How to Identify and Classify Bitter Melons
  • 1. What family does bitter melon belong to?
A) Rosaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Cucurbitaceae
  • 2. The scientific name for bitter melon is:
A) Momordica charantia
B) Cucumis sativus
C) Brassica oleracea
D) Solanum lycopersicum
  • 3. What is the primary characteristic flavor of bitter melon?
A) Sweet
B) Sour
C) Bitter
D) Salty
  • 4. What part of the bitter melon plant is typically consumed?
A) Fruit
B) Roots
C) Stem
D) Leaves
  • 5. Which continent is considered the origin of bitter melon?
A) Europe
B) South America
C) Africa
D) Asia
  • 6. What is the typical color of immature bitter melon fruit?
A) Orange
B) Green
C) Red
D) Yellow
  • 7. As bitter melon matures, its color often changes to:
A) Purple
B) Yellow/Orange
C) Blue
D) Black
  • 8. What is the texture of the outer skin of bitter melon?
A) Hairy
B) Bumpy/Warty
C) Spiky
D) Smooth
  • 9. What is the shape of a typical bitter melon fruit?
A) Round
B) Heart-shaped
C) Oblong/Elongated
D) Square
  • 10. Which compound is largely responsible for the bitter taste?
A) Capsaicin
B) Tannins
C) Oxalic acid
D) Cucurbitacins
  • 11. What type of climate does bitter melon typically prefer?
A) Cold
B) Arid
C) Temperate
D) Warm
  • 12. Which part of the world commonly features bitter melon in its cuisine?
A) Scandinavia
B) South America
C) North Africa
D) Southeast Asia
  • 13. What is a common method to reduce bitterness in bitter melon before cooking?
A) Sweetening
B) Freezing
C) Boiling in sugar water
D) Salting
  • 14. Which of these is a common variety of bitter melon?
A) Chinese bitter melon
B) German bitter melon
C) French bitter melon
D) English bitter melon
  • 15. How are bitter melon seeds typically arranged inside the fruit?
A) Loose in a central cavity
B) Surrounded by a fleshy pulp
C) Hardened in a pod
D) Attached directly to the skin
  • 16. What is the color of mature bitter melon seeds?
A) Green
B) White
C) Yellow
D) Red
  • 17. Which plant growth habit is typical for bitter melon?
A) Shrub
B) Vine
C) Tree
D) Herb
  • 18. How are different bitter melon varieties often classified?
A) Size and shape of fruit
B) Number of seeds
C) Color of the leaves
D) Length of the vine
  • 19. What type of soil is generally preferred for growing bitter melon?
A) Waterlogged
B) Clay-rich
C) Sandy
D) Well-drained
  • 20. What is a characteristic leaf shape of bitter melon?
A) Needle-like
B) Lobed
C) Round
D) Oval
  • 21. Which cooking method is commonly used for bitter melon?
A) Deep-frying
B) Steaming
C) Baking
D) Stir-frying
  • 22. What is a common ingredient paired with bitter melon to balance the bitterness?
A) Baking soda
B) Lemons
C) Vinegar
D) Eggs
  • 23. Besides the fruit, which other parts of bitter melon are sometimes used medicinally?
A) Stem only
B) Flowers only
C) Leaves and seeds
D) Roots only
  • 24. What type of flower does bitter melon have?
A) Monoecious
B) Perfect
C) Dioecious
D) Complete
  • 25. What is the approximate length of a typical Chinese bitter melon?
A) 6-12 inches
B) 18-24 inches
C) 1-3 inches
D) 30-36 inches
  • 26. Which of these countries is NOT a major producer of bitter melon?
A) Vietnam
B) India
C) China
D) Canada
  • 27. How is the bitterness of bitter melon affected by ripeness?
A) Becomes sweeter
B) Remains constant
C) Decreases with ripeness
D) Increases with ripeness
  • 28. What is a common pest that affects bitter melon plants?
A) Bees
B) Earthworms
C) Ladybugs
D) Aphids
  • 29. What distinguishes Indian bitter melon from Chinese bitter melon?
A) Smoother skin and rounder shape
B) More pointed ends and rougher skin
C) Smaller size
D) Sweeter taste
  • 30. What type of pollination is required for bitter melon fruit production?
A) Wind pollination
B) Water pollination
C) Self-pollination
D) Insect pollination
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