How to Cultivate Wax Apples
  • 1. What is the ideal climate for wax apple cultivation?
A) Arid and desert
B) Temperate and cool
C) Arctic and polar
D) Tropical and subtropical
  • 2. What type of soil is best suited for wax apple trees?
A) Well-drained loam
B) Sandy soil
C) Rocky soil
D) Heavy clay
  • 3. What is the ideal pH level for wax apple soil?
A) 8.5-9.0
B) 4.5-5.0
C) 7.5-8.0
D) 6.0-6.5
  • 4. How are wax apple trees typically propagated?
A) Air layering or grafting
B) Seed propagation
C) Cutting propagation
D) Division
  • 5. What is the recommended spacing between wax apple trees?
A) 1-2 meters
B) 10-12 meters
C) 6-8 meters
D) 2-3 meters
  • 6. How often should young wax apple trees be watered?
A) Never; they prefer dry conditions
B) Regularly, especially during dry periods
C) Only during the rainy season
D) Very infrequently
  • 7. What type of fertilizer is recommended for wax apple trees?
A) Phosphorus-only fertilizer
B) Balanced NPK fertilizer
C) Nitrogen-only fertilizer
D) Potassium-only fertilizer
  • 8. When is the best time to prune wax apple trees?
A) Just before planting
B) During flowering
C) During fruiting
D) After harvest
  • 9. What is the main purpose of pruning wax apple trees?
A) To encourage root growth only
B) To prevent flowering
C) To improve air circulation and fruit production
D) To stop fruit production
  • 10. What is a common pest affecting wax apple trees?
A) Bees
B) Earthworms
C) Ladybugs
D) Fruit flies
  • 11. What is a common disease affecting wax apple trees?
A) Anthracnose
B) Rose black spot
C) Tulip fire
D) Powdery mildew
  • 12. How can fruit fly infestations be controlled in wax apple orchards?
A) Burning the trees
B) Ignoring them
C) Introducing more fruit flies
D) Using fruit fly traps or bagging fruits
  • 13. What is the typical harvesting season for wax apples?
A) Always in December
B) Always in January
C) Always in April
D) Varies depending on location and variety
  • 14. How do you know when a wax apple is ripe?
A) By its color and slightly softened texture
B) When it is very hard
C) When it is completely green
D) When it falls off the tree
  • 15. What is the best way to store harvested wax apples?
A) In direct sunlight
B) At room temperature for extended periods
C) Frozen
D) Refrigerated
  • 16. What is the average lifespan of a wax apple tree?
A) 20-30 years
B) 5-10 years
C) 1-2 years
D) 50-100 years
  • 17. What is the primary nutrient responsible for fruit development?
A) Nitrogen
B) Potassium
C) Calcium
D) Phosphorus
  • 18. What does 'air layering' involve?
A) Growing plants without soil
B) Rooting a branch while still attached to the parent tree
C) Spraying roots with air
D) Planting seeds directly in the air
  • 19. Why is good drainage important for wax apple trees?
A) To dry out the soil completely
B) To prevent root rot
C) To encourage weed growth
D) To increase soil compaction
  • 20. Which of these is NOT a benefit of mulching wax apple trees?
A) Suppresses weed growth
B) Increases soil erosion
C) Moderates soil temperature
D) Conserves soil moisture
  • 21. What is the best time of day to water wax apple trees?
A) Any time is fine
B) Late afternoon
C) Early morning
D) Midday
  • 22. What is the role of bees in wax apple cultivation?
A) Fertilization
B) Weed control
C) Pollination
D) Pest control
  • 23. Which of the following is a symptom of nutrient deficiency in wax apple trees?
A) Abundant flowering
B) Dark green leaves
C) Rapid growth
D) Yellowing leaves
  • 24. What is the purpose of bagging the fruits?
A) To make them grow faster
B) To change their color
C) To prevent them from ripening
D) To protect them from pests and diseases
  • 25. Which of the following is an organic method of pest control?
A) Neem oil
B) Synthetic pesticides
C) Fungicides
D) Herbicides
  • 26. What is the importance of regular soil testing?
A) To count the number of worms
B) To determine nutrient levels
C) To measure soil temperature
D) To predict the weather
  • 27. What is the benefit of adding compost to the soil?
A) Kills all the beneficial microbes
B) Attracts pests
C) Improves soil structure and fertility
D) Makes the soil acidic
  • 28. What type of irrigation is most efficient for wax apple trees?
A) Flood irrigation
B) Sprinkler irrigation
C) Manual watering
D) Drip irrigation
  • 29. What should be done with diseased or infested branches?
A) Left on the tree
B) Used as mulch
C) Pruned and burned
D) Buried in the soil near the tree
  • 30. What is the significance of crop rotation in wax apple cultivation?
A) Decreases pest infestations
B) Increases fruit yield
C) Wax apples do not require crop rotation.
D) Replenishes soil nutrients
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