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