How to Identify and Classify Peanuts - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary plant family to which peanuts belong?
A) Poaceae
B) Brassicaceae
C) Solanaceae
D) Leguminosae (Fabaceae)
  • 2. Where do peanuts develop?
A) On vines
B) In tree canopies
C) Underground
D) On branches
  • 3. What is the name of the peg that develops from the peanut flower and penetrates the soil?
A) Gynophore
B) Stolon
C) Rhizome
D) Corm
  • 4. Which market type of peanut is known for its elongated shape?
A) Spanish
B) Virginia
C) Runner
D) Valencia
  • 5. Which peanut type typically has three or more kernels per pod?
A) Valencia
B) Spanish
C) Virginia
D) Runner
  • 6. Which peanut market type is the most widely grown in the United States?
A) Valencia
B) Runner
C) Virginia
D) Spanish
  • 7. What characteristic helps identify Spanish-type peanuts?
A) Small, rounded kernels
B) Elongated kernels
C) Large kernels
D) Red skin color
  • 8. What is 'sound mature kernel' (SMK) used to assess?
A) Rainfall amount
B) Peanut quality
C) Pest infestation level
D) Soil composition
  • 9. What does the term 'aflatoxin' refer to in peanut production?
A) A type of peanut disease
B) A type of mycotoxin
C) A type of pesticide
D) A type of fertilizer
  • 10. Which of these factors is NOT used to classify peanuts?
A) Kernel count per pod
B) Root depth
C) Kernel size
D) Shell characteristics
  • 11. What is the approximate growing season for peanuts in most regions?
A) 12 months
B) 1-2 months
C) 8-9 months
D) 4-5 months
  • 12. What soil type is generally considered best for peanut cultivation?
A) Gravel
B) Sandy loam
C) Silt
D) Clay
  • 13. What is the primary use for Virginia-type peanuts?
A) Candy
B) Snacking
C) Oil production
D) Peanut butter
  • 14. What is a common use for Spanish-type peanuts?
A) Candy
B) Roasted peanuts
C) Snacking
D) Animal feed
  • 15. What is blanching in peanut processing?
A) Adding salt
B) Roasting
C) Adding sugar
D) Removing the skin
  • 16. Which of the following is NOT a common peanut disease?
A) Stem rot
B) Citrus greening
C) Aflatoxin contamination
D) Leaf spot
  • 17. What is the term for the process of turning peanut plants over to expose the pods for harvesting?
A) Tillage
B) Cultivation
C) Irrigation
D) Inversion
  • 18. What is the hull of a peanut?
A) The outer shell
B) The stem
C) The root
D) The kernel
  • 19. What factor primarily differentiates peanut cultivars within the same market type?
A) Growing location
B) Disease resistance
C) Size
D) Color
  • 20. What is a common use for peanut hulls?
A) Construction materials
B) Animal feed
C) Human consumption
D) Furniture production
  • 21. What is the ideal moisture content for storing peanuts to prevent spoilage?
A) Below 10%
B) Around 20%
C) Around 25%
D) Around 15%
  • 22. What is a typical characteristic of runner-type peanuts?
A) Uniform kernel size
B) Irregular shaped kernels
C) Very large kernel size
D) Small kernel size
  • 23. Why is crop rotation important in peanut farming?
A) To reduce watering needs
B) To prevent soilborne diseases
C) To increase yield of the next crop
D) To improve peanut flavor
  • 24. What is the primary nutrient that peanuts, as legumes, help fix in the soil?
A) Nitrogen
B) Calcium
C) Phosphorus
D) Potassium
  • 25. Which method is commonly used to determine the oil content of peanuts?
A) Solvent extraction
B) Density measurement
C) Visual inspection
D) Taste test
  • 26. What is the role of calcium in peanut development?
A) Stem strength
B) Pod formation
C) Leaf growth
D) Flower production
  • 27. What type of harvesting equipment is typically used for peanuts?
A) Sower and mower
B) Inverter and combine
C) Tractor and plow
D) Harvester and baler
  • 28. What is the primary use of Valencia peanuts?
A) Boiled peanuts
B) Peanut Oil
C) Peanut Flour
D) Peanut Butter
  • 29. Which U.S. state is the largest producer of peanuts?
A) Georgia
B) Texas
C) Alabama
D) Florida
  • 30. What is the botanical name for peanut?
A) Arachis hypogaea
B) Glycine max
C) Zea mays
D) Oryza sativa
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