socialism  c. Mixed economy d. Communism 100. A receipt calls for 2 eggs for every cup of flour. If a head chef uses 28 cups of flour, how many eggs will he need? a. 56 eggs b. 14 eggs c. 65 eggs d. 55 eggs 101. A recipe calls for 2 eggs for every cup of flour. If a head chef uses 4 cups of flour, how many eggs will he need? a. 16 eggs b. 8 eggs c. 4 eggs d. 2 eggs 102. Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 6 and 8. a. 12 b. 24 c. 48 d. 64 103. Which renowned theater group is dedicated to using the arts as a powerful tool for social change and education? a. PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association) b. AETA (Asian Environmental Theater Association) c. MATA (Music and Theater Arts Association) d. ARTS (Artistic Revival Theater Society) 104. What affectionate name of endearment did Jose Rizal's sisters commonly use when referring to him? a. Ute b. Baby c. Totoy d. Banong 105. What was the non-violent uprising in the Philippines that took place in 1986 and resulted in the peaceful removal of a long-standing authoritarian regime? a. The People Power Revolution b. The Katipunan Revolution c. The Bonifacio Uprising d. The People's Power Movement 106. Who among the Presidents changed the date of our celebration of Independence day from July 4 to June 12? a. Ramon Magsaysay b. Diosdado Macapagal c. Carlos Garcia d. Ferdinand Marcos 107. On kinds of disorders and diseases which makes a person loss of memory of recent and past events and having confusions and error in judgement? a. Alzheimer’s disease b. Schizophrenia c. Alzheimer’s disease/cerebral palsy d. Cerebral palsy 108. Which was the first labor union in the country founded by Isabelo Delos Reyes on July 1901? a. Association of the Philippine Labor b. Union Obrera Democratica c. Union Trabajadores de Filipinos d. Association de Compania Tabacalera 109. Which law in the Philippines focuses on the protection and promotion of the welfare of persons with disabilities, ensuring their integration, mainstreaming, and full participation in society? a. Republic Act 7277 b. Republic Act 10533 c. Republic Act 9211 d. Republic Act 7160 110. Which law, passed in 2022, institutionalized a Policy of Inclusion and Services for Learners with Disabilities in Support of Inclusive Education Act in the Philippines? a. Republic Act 7277  b. Republic Act 10533 c. Republic Act 11650 d. Republic Act 9211 111. Simplify the expression (8x/30y). a. 2x/15y b. 4x/15y c. 8x/45y d. 16x/60y 112. From the World Heritage Foundation’s view, the following are of world outstanding value for heritage preservation but NOT to include. a. Archeological works b. Archeological structures c. Anthropology d. National Museum 113. Teodora Alonso, the mother of Jose Rizal, was convicted for 2 years and 4 months after being falsely accused of _____? a. Theft b. Treason c. Poisoning her brother-in-law d. Political activism 114. In a battery, what type of energy is primarily stored and converted into electrical energy? a. Mechanical energy b. Thermal energy c. Chemical energy d. Kinetic energy 115. The resettlement of the Filipino communities to town centers called cabeceras was provided by the Spanish policy called ________. a. Encomienda b. Reduccion c. Pueblo d. Gobernadorcillo 116. "I shall die without seeing the dawn break upon my homeland. You, who shall see it, salute it! Do not forget those who have fallen during the night". Whose line was it? a. Crisostomo Ibarra b. Padre Damaso c. Sisa d. Elias 117. Sya ay may malubhang karamdaman. Ang salitang malubha ay ____. a. Pangngalan b. Pang-uri c. Pang-abay d. Pandiwa 118. Which of Jose Rizal's writings emphasizes the need for women's education and empowerment? a. "El Filibusterismo" b. "Noli Me Tangere" c. "Mi Ultimo Adios" d. "To the Young Women of Malolos" 119. What are the names that writers use to conceal their true identity, such as the pen names used by Jose Rizal? a. Aliases b. Anonyms c. Pseudonyms d. Monikers 120. This region characterized by a cold, treeless landscape, often covered in permafrost, and is commonly associated with the Arctic? a. Steppe b. Tundra c. Taiga d. Savanna 121. Which of poem of Jose Rizal is known as his crowning glory as a young poet has won in a contest in UST? a. "Mi Ultimo Adiós" b. "Sa Aking Mga Kabata"  c. "A la Juventud Filipina" d. "Noli Me Tangere" 122. Who is known for armed rebellion as a means to freedom? a. Andres Bonifacio b. Jose Rizal c. Manuel Quezon d. Graciano Lopez Jaena 123. Mrs. VIntuan, a computer teacher demonstrates understanding of local and global issues and exhibits ethical and legal use of information and communications technology tools. Which is true about her? a. She models digital-age work and learning b. She facilitates and inspires student learning and creativity. c. She promotes and models digital citizenship and responsibility. d. She designs and develops digital-age learning experiences and assessments. 124. What term best describes OFWs in relation to the Philippine economy? a. Labor heroes b. Economy angels c. Foreign agents d. Economic disruptors 125. Among Jose Rizal's novels, which one primarily focuses on the theme of abuse of power and oppression by the Spaniards during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines? a. "Noli Me Tangere" b. "El Filibusterismo" c. "Mi Ultimo Adios" d. "Sa Aking Mga Kabata"