How to Identify and Classify Durians
  • 1. What is the most common method for initially identifying a durian?
A) Leaf color
B) Stem length
C) Smell
D) Spike shape
  • 2. Which durian variety is known for its bittersweet taste and creamy texture?
A) Red Prawn
B) Monthong
C) D24
D) Musang King
  • 3. What does the term 'D' followed by a number usually signify in durian classification?
A) Registered variety number
B) Diameter in inches
C) Density score
D) Days to maturity
  • 4. What is a key characteristic of the Monthong durian?
A) Bright orange flesh, pungent aroma
B) Reddish flesh, bitter taste
C) Small size, thick husk
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) Pale yellow
C) White
D) Orange-red
  • 6. Which factor is LEAST likely to affect the perceived taste of a durian?
A) Growing conditions
B) Variety
C) Husk color
D) Maturity
  • 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) Southeast Asia
B) Africa
C) South America
D) North America
  • 9. What is the husk of a Durian covered with?
A) Spikes
B) Smooth skin
C) Fur
D) Scales
  • 10. What is the common name for the Durio zibethinus species?
A) Rambutan
B) Mangosteen
C) Jackfruit
D) Durian
  • 11. The shape of the spikes on a durian can help identify the...
A) Variety
B) Ripeness
C) Country of origin
D) Age of the tree
  • 12. What is a crucial step in determining the maturity of a harvested durian?
A) Checking the stem for ease of breakage
B) Weighing the fruit
C) Measuring the circumference
D) Observing the color of the spikes
  • 13. What is the texture of a good quality durian generally described as?
A) Creamy
B) Gritty
C) Fibrous
D) Watery
  • 14. What is the primary color often associated with Musang King durian flesh?
A) Pale white
B) Golden yellow
C) Bright red
D) Light green
  • 15. Which of these is NOT a typical factor considered during durian classification?
A) Aroma
B) Flesh color
C) Taste
D) Root depth
  • 16. A cracked husk on a Durian usually indicates what?
A) Over-ripeness
B) Under-ripeness
C) Damage
D) Normal ripening
  • 17. What typically determines the price of a durian?
A) Origin only
B) Size only
C) Weight only
D) Variety and quality
  • 18. What does 'D24' durian taste like?
A) Very sweet
B) Bittersweet
C) Sour
D) Mildly sweet
  • 19. How is the Kan Yao durian often characterized?
A) Long stem
B) Green flesh
C) Small spikes
D) Round shape
  • 20. What is a common practice to test for durian ripeness, involving the stem?
A) Coloring the stem
B) Poking 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 stem
C) Smelling the bottom of the Durian
D) Smelling the spikes
  • 22. Which Durian variety is known for having small seeds or even seedless segments?
A) J-Queen
B) Monthong
C) D24
D) Musang King
  • 23. What is one way to prevent bruising when handling a Durian?
A) Roll it along the floor
B) Drop it from a short height
C) Use a metal hook
D) Handle gently
  • 24. What is the primary purpose of grafting in durian cultivation?
A) To prevent diseases
B) To change the taste
C) To propagate desired varieties
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) Wash the worms off and eat the durian
C) Discard the durian
D) Cook the durian to kill the worms
  • 26. What does 'Kampung' typically refer to when describing durian?
A) Organic variety
B) Hybrid variety
C) Local or village variety
D) Exported variety
  • 27. After opening a Durian, how should you store any leftover flesh?
A) In an airtight container in the refrigerator
B) In the freezer, uncovered
C) Wrapped in newspaper
D) At room temperature, uncovered
  • 28. What is a common descriptor for the texture of overripe durian?
A) Crisp
B) Firm
C) Rubbery
D) Mushy
Created with That Quiz — where a math practice test is always one click away.