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