How to Identify and Classify Papayas
  • 1. What is the typical shape of a mature papaya?
A) Star-shaped
B) Perfectly round
C) Square
D) Pear-shaped or oblong
  • 2. What color is a ripe papaya skin usually?
A) Red
B) Yellow or orange
C) Purple
D) Green
  • 3. What indicates a papaya is nearing ripeness by touch?
A) Sticky
B) Extremely mushy
C) Rock hard
D) Slightly soft to the touch
  • 4. What color are the seeds of a ripe papaya?
A) Green
B) Red
C) Black
D) White
  • 5. What is the flesh of a ripe papaya typically like?
A) Orange or salmon-colored
B) White
C) Blue
D) Green
  • 6. What is the ideal environment for growing papayas?
A) Warm, tropical climate
B) Cold, arctic climate
C) Mountainous climate
D) Desert climate
  • 7. What is the scientific name for papaya?
A) Carica papaya
B) Mangifera indica
C) Malus domestica
D) Citrus sinensis
  • 8. What is a common use for unripe green papayas?
A) Used for desserts
B) Cooking in savory dishes
C) Eating raw as a snack
D) Making juice
  • 9. Which nutrient is papaya a good source of?
A) Calcium
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin K
D) Vitamin C
  • 10. What does the term 'solo' refer to in papaya classification?
A) Large, family-sized papayas
B) Papayas that are seedless
C) Papayas grown in isolation
D) Small, individual-serving size papayas
  • 11. What is the texture of a papaya skin?
A) Smooth
B) Bumpy
C) Hairy
D) Rough
  • 12. How can you tell if a papaya is overripe?
A) It feels very soft and mushy.
B) It feels hard like a rock.
C) It smells like citrus.
D) The skin is perfectly smooth.
  • 13. What is the name of the enzyme found in papayas that aids digestion?
A) Cellulase
B) Papain
C) Amylase
D) Lactase
  • 14. What is dioecious when referring to papayas?
A) Being resistant to diseases
B) Having separate male and female plants
C) Being seedless
D) Having both male and female flowers on the same plant
  • 15. What is the purpose of 'ringing' papaya trees?
A) To protect from pests
B) To increase the size of the fruit
C) To induce flowering and fruiting
D) To prevent diseases
  • 16. What type of fruit is a papaya botanically classified as?
A) Drupe
B) Pome
C) Berry
D) Hesperidium
  • 17. What is a common pest that affects papaya trees?
A) Earthworms
B) Ladybugs
C) Bees
D) Spider mites
  • 18. What is a common disease that affects papaya trees?
A) Papaya Ringspot Virus
B) Ebola
C) The Common Cold
D) Anthrax
  • 19. What should you look for in the stem end of a papaya when assessing ripeness?
A) Covered in mold
B) Slight give when gently pressed
C) Leaking sap
D) Completely hard and rigid
  • 20. What factor is important for post-harvest storage of papayas?
A) Maintaining proper temperature and humidity
B) Freezing immediately
C) Exposing to direct sunlight
D) Storing with apples
  • 21. What is the 'Sunrise Solo' papaya known for?
A) Its green flesh
B) Its extremely large size
C) Its reddish-orange flesh
D) Its lack of seeds
  • 22. What is a hermaphrodite papaya?
A) A papaya that is sterile
B) A papaya that only produces male flowers
C) A papaya with both male and female reproductive parts in the same flower
D) A papaya that changes sex during its lifespan
  • 23. What is the ideal pH level for papaya cultivation?
A) 8.0 to 8.5
B) 6.0 to 6.5
C) 3.0 to 3.5
D) 10.0 to 10.5
  • 24. How often should papaya trees be watered?
A) Regularly, but avoiding waterlogging
B) Only when the soil is bone dry
C) Never, papayas thrive on drought
D) Constantly, keeping the soil flooded
  • 25. Which part of the papaya plant can be used to tenderize meat?
A) The ripe fruit flesh
B) The roots
C) The latex from unripe fruit
D) The leaves
  • 26. What is the purpose of girdling papaya trees?
A) To change the color of the fruit
B) To kill the tree
C) To make the trunk stronger
D) To encourage fruiting
  • 27. What is the benefit of mulching around papaya trees?
A) Prevents root growth
B) Retains moisture and suppresses weeds
C) Increases soil salinity
D) Attracts pests
  • 28. Why is proper drainage important for papaya cultivation?
A) To encourage excessive growth
B) To concentrate nutrients in the soil
C) To attract beneficial insects
D) To prevent root rot
  • 29. What is a characteristic of the 'Kapoho Solo' papaya?
A) It is extremely resistant to pests.
B) It has a very short shelf life.
C) It is very acidic.
D) It is known for its high sugar content.
  • 30. When is the best time to harvest papayas?
A) When they show a slight yellow tinge.
B) When they are fully orange.
C) When they are completely green.
D) When they start to fall off the tree.
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