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