How to Identify and Classify Bananas
  • 1. What is the most common type of banana sold in supermarkets?
A) Manzano
B) Lady Finger
C) Cavendish
D) Plantain
  • 2. Which characteristic is NOT a typical indicator of banana ripeness?
A) Firmness
B) Peel Color
C) Leaf Size
D) Aroma
  • 3. Plantains are typically used for:
A) Cooking
B) Baking Cakes
C) Eating Raw
D) Juice Production
  • 4. Which banana type is known for its slightly tangy, apple-like flavor?
A) Red Dacca
B) Manzano
C) Burro
D) Cavendish
  • 5. What color is the peel of a fully ripe Red Dacca banana?
A) Brown
B) Green
C) Reddish-purple
D) Bright Yellow
  • 6. Burro bananas are characterized by their:
A) Small size
B) Red peel
C) Intense sweetness
D) Square shape
  • 7. Lady Finger bananas are known for their:
A) Thick skin and bland flavor
B) Large size and starchy taste
C) Thin skin and sweet flavor
D) Green peel and sour taste
  • 8. Which continent is considered the origin of bananas?
A) South America
B) Southeast Asia
C) Africa
D) North America
  • 9. Bananas are botanically classified as:
A) Herbs
B) Berries
C) Vegetables
D) Fruits
  • 10. What nutrient are bananas well known for being a good source of?
A) Potassium
B) Calcium
C) Iron
D) Vitamin C
  • 11. The 'banana freckles' on a ripe banana are indicative of:
A) Bruising
B) Disease
C) Ripeness
D) Pesticide residue
  • 12. Which banana variety is typically shorter and thicker than a Cavendish?
A) Cavendish
B) Lady Finger
C) Burro
D) Manzano
  • 13. Which banana type is often used to make banana chips?
A) Manzano
B) Saba
C) Lady Finger
D) Cavendish
  • 14. What does 'climacteric' mean in the context of banana ripening?
A) They ripen very quickly
B) They only ripen on the tree
C) They ripen after being harvested
D) They are resistant to ripening
  • 15. Which of these is NOT a common pest affecting banana plants?
A) Nematodes
B) Banana Weevil
C) Aphids
D) Thrips
  • 16. What is the best storage temperature for bananas?
A) Warm temperature
B) Room temperature
C) Frozen
D) Refrigerated
  • 17. Ethylene gas is used to:
A) Preserve bananas
B) Ripen bananas
C) Dehydrate bananas
D) Freeze bananas
  • 18. What is the name of the 'hand' of bananas?
A) Stem
B) Branch
C) Bunch
D) Cluster
  • 19. What does the term 'finger' refer to when describing bananas?
A) The banana peel
B) The banana flower
C) The banana plant's root
D) Individual banana
  • 20. Which of these is a dessert banana variety?
A) Tindok
B) Bluggoe
C) Lakatan
D) Cardava
  • 21. What is the purpose of covering banana bunches in the field?
A) To speed up ripening
B) Protection from pests and sun
C) To increase banana size
D) To add nutrients
  • 22. Which banana is known for its fragrance?
A) Latundan
B) Cavendish
C) Cardava
D) Saba
  • 23. Which banana is known as 'Tindok' in the Philippines?
A) Saging Tindok
B) Saba
C) Bungulan
D) Latundan
  • 24. What is the texture of Cardava banana when cooked?
A) Watery
B) Soft
C) Mushy
D) Firm
  • 25. What is the scientific name for banana?
A) Citrus
B) Malus
C) Musa
D) Solanum
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