How to Cultivate Sugar Apples - Test
  • 1. What climate is ideal for growing sugar apples?
A) Temperate with high humidity
B) Warm and dry
C) Cold and wet
D) Arctic with permafrost
  • 2. What type of soil is best for sugar apples?
A) Clay soil with poor drainage
B) Rocky soil with high alkalinity
C) Waterlogged soil
D) Well-drained, sandy loam
  • 3. What is the recommended pH level for sugar apple soil?
A) 8.0 - 9.0
B) Above 10.0
C) 4.0 - 5.0
D) 6.0 - 7.5
  • 4. How are sugar apple trees typically propagated?
A) Division
B) Direct seeding
C) Grafting
D) Air layering
  • 5. What is the best time to plant sugar apple trees?
A) Anytime, regardless of the season
B) Early spring or late fall
C) Mid-summer
D) Winter during freezing temperatures
  • 6. How much space should be between sugar apple trees?
A) 30-40 feet
B) 15-20 feet
C) 5-7 feet
D) 2-3 feet
  • 7. What is the main purpose of pruning sugar apple trees?
A) To make the tree look aesthetically pleasing only
B) To prevent flowering
C) To improve air circulation and fruit production
D) To stunt growth
  • 8. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for sugar apples?
A) High phosphorus fertilizer only
B) High nitrogen fertilizer only
C) No fertilizer needed
D) Balanced NPK fertilizer
  • 9. How often should sugar apple trees be watered?
A) Only when the leaves wilt
B) Regularly, especially during dry periods
C) Never water them
D) Constantly keep the soil waterlogged
  • 10. What is a common pest that affects sugar apple trees?
A) Earthworms
B) Mealybugs
C) Honeybees
D) Ladybugs
  • 11. What is a common disease that affects sugar apple trees?
A) Root rot due to drought
B) Anthracnose
C) Powdery mildew on avocados
D) Citrus greening
  • 12. How can you control pests on sugar apple trees organically?
A) Insecticidal soap
B) Ignoring the infestation
C) Using chemical pesticides excessively
D) Burning the tree
  • 13. How can you control diseases on sugar apple trees?
A) Watering excessively
B) Ignoring the disease
C) Fungicides and proper sanitation
D) Applying high nitrogen fertilizer
  • 14. How long does it typically take for a sugar apple tree to bear fruit after planting?
A) Never
B) 10-15 years
C) 3-5 years
D) 1 year
  • 15. What is the best way to determine if a sugar apple is ripe?
A) The segments separate easily
B) The fruit is completely green
C) The fruit has fallen to the ground and is bruised
D) The fruit is hard and firm
  • 16. What is the proper way to harvest sugar apples?
A) Gently twist the fruit from the tree
B) Pulling the fruit forcefully
C) Using a knife to cut the fruit while it's still unripe
D) Shaking the tree
  • 17. How should sugar apples be stored after harvesting?
A) Under direct sunlight
B) At room temperature until ripe, then refrigerate
C) In a sealed plastic bag without ventilation
D) In the freezer
  • 18. What is the most common use for sugar apples?
A) Building houses
B) Eating fresh
C) Fueling cars
D) Making furniture
  • 19. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of growing sugar apples?
A) Requires extremely cold climate
B) Source of income
C) Providing nutritious fruit
D) Enhancing biodiversity
  • 20. What is the importance of mulching around sugar apple trees?
A) Conserves moisture and suppresses weeds
B) Dries out the soil
C) Blocks sunlight from the roots
D) Attracts pests
  • 21. What type of grafting is commonly used for sugar apple?
A) Bridge grafting
B) Cleft grafting
C) Approach grafting
D) Thread grafting
  • 22. What does NPK stand for in fertilizer?
A) Sodium, Polonium, Potassium
B) Neon, Protactinium, Krypton
C) Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
D) Nickel, Platinum, Krypton
  • 23. Why is proper drainage important for sugar apple trees?
A) Attracts beneficial insects
B) Encourages algal growth
C) Prevents root rot
D) Increases soil salinity
  • 24. Which part of the sugar apple plant is used medicinally?
A) Only the roots
B) Only the bark
C) Leaves, seeds, and fruit
D) None of the parts
  • 25. What is the role of pollination in sugar apple fruit production?
A) Harms the fruit development
B) Only affects the color of the fruit
C) Essential for fruit set
D) Irrelevant to fruit production
  • 26. Which of the following is a sign of overwatering a sugar apple tree?
A) Rapid growth
B) Yellowing leaves
C) Dark green leaves
D) Increased fruit production
  • 27. What is the purpose of thinning fruit on a sugar apple tree?
A) To decrease the number of fruits
B) To stunt the tree's growth
C) To improve the size and quality of the remaining fruit
D) To make the tree look more attractive
  • 28. Which nutrient deficiency is indicated by stunted growth and small leaves?
A) Phosphorus deficiency
B) Nitrogen deficiency
C) Calcium deficiency
D) Potassium deficiency
  • 29. What is the meaning of 'hardening off' seedlings before transplanting?
A) Fertilizing seedlings heavily
B) Freezing seedlings
C) Acclimating seedlings to outdoor conditions
D) Keeping seedlings indoors permanently
  • 30. What is the purpose of adding compost to the soil when planting sugar apples?
A) To sterilize the soil
B) To make the soil more acidic
C) To improve soil structure and fertility
D) To attract harmful insects
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