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