How to Identify and Classify Mangosteens - Test
  • 1. What is the scientific name of the mangosteen?
A) Mangifera indica
B) Durio zibethinus
C) Garcinia mangostana
D) Nephelium lappaceum
  • 2. Where did mangosteens likely originate?
A) Southeast Asia
B) Australia
C) South America
D) Africa
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a mangosteen fruit?
A) Round
B) Oblong
C) Pear-shaped
D) Star-shaped
  • 4. What color is the rind of a ripe mangosteen?
A) Green
B) Yellow
C) Deep purple
D) Red
  • 5. What is the edible part of the mangosteen called?
A) Aril
B) Pericarp
C) Mesocarp
D) Exocarp
  • 6. What is the texture of the aril?
A) Gritty and sandy
B) Fibrous and tough
C) Juicy and soft
D) Dry and hard
  • 7. What is the taste of a ripe mangosteen generally described as?
A) Bland and tasteless
B) Sour and bitter
C) Sweet and tangy
D) Salty and savory
  • 8. How many segments are typically found in a mangosteen?
A) 1-3
B) 4-8
C) 9-12
D) 13-16
  • 9. What do the number of petal-like scars at the bottom of the fruit indicate?
A) Seed count
B) Ripeness level
C) Number of aril segments
D) Tree age
  • 10. Which climate is best suited for mangosteen cultivation?
A) Temperate
B) Tropical
C) Arid
D) Alpine
  • 11. What is a common pest that affects mangosteen trees?
A) Aphids
B) Caterpillars
C) Thrips
D) Grasshoppers
  • 12. What is the primary method of mangosteen propagation?
A) Layering
B) Cutting
C) Seed
D) Grafting
  • 13. What is the color of unripe mangosteen fruit?
A) Green
B) Red
C) Orange
D) Purple
  • 14. A slight stickiness to the rind indicates what?
A) Lack of water
B) Ripeness
C) Insect infestation
D) Spoilage
  • 15. Which nutrient is mangosteen a good source of?
A) Iron
B) Vitamin B12
C) Calcium
D) Fiber
  • 16. What is Xanthone?
A) A fungal disease affecting mangosteens
B) A type of pesticide used on mangosteen trees
C) A variety of mangosteen
D) A type of antioxidant found in mangosteen
  • 17. What does 'translucent white' describe?
A) Rind color during ripeness
B) Sap color
C) Ideal aril color
D) Seed color
  • 18. What is the texture of the mangosteen seed?
A) Spongy and irregular
B) Nonexistent
C) Soft and pulpy
D) Hard and almond-shaped
  • 19. How should ripe mangosteens be stored?
A) Under direct sunlight
B) Frozen
C) Refrigerated
D) At room temperature
  • 20. Why are mangosteens sometimes called the 'Queen of Fruits'?
A) For their color
B) For their medicinal properties
C) For their size
D) For their flavor and prestige
  • 21. What does a hard or woody rind texture indicate?
A) Proper ripeness
B) Underripe fruit
C) Insect damage
D) Overripe fruit
  • 22. How can you tell if a mangosteen has been damaged?
A) Plump shape
B) Smooth rind
C) Uniform color
D) Hard spots on the rind
  • 23. What is one characteristic of a high-quality mangosteen?
A) Green color
B) Small size
C) Absence of blemishes
D) Presence of blemishes
  • 24. What is a common use of the mangosteen rind in traditional medicine?
A) Improving eyesight
B) Treating skin ailments
C) Boosting energy
D) Lowering blood pressure
  • 25. How long does it typically take a mangosteen tree to bear fruit after planting?
A) 15-20 years
B) 6-10 years
C) 1-2 years
D) 3-5 years
  • 26. What is a 'button' on the bottom of the mangosteen?
A) The seed pod
B) The stem attachment point
C) A type of disease
D) The flower's stigma
  • 27. Why is the mangosteen relatively expensive in some regions?
A) Small size
B) Difficult cultivation and transportation
C) Low demand
D) Easy cultivation and transport
  • 28. What is the best way to open a mangosteen?
A) Cut it with a knife lengthwise
B) Smash it against a hard surface
C) Peel it like an orange
D) Squeeze and twist the rind
  • 29. What should you look for to ensure the arils are plump and juicy?
A) A fruit with a green stem
B) A fruit with a cracked rind
C) A light fruit for its size
D) A heavy fruit for its size
  • 30. What indicates a potential issue with the arils inside a mangosteen?
A) A shiny rind
B) A smooth rind
C) A deep purple color
D) Dried or yellow spots on the rind
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