How to Identify and Classify Wax Apples
  • 1. What is the primary genus of the wax apple?
A) Citrus
B) Syzygium
C) Pyrus
D) Malus
  • 2. Wax apples are native to which region?
A) North America
B) Africa
C) Southeast Asia
D) South America
  • 3. What is a common characteristic of wax apple fruit texture?
A) Oily and dense
B) Mealy and dry
C) Crisp and watery
D) Fibrous and tough
  • 4. Which of the following colors is NOT commonly associated with wax apples?
A) Red
B) Blue
C) Pink
D) White
  • 5. What is the typical shape of a wax apple?
A) Square like a box
B) Round like an apple
C) Bell-shaped or pear-shaped
D) Oblong like a banana
  • 6. What type of climate is best suited for growing wax apples?
A) Arctic
B) Arid
C) Tropical
D) Temperate
  • 7. How are wax apples typically propagated?
A) Spore dispersal
B) Direct seeding
C) Root division
D) Grafting or air layering
  • 8. What is the approximate size of a mature wax apple fruit?
A) 10-15 cm in diameter
B) Smaller than a pea
C) 2-5 cm in diameter
D) 20-25 cm in diameter
  • 9. What is the taste of a wax apple generally described as?
A) Mildly sweet
B) Extremely sour
C) Very bitter
D) Strongly acidic
  • 10. What is the flower color of a wax apple tree typically?
A) Blue
B) White or pink
C) Yellow
D) Purple
  • 11. Which part of the wax apple tree is evergreen?
A) Leaves
B) Trunk
C) Roots
D) Branches
  • 12. What is the most common pest affecting wax apples?
A) Spider mites
B) Fruit flies
C) Caterpillars
D) Aphids
  • 13. What is the economic significance of wax apples in Southeast Asia?
A) Used for timber
B) Important fruit crop
C) Source of biofuel
D) Ornamental plant only
  • 14. What kind of soil is best for wax apple cultivation?
A) Well-drained soil
B) Waterlogged soil
C) Sandy soil
D) Clay-rich soil
  • 15. What is the meaning of 'wax' in 'wax apple'?
A) The presence of wax on the fruit
B) The fruit's shiny skin
C) The fruit's waxy texture
D) The plant requires waxing
  • 16. What is the scientific name for Java apple, a type of wax apple?
A) Malus domestica
B) Pyrus communis
C) Citrus aurantium
D) Syzygium samarangense
  • 17. Which of these is NOT a synonym for wax apple?
A) Durian
B) Java apple
C) Love apple
D) Rose apple
  • 18. What is the typical height of a mature wax apple tree?
A) 50+ meters
B) 20-30 meters
C) 5-12 meters
D) Under 1 meter
  • 19. What is the primary mode of pollination for wax apple flowers?
A) Insects
B) Water
C) Self-pollination
D) Wind
  • 20. What is a key nutrient required for healthy wax apple growth?
A) Lead
B) Chlorine
C) Potassium
D) Sodium
  • 21. What is the purpose of pruning wax apple trees?
A) Shape and increase fruit production
B) To change the color of the fruit
C) To make the tree smaller
D) To kill the tree
  • 22. What is the ideal pH range for wax apple soil?
A) 8.0 - 8.5
B) 6.0 - 6.5
C) 9.0 - 9.5
D) 4.0 - 4.5
  • 23. Which vitamin is wax apple a good source of?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin B12
D) Vitamin A
  • 24. Which country is a major exporter of wax apples?
A) Brazil
B) Taiwan
C) Canada
D) Russia
  • 25. What is the significance of a hollow core in some wax apple varieties?
A) Indicates under-ripeness
B) Normal characteristic
C) Sign of disease
D) Indicates over-ripeness
  • 26. What is one traditional use of wax apple leaves?
A) Medicinal purposes
B) Animal fodder
C) Construction material
D) Weaving material
  • 27. What distinguishes 'black pearl' wax apples?
A) Green skin
B) Deep red/purple color
C) Spiny skin
D) Extremely large size
  • 28. How does the storage of wax apples affect their shelf life?
A) Sunlight extends shelf life
B) Refrigeration extends shelf life
C) Room temperature extends shelf life
D) Freezing extends shelf life
  • 29. What type of fruit is a wax apple botanically classified as?
A) Berry
B) Pome
C) Aggregate fruit
D) Drupe
  • 30. What is the edible part of a wax apple?
A) Flesh
B) Stem
C) Leaves
D) Seeds
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