How to Identify and Classify Pineapples
  • 1. Which of these is NOT a common characteristic of pineapples?
A) Spiky leaves
B) Fibrous flesh
C) Rounded fruit
D) Tough, waxy skin
  • 2. Pineapples belong to which plant family?
A) Rosaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Bromeliaceae
D) Poaceae
  • 3. What is the most common method of pineapple propagation?
A) Crown cuttings
B) Seed sowing
C) Root cuttings
D) Air layering
  • 4. Which country is currently the world's largest producer of pineapples?
A) India
B) Costa Rica
C) Thailand
D) Philippines
  • 5. What is the 'slip' of a pineapple plant?
A) A small plant that grows from the stem
B) The core of the pineapple fruit
C) The flower of the pineapple plant
D) A type of pineapple disease
  • 6. Which of these is a common pineapple cultivar?
A) Granny Smith
B) Smooth Cayenne
C) Valencia
D) Red Delicious
  • 7. What is the ideal climate for pineapple cultivation?
A) Alpine
B) Tropical
C) Temperate
D) Arid
  • 8. What type of soil is best for pineapple growth?
A) Well-drained, sandy loam
B) Heavy clay soil
C) Saline soil
D) Waterlogged soil
  • 9. Which vitamin is pineapple a good source of?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D
  • 10. What is the name of the enzyme found in pineapple that aids digestion?
A) Amylase
B) Bromelain
C) Lipase
D) Protease
  • 11. What is the 'eye' of a pineapple?
A) One of the individual segments on the fruit's surface
B) A small insect that infests pineapples
C) The point where the slip emerges
D) The base of the pineapple crown
  • 12. What does 'ratooning' refer to in pineapple farming?
A) Allowing new plants to grow from the base of harvested plants
B) Harvesting pineapples early
C) Controlling pests in pineapple fields
D) The process of fertilizing pineapple plants
  • 13. Which of these is a disease that affects pineapple plants?
A) Heart Rot
B) Black Spot
C) Powdery Mildew
D) Leaf Rust
  • 14. What is the typical pH range for pineapple soil?
A) 8.5 - 9.5
B) 5.5 - 6.5
C) 4.0 - 5.0
D) 7.0 - 8.0
  • 15. What part of the pineapple plant develops into the fruit?
A) The inflorescence
B) The stem
C) The roots
D) The leaves
  • 16. Which pineapple variety is known for its low acidity?
A) Red Spanish
B) Smooth Cayenne
C) Queen Victoria
D) MD-2
  • 17. What is the role of 'forcing' in pineapple cultivation?
A) Inducing flowering
B) Improving soil drainage
C) Preventing pest infestations
D) Increasing fruit size
  • 18. What gas is commonly used for forcing pineapples?
A) Nitrogen
B) Ethylene
C) Oxygen
D) Carbon dioxide
  • 19. How can you tell if a pineapple is ripe by smell?
A) A strong, acidic smell
B) No smell at all
C) A sweet aroma at the base
D) A grassy smell
  • 20. Which of these is a use for pineapple waste products?
A) Fuel source
B) Fertilizer
C) Animal feed
D) All of the above
  • 21. Which country is known for the 'Queen Victoria' pineapple?
A) Brazil
B) Ecuador
C) Mauritius
D) Hawaii
  • 22. What does the 'crown' of the pineapple refer to?
A) The flowering part of the plant
B) The base of the fruit
C) The leafy top of the fruit
D) The hard outer shell
  • 23. What is the main symptom of 'butt rot' in pineapples?
A) Stunted growth
B) Rotting at the base of the fruit
C) Yellowing of the leaves
D) Wilting of the crown
  • 24. Which of these pests commonly affects pineapple crops?
A) Mealybugs
B) Aphids
C) Spider mites
D) Whiteflies
  • 25. How does altitude affect pineapple cultivation?
A) Lower altitudes are preferred
B) Moderate altitudes are always best
C) Altitude has no effect
D) Higher altitudes are preferred
  • 26. What is the purpose of waxing pineapples after harvest?
A) To prevent pest infestation
B) To add color
C) To reduce water loss and extend shelf life
D) To improve the taste
  • 27. What is a 'sucker' in pineapple growing?
A) A tool used for harvesting pineapples
B) A shoot that grows from the base of the plant or fruit
C) A type of fertilizer used for pineapples
D) A method of irrigation
  • 28. Which color does a ripe 'Smooth Cayenne' pineapple typically turn?
A) Yellowish-orange
B) Red
C) Green
D) Brown
  • 29. What is the purpose of ridging in pineapple farming?
A) To provide support for the plants
B) To improve drainage
C) To prevent soil erosion
D) To increase soil fertility
  • 30. What is the approximate time from planting to harvest for a pineapple?
A) 12-18 months
B) 24-36 months
C) 3-6 months
D) 6-9 months
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