How to Identify and Classify Cashew Apples
  • 1. What is the primary botanical name for cashew?
A) Citrus sinensis
B) Malus domestica
C) Mangifera indica
D) Anacardium occidentale
  • 2. Which part of the cashew fruit is considered the 'true fruit'?
A) The shell liquid
B) The pedicel
C) The nut
D) The cashew apple
  • 3. What is the cashew apple botanically classified as?
A) A drupe
B) A true berry
C) A pseudo-fruit or false fruit
D) A pome
  • 4. What is a key visual indicator of ripeness in many cashew apple varieties?
A) Size of the nut
B) Change in color
C) Presence of leaves
D) Smell of the tree
  • 5. Which of these colors is a common indicator of a ripe cashew apple?
A) Green
B) Black
C) Red or Yellow
D) Brown
  • 6. What is the texture of a ripe cashew apple generally like?
A) Waxy
B) Fibrous
C) Hard and dry
D) Soft and juicy
  • 7. What taste characteristic is most common in cashew apples?
A) Umami
B) Salty and spicy
C) Astringent and sweet
D) Sour and bitter
  • 8. What is the shape of a typical cashew apple?
A) Elongated
B) Square
C) Round
D) Pear-shaped
  • 9. How does the stem attachment point usually appear on a cashew apple?
A) Attached to the nut
B) Missing
C) Attached to the bottom
D) Covered in wax
  • 10. What might a shriveled or damaged cashew apple indicate?
A) Overripeness or disease
B) Underripeness
C) Perfect ripeness
D) Hybrid variety
  • 11. Which factor is important when considering cashew apple quality?
A) Rough skin
B) Excessive dryness
C) Absence of blemishes
D) Presence of small insects
  • 12. What environmental factor can affect cashew apple color development?
A) Sunlight exposure
B) Soil pH
C) Wind speed
D) Rainfall frequency
  • 13. What happens to the sugar content as the cashew apple ripens?
A) Stays the same
B) Increases
C) Decreases
D) Becomes bitter
  • 14. What is a common use of the cashew apple besides fresh consumption?
A) Animal feed
B) Firewood
C) Juice production
D) Building material
  • 15. If a cashew apple has dark spots, what might this signify?
A) Natural pigmentation
B) Fungal infection
C) Sunburn
D) Vitamin deficiency
  • 16. Which of the following is NOT a common method of cashew apple classification?
A) Color
B) Taste
C) Size
D) Leaf shape
  • 17. What type of soil is generally preferred for growing cashew trees?
A) Silt
B) Clay
C) Well-drained sandy loam
D) Peat
  • 18. What is the significance of the 'fiber' content in cashew apples?
A) Determines sweetness
B) Indicates ripeness
C) Contributes to texture and digestion
D) Influences color
  • 19. What should you consider when tasting a cashew apple?
A) Seed size
B) Bark thickness
C) Level of astringency
D) Leaf arrangement
  • 20. The size of the cashew apple is directly correlated with the size of the cashew nut.
A) Always
B) True
C) Sometimes True
D) False
  • 21. What is a sign of pest infestation on the cashew apple?
A) Brighter color
B) Visible holes or tunnels
C) Larger size
D) Increased sweetness
  • 22. Why are cashew apples not as widely available as other fruits?
A) High demand
B) Perishable nature
C) Easy cultivation
D) Government restrictions
  • 23. What is the main constituent of cashew apple juice that causes stains?
A) Tannins
B) Sugars
C) Acids
D) Fibers
  • 24. Which region is NOT known for cashew production?
A) Africa
B) South America
C) Antarctica
D) Asia
  • 25. What is a technique used to reduce the astringency of cashew apples before consumption?
A) Freezing
B) Boiling
C) Drying
D) Soaking in salt water
  • 26. What does 'shelf life' refer to regarding cashew apples?
A) How long the cashew nut lasts
B) How long the tree lives
C) How long they stay fresh
D) The time it takes to grow
  • 27. What is the term for propagating cashew trees from cuttings?
A) Sexual reproduction
B) Grafting
C) Vegetative propagation
D) Pollination
  • 28. What can be added to soil to improve cashew tree health?
A) Gasoline
B) Compost
C) Soda
D) Bleach
  • 29. A cashew apple has a strong citrus aroma; what might this indicate?
A) Fertilizer overuse
B) Pesticide use
C) Specific variety characteristic
D) Rotting
  • 30. What feature makes the cashew shell dangerous to touch?
A) The nut inside
B) Cashew Shell Nut Liquid
C) The color of the shell
D) The hard shell
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