How to Identify and Classify Durians
  • 1. What is the most common method for initially identifying a durian?
A) Leaf color
B) Spike shape
C) Smell
D) Stem length
  • 2. Which durian variety is known for its bittersweet taste and creamy texture?
A) Red Prawn
B) Musang King
C) Monthong
D) D24
  • 3. What does the term 'D' followed by a number usually signify in durian classification?
A) Density score
B) Registered variety number
C) Diameter in inches
D) Days to maturity
  • 4. What is a key characteristic of the Monthong durian?
A) Reddish flesh, bitter taste
B) Small size, thick husk
C) Bright orange flesh, pungent aroma
D) Pale yellow flesh, mild taste
  • 5. The 'Red Prawn' durian is named for its flesh color. What color is it?
A) Dark green
B) White
C) Pale yellow
D) Orange-red
  • 6. Which factor is LEAST likely to affect the perceived taste of a durian?
A) Husk color
B) Variety
C) Maturity
D) Growing conditions
  • 7. What is a key indicator of a ripe durian based on sound?
A) Solid thud
B) High-pitched ringing sound
C) Hollow sound when tapped
D) No sound at all
  • 8. Where are Durians primarily grown?
A) South America
B) North America
C) Africa
D) Southeast Asia
  • 9. What is the husk of a Durian covered with?
A) Fur
B) Smooth skin
C) Spikes
D) Scales
  • 10. What is the common name for the Durio zibethinus species?
A) Jackfruit
B) Rambutan
C) Mangosteen
D) Durian
  • 11. The shape of the spikes on a durian can help identify the...
A) Variety
B) Age of the tree
C) Ripeness
D) Country of origin
  • 12. What is a crucial step in determining the maturity of a harvested durian?
A) Weighing the fruit
B) Checking the stem for ease of breakage
C) Observing the color of the spikes
D) Measuring the circumference
  • 13. What is the texture of a good quality durian generally described as?
A) Creamy
B) Fibrous
C) Watery
D) Gritty
  • 14. What is the primary color often associated with Musang King durian flesh?
A) Bright red
B) Golden yellow
C) Pale white
D) Light green
  • 15. Which of these is NOT a typical factor considered during durian classification?
A) Taste
B) Root depth
C) Flesh color
D) Aroma
  • 16. A cracked husk on a Durian usually indicates what?
A) Over-ripeness
B) Normal ripening
C) Damage
D) Under-ripeness
  • 17. What typically determines the price of a durian?
A) Weight only
B) Size only
C) Origin only
D) Variety and quality
  • 18. What does 'D24' durian taste like?
A) Bittersweet
B) Sour
C) Very sweet
D) Mildly sweet
  • 19. How is the Kan Yao durian often characterized?
A) Green flesh
B) Small spikes
C) Long stem
D) Round shape
  • 20. What is a common practice to test for durian ripeness, involving the stem?
A) Poking the stem
B) Coloring the stem
C) Cutting the stem
D) Smelling the stem
  • 21. What should you AVOID doing when assessing a Durian's ripeness by smell?
A) Inhaling too deeply
B) Smelling the bottom of the Durian
C) Smelling the stem
D) Smelling the spikes
  • 22. Which Durian variety is known for having small seeds or even seedless segments?
A) D24
B) Musang King
C) J-Queen
D) Monthong
  • 23. What is one way to prevent bruising when handling a Durian?
A) Handle gently
B) Roll it along the floor
C) Drop it from a short height
D) Use a metal hook
  • 24. What is the primary purpose of grafting in durian cultivation?
A) To propagate desired varieties
B) To change the taste
C) To prevent diseases
D) To increase fruit size
  • 25. What should you do if you find worms inside your durian?
A) Only eat the parts that are not affected.
B) Discard the durian
C) Wash the worms off and eat the durian
D) Cook the durian to kill the worms
  • 26. What does 'Kampung' typically refer to when describing durian?
A) Hybrid variety
B) Exported variety
C) Organic variety
D) Local or village variety
  • 27. After opening a Durian, how should you store any leftover flesh?
A) In an airtight container in the refrigerator
B) Wrapped in newspaper
C) In the freezer, uncovered
D) At room temperature, uncovered
  • 28. What is a common descriptor for the texture of overripe durian?
A) Firm
B) Rubbery
C) Crisp
D) Mushy
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