How to Identify and Classify Coconuts
  • 1. What is the primary botanical family that coconuts belong to?
A) Poaceae (Grass)
B) Rosaceae (Rose)
C) Arecaceae (Palm)
D) Fabaceae (Legume)
  • 2. The coconut fruit is technically classified as what kind of fruit?
A) Berry
B) Drupe
C) Aggregate Fruit
D) Pome
  • 3. What part of the coconut is known as the husk?
A) Exocarp
B) Endocarp
C) Mesocarp
D) Kernel
  • 4. Which part of the coconut becomes copra when dried?
A) Epicarp
B) Exocarp
C) Mesocarp
D) Endosperm
  • 5. What term describes the water inside a young, green coconut?
A) Coconut Cream
B) Coconut Extract
C) Coconut Milk
D) Liquid Endosperm
  • 6. What is the hard, outer shell of the coconut called?
A) Pericarp
B) Exocarp
C) Mesocarp
D) Endocarp
  • 7. Which of these characteristics is NOT typically used to classify coconut varieties?
A) Root Depth
B) Husk Color
C) Fruit Size
D) Palm Height
  • 8. Tall coconut varieties are generally known for what characteristic?
A) Late Maturity
B) Early Maturity
C) Dwarf Size
D) Small Fruit Size
  • 9. Dwarf coconut varieties are generally known for what?
A) Greater Salt Tolerance
B) Late Maturity
C) Early Maturity
D) Large Fruit Size
  • 10. Which type of coconut palm is more susceptible to wind damage?
A) Hybrid
B) Tall
C) Dwarf
D) All types are equally susceptible
  • 11. What color is most commonly associated with mature coconut husks?
A) Red
B) Green
C) Brown
D) Yellow
  • 12. The number of coconuts produced by a palm in a year is called the?
A) Fecundity
B) Harvest
C) Yield
D) Productivity
  • 13. What factor most influences the sweetness of coconut water?
A) Soil Type
B) Maturity
C) Sunlight Exposure
D) Fertilizer Use
  • 14. Which of the following is a common disease affecting coconut palms?
A) Citrus Canker
B) Apple Scab
C) Lethal Yellowing
D) Potato Blight
  • 15. Which pest is a common threat to coconut plantations?
A) Coconut Mite
B) Aphids
C) Grasshoppers
D) Termites
  • 16. What is the geographical origin of the coconut palm?
A) Uncertain, possibly Indo-Pacific
B) South America
C) Africa
D) North America
  • 17. What is the name of the process of removing the husk from a coconut?
A) De-husking
B) De-shelling
C) De-kerneling
D) Extraction
  • 18. What climate is most suitable for coconut cultivation?
A) Alpine
B) Temperate
C) Arid
D) Tropical
  • 19. Which soil type is best for growing coconuts?
A) Silt
B) Peat
C) Sandy Loam
D) Clay
  • 20. The 'King Coconut' is a popular variety known for its?
A) Thick Husk
B) Small Size
C) Sweet Water
D) Large Kernel
  • 21. What is copra primarily used for?
A) Animal Feed
B) Direct Consumption
C) Coconut Oil Production
D) Fertilizer
  • 22. What does 'virgin coconut oil' refer to?
A) Oil stored in glass bottles
B) Oil extracted without high heat/chemicals
C) Oil from young coconuts
D) Oil from dwarf coconuts
  • 23. Which of these is NOT a product derived from coconuts?
A) Coconut Milk
B) Coconut Sugar
C) Coconut Flour
D) Maple Syrup
  • 24. What is the main difference between coconut milk and coconut cream?
A) Source of Coconuts
B) Fat Content
C) Sugar Content
D) Processing Method
  • 25. What part of the coconut is used to make coir?
A) Shell
B) Kernel
C) Husk Fibers
D) Water
  • 26. How are coconuts typically harvested?
A) Through natural shedding
B) By shaking the tree
C) By hand or using a pole
D) Using machinery
  • 27. Which nutrient is coconut water a good source of?
A) Potassium
B) Iron
C) Vitamin A
D) Calcium
  • 28. What is the approximate lifespan of a coconut palm?
A) 100-120 years
B) 20-30 years
C) 40-50 years
D) 60-80 years
  • 29. What is the 'eye' of the coconut?
A) A visual defect
B) A specific variety
C) Germination pores
D) The area where it attaches to the palm
  • 30. What is the term for planting new coconut palms?
A) Harvesting
B) Cultivation
C) Afforestation
D) Replanting
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