How to Identify and Classify Mangoes
  • 1. What is the most common method of classifying mangoes?
A) Shape and Color
B) Taste and Size
C) Seed Size and Fiber Content
D) Smell and Texture
  • 2. Which mango shape is most often associated with the Alphonso variety?
A) Oval-oblong
B) Round
C) Kidney-shaped
D) Elongated
  • 3. A mango with a reddish blush is most likely exposed to more:
A) Fertilizer
B) Water
C) Sunlight
D) Shade
  • 4. What is a Kent mango known for?
A) Large size
B) Strong aroma
C) Fibrous flesh
D) Small size
  • 5. Which mango variety is characterized by its green skin even when ripe?
A) Tommy Atkins
B) Keitt
C) Alphonso
D) Haden
  • 6. What is the texture of a ripe mango typically like?
A) Very hard
B) Slightly soft
C) Extremely mushy
D) Watery
  • 7. What does the term 'shoulder' refer to in mango morphology?
A) The seed cavity
B) The tip of the fruit
C) The side of the fruit
D) The area near the stem
  • 8. Which mango is known for its vibrant yellow color and sweet taste?
A) Ataulfo
B) Tommy Atkins
C) Kent
D) Keitt
  • 9. What visual cue indicates that a mango might be overripe?
A) A strong sweet smell
B) A firm texture
C) Bruises or dark spots
D) A uniform color
  • 10. Which continent is generally considered the origin of mangoes?
A) Asia
B) South America
C) Africa
D) North America
  • 11. What is a common use for unripe (green) mangoes?
A) Baking
B) Pickling
C) Making juice
D) Eating raw
  • 12. What characteristic helps differentiate mangoes grown in different regions?
A) Uniform size
B) Consistent color
C) Taste variations
D) Identical shape
  • 13. Which of these is NOT a common mango variety?
A) Granny Smith
B) Haden
C) Tommy Atkins
D) Kent
  • 14. What does the 'beak' of a mango refer to?
A) The seed inside
B) The fleshy part
C) The pointed tip
D) The stem end
  • 15. What is the flesh of a fibrous mango like?
A) Creamy
B) Stringy
C) Juicy
D) Smooth
  • 16. The Tommy Atkins mango is primarily known for its:
A) Lack of fiber
B) Long shelf life
C) Small size
D) Intense sweetness
  • 17. What is one way to tell if a mango is ripe without touching it?
A) Smell near the stem
B) Checking its weight
C) Seeing if it floats in water
D) Looking at its color
  • 18. A mango with a distinct S-shape is likely which variety?
A) Kent
B) Tommy Atkins
C) Dasheri
D) Haden
  • 19. What is the term for the whitish powder sometimes found on mangoes?
A) Bloom
B) Pollen
C) Dust
D) Mold
  • 20. What part of the mango tree is responsible for photosynthesis?
A) Fruit
B) Leaves
C) Branches
D) Roots
  • 21. What country is the largest producer of mangoes globally?
A) India
B) Philippines
C) Thailand
D) Mexico
  • 22. Which mango variety often has a resinous or turpentine-like taste?
A) Ataulfo
B) Alphonso
C) Keitt
D) Some seedling varieties
  • 23. What is a common mango grafting technique?
A) Air layering
B) Stem cutting
C) Seed propagation
D) Veneer grafting
  • 24. What is a sign of chill injury in mangoes?
A) Pitting on the skin
B) Sweet aroma
C) Bright color
D) Firm texture
  • 25. What is a common pest that affects mango trees?
A) Earthworms
B) Mango hoppers
C) Ladybugs
D) Bees
  • 26. Which nutrient is crucial for mango fruit development?
A) Nitrogen
B) Sodium
C) Calcium
D) Potassium
  • 27. What type of fruit is a mango?
A) Aggregate fruit
B) Berry
C) Pome
D) Drupe
  • 28. What internal defect can affect mango quality?
A) Firm texture
B) Smooth flesh
C) Spongy tissue
D) Sweet aroma
  • 29. What is the main factor determining the sweetness of a mango?
A) Sugar content
B) Water content
C) Acidity level
D) Fiber content
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