How to Identify and Classify Taro Roots
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic used to initially identify a taro root?
A) Leaf color
B) Rootlet length
C) Soil type
D) Corm shape and size
  • 2. Which part of the taro plant is the corm?
A) The flower
B) The underground stem
C) The leaf
D) The root
  • 3. What is the texture of a mature taro corm typically like?
A) Brittle and crumbly
B) Soft and mushy
C) Slimy and watery
D) Firm and dense
  • 4. What is the typical skin color of a taro corm?
A) Brown
B) Green
C) Red
D) Blue
  • 5. What is the flesh color of taro used for classification?
A) Only if the corm is immature
B) Yes, it is a key identifier
C) No, only skin color matters
D) Only if the skin is damaged
  • 6. Which flesh color indicates high levels of beta-carotene?
A) Purple
B) Pink
C) Orange
D) White
  • 7. What do the rings on a cut taro corm indicate?
A) Water content
B) Nutrient content
C) Disease presence
D) Growth stages
  • 8. What is 'acridity' related to in taro?
A) The starch content
B) The sugar content
C) The fiber content
D) The level of calcium oxalate crystals
  • 9. How does acridity affect the taro?
A) It makes it easier to digest
B) It makes it sweeter
C) It increases the shelf life
D) It causes a burning sensation
  • 10. What preparation method is usually required for high-acridity taro?
A) Light steaming
B) Extensive cooking
C) Eating raw
D) Fermentation
  • 11. The scientific name for taro is:
A) Colocasia esculenta
B) Manihot esculenta
C) Ipomoea batatas
D) Solanum tuberosum
  • 12. What is the typical shape of a 'bunlong' type taro?
A) Round
B) Heart-shaped
C) Flat
D) Elongated
  • 13. Which taro variety is known for its vibrant purple flesh?
A) 'Dasheen'
B) 'Eddoe'
C) 'Yautia'
D) 'Okinawan Purple'
  • 14. What is 'Dasheen' primarily used for?
A) For making poi
B) For animal feed
C) For medicinal purposes
D) As a vegetable
  • 15. What growing conditions are crucial for good taro development?
A) Cold and dry
B) Warm and moist
C) Cold and moist
D) Hot and dry
  • 16. Why is soil drainage important for taro?
A) Encourages faster growth
B) Reduces acridity
C) Increases nutrient absorption
D) Prevents root rot
  • 17. What type of root system does taro have?
A) Fibrous
B) Tuberous
C) Taproot
D) Aerial
  • 18. What does 'Huli' refer to in taro farming?
A) The top of the taro used for planting
B) The taro flower
C) The young leaves
D) The mature corm
  • 19. Which part of the taro plant besides the corm can be eaten?
A) The roots
B) The stem
C) The leaves
D) The flower
  • 20. What is the most common method of taro propagation?
A) Using leaf cuttings
B) Using stem cuttings
C) Using cormels
D) Using seeds
  • 21. What are cormels?
A) The taro flower buds
B) The mature leaves
C) Small side shoots on the corm
D) The main root system
  • 22. What factor influences the taste of taro?
A) Corm diameter
B) Soil composition
C) Leaf size
D) Flower color
  • 23. Which nutrient is taro a good source of?
A) Vitamin D
B) Fiber
C) Iron
D) Calcium
  • 24. What indicates a mature taro plant ready for harvest?
A) Flowering
B) New leaf growth
C) Bright green leaves
D) Yellowing leaves
  • 25. What is 'Poi'?
A) A taro harvesting tool
B) A type of taro disease
C) A traditional Hawaiian dish made from taro
D) A taro fertilizer
  • 26. What is the main component of 'Poi'?
A) Mashed Taro
B) Cooked Rice
C) Mashed Sweet Potato
D) Mashed Potato
  • 27. What is the shape of 'Eddoe' taro?
A) Large, elongated corms
B) Flat, disc-shaped corms
C) Heart-shaped corms
D) Smaller, more rounded corms
  • 28. What is 'Yautia' often confused with?
A) Sweet Potatoes
B) Potatoes
C) Yams
D) Taro
  • 29. What is one way to reduce calcium oxalate crystals in taro?
A) Soaking in salt water
B) Refrigerating for several hours
C) Drying in the sun
D) Boiling with baking soda
  • 30. Which classification is useful for determining cooking time?
A) Flower size
B) Rootlet number
C) Leaf shape
D) Acridity level
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