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