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