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