How to Identify and Classify Beetroots
  • 1. What family do beetroots belong to?
A) Amaranthaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Asteraceae
  • 2. What is the most common color of beetroot flesh?
A) White
B) Orange
C) Deep red
D) Yellow
  • 3. Which part of the beetroot plant is typically consumed?
A) The root
B) The flowers
C) The stem
D) The leaves
  • 4. What is the primary pigment responsible for the red color in beetroots?
A) Anthocyanins
B) Betalains
C) Chlorophyll
D) Carotenoids
  • 5. Which shape is NOT commonly found in beetroot varieties?
A) Star
B) Cylindrical
C) Globular
D) Round
  • 6. What is the term for beetroots with concentric rings of different colors inside?
A) Zebra
B) Rainbow
C) Bull's Eye
D) Marble
  • 7. Which of the following is a characteristic of good quality beetroots?
A) Soft and wrinkled skin
B) Large cracks on the surface
C) Multiple small rootlets
D) Firm and smooth skin
  • 8. What type of soil do beetroots generally prefer?
A) Acidic soil
B) Sandy soil
C) Clay soil
D) Well-drained loam
  • 9. What is the scientific name for the common beetroot?
A) Daucus carota
B) Brassica oleracea
C) Beta vulgaris
D) Solanum tuberosum
  • 10. Which beetroot variety is known for its golden-yellow color?
A) Golden Detroit
B) Cylindra
C) Chioggia
D) Red Ace
  • 11. What is the primary use of sugar beets?
A) Sugar production
B) Pickling
C) Dye production
D) Animal feed
  • 12. How can you determine the maturity of a beetroot?
A) By the number of leaves
B) By its size and firmness
C) By the taste of its skin
D) By the color of its leaves
  • 13. What is a common pest that affects beetroots?
A) Whiteflies
B) Leaf miners
C) Spider mites
D) Aphids
  • 14. Which nutrient is beetroot particularly rich in?
A) Folate
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin A
D) Vitamin C
  • 15. What is the ideal storage temperature for beetroots?
A) Warm (above 25°C)
B) Slightly above freezing (5-10°C)
C) Room temperature (20-25°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) Touchstone Gold
B) Detroit Dark Red
C) Cylindra
D) Early Wonder
  • 18. What causes the earthy taste in beetroots?
A) Nitrates
B) Oxalic Acid
C) Geosmin
D) Betaine
  • 19. How are beet greens typically prepared?
A) Eaten raw in salads
B) Added to smoothies
C) Cooked like spinach
D) Used to make tea
  • 20. What is 'beetroot sugar' chemically?
A) Sucrose
B) Glucose
C) Maltose
D) Fructose
  • 21. Which country is the leading producer of sugar beets?
A) Germany
B) Russia
C) France
D) United States
  • 22. What is the purpose of 'bolting' in beetroots?
A) Leaf production
B) Pest resistance
C) Premature flowering
D) Root enlargement
  • 23. Why are beetroots sometimes pickled?
A) To preserve them
B) To enhance their color
C) To reduce their bitterness
D) To make them sweeter
  • 24. Which is a heritage beetroot variety?
A) Red Ace
B) Cylindra
C) Detroit Supreme
D) Chioggia
  • 25. What is a common soil amendment beneficial for beetroot growth?
A) Nitrogen
B) Potassium
C) Phosphorus
D) Boron
  • 26. What characteristic helps differentiate between different beet varieties at the seedling stage?
A) Root size
B) Leaf shape and color
C) Flower color
D) Stem thickness
  • 27. What is the primary use of fodder beets?
A) Dye production
B) Livestock feed
C) Sugar production
D) Human consumption
  • 28. What impact does overcrowding have on beetroot development?
A) Larger root size
B) Earlier maturity
C) Smaller root size
D) Increased sugar content
  • 29. What is a common disease affecting beetroots?
A) Root knot nematodes
B) Powdery mildew
C) Anthracnose
D) Cercospora leaf spot
  • 30. What element aids beetroots to resist bolting?
A) Dry soil
B) Hot temperatures
C) High nitrogen levels
D) Consistent watering
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