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