How to Identify and Classify Guavas
  • 1. What is the scientific name for the common guava?
A) Citrus limon
B) Psidium guajava
C) Mangifera indica
D) Malus domestica
  • 2. Which characteristic is most important for initial guava identification?
A) Root depth
B) Leaf shape and arrangement
C) Fruit color
D) Stem thickness
  • 3. How are guava leaves typically arranged?
A) Alternate
B) Whorled
C) Opposite
D) Spiral
  • 4. What type of fruit is a guava?
A) Aggregate fruit
B) Berry
C) Pome
D) Drupe
  • 5. Which guava variety is known for its pink flesh?
A) White Guava
B) Strawberry Guava
C) Pink Guava
D) Lemon Guava
  • 6. What is a key characteristic of 'Strawberry Guava' (Psidium cattleianum)?
A) Small, red fruit
B) Yellow, pear-shaped fruit
C) White, oval fruit
D) Large, green fruit
  • 7. Which flavor profile best describes 'Lemon Guava' (Psidium littorale)?
A) Sweet and musky
B) Spicy and peppery
C) Tart and citrusy
D) Bland and watery
  • 8. What is the typical flower color of the common guava?
A) Red
B) White
C) Pink
D) Yellow
  • 9. What is the texture of a guava's skin?
A) Bumpy
B) Scaly
C) Rough
D) Smooth
  • 10. Which part of the guava is edible?
A) Only the seeds
B) Only the skin
C) Entire fruit (skin and pulp)
D) Only the pulp
  • 11. What is the primary method of guava propagation?
A) Seeds or cuttings
B) Budding
C) Air layering
D) Grafting
  • 12. What type of climate is most suitable for guava cultivation?
A) Arctic
B) Desert
C) Tropical and subtropical
D) Temperate
  • 13. What is the shape of a typical guava fruit?
A) Long and thin
B) Cylindrical
C) Star-shaped
D) Round or oval
  • 14. What is the typical size of a common guava fruit?
A) Over 1 foot
B) Less than 1 inch
C) 6-8 inches
D) 2-4 inches in diameter
  • 15. What is a common pest affecting guava trees?
A) Earthworms
B) Bees
C) Fruit flies
D) Ladybugs
  • 16. Which guava variety is known for its yellow skin?
A) Lemon Guava
B) Thai Guava
C) Strawberry Guava
D) Apple Guava
  • 17. What is the seed quantity in a typical guava fruit?
A) Two
B) One
C) Numerous
D) None
  • 18. What is a defining characteristic of Thai Guava?
A) Crisp texture and mild flavor
B) Extremely small fruit
C) Soft texture and strong flavor
D) Very large seeds
  • 19. Which element is crucial for healthy guava growth?
A) Rocky soil
B) Well-drained soil
C) Sandy soil
D) Standing water
  • 20. What distinguishes guava from other similar-looking fruits?
A) Aromatic scent
B) Lack of leaves
C) Complete absence of seeds
D) Extremely hard skin
  • 21. How does the 'Mexican Cream' guava variety differ from others?
A) Creamy white flesh
B) Very small fruit
C) Bright red flesh
D) Extremely large fruit
  • 22. Which part of the guava tree provides support and conducts water and nutrients?
A) Roots
B) Leaves
C) Flowers
D) Trunk
  • 23. What is a common method to prevent fruit fly damage in guavas?
A) Pruning the roots
B) Bagging the fruits
C) Planting more trees
D) Watering more frequently
  • 24. What is a telltale sign of a ripe guava fruit?
A) Falling from the tree prematurely
B) Slightly soft to the touch
C) Green color
D) Completely hard
  • 25. What is a characteristic of the guava's bark?
A) Covered in thorns
B) Smooth and peeling
C) Rough and thick
D) Brightly colored
  • 26. Which nutrient is guava particularly rich in?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin B12
  • 27. What is the purpose of pruning guava trees?
A) To kill pests
B) To encourage fruit production
C) To stunt growth
D) To change leaf color
  • 28. How does 'Red Apple Guava' differ from 'Apple Guava'?
A) Sweeter taste
B) Red skin
C) Harder flesh
D) Smaller size
  • 29. What is the best way to identify a specific guava cultivar with certainty?
A) Smelling the leaves
B) Tasting the fruit
C) Genetic testing
D) Visual inspection alone
  • 30. What characteristic helps distinguish guava leaves from other similar plants?
A) Small size
B) Smooth edges
C) Prominent veins
D) Glossy surface
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