How to Identify and Classify Bitter Melons
  • 1. What family does bitter melon belong to?
A) Brassicaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Rosaceae
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) Roots
B) Leaves
C) Stem
D) Fruit
  • 5. Which continent is considered the origin of bitter melon?
A) South America
B) Africa
C) Asia
D) Europe
  • 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) Purple
D) Yellow/Orange
  • 8. What is the texture of the outer skin of bitter melon?
A) Spiky
B) Smooth
C) Bumpy/Warty
D) Hairy
  • 9. What is the shape of a typical bitter melon fruit?
A) Square
B) Oblong/Elongated
C) Round
D) Heart-shaped
  • 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) Arid
C) Cold
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) Freezing
B) Sweetening
C) Boiling in sugar water
D) Salting
  • 14. Which of these is a common variety of bitter melon?
A) Chinese bitter melon
B) English bitter melon
C) German bitter melon
D) French 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) Red
B) Yellow
C) Green
D) White
  • 17. Which plant growth habit is typical for bitter melon?
A) Shrub
B) Herb
C) Vine
D) Tree
  • 18. How are different bitter melon varieties often classified?
A) Number of seeds
B) Size and shape of fruit
C) Length of the vine
D) Color of the leaves
  • 19. What type of soil is generally preferred for growing bitter melon?
A) Well-drained
B) Clay-rich
C) Sandy
D) Waterlogged
  • 20. What is a characteristic leaf shape of bitter melon?
A) Round
B) Needle-like
C) Oval
D) Lobed
  • 21. Which cooking method is commonly used for bitter melon?
A) Steaming
B) Deep-frying
C) Baking
D) Stir-frying
  • 22. What is a common ingredient paired with bitter melon to balance the bitterness?
A) Vinegar
B) Baking soda
C) Eggs
D) Lemons
  • 23. Besides the fruit, which other parts of bitter melon are sometimes used medicinally?
A) Flowers only
B) Roots only
C) Leaves and seeds
D) Stem only
  • 24. What type of flower does bitter melon have?
A) Complete
B) Dioecious
C) Monoecious
D) Perfect
  • 25. What is the approximate length of a typical Chinese bitter melon?
A) 30-36 inches
B) 1-3 inches
C) 18-24 inches
D) 6-12 inches
  • 26. Which of these countries is NOT a major producer of bitter melon?
A) Vietnam
B) Canada
C) China
D) India
  • 27. How is the bitterness of bitter melon affected by ripeness?
A) Increases with ripeness
B) Remains constant
C) Decreases with ripeness
D) Becomes sweeter
  • 28. What is a common pest that affects bitter melon plants?
A) Earthworms
B) Aphids
C) Bees
D) Ladybugs
  • 29. What distinguishes Indian bitter melon from Chinese bitter melon?
A) Smaller size
B) Sweeter taste
C) Smoother skin and rounder shape
D) More pointed ends and rougher skin
  • 30. What type of pollination is required for bitter melon fruit production?
A) Insect pollination
B) Water pollination
C) Self-pollination
D) Wind pollination
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