How to Cultivate Coconuts
  • 1. What is the ideal climate for coconut cultivation?
A) Warm and humid
B) Arid and desert-like
C) Cold and dry
D) Temperate with distinct seasons
  • 2. What type of soil is best suited for coconut palms?
A) Heavy clay soil
B) Well-drained sandy loam
C) Rocky soil
D) Acidic peat soil
  • 3. How much rainfall is typically required for optimal coconut growth?
A) Over 3000 mm per year
B) 1500-2500 mm per year
C) 500-1000 mm per year
D) Less than 500 mm per year
  • 4. What is the optimal planting distance between coconut palms?
A) 7-9 meters
B) 4-6 meters
C) 2-3 meters
D) 10-12 meters
  • 5. What is the best time of year to plant coconut seedlings?
A) Middle of the winter
B) End of the summer
C) Peak of the dry season
D) Beginning of the rainy season
  • 6. Which of the following is NOT a common method of coconut propagation?
A) Seedlings
B) Tissue culture
C) Grafting
D) Seed nuts
  • 7. What is the primary purpose of mulching around coconut palms?
A) Increase soil acidity
B) Attract pests
C) Conserve soil moisture
D) Reduce soil drainage
  • 8. Which nutrient is most important for coconut fruit development?
A) Calcium
B) Phosphorus
C) Nitrogen
D) Potassium
  • 9. What is 'button shedding' in coconuts?
A) The process of harvesting mature coconuts
B) A type of coconut disease
C) The formation of new leaves
D) Premature falling of immature fruits
  • 10. Which pest commonly affects coconut palms by feeding on sap?
A) Spider
B) Earthworm
C) Grasshopper
D) Coconut mite
  • 11. What is 'Lethal Yellowing' a disease of?
A) Rubber trees
B) Banana trees
C) Mango trees
D) Coconut palms
  • 12. What is the approximate gestation period for a coconut to mature?
A) 6-7 months
B) 18-20 months
C) 3-4 months
D) 11-12 months
  • 13. What is the name of the fibrous outer layer of the coconut fruit?
A) Husk
B) Kernel
C) Shell
D) Endosperm
  • 14. What is 'copra'?
A) Coconut water
B) Dried coconut kernel
C) Coconut husk fiber
D) Coconut oil
  • 15. What is the term for the clear liquid inside a young coconut?
A) Coconut cream
B) Coconut milk
C) Coconut water
D) Coconut oil
  • 16. How often should mature coconut palms be fertilized?
A) Once per year
B) Once every 5 years
C) 2-3 times per year
D) Never
  • 17. What is the main benefit of intercropping in coconut plantations?
A) Reduced coconut yield
B) Increased income diversification
C) Increased pest infestations
D) Decreased soil fertility
  • 18. What is the purpose of propping up young coconut seedlings?
A) Attract pollinators
B) Prevent wind damage
C) Improve soil drainage
D) Encourage faster growth
  • 19. Which of these is a dwarf variety of coconut?
A) Jamaica Tall
B) East Coast Tall
C) West Coast Tall
D) Malayan Dwarf
  • 20. What is the best method to control rhinoceros beetle in coconut plantations?
A) Pheromone traps
B) Burning the affected palms
C) Flooding the area
D) Introducing more beetles
  • 21. What is the significance of 'Tapping' in coconut farming?
A) Checking for root diseases
B) Harvesting mature nuts
C) Collecting sap for toddy production
D) Pruning old leaves
  • 22. Why is proper drainage essential in coconut cultivation?
A) Attracts earthworms
B) Increases water retention
C) Reduces nutrient absorption
D) Prevents root rot
  • 23. What is the primary use of coconut shell charcoal?
A) Fertilizer
B) Fuel and adsorbent
C) Animal feed
D) Building material
  • 24. What does 'ratooning' refer to in coconut context?
A) It is not a practice used in coconut cultivation
B) Fertilizing only at the root zone
C) Pruning of lower branches
D) Replanting coconut trees after harvesting
  • 25. Which element is most important in preventing button shedding?
A) Boron
B) Iron
C) Zinc
D) Manganese
  • 26. What type of irrigation is most efficient for coconut plantations?
A) Drip irrigation
B) Sprinkler irrigation
C) Flood irrigation
D) Surface irrigation
  • 27. What is the benefit of planting cover crops in coconut plantations?
A) Increase soil erosion
B) Suppress weeds and improve soil health
C) Reduce coconut yield
D) Attract pests
  • 28. How does saltwater intrusion affect coconut palms?
A) Reduces yield and can cause death
B) Promotes faster growth
C) Has no effect
D) Improves fruit quality
  • 29. What is the term for removing old and unproductive fronds?
A) Tapping
B) Grafting
C) Pruning
D) Harvesting
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