How to Identify and Classify Navy Beans - Exam
How to Identify and Classify Navy Beans
  • 1. What family do navy beans belong to?
A) Seed
B) Nut
C) Legume
D) Grain
  • 2. What is the typical shape of a navy bean?
A) Kidney-shaped
B) Oval
C) Elongated
D) Round
  • 3. What is the most common color of navy beans?
A) Black
B) Red
C) Brown
D) White
  • 4. What is another name for navy beans?
A) Lima bean
B) Kidney bean
C) Pinto bean
D) Haricot bean
  • 5. What is a key characteristic of navy bean texture when cooked?
A) Smooth
B) Chunky
C) Fibrous
D) Grainy
  • 6. Which dish commonly features navy beans as a main ingredient?
A) Baked beans
B) Refried beans
C) Chili
D) Lentil soup
  • 7. What region are navy beans thought to originate from?
A) Africa
B) Europe
C) Asia
D) South America
  • 8. Which of these is NOT a common use for navy beans?
A) Soup ingredient
B) Stew ingredient
C) Side dish
D) Bean flour production
  • 9. What is the approximate length of a mature navy bean?
A) 1 inch
B) 1/2 inch
C) 3/4 inch
D) 1/4 inch
  • 10. How are navy beans typically harvested?
A) Using water
B) By animal
C) Manually
D) Mechanically
  • 11. What is the moisture content percentage after harvesting?
A) 25-30%
B) 30-40%
C) 5-10%
D) 16-18%
  • 12. What is the desired final moisture content after drying?
A) 5-10%
B) 20-22%
C) 16-18%
D) 13-14%
  • 13. What defects are considered when grading?
A) Size
B) Splits
C) Smell
D) Color
  • 14. What is a common insect that attacks navy beans during growth?
A) Ant
B) Grasshopper
C) Bean beetle
D) Fly
  • 15. What is the plant type called?
A) Pole bean
B) Tree bean
C) Bush bean
D) Vine bean
  • 16. Which mineral are navy beans a good source of?
A) Iron
B) Potassium
C) Sodium
D) Calcium
  • 17. What is the primary carbohydrate in navy beans?
A) Sugar
B) Starch
C) Fiber
D) Cellulose
  • 18. What is the average protein content of navy beans?
A) 5-10%
B) 20-25%
C) 30-35%
D) 10-15%
  • 19. Which climate is best for growing navy beans?
A) Tropical
B) Temperate
C) Arctic
D) Desert
  • 20. What type of soil do navy beans prefer?
A) Well-drained
B) Clay
C) Waterlogged
D) Sandy
  • 21. What is the recommended soaking time before cooking?
A) 8 hours
B) 30 minutes
C) 1 hour
D) None
  • 22. What is the purpose of soaking the navy beans?
A) Reduces cooking time
B) Enhances flavor
C) Changes color
D) Adds nutrients
  • 23. What is the scientific name for the navy bean?
A) Vicia faba
B) Cicer arietinum
C) Glycine max
D) Phaseolus vulgaris
  • 24. How do navy beans rank compared to other beans in terms of digestibility?
A) Difficult to digest
B) Same as all beans
C) Depends on preparation
D) Easily digestible
  • 25. Which nutrient helps lower cholesterol?
A) Fiber
B) Starch
C) Iron
D) Protein
  • 26. Which of these is a sign of poor quality in dry navy beans?
A) Insect damage
B) Bright color
C) No odor
D) Uniform size
  • 27. Are navy beans gluten-free?
A) Maybe
B) Sometimes
C) No
D) Yes
  • 28. What kind of container should dry navy beans be stored in?
A) Paper bag
B) Airtight container
C) Plastic bag
D) Open container
  • 29. What is the shelf life of dry navy beans, if stored properly?
A) 6 months
B) Indefinitely
C) 1-2 months
D) 1-2 years
  • 30. How to quickly differentiate a navy bean from the great northern bean?
A) Texture
B) Shape
C) Taste
D) Size
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