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