How to Identify and Classify Cabbages - Exam
  • 1. What family do cabbages belong to?
A) Asteraceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Brassicaceae
  • 2. Which type of cabbage has a tightly packed, round head?
A) Dutch White Cabbage
B) Bok Choy
C) Napa Cabbage
D) Savoy Cabbage
  • 3. What is a key characteristic of Savoy cabbage?
A) Crinkled leaves
B) Elongated head
C) Smooth leaves
D) Red color
  • 4. Napa cabbage is commonly used in which cuisine?
A) African
B) Mediterranean
C) Asian
D) South American
  • 5. What shape is typical of Bok Choy?
A) Elongated, with leafy greens and thick stalks
B) Cone-shaped
C) Round and compact
D) Loose and feathery
  • 6. Which color is *least* common in cabbages?
A) Purple
B) Green
C) Orange
D) Red
  • 7. What is the 'head' of a cabbage botanically speaking?
A) A flower
B) A terminal bud
C) A root
D) A fruit
  • 8. What does 'cruciferous' refer to regarding cabbage?
A) The color of the leaves
B) The root structure
C) The cross-shaped flower petals
D) The shape of the head
  • 9. What is the texture of the leaves of Dutch White Cabbage?
A) Smooth
B) Spiky
C) Fuzzy
D) Crinkled
  • 10. Red cabbage gets its color from what pigment?
A) Melanin
B) Carotenoids
C) Chlorophyll
D) Anthocyanins
  • 11. Which of these is a flowering cabbage variety, grown for ornamental purposes?
A) Dutch White Cabbage
B) Bok Choy
C) Ornamental Kale
D) Napa Cabbage
  • 12. What is the growing habit of loose-leaf kale?
A) Leaves do not form a head.
B) Forms a tight, round head
C) Forms a long, cylindrical head
D) Grows only in water
  • 13. What is the most common use of green cabbage?
A) Sushi
B) Kimchi
C) Stir-fry
D) Coleslaw
  • 14. Which cabbage has a mild, slightly sweet flavor?
A) Red Cabbage
B) Green Cabbage
C) Savoy Cabbage
D) Napa Cabbage
  • 15. What type of soil is ideal for growing cabbages?
A) Sandy soil
B) Dry soil
C) Clay soil
D) Well-drained, fertile soil
  • 16. When is the best time to plant cabbages for a fall harvest?
A) Late summer
B) Early spring
C) Late fall
D) Mid-winter
  • 17. What is 'heading' in cabbage cultivation?
A) The application of fertilizer
B) The formation of a dense head
C) The removal of pests
D) The planting of seeds
  • 18. What is the ideal pH range for growing cabbages?
A) 8.0-9.5
B) 9.5-11.0
C) 6.0-7.5
D) 4.0-5.5
  • 19. Which of these is a common pest of cabbages?
A) Grasshoppers
B) Mealybugs
C) Aphids
D) Cabbage worms
  • 20. What is a key difference between kale and cabbage?
A) Kale is always green
B) Kale does not form a head
C) Cabbage is always purple
D) Cabbage is more nutritious
  • 21. What preparation method brings out the sweetness of cabbage?
A) Frying
B) Roasting
C) Boiling
D) Steaming
  • 22. What is the scientific name for cabbage?
A) Brassica oleracea
B) Malus domestica
C) Lactuca sativa
D) Solanum tuberosum
  • 23. What is a key characteristic of January King cabbage?
A) White tightly packed leaves
B) Loosely packed yellow leaves
C) Bright green and delicate flavour
D) Purple-tinged leaves and winter hardiness
  • 24. How does 'nitrogen deficiency' manifest in cabbage plants?
A) Leaf curling
B) Stunted growth
C) Yellowing of older leaves
D) Excessive flowering
  • 25. What is the benefit of crop rotation when growing cabbages?
A) Reduces soilborne diseases and pests
B) Increases nitrogen in the soil
C) Improves drainage
D) Enhances sunlight exposure
  • 26. Which cabbage family member is known for its high vitamin K content?
A) Brussels sprouts
B) Cabbage
C) Bok choy
D) Kale
  • 27. Which climate is best suited for cabbage cultivation?
A) Cool
B) Hot and humid
C) Tropical
D) Desert
  • 28. What is 'bolting' in cabbage, and when is it likely to occur?
A) Premature flowering, in hot weather
B) Root rot, during overwatering
C) Head splitting, due to rapid growth
D) Leaf burn, from excessive sun
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