How to Identify and Classify Beetroots
  • 1. What family do beetroots belong to?
A) Asteraceae
B) Brassicaceae
C) Solanaceae
D) Amaranthaceae
  • 2. What is the most common color of beetroot flesh?
A) Yellow
B) White
C) Deep red
D) Orange
  • 3. Which part of the beetroot plant is typically consumed?
A) The leaves
B) The stem
C) The flowers
D) The root
  • 4. What is the primary pigment responsible for the red color in beetroots?
A) Carotenoids
B) Anthocyanins
C) Betalains
D) Chlorophyll
  • 5. Which shape is NOT commonly found in beetroot varieties?
A) Cylindrical
B) Star
C) Round
D) Globular
  • 6. What is the term for beetroots with concentric rings of different colors inside?
A) Rainbow
B) Bull's Eye
C) Zebra
D) Marble
  • 7. Which of the following is a characteristic of good quality beetroots?
A) Soft and wrinkled skin
B) Multiple small rootlets
C) Large cracks on the surface
D) Firm and smooth skin
  • 8. What type of soil do beetroots generally prefer?
A) Well-drained loam
B) Clay soil
C) Acidic soil
D) Sandy soil
  • 9. What is the scientific name for the common beetroot?
A) Solanum tuberosum
B) Daucus carota
C) Brassica oleracea
D) Beta vulgaris
  • 10. Which beetroot variety is known for its golden-yellow color?
A) Red Ace
B) Cylindra
C) Chioggia
D) Golden Detroit
  • 11. What is the primary use of sugar beets?
A) Dye production
B) Sugar production
C) Pickling
D) Animal feed
  • 12. How can you determine the maturity of a beetroot?
A) By the number of leaves
B) By the taste of its skin
C) By the color of its leaves
D) By its size and firmness
  • 13. What is a common pest that affects beetroots?
A) Spider mites
B) Leaf miners
C) Whiteflies
D) Aphids
  • 14. Which nutrient is beetroot particularly rich in?
A) Vitamin D
B) Folate
C) Vitamin A
D) Vitamin C
  • 15. What is the ideal storage temperature for beetroots?
A) Warm (above 25°C)
B) Room temperature (20-25°C)
C) Slightly above freezing (5-10°C)
D) Near freezing (0-4°C)
  • 16. What is the effect of beet juice on athletic performance?
A) No effect on performance
B) Causes muscle cramps
C) May improve endurance
D) Decreases endurance
  • 17. Which beetroot variety is known for its elongated shape?
A) Cylindra
B) Detroit Dark Red
C) Touchstone Gold
D) Early Wonder
  • 18. What causes the earthy taste in beetroots?
A) Nitrates
B) Oxalic Acid
C) Betaine
D) Geosmin
  • 19. How are beet greens typically prepared?
A) Added to smoothies
B) Used to make tea
C) Eaten raw in salads
D) Cooked like spinach
  • 20. What is 'beetroot sugar' chemically?
A) Sucrose
B) Maltose
C) Fructose
D) Glucose
  • 21. Which country is the leading producer of sugar beets?
A) Russia
B) United States
C) Germany
D) France
  • 22. What is the purpose of 'bolting' in beetroots?
A) Leaf production
B) Root enlargement
C) Pest resistance
D) Premature flowering
  • 23. Why are beetroots sometimes pickled?
A) To reduce their bitterness
B) To make them sweeter
C) To preserve them
D) To enhance their color
  • 24. Which is a heritage beetroot variety?
A) Red Ace
B) Chioggia
C) Detroit Supreme
D) Cylindra
  • 25. What is a common soil amendment beneficial for beetroot growth?
A) Nitrogen
B) Potassium
C) Boron
D) Phosphorus
  • 26. What characteristic helps differentiate between different beet varieties at the seedling stage?
A) Leaf shape and color
B) Stem thickness
C) Root size
D) Flower color
  • 27. What is the primary use of fodder beets?
A) Human consumption
B) Dye production
C) Livestock feed
D) Sugar production
  • 28. What impact does overcrowding have on beetroot development?
A) Earlier maturity
B) Increased sugar content
C) Larger root size
D) Smaller root size
  • 29. What is a common disease affecting beetroots?
A) Powdery mildew
B) Root knot nematodes
C) Anthracnose
D) Cercospora leaf spot
  • 30. What element aids beetroots to resist bolting?
A) Dry soil
B) Hot temperatures
C) Consistent watering
D) High nitrogen levels
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