How to Cultivate Sugar Apples
  • 1. What climate is ideal for growing sugar apples?
A) Arctic with permafrost
B) Temperate with high humidity
C) Cold and wet
D) Warm and dry
  • 2. What type of soil is best for sugar apples?
A) Waterlogged soil
B) Well-drained, sandy loam
C) Clay soil with poor drainage
D) Rocky soil with high alkalinity
  • 3. What is the recommended pH level for sugar apple soil?
A) 8.0 - 9.0
B) Above 10.0
C) 6.0 - 7.5
D) 4.0 - 5.0
  • 4. How are sugar apple trees typically propagated?
A) Grafting
B) Division
C) Air layering
D) Direct seeding
  • 5. What is the best time to plant sugar apple trees?
A) Anytime, regardless of the season
B) Mid-summer
C) Early spring or late fall
D) Winter during freezing temperatures
  • 6. How much space should be between sugar apple trees?
A) 15-20 feet
B) 30-40 feet
C) 2-3 feet
D) 5-7 feet
  • 7. What is the main purpose of pruning sugar apple trees?
A) To stunt growth
B) To make the tree look aesthetically pleasing only
C) To prevent flowering
D) To improve air circulation and fruit production
  • 8. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for sugar apples?
A) No fertilizer needed
B) High phosphorus fertilizer only
C) High nitrogen fertilizer only
D) Balanced NPK fertilizer
  • 9. How often should sugar apple trees be watered?
A) Constantly keep the soil waterlogged
B) Only when the leaves wilt
C) Regularly, especially during dry periods
D) Never water them
  • 10. What is a common pest that affects sugar apple trees?
A) Ladybugs
B) Earthworms
C) Mealybugs
D) Honeybees
  • 11. What is a common disease that affects sugar apple trees?
A) Citrus greening
B) Root rot due to drought
C) Anthracnose
D) Powdery mildew on avocados
  • 12. How can you control pests on sugar apple trees organically?
A) Insecticidal soap
B) Burning the tree
C) Ignoring the infestation
D) Using chemical pesticides excessively
  • 13. How can you control diseases on sugar apple trees?
A) Applying high nitrogen fertilizer
B) Fungicides and proper sanitation
C) Ignoring the disease
D) Watering excessively
  • 14. How long does it typically take for a sugar apple tree to bear fruit after planting?
A) 10-15 years
B) Never
C) 1 year
D) 3-5 years
  • 15. What is the best way to determine if a sugar apple is ripe?
A) The segments separate easily
B) The fruit has fallen to the ground and is bruised
C) The fruit is hard and firm
D) The fruit is completely green
  • 16. What is the proper way to harvest sugar apples?
A) Gently twist the fruit from the tree
B) Shaking the tree
C) Pulling the fruit forcefully
D) Using a knife to cut the fruit while it's still unripe
  • 17. How should sugar apples be stored after harvesting?
A) Under direct sunlight
B) In the freezer
C) At room temperature until ripe, then refrigerate
D) In a sealed plastic bag without ventilation
  • 18. What is the most common use for sugar apples?
A) Fueling cars
B) Eating fresh
C) Building houses
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) Enhancing biodiversity
D) Providing nutritious fruit
  • 20. What is the importance of mulching around sugar apple trees?
A) Dries out the soil
B) Conserves moisture and suppresses weeds
C) Blocks sunlight from the roots
D) Attracts pests
  • 21. What type of grafting is commonly used for sugar apple?
A) Cleft grafting
B) Approach grafting
C) Bridge grafting
D) Thread grafting
  • 22. What does NPK stand for in fertilizer?
A) Nickel, Platinum, Krypton
B) Neon, Protactinium, Krypton
C) Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
D) Sodium, Polonium, Potassium
  • 23. Why is proper drainage important for sugar apple trees?
A) Attracts beneficial insects
B) Increases soil salinity
C) Prevents root rot
D) Encourages algal growth
  • 24. Which part of the sugar apple plant is used medicinally?
A) None of the parts
B) Leaves, seeds, and fruit
C) Only the bark
D) Only the roots
  • 25. What is the role of pollination in sugar apple fruit production?
A) Irrelevant to fruit production
B) Only affects the color of the fruit
C) Harms the fruit development
D) Essential for fruit set
  • 26. Which of the following is a sign of overwatering a sugar apple tree?
A) Yellowing leaves
B) Increased fruit production
C) Rapid growth
D) Dark green leaves
  • 27. What is the purpose of thinning fruit on a sugar apple tree?
A) To stunt the tree's growth
B) To make the tree look more attractive
C) To improve the size and quality of the remaining fruit
D) To decrease the number of fruits
  • 28. Which nutrient deficiency is indicated by stunted growth and small leaves?
A) Nitrogen deficiency
B) Potassium deficiency
C) Calcium deficiency
D) Phosphorus deficiency
  • 29. What is the meaning of 'hardening off' seedlings before transplanting?
A) Freezing seedlings
B) Keeping seedlings indoors permanently
C) Fertilizing seedlings heavily
D) Acclimating seedlings to outdoor conditions
  • 30. What is the purpose of adding compost to the soil when planting sugar apples?
A) To attract harmful insects
B) To sterilize the soil
C) To improve soil structure and fertility
D) To make the soil more acidic
Created with That Quiz — a math test site for students of all grade levels.