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