How to Cultivate Pineapples - Exam
  • 1. What climate is ideal for growing pineapples?
A) Desert
B) Arctic
C) Tropical and subtropical
D) Temperate
  • 2. What is the optimal soil pH for pineapple cultivation?
A) 3.0 - 4.0
B) 7.0 - 8.5
C) 8.5 - 9.5
D) 4.5 - 6.5
  • 3. Pineapples are typically propagated from which part of the plant?
A) Leaves
B) Roots
C) Seeds
D) Crown, slips, or suckers
  • 4. What is a 'slip' in pineapple cultivation?
A) A shoot that grows from the fruit stalk
B) A type of fertilizer
C) A soil amendment
D) A disease affecting pineapples
  • 5. How much sunlight do pineapples need daily?
A) No sunlight
B) 2 hours
C) 4 hours
D) At least 6 hours
  • 6. What type of soil is best for pineapple growth?
A) Heavy clay soil
B) Waterlogged soil
C) Silty soil
D) Well-drained, sandy loam
  • 7. What is the ideal temperature range for pineapple growth?
A) 32°F to 50°F (0°C to 10°C)
B) 65°F to 95°F (18°C to 35°C)
C) 100°F to 120°F (38°C to 49°C)
D) -4°F to 14°F (-20°C to -10°C)
  • 8. What is the benefit of mulching pineapple plants?
A) Attracts pollinators
B) Prevents root growth
C) Retains moisture and suppresses weeds
D) Adds nitrogen to the soil
  • 9. How often should you water pineapple plants?
A) Never
B) Daily
C) Every other day
D) When the top inch of soil is dry
  • 10. What nutrient is most important for pineapple fruit development?
A) Potassium
B) Phosphorus
C) Calcium
D) Nitrogen
  • 11. What is a common pest that affects pineapple plants?
A) Bees
B) Ladybugs
C) Earthworms
D) Mealybugs
  • 12. What is the best way to control weeds around pineapple plants?
A) Hand weeding or mulching
B) Planting more pineapples
C) Ignoring them
D) Flooding the area
  • 13. What is the typical time from planting to harvest for pineapples?
A) 12-18 months
B) 3-5 years
C) 3-6 months
D) 1 month
  • 14. How do you know when a pineapple is ripe?
A) The fruit has a golden color and a fragrant aroma
B) The fruit is mushy
C) The fruit is hard and firm
D) The fruit is completely green
  • 15. What is the recommended planting depth for pineapple crowns?
A) Halfway up the crown
B) Just deep enough to cover the base of the crown
C) Completely burying the crown
D) Planting the crown upside down
  • 16. Which fertilizer ratio is generally recommended for pineapples?
A) No fertilizer needed
B) Equal parts NPK
C) Nitrogen-Potassium heavy
D) Phosphorus-heavy
  • 17. What can be used to induce flowering in pineapples?
A) Neem oil
B) Ethephon
C) Vinegar
D) Glyphosate
  • 18. What is the term for the small plantlets that grow from the base of the pineapple plant?
A) Roots
B) Suckers
C) Slips
D) Crowns
  • 19. What is a common fungal disease affecting pineapples?
A) Heart rot
B) Rust
C) Black spot
D) Powdery mildew
  • 20. What method is commonly used for large-scale pineapple farming?
A) Bed planting
B) Aquaponics
C) Container planting
D) Hydroponics
  • 21. Why is good drainage crucial for pineapple cultivation?
A) To attract beneficial insects
B) To encourage fast growth
C) To prevent root rot
D) To increase soil pH
  • 22. Where does the majority of a pineapple plant's water absorption occur?
A) Through the roots
B) Through the leaves
C) Through the fruit
D) Through the stem
  • 23. What type of irrigation is most efficient for pineapple farms?
A) Sprinkler irrigation
B) Flood irrigation
C) Drip irrigation
D) Manual watering
  • 24. Which country is the largest producer of pineapples?
A) Brazil
B) Costa Rica
C) India
D) Philippines
  • 25. What is the purpose of 'forcing' pineapples?
A) To induce flowering at a specific time
B) To prevent pests and diseases
C) To increase the size of the fruit
D) To improve the taste of the fruit
  • 26. What type of fertilizer should be avoided with pineapples?
A) Fertilizer with high chloride content
B) Fertilizer with high potassium content
C) Organic fertilizer
D) Fertilizer with high nitrogen content
  • 27. What is the best time of year to plant pineapples in a subtropical climate?
A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Spring
D) Autumn
  • 28. What should be done to prevent sunburn on pineapples in hot climates?
A) Provide shade or use a shade cloth
B) Apply more fertilizer
C) Water more frequently
D) Remove the leaves
  • 29. What does 'ratooning' refer to in pineapple cultivation?
A) Pruning the pineapple plant
B) Allowing suckers to grow after harvesting a pineapple
C) Planting pineapples in rows
D) Adding fertilizer
  • 30. What is a major advantage of using black plastic mulch for pineapple cultivation?
A) Preventing fungal diseases
B) Attracting pollinators
C) Increasing soil pH
D) Soil warming and weed control
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