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