Water Code Flashcards by lzzy g

What are the following laws, parts and/or provisions of laws are hereby repealed by the Water code of the Philippines/PD1067 ?
a. The provisions of the Spanish Law on Waters of August 3, 1866, the Civil Code of Spain of 1889 and the Civil Code of the Philippines (R.A. 386)
as the Revised Charter of National Power Corporation, particularly section 3, paragraph (f), and section 12
c. The provisions of Act No. 2152, as amended, otherwise known as the Irrigation Act, section 3, paragraphs (k) and (m) of P.D. No. 813, R.A. 2056; Section 90, C.A. 137
d. All of the above

d. All of the above

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Construction of dams, bridges and other structures across of which may interfere with the flow of navigable or floatable waterways shall first be secured from ___________________.
a. Department of Health
b. Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications
c. National Pollution Control Commission
d. Philippine Coast Guard

b. Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications

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What agency that needs a recommendation of the tailings from mining operations and sediments from placer mining shall not be dumped into rivers and waterways without prior permission from the Council?
a. National Pollution Control Commission
b. National Pollution Control Services
c. National Pollution Control Communication
d. National Pollution Control Association

a. National Pollution Control Commission

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Rivers, lakes and lagoons may, upon the recommendation of the ____________ be declared navigable either in whole or in part.
a. Department of Health
b. Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications
c. National Pollution Control Commission
d. Philippine Coast Guard

d. Philippine Coast Guard

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When is the approval date of the Water Code of the Philippines?
a. December 31, 1976
b. December 30, 1978
c. December 31, 1977
d. December 30, 1979

a. December 31, 1976

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The utilization, exploitation, development, conservation and protection of water resources shall be subject to the control and regulation of the government
a. National Water Resources Commerce
b. National Water Resources Commission
c. National Water Resources Association
d. National Water Resources Council

d. National Water Resources Council

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The banks of rivers and streams and the shores of the seas and lakes throughout their entire length and within a zone of three __ meters in urban areas, twenty __ meters in agricultural areas and forty __ meters in forest areas, along their margins, are subject to the easement of public use in the interest of recreation, navigation, floatage, fishing and salvage.
a. 20, 40, 3
b. 3, 40, 20
c. 3, 20, 40
d. 3, 3, 20

c. 3, 20, 40

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No person shall develop a stream, lake, or spring for recreational purposes without first securing a permit from the _____.
a. Council
b. State
c. Secretary
d. President of the Philippines

a. Council

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b. DOH

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________ are obliged to receive the waters which naturally and without the intervention of man flow from the higher estates, as well as the stone or earth which they carry with them.
a. Lower Estate
b. Higher Estate
c. State
d. Council

a. Lower Estate

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When was Presidential Decree No. 1067
otherwise known as Water Code of the
Philippines signed?
a. November 30, 1976
b. November 31, 1976
c. December 30, 1976
d. December 31, 1976

d. December 31, 1976

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It is an area of land where subterranean or
ground water and surface water are so
interrelated that withdrawal and use in one
similarly affects the other.
a. Shoreline
b. Canal
c. Control Area
d. Lake

c. Control Area

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It is a privilege granted by the government to
appropriate and use water.
a. Water Right
b. Water Permit
c. Temporary Permit
d. None of the Above

a. Water Right

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The banks of rivers and streams and the shores
of the seas and lakes throughout their entire
length and within a zone of ___ in urban areas
are subject to the easement of public use.
a. 40 meters
b. 20 meters
c. 6 meters
d. 3 meters

d. 3 meters

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Any person or agency who intends to develop
a hot spring for human consumption must first
obtain a permit from ___.
a. Department of Public Works and
highways
b. Department of Health
c. Land Registration Authority
d. Department of Tourism

b. Department of Health

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What is the impairment of the quality of water
beyond a certain standard?
a. Water Scarcity
b. Water Pollution
c. Water Transformation
d. Distillation

b. Water Pollution

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What shall the council consider in granting or
denying an application to obtain a water
permit?
a. Prior permits granted
b. Possible adverse effects
c. Water supply needed for beneficial use
d. All of the above

d. All of the above

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The decision of the Council on water rights
controversies may be appealed to the Court of
First Instance of the province where the
subject matter of the controversy is situated
within _____ from the date the party appealing
receives a copy of the decision.
a. 5 days
b. 10 days
c. 15 days
d. 20 days

c. 15 days

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Misrepresentation of citizenship in order to
qualify for water permit has a fine amount
and/or time of imprisonment of _____.
a. Not exceeding P3,000; not more than three
(3) years
b. Exceeding P3,000 but not more than
P6,000; exceeding three (3) years but not
more than six (6) years.
c. Exceeding P6,000 but not more than
P10,000; exceeding six (6) years but not
more than twelve (12) years
d. More than P10,000; more than twelve (12)
years

c. Exceeding P6,000 but not more than
P10,000; exceeding six (6) years but not
more than twelve (12) years

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Except as otherwise provided on this code, the
following acts shall be penalized by
suspension or revocation of the violator’s
water permit or other right to the use of water
and/or a fine of not exceeding P1,000, in the
discretion of the Council:
a. Construction or repair of any hydraulic
work or structure with duly approved
plans and specifications, when required.
b. Unauthorized use of water for a purpose
other than that for which a right or permit
was granted
c. Drilling of a well without permission of
the Council.
d. Malicious destruction of hydraulic works
or structures valued at not exceeding
P5,000.00.

a. Construction or repair of any hydraulic
work or structure with duly approved
plans and specifications, when required.

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A doctrine recognized in our constitution whereby ownership of minerals and all forces of
potential energy and other natural resources are reserved for the State.

REGALIAN DOCTRINE

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Which of the following waters found on private lands?
a) Continuous or intermittent waters
b) Lakes and lagoons
c) Rainwater and falling on such lands
d) All belong to the State

d) All belong to the State

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The establishment of cemeteries and waste disposal areas that may affect the source of water
supply or a reservoir for domestic or municipal use shall be subject to the rules and regulation
promulgated by the DOH.
a) Article 79
b) Article 76
c) Article 77
d) Article 80

b) Article 76

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According to the article 79, this is empowered to make all decisions and determinations
provided for in this code.
a) Agencies
b) President
c) Governor
d) Council

d) Council

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Water permits may be revoked after due notice and hearing on grounds except
a) Acts detrimental to public health and safety
b) Pollution
c) Authorized sale of water
d) Gross violation of the conditions imposed in the permit

c) Authorized sale of water

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Give at least 5 appropriations of waters

Domestic
Municipal
Irrigation
Power Generation
Fisheries
Livestock raising
Industrial
Recreational

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Violations of rules and regulations may be administratively dealt with
by the Council. Such rules and regulations shall take effect
__________ after publication in newspapers of general circulation.
a. 5 days
b. 15 days
c. 20 days
d. 30 days

b. 15 days

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The Council is authorized to impose and collect reasonable fees or
charges for water resources development from water appropriators,
except when
a. it is for purely domestic purposes.
b. there is an occurrence of natural calamity
c. the appropriator have already secured a water permit
d. it is not deemed of beneficial use

a. it is for purely domestic purposes.

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According to Article 88 of the Water Code of the Philippines, all
disputes shall be decided within ________ after the parties submit the
same for decision or resolution.
a. 15 days
b. 30 days
c. 60 days
d. 5 days

c. 60 days

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When plans and specifications of a hydraulic structure are submitted
for approval, the government agency whose functions embrace the
type of project for which the structure is intended, shall review the
plans and specifications and recommend to the Council proper action
thereon and the latter shall approve the same only when they are in
conformity with the requirements of this Code and the rules and
regulations promulgated by the Council. Notwithstanding such
approval, neither the engineer who drew up the plans and
specifications of the hydraulic structure, nor the constructor who built
it, shall be relieved of his liability for damages in case of failure thereof
by reason of defect in plans and specifications, or failure due to defect
in construction, within __________ from the completion of the
structure.
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 5 years
d. 10 years

d. 10 years

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Actions for offenses punishable by a fine exceeding Three Thousand
Pesos (P3,000.00) but not more than Six Thousand Pesos (P6,000.00)
or an imprisonment exceeding three (3) years but not more than six
(6) years, or both such fine and imprisonment, shall prescribe in how
many years?
a. Five (5) years
b. Six (6) years
c. Seven (7) years
d. Eight (8) years

c. Seven (7) years

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What would be the penalty if the offender is an alien?
a. he shall be immediately deported, right after undergoing proceedings
b. he shall be deported after serving his sentence, without further proceedings
c. he shall serve his sentence decided by a competent court during proceedings
d. he shall serve his sentence decided by a competent court after proceedings

b. he shall be deported after serving his sentence, without further proceedings

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When priority in time of appropriation from a certain source of supply
cannot be determined, which use of the waters shall be the least
preferable?
a. Power generation
b. Irrigation
c. Livestock raising
d. Fisheries

c. Livestock raising

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The establishment of cemeteries and waste disposal areas that may
affect the source of a water supply or a reservoir for domestic or
municipal use shall be subject to the rules and regulations
promulgated by the ____________?
a. National Water Control Council
b. Department of Health.
c. National Pollution Control Commission
d. Department of Environment and Natural Resources

b. Department of Health.

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The operator of a dam for the storage of water may be required to
employ _________ possessing qualifications prescribed for the proper
operations, maintenance and administration of the dam.
a. An Engineer
b. A Hydrologist
c. A Geologist
d. A Technician

a. An Engineer

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Which of the following statements are true?
I. When a river or stream suddenly changes its course to traverse private lands,
the owners of the affected lands may compel the government to restore the
river to its former bed
II. When a river or stream suddenly changes its course to traverse private lands,
the owners of the affected lands may restrain the government from taking
steps to revert the river or stream to its former course.
III.The owners of the lands thus affected are entitled to compensation for any
damage sustained.
IV. The former owners of the new bed shall be the owners of the abandoned bed
in proportion to the area lost by each.
V. The owners of the affected lands may undertake to return the river or stream
to its old bed at their own expense; Provided, That a permit therefor is
secured from the Secretary of National Water Resources Council
VI. The owners of the affected lands may undertake to return the river or stream
to its old bed at their own expense; Provided, work pertaining thereto are
commenced within a year from the change in the course of the river or
stream.
a. All of the above
b. I, II
c. III, V
d. IV and VI

d. IV and VI

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___________ are obliged to receive the waters which naturally
and without the intervention of man flow from the ____________, as
well as the stone or earth which they carry with them. The owner of
the __________ cannot construct works which will impede this natural
flow, unless he provides an alternative method of drainage; neither can
the owner of the ________ make works which will increase this
natural flow.
a. Lower estates, higher estates, higher estates, lower estates
b. Higher estates, lower estates, lower estates, higher estates
c. Lower estates, higher estates, lower estates, higher estates
d. Higher estates, lower estates, higher estates, lower estates

c. Lower estates, higher estates, lower estates, higher estates

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All are underlying principles of the Code,
except:
a. All waters belong to the State
b. All waters that belong to the State cannot be the subject to acquisitive prescription
c. The National Water Resources Board controls and regulates the utilization, exploitation, development, conservation and protection of water resources
d. The State may allow the use or development of waters by administrative concession

c. The National Water Resources Board controls and regulates the utilization, exploitation, development, conservation and protection of water resources

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It is the document that serves as proof of a
water right.
a. Administrative Order
b. Survey Order
c. Survey Authority
d. Water Permit

d. Water Permit

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Refers to the land where ground water and
surface water are interrelated that
withdrawal and use in one similarly affects
the other
a. Easement
b. Control Area
c. Buffer Zone
d. Salvage Zone

b. Control Area

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Authorizes and permits any person or
agency who intends to develop a hot spring
for human consumption
a. Department of Agriculture
b. Department of Health
c. Department of Natural Resources
d. Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications

b. Department of Health

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Declares any watershed or any land
adjacent to any surface of water or overlying
any ground water as protected area.
a. Department of Agriculture
b. Department of Health
c. Department of Natural Resources
d. Department of Public Works,
Transportation and Communications

c. Department of Natural Resources

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Permits and orders any person to induce or
restrain rainfall by any method such as
cloud seeding with a permit from the proper government emergency, and in only time of national calamity or emergency.
a. Council
b. Philippine Coast Guard
c. Professional Regulatory
Commission
d. President of the Philippines

d. President of the Philippines

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Waters refer to:
a. Water under and above the ground
b. Water in the atmosphere
c. Waters of the sea within the
territorial jurisdiction of the
Philippines
d. All of the above

d. All of the above

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Distribution for public consumption of water
which adversely affects the health and
safety of the public has fine amount and
time of imprisonment of:
a. not more than P3,000.00; not more than 3 years
b. P3,000.00 but not more than P6,000.00; exceeding 3 years but not more than six 6 years
c. P6,000.00 but not more than P10,000.00; exceeding 6 years but not more than 12 years
d. exceeding P6,000.00 but not more than P10,000.00; exceeding 6 years but not more than 12 years

b. P3,000.00 but not more than P6,000.00; exceeding 3 years but not more than six 6 years

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A fine of not exceeding P3,000.00 or
imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or
both such fine and imprisonment shall be
imposed to any person who commits:
a. Unauthorized obstruction of an irrigation canal.
b. Unauthorized sale, lease, or transfer of water and/or water rights.
c. Establishment of a cemetery or a waste disposal area near a source of water supply or reservoir for
domestic municipal use without permission.
d. Misrepresentation of citizenship in order to qualify for water permit.

a. Unauthorized obstruction of an
irrigation canal.

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Appropriator of Water is also known as
a. Water Right
b. Water Permittee
c. Water Resources Council
d. Water Owner

b. Water Permittee

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The utilization of _______________ shall be coordinated with that of surface waters such as rivers, streams, springs and lakes, so that a superior right in one is not adversely affected by an inferior right in the other. (Chapter IV, Article 32)
a. subterranean or ground water
b. atmospheric water
c. seawater
d. continuous or intermittent waters

a. subterranean or ground water

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is an area of land where subterranean or ground water and surface water are so interrelated that withdrawal and use in one similarly affects the other. (Chapter IV, Article 32)
a. control point
b. base point
c. control area
d. base area

c. control area

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A ________________ may use any watercourse to convey water to another point in the watercourse for the purpose stated in a permit and such water may be diverted or recaptured at that point by said permittee in the same amount less allowance for normal losses in transit. (Chapter IV, Article 34)
a. water navigator
b. water permittee or appropriator
c. water explorer
d. water traveller

b. water permittee or appropriator

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The banks of rivers and streams and the shores of the seas and lakes throughout their entire length and within a zone of _____ meters in urban areas, _____ meters in agricultural areas and _____ meters in forest areas, along their margins, are subject to the easement of public use in the interest of recreation, navigation, floatage, fishing and salvage. (Chapter IV, Article 51)
a. Three (3), twenty (20), forty (40)
b. Five (5), ten (10), twenty (20)
c. Ten (10), twenty (20), thirty (30)
d. Ten (10), fifteen (15), twenty (20)

a. Three (3), twenty (20), forty (40)

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River beds, sand bars and tidal flats may not be cultivated except upon prior permission from the Secretary of the _____________________________ and such permission shall not be granted where such cultivation obstructs the flow of water or increase flood levels so as to cause damage to other areas. (Chapter V, Article 56)
a. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
b. Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communication
c. Department of Energy
d. Department of Agriculture

b. Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communication

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Rivers, lakes and lagoons may, upon the recommendation of the ___________________, be declared navigable either in whole or in part. (Chapter V, Article 59)
a. Philippine National Police
b. Philippine Army
c. Philippine Navy
d. Philippine Coast Guard

d. Philippine Coast Guard

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Any watershed or any area of land adjacent to any surface water or overlying any ground water may be declared by the ____________________ as protected area. Rules and regulations may be promulgated by such Department to prohibit or control such activities by the owners or occupants thereof within the protected area which may damage or cause the deterioration of the surface water or ground water or interfere with the investigation, use, control, protection, management or administration of such waters. (Chapter VI, Article 67)
a. Department of Agrarian Reform
b. Department of Agriculture
c. Department of Natural Resources
d. Department of Energy

c. Department of Natural Resources

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________________ which are owned by the State and which have primary value for waterfowl propagation or other wildlife purposes may be reserved and protected from drainage operation and development. (Chapter V, Article 74)
a. Swamps and marshes
b. Subterranean or ground waters
c. Rivers and natural beds
d. Lakes and lagoons

a. Swamps and marshes

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Water pollution is the impairment of the quality of water beyond a certain standard. This standard may vary according to the use of the water and shall be set by the __________________. (Chapter V, Article 75)
a. Environmental Management Bureau
b. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
c. National Pollution Control Commission
d. National Water Resources Board

c. National Pollution Control Commission

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The establishment of cemeteries and waste disposal areas that may affect the source of a water supply or a reservoir for domestic or municipal use shall be subject to the rules and regulations promulgated by the ___________________. (Chapter V, Article 76)
a. National Pollution Control Commission
b. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
c. National Water Resources Board
d. Department of Health

d. Department of Health

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The Water Code of the Philippines is also
known as
a. PD No. 1057, s. 1976
b. PD No. 1067, s. 1976
c. PD No. 1066, s. 1986
d. PD No. 1076, s. 1986

b. PD No. 1067, s. 1976

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The objectives of the Water Code of the
Philippines are:
I. To establish the basic principles and framework relating to the appropriation, control and conservation of water resources to achieve the optimum development and rational utilization of these resources;
II. To define the extent of the rights and obligations of water users and owners including the protection and regulation of
such rights;
III. To adopt a basic law governing the ownership, appropriation, utilization, exploitation, development, conservation and protection of water resources and rights to land related thereto; and
IV. To identify the administrative agencies which will enforce this Code.

a. I, III
b. II, IV
c. I, II, III, IV
d. None of the Above

c. I, II, III, IV

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River beds, sand bars and tidal flats may not be cultivated except upon prior permission from the Secretary of the
_____________________________ and such permission shall not be granted where such cultivation obstructs the flow
of water or increase flood levels so as to cause damage to other areas.
a. Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communication
b. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
c. Department of Agriculture
d. Department of Energy

a. Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communication

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It is the privilege granted by the
government to appropriate and use
water.
a. Water Code
b. Water Permit
c. Water Easement
d. Water Right

d. Water Right

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A water right shall be exercised in such a
manner that the rights of ______ or of
other appropriators are not prejudiced
thereby.
a. First Person
b. Second Person
c. Third Person
d. Owner

c. Third Person

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The banks of rivers and streams and the
shores of the seas and lakes throughout
their entire length and within a zone of __
meters in urban areas, __ meters in
agricultural areas and __ meters in forest
areas, along their margins, are subject to
the easement of public use in the interest
of recreation, navigation, floatage, fishing
and salvage.

a. 3, 20, 40
b. 20, 40, 3
c. 3, 40, 20
d. 40, 3, 20

a. 3, 20, 40

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Actions for offenses punishable by a fine
not more than Three Thousand Pesos
(P3,000.00) an imprisonment not more
than three (3) years, both such fine and
imprisonment, shall prescribe in how
many years?

a. Five (5) years
b. Six (6) years
c. Seven (7) years
d. Eight (8) years

a. Five (5) years

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The following are use of water for
domestic purposes except:

a. Cooking
b. Water skiing
c. Bathing
d. Washing

b. Water skiing

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All disputes shall be decided within
______ days after the parties submit the
same for decision or resolution.

a. ten (10) days
b. twenty (20) days
c. forty (40) days
d. sixty (60) days

d. sixty (60) days

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Water pollution is the impairment of the
quality of water beyond a certain
standard. This standard may vary
according to the use of the water and
shall be set by the _________.
a. National Pollution Control Services
b. National Pollution Control Commission
c. National Pollution Control Communication
d. National Pollution Control Association

b. National Pollution Control Commission

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The Water Code of the Philippines was
issued on _______
a. Dec. 31, 1976
b. Dec. 30, 1977
c. Dec. 31, 1978
d. Dec. 30, 1977

a. Dec. 31, 1976

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Among are the waters belong to the State
except:
a. Rivers
b. Seawater
c. Pools
d. Rain water

c. Pools

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It is the privilege granted by the government
to appropriate and use water.
a. Water Permit
b. Water Right
c. Water Code
d. Water Easement

b. Water Right

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Area of land where subterranean or ground
water and surface water are so interrelated
that withdrawal and use in one similarly
affects the other.
a. Protected Area
b. Watershed Area
c. Control Area
d. Flood Control Area

c. Control Area

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Banks of the rivers and streams and the
shores of the seas and lakes throughout
their entire length and within a zone
_______ in agricultural areas are subject to
the easement of public use.
a. 3 meters
b. 6 meters
c. 20 meters
d. 40 meters

c. 20 meters

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All water disputes shall be decided within
_____ after the parties submit the same for
decision resolution.
a. 30 days
b. 60 days
c. 20 days
d. 40 days

b. 60 days

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Acquisition of rights over the use of waters
or the taking or diverting of waters from a
natural source in the manner and for any
purpose allowed by law.
a. Utilization of Water
b. Appropriation of Water
c. Water Right
d. Control of Water

b. Appropriation of Water

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Among may not be cultivated except upon
prior permission from Secretary of the
Public Works, Transportation and
Communications (now DPWH) except:
a. River beds
b. Natural lakes
c. Sand bars
d. Tidal flats

b. Natural lakes

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A water right shall be exercised in such a
manner that the rights of ______ or of other
appropriators are not prejudiced thereby.
a. First Person
b. Second Person
c. Third Person
d. Owner

c. Third Person

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The decisions of the Council on water rights
controversies may be appealed to the Court
of First Instance (now Regional Trial Court)
of the province where the subject matter of
the controversy is situated within _______
from the date the party appealing receives a
copy of the decision.
a. 10 days
b. 12 days
c. 15 days
d. 20 days

c. 15 days

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Any person who commits acts such as (1) appropriation of water without water permit,
(2) unauthorized obstruction of an irrigation canal, (3) cultivation of river bed, sand bar or
tidal flat without permission, and or (4) malicious destruction of hydraulic works or
structure valued less than or equal to ₱25,000.00 will face imprisonment _______, and
or _______.

a. for not more than 4 years; fined not exceeding ₱3,000.00.
b. exceeding 6 years but not more then 12 years; a fine exceeding ₱6,000.00 but not
more than ₱10,000.00.
c. for not more than 3 years; fined not exceeding ₱3,000.00.
d. exceeding 3 years but not more than 6 years; a fine exceeding ₱3,000.00 but not more
than ₱6,000.00

c. for not more than 3 years; fined not exceeding ₱3,000.00.

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Any agency or person must first acquire a permit from the _______ before they can
develop a hot spring for human consumption.

a. DoH Secretary
b. DENR
c. DoH
d. DENR Secretary

c. DoH

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A decree instituting a water code, thereby revising, and consolidating the laws
governing the ownership, appropriation, utilization, exploitation, development,
conservation, and protection of water resources.

a. PD no. 1069
b. PD no. 1067
c. PD no. 1065
d. PD no. 1066

b. PD no. 1067

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Permission from _______ is required before drilling a well.

a. Natural Water Resources Council
b. Department of Health
c. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
d. None of the above

a. Natural Water Resources Council

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It is an area of land where the surface water and ground or subterranean water, when
one is used or is withdrawn, affects the other.

a. protected area
b. watershed
c. disposal area
d. control area

d. control area

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Misrepresentation of citizenship in order to qualify for water permit, and malicious
destruction of hydraulic works or structure which are valued at more than ₱1000,000.00
are acts that are fined with:

a. a fine of ₱6,000.00 or more but not more than ₱10,000.00, and or imprisonment of 6 years or more but not more than 12 years.
b. a fine of ₱3,000.00 or more but not more than ₱6,000.00, and or imprisonment of 6
years or more but not more than 12 years.
c. a fine of ₱3,000.00 or more but not more than ₱6,000.00, and or imprisonment of 3
years or more but not more than 6 years.
d. a fine of ₱6,000.00 or more but not more than ₱10,000.00, and or imprisonment of 3
years or more but not more than 6 years.

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a. a fine of ₱6,000.00 or more but not more than ₱10,000.00, and or imprisonment of 6 years or more but not more than 12 years.

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The following are underlying principles of the Water Code of the Philippines, except:

a. all waters that belong to the State can be the subject to acquisitive prescription.
b. the State may allow the use or development of waters by administrative concession.
c. all waters belong to the State.
d. preference in the use and development of waters shall consider current usages and be
responsive to the changing needs of the country.

a. all waters that belong to the State can be the subject to acquisitive prescription.

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The Water Code of the Philippines comprises of how many chapters?

a. eight
b. ten
c. seven
d. nine

d. nine

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_______ is the measure and limit of appropriation of water.

a. Domestic use
b. Beneficial use
c. Water use
d. Multi-purpose use

b. Beneficial use

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How many articles are there in The Water Code of the Philippines?

a. 102 articles
b. 99 articles
c. 100 articles
d. 101 articles

d. 101 articles

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All waters that belong to the State cannot be the subject to __________?
a. Acquisitive Concession
b. Acquisitive Prescription
c. Administrative Prescription
d. Administrative Concession

b. Acquisitive Prescription

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No person shall develop a stream, lakes or springs for recreational purposes without first securing a permit from the Council unless,
a. Ordered by the DPWTC
b. Ordered by the President of the Philippines
c. Mandates by the National Water Resources Council
d. Mandates by the Department of Health

b. Ordered by the President of the Philippines

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Subterranean or Ground water shall be coordinated with that surface waters such as ______________, so that a superior right in one is not adversely affected by an inferior right in the other.
a. Rivers and their natural beds
b. Rivers, natural lakes and lagoons
c. Rivers, streams, springs, and lake
d. Rivers, lakes, ground waters and natural beds

c. Rivers, streams, springs, and lake

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The banks of rivers and streams and the shores of the seas and lakes throughout their entire length and within a zone of ____________ meters in forest areas ____________ meters in urban areas, and __________ meters in agricultural areas, along their margins, are subject to the easement of public use in the interest of recreation, navigation, floatage, fishing and salvage.
a. 3, 20, 40
b. 20, 40, 3
c. 40, 20, 2
d. 40, 3, 20

d. 40, 3, 20

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Between two or more appropriators of water from the same sources of supply, priority in time of appropriation shall give the better right, except:
a. Appropriation of water by means of hand-carried receptacles
b. Water shortage is recurrent and the appropriator for municipal use has a lower priority in time of appropriation
c. In times of emergency the use of water for domestic and municipal purposes shall have a better right over all other uses
d. Bathing or washing, watering or dipping of domestic or farm animals, and navigation of watercrafts are appropriate

c. In times of emergency the use of water for domestic and municipal purposes shall have a better right over all other uses

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DPWTC stands for
a. Department of Private Work, Transportation and Communications
b. Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications
c. Department of Private Work, Technology and Communication
d. Department of Public Work, Transportations en Communication

b. Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications

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Use of water for ______________ purposes is the utilization of water in factories, industrial plants and mines, including the use of water as an ingredient of a finished product.
a. Industrial
b. Domestic
c. Recreational
d. Livestock

a. Industrial

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Rivers, lakes and lagoons may, upon the recommendation of the __________ ________________________, be declared navigable either in whole or in part.
a. Department of Health
b. President of the Philippines
c. Council
d. Philippine Coast Guard

d. Philippine Coast Guard

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The ____________ shall approve the manner, location, depth, and spacing in which borings for subterranean or groundwater may be made, determine the requirements for the ___________ of every boring or alteration to existing borings as well as other control measures for the exploitation of subterranean or ground water resources, and in coordination with the _______________________ prescribe the qualifications of those who would drill such borings.
a. Operator, administration, Council
b. President, operation, Department of Health
c. Department of Natural Resources, management, National Pollution Control Commission
d. Council, registration, Professional Regulation Commission

d. Council, registration, Professional Regulation Commission

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The decisions of the Council on water rights controversies may be appealed to the Court of First Instance of the province where the subject matter of the controversy is situated within ____________ days from the date the party appealing receives a copy of the decision, on any of the following grounds: _____ grave abuse of discretion; ______ question of law; and ______ questions of fact and law.
a. 30, 1, 2, 4
b. 10, 2, 3, 1
c. 15, 1, 2, 3
d. 60, 1, 3, 4

c. 15, 1, 2, 3

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All waters that belong to the state cannot be the subject to _________________.
a. Acquisitive prescription
b. Extensive prescription
c. Administrative concession
d. Managerial concession

a. Acquisitive prescription

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The State may allow the use or development of water by ________________.
a. Acquisitive prescription
b. Extensive prescription
c. Administrative concession
d. Managerial concession

c. Administrative concession

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The measure and limit of appropriation of water shall be _____________.
a. Domestic use
b. Municipal use
c. Beneficial use
d. Recreational use

c. Beneficial use

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Every appropriator shall maintain water control and measuring devices and keep records of water withdrawal except:
a. Domestic use
b. Municipal use
c. Irrigation use
d. Recreational use

a. Domestic use

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To promote the best interest and the coordinated protection of flood plain lands, which among the following may declare flood control areas?
a. Public Works, Transportation and Communications (now DPWH)
b. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
c. Professional Regulation Commission
d. National Water Resources Council

a. Public Works, Transportation and Communications (now DPWH)

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Authority for the construction of dams, bridges and other structure across of which may interfere with the flow of navigable or floatable waterways shall first be secured from which agency?
a. Public Works, Transportation and Communications (now DPWH)
b. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
c. Professional Regulation Commission
d. National Water Resources Council

a. Public Works, Transportation and Communications (now DPWH)

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The decision of the Council on water rights controversies may be appealed to the Court of First Instance of the province where the subject matter is situated within 15 days after receiving the copy of the decision on any of the following grounds except:
a. Grave abuse of discretion
b. Question of law
c. Question of facts and law
d. Non-observance of any standard of beneficial use of water

d. Non-observance of any standard of beneficial use of water

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Actions for offenses punishable under this Code by a fine exceeding Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000.00) but not more than Six Thousand Pesos (P6,000.00) or an imprisonment exceeding three (3) years but not more than six (6) years, or both such fine and imprisonment, shall prescribe in _____ years.
a. Five (5) years
b. Six (6) years
c. Seven (7) years
d. Eight (8) years

c. Seven (7) years

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When priority in time of appropriation from certain source of supply cannot be determined, the order of preference in the use of water shall be as follows:
I. Domestic and Municipal Use
II. Power generation
III. Irrigation
IV. Livestock raising
V. Industrial Use
VI. Fisheries

a. I, III, II, VI, IV, V
b. I, III, II, IV, VI, V
c. I, II, III, VI, IV, V
d. I, II, III, IV, VI, V

a. I, III, II, VI, IV, V

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To promote the best interest and the coordinated protection of flood plain lands, who may declare flood control areas and promulgate guidelines for governing flood plain management plans?
a. Secretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communications (DPWTC)
b. Secretary of Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
c. National Water Resources Council
d. Secretary of National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)

a. Secretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communications (DPWTC)

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Can the owner of the land where the water is found may use the same for domestic purposes without securing a permit?

a. No, obtaining a water permit is always necessary before using water.
b. No, because all waters belong to the State.
c. Yes, provided that such use shall be registered, when required by the Council.
d. Yes, because all waters found on private lands belong to the owners of those private lands.

c. Yes, provided that such use shall be registered, when required by the Council.

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Any person or agency who intends to develop a hot spring for human consumption must first obtain a permit from the:
a. National Water Resources Council
b. Department of Health
c. Department of Science and Technology
d. National Food Authority

b. Department of Health

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No person shall induce or restrain rainfall unless-otherwise ordered by the:

a. President
b. Council
c. Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
d. N/A, a person can always induce or restrain rainfall in time of national calamity or emergency even without an order or permit.

a. President

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The banks of rivers and streams and the shores of the seas and lakes throughout their entire length and within a zone of meters in agricultural areas, meters in forest areas and meters in urban areas, along their margins are subject to the easement of public use.
a. 20, 40, 3
b. 40, 20, 3
c. 3, 40, 20
d. 3, 20, 40

a. 20, 40, 3

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The utilization, exploitation, development, conservation and protection of water resources shall be subject to the control and regulation of the government through the .
a. National Water Resources Council
b. Department of Health
c. Department of Science and Technology
d. National Food Authority

a. National Water Resources Council

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Which statement is true?
When a river or stream suddenly changes its course to traverse private lands, the owners of the affected lands:

a. Can compel the government to restore the river to its former bed.
b. Are allowed to restrain the government from taking steps to revert the river or stream to its former course
c. Are entitled to compensation for any damage sustained thereby.
d. May undertake to return the river or stream to its old bed at their own expense when permit is acquired.

d. May undertake to return the river or stream to its old bed at their own expense when permit is acquired.

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All disputes relating to appropriation, utilization, exploitation, development, control, conservation and protection of waters shall be decided within days after the parties submit the same for decision or resolution.
a. 25
b. 40
c. 50
d. 60

d. 60

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A fine of not exceeding or imprisonment for not more than , or both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the Court, shall be imposed upon any person who commits unauthorized obstruction of an irrigation canal.
a. P1,000.00, 6 months
b. P2,000.00, 2 years
c. P3,000.00, 3 years
d. P4,000.00, 5 years

c. P3,000.00, 3 years

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No person, including government instrumentalities or government-owned or controlled corporations, shall appropriate water without a ?
a. Water permit
b. Water right
c. Recommendation from the President
d. Water Permit from Public Works, Transportation and Communications (DPWTC)

b. Water right

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Under what Section of the New Constitution of the Philippines states that , inter alia, that all waters of the Philippines belong to the State?

a. Section 5
b. Section 6
c. Section 8
d. Section 9

c. Section 8

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This Code shall be known as The Water Code of the Philippines.

a. Presidential Decree No. 1067, s. 1976
b. Republic Act No. 11038
c. Presidential Decree No. 1976, s. 1067
d. Republic Act No. 6713

a. Presidential Decree No. 1067, s. 1976

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The following are waters that found on private lands that are also belong to the State, except ONE.

a. All other categories of surface waters such as water flowing over lands, water from rainfall whether natural or artificial, and water from agriculture runoff, seepage and drainage
b. Lakes and lagoons naturally occurring on such lands
c. Rain water falling on such lands
d. Subterranean or ground waters

a. All other categories of surface waters such as water flowing over lands, water from rainfall whether natural or artificial, and water from agriculture runoff, seepage and drainage

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It is the acquisition of rights over the use of waters or the taking or diverting of waters from a natural source in the manner and for any purpose allowed by law.

a. Conservation of Waters
b. Utilization of Waters
c. Control of Waters
d. Appropriation of Waters

d. Appropriation of Waters

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Chapter IV of Presidential Decree No. 1067, s.1967 is entitled ____________.

a. Conservation of Waters
b. Control of Waters
c. Utilization of Waters
d. Appropriation of Waters

c. Utilization of Waters

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Restraining and inducing rainfall by any method such as cloud seeding without a permit from the proper government emergency is prohibited, unless otherwise_______________.

a. You have a knowledge in doing it
b. ordered by the President of the Philippines and only in time of national calamity or emergency
c. ordered by the President of the Philippines for personal purposes
d. you are forced to do it

b. ordered by the President of the Philippines and only in time of national calamity or emergency

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Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes in order for water to be appropriated?

a. Fisheries
b. Power Generation
c. Personal Use
d. None of the above.

c. Personal Use

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In Article 59 under Section 5 of Presidential Decree No. 1067, s. 1976, it is stated that rivers, lakes, and lagoons may be declared as navigable either in whole or in part under the recommendation of ___________.

a. Office of the President
b. Department of Environment and Natural Resources. (DENR)
c. Philippine Coast Guard
d. National Water Resources Board (NWRB)

c. Philippine Coast Guard

Into how many years does a person who commits misrepresentation of citizenship in order to qualify for water permit, and malicious destruction of hydraulic works or structure, valued at more than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) will be imprison?

a. Imprisonment exceeding three (3) years but not more than six (6) years
b. Imprisonment exceeding five (5) years but not more than eight (8) years
c. Imprisonment exceeding six (6) years but not more than twelve (12) years
d. Imprisonment exceeding six (6) years but not more than fifteen (15) years

c. Imprisonment exceeding six (6) years but not more than twelve (12) years

Refers to an area of land where subterranean or ground water and surface water are so interrelated that withdrawal and use in one similarly affects the other and its boundary may be altered from time to time, as circumstances warrant.

a. Control Area
b. Aqueducts
c. Reservoirs
d. Canals

a. Control Area

In accordance to the underlying principles of this code, the State may allow the use or development of waters by __________________.
a. exploitation
b. control and regulation of the government
c. acquisitive prescription
d. administrative concession

d. administrative concession

Use of water for __________________ is the utilization of water in factories, industrial plants and mines, including the use of water as an ingredient of a finished product.
a. irrigation
b. municipal purposes
c. industrial purposes
d. livestock raising

c. industrial purposes

It is the privilege granted by the government to appropriate and use water.
a. Water permit
b. Water right
c. Water privelege permit
d. NOTA

b. Water right

Between two or more appropriators of water from the same sources of supply, priority in ______________ of appropriation shall give the better right.
a. purpose
b. benefit
c. date
d. time

d. time

Who will compensate the water permittee in case the water permit is modified or cancelled due to a project of greater beneficial use or for multi-purpose development?
a. The Council
b. The entity or person in whose favor the cancellation was made
c. There will be no compensation
d. NOTA

b. The entity or person in whose favor the cancellation was made

Authority for the construction of dams, bridges and other structures across of which may interfere with the flow of navigable or floatable waterways shall first be secured from the ______________________.
a. Department of Water
b. Local Water Utilities Administration
c. Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications
d. Department of Environment and Natural Resources

c. Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications

Which among the following can be done without permit?
a. develop a stream, lake, or spring for recreational purposes
b. induce or restrain rainfall by any method such as cloud seeding
c. raise or lower the water level of a river stream, lake, lagoon or marsh nor drain
d. NOTA

d. NOTA

The banks of rivers and streams and the shores of the seas and lakes throughout their entire length and within a zone of _____ meters in urban areas
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5

b. 3

In the implementation of the provisions of this Code, the Council shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations which may provide for penalties consisting of a fine not exceeding _____________ and/or suspension or revocation of the water permit or other right to the use of water.
a. Php 10.00
b. Php 100.00
c. Php 1000.00
d. Php 10000.00

c. Php 1000.00

The decisions of the Council on water rights controversies may be appealed to the Court of First Instance of the province where the subject matter of the controversy is situated within fifteen (15) days from the date the party appealing receives a copy of the decision, on any of the following grounds except;
a. question of law
b. questions of fact and law
c. grave abuse of discreditation
d. grave abuse of discretion

c. grave abuse of discreditation

All waters belong to the State.
a. True
b. False

a. True

Water may be appropriated for the following purposes
a. Domestic
b. Municipal
c. Irrigation
d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Drainage systems shall be so constructed that their outlets are the following except.
a. River
b. Fishpond
c. Lake
d. Sea

b. Fishpond

Drainage systems shall be so constructed that their outlets are the following except.
a. River
b. Fishpond
c. Lake
d. Sea

b. Fishpond

Citizens of the Philippines and Foreign Countries, of legal age, as well as juridical persons, who are duly qualified by law to exploit and develop water resources, may apply for water permits.
a. True
b. False

b. False

Water permits may be revoked after due notice and hearing on the following grounds except.
a. unauthorized sale of water
b. gross violation of the conditions imposed in the permit
c. willful failure or refusal to comply with rules and regulations or any lawful order
d. when the appropriator is found to be qualified under the law to exploit and develop natural resources of the Philippines

d. when the appropriator is found to be qualified under the law to exploit and develop natural resources of the Philippines

A person can build structures of any kind within 3 meters away from a river in an urban area.
a. True
b. False

a. True

When a river or stream suddenly changes its course to traverse private lands, who shall be the owner of the abandoned river bed?

a. Former owner of the new river bed
b. Owner of land adjacent to the abandoned riverbed
c. The State
d. Who ever occupies it first

a. Former owner of the new river bed

Legal easement for rivers in agricultural areas is
a. 3 meters
b. 5 meters
c. 10 meters
d. 20 meters

d. 20 meters

Legal easement for seas in agricultural areas is

a. 3 meters
b. 5 meters
c. 10 meters
d. 20 meters

d. 20 meters

Legal easement for rivers in forest areas is
a. 3 meters
b. 5 meters
c. 20 meters
d. 40 meters

d. 40 meters

What is PD NO. 1067?

a. Revised Forestry Code
b. Expanded National Integrated Protected Area Systems Act
c. Water Code of the Philippines
d. National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act

c. Water Code of the Philippines

Below is one of the OBJECTIVES of the Water Code.

a. To establish the basic principles and framework relating to the appropriation, control and conservation of water resources to achieve the optimum development and rational utilization of these resources.
b. To be utilized by living things for survival.
c. To secure water resources.
d. To know the extent of the water system in the state.

All waters belong to the State; All waters that belong to the State can be the subject to acquisitive prescription.
a. The first statement is correct; the second statement is wrong
b. The first statement is wrong; the second statement is correct
c. Both statements are correct
d. Both statements are wrong

a. The first statement is correct; the second statement is wrong

A natural stream of water, of greater volume than a creek or rivulet, flowing in a more or less permanent bed or channel, between defined banks or walls, with a current which may either be continuous in one direction of affected by the ebb and flow of the tide.

a. Lake
b. Estuarine
c. River
d. Creek

c. River

A small stream less than a river. The term imports a recess, cove, bay, or inlet in the shore of a river, and not a separate or independent stream, though it is sometimes used in the latter meaning

a. Lake
b. Estuarine
c. River
d. Creek

d. Creek

The various purposes for which water may be appropriated are listed below. Select that which is not.
a. Domestic
b. Municipal
c. Irrigation
d. Commercial

d. Commercial

Who may appropriate water? (nationality requirement)

a. Any citizens, of legal age, who resides in the country at least 2 years
b. Only Filipino citizens, of legal age, as well as juridical persons, who are duly qualified by law to exploit and develop water resources, may apply for water permits.
c. Private corporations include those with 80% of their capital owned by Filipinos.
d. Private corporations include those with 60% of their capital owned by one or more individuals.

b. Only Filipino citizens, of legal age, as well as juridical persons, who are duly qualified by law to exploit and develop water resources, may apply for water permits.

Where can the application for a water permit be applied?
a. The application shall be filed with the Secretary
b. The application shall be filed in the DENR
c. The application shall be filed with the Council
d. The application shall be filed with the President

c. The application shall be filed with the Council

What evidenced a water right?
a. A water permit
b. Citizenship
c. Any individual who filed applications
d. Residency of any individual

a. A water permit

What is easement?
a. It is an area of land where subterranean or groundwater are and surface water are so interrelated that withdrawal and use in one similarly affects the other
b. The right to owned parcel of land
c. The right to limit how land is used.
d. It is an encumbrance imposed upon an immovable for the benefit of another immovable belonging to a different owner

d. It is an encumbrance imposed upon an immovable for the benefit of another immovable belonging to a different owner

Use of water for domestic purposes is the utilization of water for ______.

a. utilization of water for supplying the water requirements of the community
b. drinking, washing, bathing, cooking or other household needs, home gardens, and watering or lawns or domestic animals
c. producing electrical or mechanical power
d. swimming pools, bath houses, boating, water skiing, golf courses and other similar facilities in resorts and other places of recreation

b. drinking, washing, bathing, cooking or other household needs, home gardens, and watering or lawns or domestic animals

Except as otherwise herein provided, no person, including government instrumentalities or government-owned or controlled corporations, shall appropriate water without a water right, which shall be evidenced by a document known as a ______.
a. Water License
b. Water Permit
c. Water Rights
d. Water Document

b. Water Permit

_______ is the privilege granted by the government to appropriate and use water.
a. Water Permit
b. Water Rights
c. Water License
d. Water Document

b. Water Rights

________ of water is the utilization of water in the right amount during the period that the water is needed for producing the benefits for which the water is appropriated
a. Water Use
b. Beneficial Use
c. Utilization Use
d. None of the Above

b. Beneficial Use

Any person who desires to obtain a water permit shall file an application with the ______ who shall make known said application to the public for any protests.

a. State
b. Council
c. Barangay
d. None of the Above

b. Council

An area of land where subterranean or ground water and surface water are so interrelated that withdrawal and use in one similarly affects the other.
a. Ground Water
b. Control Area
c. Reservior
d. Drainage System

b. Control Area

The following are qualifications that allow a person to apply for water permits except;
a. Citizens of the Philippines
b. Immigrant Citizens
c. Juridical persons who are duly qualified by law to exploit water resources
d. Person of Legal Age

b. Immigrant Citizens

Water may be allowed for appropriation by the state for the following purposes except;

a. Producing agricultural crops
b. Waters not previously appropriated
c. Drinking
d. Golf course

b. Waters not previously appropriated

_______ may be issued for the appropriation and use of water for short periods under special circumstances.
a. Water Permit
b. Temporary Permit
c. Water Rights
d. Water License

b. Temporary Permit

Any person or agency who intends to develop a hot spring for human consumption must first obtain a permit from the _________.
a. Council
b. Department of Health
c. State
d. Barangay

b. Department of Health

The utilization, exploitation, development, conservation and protection of water resources shall be subject to the control and regulation of the government through what agency?

a. National Water Resources Council
b. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
c. Local Water Utilities Administration
d. Bureau of Soils and Water Management

a. National Water Resources Council

This is required to obtain by any person and government instrumentalities or government-owned or controlled corporations in order to appropriate water.
a. Water Permit
b. Water Code
c. Water Title
d. Water Right

d. Water Right

When the reuse of waste water is feasible, it shall be limited as much as possible, to such uses other than ______.
a. Public Consumption
b. Human Consumption
c. Water for Power generation
d. Water for Irrigation purposes

b. Human Consumption

Who may demand the establishment of easements necessary for the construction and maintenance of the works and facilities needed for the beneficial use of the waters?
a. The State
b. The Council
c. The Water Permit Holder
d. The Owner of a Water Right

c. The Water Permit Holder

Authority for the construction of dams, bridges and other structures across which may interfere with the flow of navigable or flotable waterways shall first be secured to what government agency?
a. Department of Public Works and Highways
b. Bureau of Communications and Transportation
c. Department of National Defense
d. Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications.

d. Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications.

Building of any works that may produce dangerous or noxious substances or perform any act which may result in the introduction of sewage, industrial waste, or any pollutant into any source of water supply is prohibited without the permission from?
a. National Pollution Control Commission
b. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
c. National Water Resources Council
d. State

a. National Pollution Control Commission

The decisions of the Council on water rights controversies may be appealed to the Court of First Instance of the province where the subject matter of the controversy is situated within _____ days from the date the party appealing receives a copy of the decision.
a. ten (10)
b. twenty (20)
c. fifteen (15)
d. thirty (30)

c. fifteen (15)

The banks of rivers and streams and the shores of the seas and lakes throughout their entire length and within a zone of ___ meters in urban areas, ___ meters in agricultural areas and ___meters in forest areas, along their margins, are subject to the easement of public use in the interest of recreation, navigation, floatage, fishing and salvage.

a. 3, 20, 40
b. 5, 10, 15
c. 5, 20, 40
d. 3, 40, 20

a. 3, 20, 40

Cultivation of a river bed, sand bar or tidal flat without permission may result in?

a. paying a fine exceeding Three Thousand Pesos P3,000.00) but not more than Six Thousand Pesos P6,000.00) or imprisonment exceeding three (3) years but not more than six (6) years.
b. paying a fine of not exceeding Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000.00) or imprisonment for not more than three (3) years.
c. paying a fine of not exceeding Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000.00) or imprisonment for not more than five (5) years
d. paying a fine exceeding Six Thousand Pesos (P6,000.00) but not more than Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00) or imprisonment exceeding six (6) years but not more than twelve (12) years.

b. paying a fine of not exceeding Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000.00) or imprisonment for not more than three (3) years.

Misrepresentation of citizenship in order to qualify for a water permit may result in a penalty of?

d. paying a fine exceeding Six Thousand Pesos (P6,000.00) but not more than Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00) or imprisonment exceeding six (6) years but not more than twelve (12) years.

Water rights may be leased or transferred in whole or in part to another person with prior approval of the Council, after due notice and hearing.

a. True
b. False

a. True

Water is ________ to national development and it has become increasingly necessary for the government to ___________ actively in improving the management of water resources.

a. Essential, Involve
b. Vital, Intervene
c. Need, Question
d. None of the above

b. Vital, Intervene

The underlying principles of the this code are the following:

I. All waters that belong to the state can be the subject to acquisitive prescription
II. All waters belong to the state.
III. The state may allow the use or development of waters by administration concession.
IV. Preference in the use and development of waters does not need to consider current usages and be responsive to the changing needs of the country.

a) III & I c) II & IV
b) II & III d) I & II

b) II & III

Preference in the development of water resources shall consider

a. Beneficial Effects
b. Cost of Development
c. Multiple Use
d. All of the above

d. All of the above

The Council shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations which may provide for penalties consisting of a fine not exceeding ___________ and/or suspension or revocation of the water permit or other right to the use of water

a. P5,000.00
b. P10,000.00
c. P3,000.00
d. P1,000.00.

d. P1,000.00.

Rivers, lakes and lagoons may, upon the recommendation of the Philippine Navy, be declared navigable either in whole or in part.

a. True
b. False

b. False

Authority for the construction of dams, bridges and other structures across which may interfere with the flow of navigable or floatable waterways shall first be secured from the ____________________.

a. National Irrigation Authority
b. Department of Public Works, Transportation, and Communications
c. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
d. Environmental Protection Agency

b. Department of Public Works, Transportation, and Communications

A fine of not exceeding Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000.00) or imprisonment for not more than three (3) years, or both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the Court, shall be imposed upon any person who commits any of the following acts:

I. Misrepresentation of citizenship in order to qualify for water permit
II. Failure to comply with any of the terms or conditions in a water permit or a water rights grant.
III. Unauthorized obstruction of an irrigation canal.
IV. Constructing, without prior permission of the government agency concerned, works that produce dangerous or noxious substances, or performing acts that result in the introduction of sewage, industrial waste, or any substance that pollutes a source of water supply.
V. Establishment of a cemetery or a waste disposal area near a source of water supply or reservoir for domestic municipal use without permission.
VI. Cultivation of a river bed, sand bar or tidal flat without permission.

a. III & VI c. IV & V
b. II & V d. I & IV

a. III & VI

Within two (2) years from the promulgation of this Code, all claims for a right to use water existing on or before _____________ shall be registered with the Council which shall confirm said rights in accordance with the provisions of this Code, and shall set their respective priorities.
a. December 31, 1977
b. December 31, 1976
c. December 31, 1974
d. December 31, 1980

c. December 31, 1974

The utilization of _________________ shall be coordinated with that of surface waters such as rivers, streams, springs and lakes, so that a superior right in one is not adversely affected by an inferior right in the other.

a. Subterranean or underground water
b. Seawater
c. Atmospheric Water
d. Swamps and Marshes

a. Subterranean or underground water

Failure of the appropriator to keep a record of water withdrawal, when required may result to penalties of?

A. Fine not exceeding 3,000 pesos or imprisonment for not more than 3 years or both fine and imprisonment
B. Fine exceeding 3,000 pesos but not more than 6,000 pesos or imprisonment exceeding 3 years but not more than 6 years or both fine and imprisonment
C. Fine exceeding 6,000 pesos but not more than 10,000 pesos or imprisonment exceeding 6 years but not more than 12 years or both fine and imprisonment
D. NOTA

D. NOTA

Which of the following acts shall be penalized by suspension or revocation of the violator’s permit or the right to the use of water?

	I. Compliance to the terms or conditions in a permit or a water rights grant.
	II. Unathorized sale, lease, or transfer of water and/or water rights.
	III. Drilling of a well with the barangay officials’ approval.
	IV. Illegal taking or diversion of water in an open canal, aqueduct or reservoir.

A. II, III, and I
B. I and III
C. I only
D. III only

B. I and III

Unathorized obstruction of an irrigational canal resulting to penalities of?

A. Fine not exceeding 3,000 pesos or imprisonment for not more than 3 years or both fine and imprisonment

Misinterpretation of nationality in order to qualify for water permit resulting to penalities of?

D. NOTA

Malicious destruction of hydraulic works or structure that worth less than 5,000 pesos resulting to penalty of?
A. Fine not exceeding 3,000 pesos or imprisonment for not more than 3 years or both fine and imprisonment
B. Fine exceeding 3,000 pesos but not more than 6,000 pesos or imprisonment exceeding 3 years but not more than 6 years or both fine and imprisonment
C. Fine exceeding 6,000 pesos but not more than 10,000 pesos or imprisonment exceeding 6 years but not more than 12 years or both fine and imprisonment
D. NOTA

D. NOTA

Dumping mine tailings and sediments into rivers or waterways with the permission of the National Water Resource Board

B. Fine exceeding 3,000 pesos but not more than 6,000 pesos or imprisonment exceeding 3 years but not more than 6 years or both fine and imprisonment

Illegal taking or diversion of water in an open canal, aqueduct or reservoir resulting to penalities of?
A. Fine not exceeding 3,000 pesos or imprisonment for not more than 3 years or both fine and imprisonment
B. Fine exceeding 3,000 pesos but not more than 6,000 pesos or imprisonment exceeding 3 years but not more than 6 years or both fine and imprisonment
C. Fine exceeding 6,000 pesos but not more than 10,000 pesos or imprisonment exceeding 6 years but not more than 12 years or both fine and imprisonment
D. NOTA

D. NOTA

In case of failure of a hydraulic structure, by reason of defect in plans and specification, or failure due to defect in construction within ___________ from the completion of the structure.

A. 10 months
B. 100 months
C. 15 years
D. 10 years

D. 10 years

Constructing, with prior permission of the government agency concerned, works that produce dangerous or noxious substances, or performing acts that result in the introduction of sewage, industrial waste, or any substance that pollutes a source of water supply.

D. NOTA

When is the approval date of the Water Code of the Philippines?

A. November 21, 1976
B. December 31, 1976
C. November 31, 1977
D. December 31, 1977

B. December 31, 1976

It is the use of water for the utilization of water for producing electrical or mechanical power.

a. Industrial purposes
b. Industrial generation
c. Power purpose
d. Power generation

d. Power generation

________ is the utilization of water for swimming pools, bath houses, boating, water skiing, golf courses.

a. Swimming purposes
b. Recreational purposes
c. Power purposes
d. Municipal purposes

b. Recreational purposes

It is the privilege granted by the government to appropriate and use water.

a. Water right
b. Water bending
c. Water purposes
d. Water cycle

a. Water right

In Article 15, only citizens of the Philippines, of legal age, as well as juridical persons, who are duly qualified by law to exploit and develop water resources, may apply for __________.

a. Water job
b. Water permits
c. Water right
d. Water purposes

b. Water permits

This may be issued for the appropriation and use of water for short periods under special circumstances.

a. Documents
b. Authorized permits
c. Letter
d. Temporary permits

d. Temporary permits

In article 44, _________ shall be so constructed that their outlets are rivers, lakes, the sea, natural bodies of water, or such other water course as may be approved by the proper government agency.

a. Irrigation systems
b. Dams
c. Drainage systems
d. Artificial rivers

c. Drainage systems

The banks of rivers and streams and the shores of the seas and lakes throughout their entire length and within a zone of _________ in forest areas.

a. 40 meters
b. 40 centimeters
c. 40 inches
d. 40 milimeters

a. 40 meters

The banks of rivers and streams and the shores of the seas and lakes throughout their entire length and within a zone of _________ in forest areas.

a. 40 meters
b. 40 centimeters
c. 40 inches
d. 40 milimeters

a. 40 meters

Rivers, lakes and lagoons may, upon the recommendation of
the _______, be declared navigable either in whole or in part.

a. Secretary of Public Works, Transportations and Communications
b. Philippine Coast Guard
c. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
d. Water Information Services and Navigation

b. Philippine Coast Guard

Misrepresentation of citizenship in order to qualify for water permit shall be fine in the amount of exceeding ___________ pesos but not more than _________ pesos.

a. 5,000; 10,000
b. 5,000; 11,000
c. 6,000; 10,000
d. 6,000; 11,000

c. 6,000; 10,000

Presidential Decree no. 1067 is also known as

a. The Water Code of the Philippines
b. Civil Code
c. Spanish Law on Waters
d. Irrigation Act

a. The Water Code of the Philippines

“Some waters belong to the State” is one of the underlying principles of the Water Code
of the Philippines?

a) Yes
b) No
c) A and B
d) Maybe

b) No

_______________ as used in the Water Code, refers to water under the ground, water
above the ground, water in the atmosphere and the waters of the sea within the territorial
jurisdiction of the Philippines.

a) Land
b) Rules and regulations
c) Water
d) Fire

c) Water

Which waters found on private lands that does not belong to the state.

a) Lakes and lagoons
b) Rain water falling
c) Water that comes from the faucet
d) None of the above

d) None of the above

Water right according to PD No. 1067 is a right that is for the people of the state.

a) Yes
b) No
c) Yes, but it depends on different circumstances
d) No, but it depends on different circumstances

b) No

_________ is the document evidencing the water right.

a) Water Certificate
b) Water Permit
c) Water Paper
d) Water License

b) Water Permit

Immense heat is coming from the sun today and Al wants to take a bath in the beach of
Siargao without a water permit. Is he allowed to use the water for bathing in Siargao?

a) Yes
b) No
c) Pag may sabon at shampoo
d) Maybe

a) Yes

Al Moses L. Arcilla is an opulent person and just graduated college in Harvard University. He is a citizen of the Philippines and now that he came back to the
Philippines he wants to exploit and develop water resources for his own personal purposes. Is Al allowed to apply for water permits?

a) Yes, according to PD No. 1067, Article 13
b) Yes, according to PD No. 1067, Article 14
c) Yes, according to PD No. 1067, Article 15
d) No

c) Yes, according to PD No. 1067, Article 15

Article 36: When the reuse of waste water is feasible, it shall be limited as much as possible, to such uses other than _________.

a) Watering the plants
b) Direct human consumption
c) Contaminating a fish pond with it
d) Bathing and washing

b) Direct human consumption

Al is connecting a pipe from the main line for his water tank to store water. He
accidentally broke the neighbor’s pipe because of disorganized pipe lines instead of the
main. Who is responsible for the damages?

a) Al
b) Al’s hammer
c) The neighbor
d) The water district

a) Al

Article 44: ____________ shall be so constructed that their outlets are natural bodies of
water or such other water course as may be approved by the proper government agency.

a) Pools
b) Drainage Systems
c) Water Tanks
d) Dams

b) Drainage Systems

Presidential Decree No. 1067, states that “A DECREE INSTITUTING A __________, THEREBY REVISING AND CONSOLIDATING THE LAWS GOVERNING THE OWNERSHIP, APPROPRIATION, UTILIZATION, EXPLOITATION, DEVELOPMENT, CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF _________________.

a. PD1067, Water Resources
b. Water Code, Water Resources
c. Water Resources, Water Code
d. Code for Water Protection, Water Properties

b. Water Code, Water Resources

What is Water Right?

a. Privilege granted by the Government for unlimited use of water.
b. Privilege granted by the Government to appropriate and use of water.
c. NOTA
d. Both A and B

b. Privilege granted by the Government to appropriate and use of water.

What is Water Right?

a. Privilege granted by the Government for unlimited use of water.
b. Privilege granted by the Government to appropriate and use of water.
c. NOTA
d. Both A and B

b. Privilege granted by the Government to appropriate and use of water.

It is the issuance for the appropriation and use of water for short period under special circumstances.

a. Floatation Permit
b. Maintained Water Permit
c. Temporary Permit
d. Measured Water Permit

c. Temporary Permit

According from Chapter 8 of Penal Provision, when an unauthorized obstruction of an Irrigation Canal, Cultivation of a river bed, sand bar or tidal flat without permission and etc., happened, person or an individual who commits such should be fine of not exceeding ______ or imprisonment for not more than __________, both such fine and imprisonment.

a. Php. 3500 and 3.5 years
b. Php. 3500 and 3 years
c. Php. 3000 and 3.5 years
d. Php. 3000 and 3 years

d. Php. 3000 and 3 years

The use of water for ________ is the utilization for supplying the water requirements of the barangay and/or the community.

a. Domestic Purposes
b. Industrial Purposes
c. Municipal Purposes
d. Irrigation Purposes

c. Municipal Purposes

No person, including government instrumentalities or government-owned or controlled corporations, shall appropriate water without a water right, which shall be evidenced by a document known as a ____.

a. Floatation Permit
b. Maintained Water Permit
c. Water Permit
d. NOTA

c. Water Permit

Water rights may be ________ in whole or in part to another person with prior approval of the council, after due notice and hearing.

a. Leased
b. Transferred
c. Only B
d. Both A and B

d. Both A and B

When was PD 1076 took effect during the regime of former Pres. Ferdinand Marcos when there was water scarcity in the patterns or level of water supply fluctuated?

a. December 30, 1976
b. December 30, 1967
c. December 31, 1976
d. December 31, 1967

c. December 31, 1976

Any person who may be adversely
affected by the proposed appropriation
may file a __________ with the Council
or with a deputized agency investigating
the application within sixty (60) days
after posting of the Notice of Application
in the office where the application was
filed.

a. verified protest
b. proposed protest
c. private protest
d. investigation protest

a. verified protest

After ____ days from the first day of
posting of notice at the office where the
application is filed, the office concerned
shall determine the approximate
seasonal discharge of the water source.
a. 10 days
b. 6 days
c. 7 days
d. 13 days

c. 7 days

They shall approve or disapprove
applications for water permits, within
sixty (60) days after receipt of
recommendation of its deputized agent
and other agencies requested to
comment, unless a longer period is
needed for the disposition of protests
filed with the Council.

a. Senators
b. Board of Directors
c. The Council
d. Attorneys

c. The Council

How many years from the receipt of the
permit the applicant shall submit to the
Council for approval, the plans and
specifications for the diversion works,
pump structure, water measuring
device, and other required structures.
a. 10 years
b. 5 years
c. 15 years
d. 1 year

d. 1 year

As required under the provisions of P.
D. 1067, a ___________ shall be
secured from the Council in the
following instances: Appropriation of
water for any purpose stated under
Article 10 of the Code except for family
domestic purposes provided under
Article 6.

a. permit
b. application
c. plan
d. layout

a. permit

For a Water Permit for Municipal
Purposes – Location, ________ and
layout map showing the relative position
of source area to be supplied, and
diversion point determined graphically
by its latitude and longitude.

a. site
b. amount
c. topographic
d. spacing of drilling

c. topographic

According to Section 14 of Water Code
of the Philippines, A report of inspection
within ___ days from date thereof shall
be submitted to the Council thru the
Public Work Regional Director.

a. 60 days
b. 35 days
c. 25 days
d. 10 days

d. 10 days

In declared _______ areas, all wells
without water permits, including those
for domestic use, shall be registered
with the Council within two years from
the declaration otherwise any claim to a
right on a well is considered waived and
use of water therefrom shall be allowed
only after a water permit is secured in
accordance with Rule 1 hereof.

a. temporary
b. control
c. planned
d. water

b. control

Casings of wells constructed in
limestone, granite or quartzite where
the overburden consists of drift
materials shall be extended to a depth
of at least how many meters?
a. 20 meters
b. 10 meters
c. 5 meters
d. 15 meters

d. 15 meters

In cases where the offender is a
corporation, firm, partnership or
association, the penalty shall be
imposed upon the guilty officers
mentioned in Article __ of the Code.

a. 92
b. 25
c. 80
d. 36

a. 92

Do you own the lagoon that is located inside the land that you recently purchased? Why is it a yes? Why not?

a. Yes c. Maybe
b. No d. NOTA

a. Yes

What Article number the situation in number 1 belongs?
a. 6 c. 8
b. 7 d. 12

a. 6

A fish farm is existing on the lake and it is legally permitted by the Government, can the Government permit a Chemical Manufacturing Industry to use the same water the fish farms is using? Why or why not?

a. No, if the chemicals it discharges can cause damage to the fish farms in that same lake.
b. Yes, because waters can be applied for another purpose upon Council’s approval.
c. Yes, because sharing is caring
d. No, because water must be appropriated for 1 purpose only for the prescription of Standards of Beneficial Use.

a. No, if the chemicals it discharges can cause damage to the fish farms in that same lake.

What Article number the situation in number 2 does pertain?

a. 12 c. 8
b. 6 d. 7

a. 12

What is water right?

a. Privilege granted by the Government to appropriate and use water.
b. Privilege granted by the Government for unlimited use of water.
c. Both A and B
d. NOTA

a. Privilege granted by the Government to appropriate and use water.

What do you call an issuance for the appropriation and use of water for short periods under special circumstances?

a. Temporary permits c. Floatation permit
b. Measured Water permits d. Maintained Water permits

a. Temporary permits

When a private land has damaged due to the nearby rivers change of course and traverse directly to their property, is it possible for them to apply for compensation?

a. No c. true
b. Yes d. so true

a. No

What Article number does the situation in number 6 belong?

a. 58 c. 57
b. 51 d. 47

a. 58

The violation such as, Unauthorized obstruction of an irrigation canal shall have a fine of _____________ and imprisonment for not more than ______ years or both fine and imprisonment, in the Discretion of the Court.

a. Php 3000 & 3 years
b. Php 3500 & 3.5 years
c. Php. 6000 & 6 years
d. Php. 9000 & 9 years

a. Php 3000 & 3 years

______________ refers to water under the grounds, water above the ground, water in the atmosphere and the waters of the sea within the territorial jurisdiction of the Philippines.

a. Mine water
b. Waters
c. Surface Water
d. Appropriation of water

b. Waters

The following waters found on private lands also belong to the States, except:

a. Lakes and lagoons naturally waters rising on such lands.
b. Rain water and falling on such lands
c. Atmospheric water
d. a only.

c. Atmospheric water

Any person who desires to obtain a water permit shall file an application with the ________l who shall make known said application to the public for any protests.

a. President
b. Secretary
c. Council
d. None of the above

c. Council

Water may be appropriated for the following purposes:
a. Domestic
b. Municipal
c. Irrigation
d. All of the above

d. All of the above

__________________ is the acquisition of rights over the use of waters or the taking or diverting of waters from a natural source in the manner and for any purpose allowed by law.
a. Water permit
b. Waters
c. Ground water
d. Appropriation of water

d. Appropriation of water

Use of water for ____________ purposes is the utilization of water for supplying the water requirements of the community.
a. livestock raising
b. municipal
c. power regeneration
d. industrial

b. municipal

Water rights may be _________________ in whole or in part to another person with prior approval of the Council, after due notice and hearing.

a. Leased
b. Disposed
c. Measured
d. Leased/transferred

d. Leased/transferred

Water rights may be _________________ in whole or in part to another person with prior approval of the Council, after due notice and hearing.

a. Leased
b. Disposed
c. Measured
d. Leased/transferred

d. Leased/transferred

The underlying principles of this code are the following, except:

a. All waters belong to the State.
b. All waters that belong to the state is subject to acquisitive prescription.
c. The State may allow the use or development of waters by administration concession.
d. Preference in the use and development of waters shall consider current usages and be responsive to the changing needs of the country.

b. All waters that belong to the state is subject to acquisitive prescription.

Use of water for ___________________ is the utilization of water for the propagation and culture of fish as a commercial enterprise

a. Recreation
b. Domestic
c. Power Fisheries
d. Livestock Raising

c. Power Fisheries

Waters appropriated for a particular purpose ______________ for another purpose only upon prior approval of the _________ and on condition that the new use does not unduly prejudice the rights of other permittees, or require an increase in the volume of water.

a. Cannot apply for another purpose; Council
b. May be applied for another purpose; President
c. May be applied for another purpose; Council
d. Neither a or c

c. May be applied for another purpose; Council

All water belongs to the ___.

a. National Water Resources Council
b. State
c. President
d. General Manager

b. State

Water may be appropriated for the following purposes except:

a. Fisheries
b. Municipal
c. Power Generation
d. NOTA

d. NOTA

Use of water for ____ is the utilization of water for producing agricultural crops.

a. Irrigation
b. Power Generation
c. Fisheries
d. Livestock raising

a. Irrigation

Use of water for ____ is the utilization of water for large herds or flocks of animals raised as a commercial enterprise.

a. Irrigation
b. Power Generation
c. Fisheries
d. Livestock raising

d. Livestock raising

Use of water for ___ is the utilization of water for producing electrical or mechanical power.

a. Irrigation
b. Power Generation
c. Fisheries
d. Livestock raising

b. Power Generation

Any person who desires to obtain a water permit shall file a/an ____ with the Council who shall make known said application to the public for any protests.

a. Application
b. Order
c. Complaint
d. Permission

a. Application

Water rights may be leaded or transferred in whole or in part to another person with prior approval of the ____, after due notice and hearing.

a. State
b. President
c. General Manager
d. Council

d. Council

Water right is the privilege granted by the ____ to appropriate and use water.

a. National Water Resources Council
b. Government
c. President
d. State

b. Government

No person shall develop a stream, lake, or spring for recreational purposes without first securing a permit from the____.

a. State
b. President
c. General Manager
d. Council

d. Council

Any person or agency who intends to develop a hot spring for human consumption must first obtain a permit from the
Department of Health.

a. Department of Health
b. President
c. National Water Resources Council
d. General Manager

a. Department of Health

______is the privilege granted by the government to appropriate and use water.

a. Watershed
b. Water Permit
c. Water Right
d. None of the Above

c. Water Right

Waters found on private lands that belong to the state are:

I. Lakes and lagoons naturally occurring on such lands
II. Rain water falling on such lands
III. Subterranean or ground waters
IV. Waters in swamps and marshes

a. I, II & IV
b. I, II, III & IV
c. I, II, III
d. II,III,IV

b. I, II, III & IV

The _____ shall provide a continuing program for data collection, research and manpower development needed for the appropriation, utilization, exploitation, conservation, and protection of the water resources of the country.

a. President
b. Council
c. Board
d. None of the Above

b. Council

The Water Code of the Philippines was approved on:

a. Dec. 30, 1976
b. Dec. 31, 1976
c. Jan. 30, 1977
d. Jan. 31, 1977

b. Dec. 31, 1976

a. Water Right
b. Beneficial Use
c. Control Area
d. Water Permit

d. Water Permit

The banks of rivers and streams and the shores of the seas and lakes throughout their entire length and within a zone of ____ meters in urban areas, ____ meters in agricultural areas and ____ meters in forest areas, along their margins, are subject to the easement of public use in the interest of recreation, navigation, floatage, fishing and salvage.

a. 20, 5, 10
b. 10, 20,30
c. 3, 20, 40
d. 5, 40, 20

c. 3, 20, 40

The underlying principles of the Water Code, all waters that belong to the state can be subject to acquisitive prescription.

a. True
b. False

b. False

Refers to an area of land where subterranean or ground water and surface water are so interrelated that withdrawal and use in one similarly affects the other.

a. Control Area
b. Water Area
c. Public Land
d. Private Land

a. Control Area

Any watershed or any area of land adjacent to any surface water or overlying any ground water may be declared by the _______ as protected area.

a. National Pollution Control Commission
b. Department of Health
c. Department of Natural Resources
d. Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communication

c. Department of Natural Resources

The following acts shall be penalized by suspension or revocation of the violator’s water permit or other right to the use of water and/or a fine of not exceeding One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00), in the discretion of the Council except:

a. Non-observance of any standard of beneficial use of water.
b. Failure to comply with any of the terms or conditions in a water permit or a water rights grant.
c. Unauthorized sale, lease, or transfer of water and/or water rights.
d. Distribution for public consumption of water which adversely affects the health and safety of the public.

d. Distribution for public consumption of water which adversely affects the health and safety of the public.

When was Presidential Decree No. 1067 signed?

a. December 31, 1976
b. September 30, 1974
c. January 1, 1980
d. July 22, 1973

a. December 31, 1976

In Article 5, what does not belong to the State?

a. Seawater
b. Natural Lakes and Lagoons
c. Atmospheric Water
d. Distilled Water

d. Distilled Water

In Article 10, water may be appropriated for the following purposes except:

I. Domestic
II. Lagoons
III. Fisheries
IV. Livestock raising

a. I, II, III
b. I, III, IV
c. II, III, IV
d. I, II, IV

a. I, II, III

Chapter III Appropriation of Waters, what is Article 15?

a. Any person who desires to obtain a water permit shall file an application with the Council who shall
make known said application to the public for any protests.
b. The right to the use of water is deemed acquired as of the date of filing of the application for a water
permit in case of approved permits, or as of the date of actual use in a case where no permit is
required.
c. Only citizens of the Philippines, of legal age, as well as juridical persons, who are duly
qualified by law to exploit and develop water resources, may apply for water permits.
d. All water permits granted shall be subject to conditions of beneficial use, adequate standards of
design and construction, and such other terms and conditions as may be imposed by the Council.

c. Only citizens of the Philippines, of legal age, as well as juridical persons, who are duly
qualified by law to exploit and develop water resources, may apply for water permits.

In Presidential Decree No. 1067, what is Chapter V?

a. Utilization of Waters
b. Control of Waters
c. Penal Revision
d. Appropriation of Waters

b. Control of Waters

ARTICLE 89. The decisions of the Council on water rights controversies may be appealed to the Court of First
Instance of the province where the subject matter of the controversy is situated within _______days from the
date the party appealing receives a copy of the decision, on any of the following grounds: (1) grave abuse of
discretion; (2) question of law; and (3) questions of fact and law.
a. Ten (10)
b. Fifteen (15)
c. Twenty (20)
d. Thirty (30)

b. Fifteen (15)

ARTICLE 95. Within _________ years from the promulgation of this Code, all claims for a right to use water
existing on or before December 31, 1974, shall be registered with the Council which shall confirm said rights
in accordance with the provisions of this Code, and shall set their respective priorities.

a. Five (5)
b. Four (4)
c. Three (3)
d. Two (2)

d. Two (2)

ARTICLE 82. In the implementation of the provisions of this Code, the Council shall promulgate the necessary
rules and regulations which may provide for penalties consisting of a fine not exceeding _______________________
and/or suspension or revocation of the water permit or other right to the use of water. Violations of such
rules and regulations may be administratively dealt with by the Council.

a. Ten Thousand Pesos (10,000)
b. Five Thousand Pesos (5,000)
c. One Thousand Pesos (1,000)
d. Three Thousand Pesos (3,000)

c. One Thousand Pesos (1,000)

ARTICLE 93. All actions for offenses punishable under Article ___ of this Code shall be brought before the
proper court.

a. 91
b. 90
c. 89
d. 88

a. 91

ARTICLE 91. subsection C. A fine exceeding _________________ but not more than ________________ or
imprisonment exceeding ______________ years but not more than _______________ years, or both such fine and
imprisonment, in the discretion of the Court, shall be imposed upon any person who commits any of the
following acts: 1. Misrepresentation of citizenship in order to qualify for water permit. 2. Malicious
destruction of hydraulic works or structure, valued at more than One Hundred Thousand Pesos
(P100,000.00).

a. Three Thousand Pesos (3,000), Five Thousand Pesos (5,000), Two (2), Five (5)
b. Six Thousand Pesos (6,000), Ten Thousand Pesos (10,000), Six (6), Twelve (12)
c. Ten Thousand Pesos (10,000), Twenty Thousand Pesos (20,000), Three (3), Six (6)
d. Twenty Thousand Pesos (20,000), Fifty Thousand Pesos (50,000), Five (5), Ten (10)

b. Six Thousand Pesos (6,000), Ten Thousand Pesos (10,000), Six (6), Twelve (12)

Fine in violation of Article 90

A. No more than 1000 Pesos
B. No more than 2000 Pesos
C. No more than 3000 Pesos
D. None of the Above

A. No more than 1000 Pesos

Penalty in violation of Article 90

A. 1 year of imprisonment
B. Suspension or revocation of the violator’s water license
C. No more than 1000 Pesos
D. None of the Above

B. Suspension or revocation of the violator’s water license

Which of the following is NOT an example of a violation that is covered by Article 90?

A. Appropriation of subterranean or ground water for domestic use by an overlying landowner without registration required by the Council
B. Malicious destruction of hydraulic works or structure valued at not exceeding Twenty-Five Thousand Pesos (P25,000.00).
C. Failure to comply with any of the terms or conditions in a water permit or a water rights grant.
D. Unauthorized use of water for a purpose other than that for which a right or permit was granted.

B. Malicious destruction of hydraulic works or structure valued at not exceeding Twenty-Five Thousand Pesos (P25,000.00).

Which of the following is NOT an example of a violation that is covered by Article 91A?

A. Malicious destruction of hydraulic works or structure valued at not exceeding Twenty-Five Thousand Pesos (P25,000.00).
B. Unauthorized obstruction of an irrigation canal.
C. Cultivation of a river bed, sand bar or tidal flat without permission.
D. Illegal taking or diversion of water in an open canal, aqueduct or reservoir.

D. Illegal taking or diversion of water in an open canal, aqueduct or reservoir.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a violation that is covered by Article 91B?

a. Unauthorized sale, lease, or transfer of water and/or water rights.
b. Distribution for public consumption of water which adversely affects the health and safety of the public
c. Excavation or enlargement of the opening of a hot spring without permission.
d. Unauthorized obstruction of a river or waterway, or occupancy of a river bank or seashore without permission.

a. Unauthorized sale, lease, or transfer of water and/or water rights.

Which of the following are violations covered by Article 91C?
Misrepresentation of citizenship in order to qualify for water permit.

I. Constructing, without prior permission of the government agency concerned, works that produce dangerous or noxious substances, or performing acts that result in the introduction of sewage, industrial waste, or any substance that pollutes a source of water suppl
II. Dumping mine tailings and sediments into rivers or waterways without permission.
III. Malicious destruction of hydraulic works or structure, valued at more than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00).

a. I only
b. II only
c. I and IV
d. I and III

c. I and IV

Penalty for violation of Article 91A

I. A fine exceeding Six Thousand Pesos (P6,000.00) but not more than Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00)
II. A fine exceeding Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000.00) but not more than Six Thousand Pesos (P6,000.00)
III. A fine of not exceeding Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000.00)
IV. imprisonment for not more than three (3) years
V. imprisonment exceeding three (3) years but not more than six (6) years
VI. imprisonment exceeding six (6) years but not more than twelve (12) years

a. I and V
b. II and IV
c. III and IV
d. II and VI

c. III and IV

Penalty for violation of Article 91B

a. II and V
b. I and IV
c. II and VI
d. III and V

a. II and V

Penalty for violation of Article 91C

a. III and V
b. I and IV
c. I and VI
d. III and VI

c. I and VI

Penalty for violation of Article 91C

III and V
I and IV
I and VI
III and VI

Which of the following are penalized if a corporation commits an offense, according to Article 92?

I. President
II. Guilty Officers
III. General Manager
IV. Owner

a. I, II, and III
b. II, III, and IV
c. I, II, and IV
d. All of the Above

a. I, II, and III

Privilege granted by the government to appropriate and use water

a. WATER PERMIT
b. WATER REQUEST
c. WATER RIGHT
d. WATER CONSERVATION

c. WATER RIGHT

Does the boundary of an area of land where subterranean or groundwater and surface water are so interrelated that withdrawal and use in one similarly affects the other be altered from time to time.
a. Yes
b. No

a. Yes

Utilization of water for drinking, washing, bathing, cooking or other household needs, home gardens, and watering of lawns or domestic animals.
a. MUNICIPAL PURPOSE
b. DOMESTIC PURPOSE
c. INDUSTRIAL PURPOSE
d. RECREATIONAL PURPOSE

b. DOMESTIC PURPOSE

Area of land where subterranean or groundwater and surface water are so interrelated that withdrawal and use in one similarly affects the other.

a. BOUNDARY AREA
b. CONTROL AREA
c. EASEMENT
d. PROTECTED AREA

b. CONTROL AREA

Water permits may be revoked due to the following reasons EXCEPT

a. non-compliance with approved plans and specifications or schedules of water distribution;
b. failure to keep records of water diversion, when required; and violation of any term or condition of any permit or rules and regulations promulgated by the Council.
c. gross violation of the conditions imposed in the permit
d. NONE OF THE ABOVE

d. NONE OF THE ABOVE

Waters found on private lands belong to the State EXCEPT
a. Rain water falling on such lands;
b. Subterranean or ground waters; and,
c. Water in swamps and marshes.
d. Atmospheric Water

d. Atmospheric Water

Gives permission to build any works that may produce dangerous or noxious substances or perform any act which may result in the introduction of sewage, industrial waste, or any pollutant into any source of water supply

a. DENR
b. National Pollution Control Commission
c. DOH
d. Local Water Utilities Administration

b. National Pollution Control Commission

The banks of rivers and streams and the shores of the seas and lakes throughout their entire length and within a zone of _____________________________along their margins are subject to the easement of public use in the interest of recreation, navigation, floatage, fishing and salvage.

a. three (3) meters in urban areas, twenty (20) meters in agricultural areas and forty (40) meters in forest areas
b. Four (4) meters in urban areas, forty (40) meters in agricultural areas and twenty (20) meters in forest areas
c. Six (6) meters in urban areas, twenty (20) meters in agricultural areas and forty (40) meters in forest areas
d. Three (3) meters in urban areas, forty (40) meters in agricultural areas and twenty (20) meters in forest areas

a. three (3) meters in urban areas, twenty (20) meters in agricultural areas and forty (40) meters in forest areas

The impairment of the quality of water beyond a certain standard. This standard may vary according to the use of the water and shall be set by the National Pollution Control Commission.

a. Water contamination
b. Water pollution
c. Water Quality
d. Water Treatment

b. Water pollution

Declare flood control areas and promulgate guidelines for governing floodplain management plans.
a. Council for the appropriator of water
b. President
c. Secretary of DENR
d. Secretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communications

d. Secretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communications

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