How to Identify and Classify Citron Fruits - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes citron from other citrus fruits?
A) Bright orange color
B) High juice content
C) Thick rind with minimal pulp
D) Thin, easily peelable skin
  • 2. Which of these is a common use for citron?
A) Making lemonade
B) Juice concentrate
C) Direct consumption like an orange
D) Candied peel
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a citron fruit?
A) Pear-shaped
B) Flat and wide
C) Perfectly round
D) Oblong or oval
  • 4. What is the texture of a citron rind?
A) Smooth and shiny
B) Rough and bumpy
C) Thin and papery
D) Waxy and slippery
  • 5. What is the color of a mature citron fruit?
A) Orange or red
B) Yellow or green
C) Brown or black
D) Purple or blue
  • 6. Which of these is a recognized variety of citron?
A) Clementine
B) Navel
C) Etrog
D) Valencia
  • 7. What is the name of the inner white part of the rind?
A) Flavedo
B) Pulp
C) Albedo
D) Zest
  • 8. Where is citron commonly cultivated?
A) Arctic tundra
B) Amazon rainforest
C) Mediterranean region
D) Sahara desert
  • 9. What is the typical size of a citron fruit?
A) Medium, like a tangerine
B) Very tiny, like a blueberry
C) Small, like a grape
D) Large, up to 12 inches
  • 10. What is the aroma of citron?
A) Odorless
B) Faintly sweet
C) Earthy and musty
D) Intensely fragrant
  • 11. The 'Fingered Citron' is known for what characteristic?
A) Segments resembling fingers
B) Extremely small size
C) Completely seedless
D) Bright red color
  • 12. What makes the Florentine citron special?
A) Very high acidity
B) Sweet albedo
C) Blue colored fruit
D) Lack of rind
  • 13. What is the scientific name of citron?
A) Citrus sinensis
B) Citrus limon
C) Citrus medica
D) Citrus reticulata
  • 14. Why is citron sometimes used in religious ceremonies?
A) Nutritional benefits
B) Symbolic value
C) Low cost
D) Easy availability
  • 15. What is the pulp of citron typically like?
A) Nonexistent
B) Bitter and plentiful
C) Dry and acidic
D) Sweet and juicy
  • 16. Which part of the citron is used to make marmalade?
A) The pulp
B) The leaves
C) The rind
D) The seeds
  • 17. How does the 'Diamante' citron differ from other citrons?
A) Very small size
B) Lack of fragrance
C) Very large size
D) Completely round shape
  • 18. What is a major difference between citron and lemon?
A) Citron has a thicker rind.
B) Lemons are always seedless.
C) Lemons have thicker rinds.
D) Citron is sweeter.
  • 19. What is candying?
A) Drying fruit in the sun
B) Preserving fruit in sugar syrup
C) Freezing fruit for long-term storage
D) Adding artificial colors to fruit
  • 20. How should a citron be stored to maintain freshness?
A) Submerged in water
B) Refrigerated immediately
C) In direct sunlight
D) Cool, dry place
  • 21. What is the historical significance of citron?
A) One of the original citrus fruits
B) Only discovered in the 20th century
C) A recent hybrid citrus fruit
D) Primarily grown for animal feed
  • 22. What is a characteristic of the 'Corsican' citron?
A) Known for its high oil content
B) Known for being seedless
C) Known for its extremely thin rind
D) Known for its bitter taste
  • 23. If a citrus fruit has a very bumpy rind, which fruit is it more likely to be?
A) Grapefruit
B) Orange
C) Lime
D) Citron
  • 24. What impact does the lack of juice in citron have on its use?
A) Sold for its refreshing qualities
B) Used in drinks because of high juice yield
C) Popular for making juice
D) Primarily used for its rind
  • 25. What is the relationship of the etrog to Sukkot?
A) It is used as incense
B) It is eaten at the feast
C) It is one of the Four Species
D) It is a decoration
  • 26. What makes the Moroccan Citron unique?
A) It is always seedless
B) It is resistant to all diseases
C) It comes in many shapes and sizes.
D) It is always small
  • 27. Which of these countries is NOT a large producer of Citron?
A) Puerto Rico
B) Canada
C) Greece
D) Italy
  • 28. When referring to Citron flavor, what is often described?
A) A sweet and slightly floral taste
B) A very salty flavor
C) A taste exactly like a lemon
D) A very bitter flavor
  • 29. What is the purpose of the flavedo in citron?
A) It helps with reproduction
B) It absorbs water for the plant
C) It contains the essential oils
D) It keeps the rind solid
  • 30. What is the benefit of consuming Citron?
A) High in protein
B) High in vitamin C
C) High in sodium
D) High in vitamin D
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