How to Identify and Classify Pomelos - Quiz
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic that defines a pomelo?
A) Its small size and thin rind
B) Its bright orange color
C) Its sour taste and juicy flesh
D) Its large size and thick rind
  • 2. Which family does the pomelo belong to?
A) Solanaceae (Nightshade)
B) Rutaceae (Citrus)
C) Rosaceae (Rose)
D) Asteraceae (Sunflower)
  • 3. What is the scientific name for the pomelo?
A) Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis
B) Citrus limon
C) Citrus sinensis
D) Citrus reticulata
  • 4. What is the general shape of a pomelo?
A) Small and spherical
B) Irregular and bumpy
C) Oblong and elongated
D) Round to slightly pear-shaped
  • 5. What is the typical color of a ripe pomelo's skin?
A) Bright orange
B) Dark green
C) Deep red
D) Greenish-yellow to pale yellow
  • 6. What is the texture of a pomelo's rind?
A) Rough and heavily textured
B) Thin and glossy
C) Extremely smooth and waxy
D) Thick, smooth, and slightly bumpy
  • 7. What is the color range of pomelo flesh?
A) Pale yellow to pink or red
B) Dark green
C) Bright orange
D) Dark purple
  • 8. What is the taste of a pomelo typically like?
A) Bitter and unpleasant
B) Sweet, slightly tart, and less acidic than grapefruit
C) Extremely sweet and sugary
D) Very sour and acidic
  • 9. What is the approximate diameter of a mature pomelo?
A) 5-10 cm (2-4 inches)
B) 30-40 cm (12-16 inches)
C) 1-2 cm (0.4-0.8 inches)
D) 15-25 cm (6-10 inches)
  • 10. How are pomelos typically classified based on flesh color?
A) Small, Medium, and Large
B) White/Yellow, Pink, and Red
C) Thick-skinned and Thin-skinned
D) Sweet, Sour, and Bitter
  • 11. Which country is believed to be the origin of the pomelo?
A) Europe
B) Southeast Asia
C) South America
D) Africa
  • 12. How do you determine if a pomelo is ripe by touch?
A) It should feel heavy for its size and slightly soft to the touch
B) It should feel extremely soft and mushy
C) It should feel sticky and wet
D) It should feel very light and hard
  • 13. What role do vesicles play in the pomelo?
A) They protect the seeds from damage.
B) They contain the juice and are the edible parts of the fruit.
C) They provide structural support to the fruit.
D) They are the outer protective layer of the fruit.
  • 14. What distinguishes a 'Chandler' pomelo?
A) Pink flesh and sweet taste
B) Very thick rind
C) Extremely large size
D) White flesh and sour taste
  • 15. Which of these is NOT a common name for pomelo?
A) Tangelo
B) Pummelo
C) Shaddock
D) Jabong
  • 16. What is the 'albedo' of a pomelo?
A) The juicy segments of the fruit
B) The colored outer layer of the rind
C) The white, spongy inner layer of the rind
D) The central core of the fruit
  • 17. How does climate affect pomelo growth?
A) They grow best in desert conditions
B) They prefer warm, subtropical climates
C) They thrive in cold, temperate climates
D) They are not affected by climate
  • 18. What are hesperidia, in botanical terms, describing about pomelos?
A) A type of aggregate fruit
B) A type of pome fruit
C) A type of berry with a leathery rind
D) A type of stone fruit
  • 19. What is a common use for pomelo peel?
A) Used for making paper
B) Candied peel or marmalade
C) Animal feed
D) Used as fertilizer
  • 20. How does the seed count typically vary in pomelos?
A) Always have a very few seeds
B) Always have a large number of seeds
C) From seedless to many seeds, depending on the variety
D) Always seedless
  • 21. What is the main difference between a pomelo and a grapefruit?
A) They are essentially the same fruit.
B) Pomelos are larger and less acidic than grapefruits.
C) Pomelos are always red, and grapefruits are always yellow.
D) Grapefruits are larger and less acidic.
  • 22. What is the significance of the juice sacs (vesicles) in pomelos?
A) They provide structural support.
B) They contain the juice and nutrients.
C) They protect the seeds.
D) They are waste products of the fruit.
  • 23. What is the typical harvesting season for pomelos in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) Summer
B) Early fall
C) Spring
D) Late fall to early winter
  • 24. Which of the following is a common pest or disease affecting pomelos?
A) Citrus canker
B) Potato blight
C) Powdery mildew
D) Apple scab
  • 25. What is a common method of propagating pomelos?
A) Grafting
B) Division
C) Air layering
D) Direct seeding
  • 26. How does a pomelo differ from an orange?
A) They are essentially the same fruit.
B) Pomelos are much larger and have a thicker rind.
C) Oranges are much larger and have a thicker rind.
D) Pomelos have a smoother skin.
  • 27. What role do pomelos play in some Asian cultures?
A) Symbol of sadness and mourning
B) Symbol of good fortune and prosperity, often gifted
C) Symbol of bad luck
D) Symbol of anger and frustration
  • 28. What is the 'septum' in a pomelo?
A) The membrane dividing the segments
B) The outer skin
C) The juice vesicles
D) The central core
  • 29. What distinguishes a 'Honey' pomelo?
A) Known for its small size
B) Known for its exceptional sweetness
C) Known for its extremely thick rind
D) Known for its sourness
  • 30. How should pomelos be stored after harvesting?
A) In direct sunlight
B) In a sealed plastic bag
C) In a cool, dry place
D) In the refrigerator
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