How to Cultivate Guavas
  • 1. What climate is most suitable for guava cultivation?
A) Arctic
B) Desert
C) Temperate
D) Tropical and subtropical
  • 2. What is the ideal soil pH for guavas?
A) 8.0 - 9.0
B) 5.5 - 7.5
C) 3.0 - 4.0
D) 10.0 - 11.0
  • 3. How are guava trees typically propagated?
A) Direct seeding
B) Root cuttings
C) Division
D) Air layering or grafting
  • 4. What is the recommended spacing between guava trees in an orchard?
A) 1-2 meters
B) 5-8 meters
C) 20-25 meters
D) 10-12 meters
  • 5. Which of the following is a common guava pest?
A) Fruit flies
B) Ladybugs
C) Bees
D) Earthworms
  • 6. What is the main purpose of pruning guava trees?
A) To make the tree taller
B) To kill pests
C) To improve fruit production and shape
D) To prevent flowering
  • 7. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for guava trees?
A) High iron fertilizer only
B) Balanced NPK fertilizer
C) No fertilizer needed
D) High nitrogen fertilizer only
  • 8. How often should guava trees be watered, especially during dry periods?
A) Never water them
B) Only when leaves wilt
C) Regularly, ensuring soil moisture
D) Once a month
  • 9. What is the approximate time to harvest after fruit set in most guava varieties?
A) 1 year
B) 3-5 months
C) 1-2 weeks
D) 6-8 months
  • 10. How do you know when a guava fruit is ripe?
A) Slightly soft to the touch and fragrant
B) Very soft and mushy
C) Hard and green
D) No smell
  • 11. What is air layering in guava propagation?
A) Planting seeds directly into the air
B) Spraying roots with air
C) Grafting two trees in the air
D) Rooting a branch while still attached to the parent plant
  • 12. What is the purpose of mulching around guava trees?
A) To increase soil pH
B) To attract pests
C) To retain moisture and suppress weeds
D) To dry out the soil
  • 13. Which disease commonly affects guava trees?
A) Anthracnose
B) Powdery mildew
C) Rose black spot
D) Dutch elm disease
  • 14. What is a common method for controlling fruit flies in guava orchards?
A) Pouring gasoline on the soil
B) Ignoring them
C) Releasing more fruit flies
D) Using pheromone traps
  • 15. Why is proper drainage important for guava trees?
A) To prevent root rot
B) To encourage root growth in dry soil
C) To attract mosquitoes
D) To increase soil salinity
  • 16. What is the benefit of using grafted guava trees?
A) Slower growth
B) Unknown fruit quality
C) More susceptible to diseases
D) Earlier fruiting and known fruit quality
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a common guava variety?
A) Allahabad Safeda
B) Granny Smith
C) Red Flesh
D) Lucknow 49
  • 18. What is the importance of thinning guava fruits?
A) To improve the size and quality of remaining fruits
B) To make the tree weaker
C) To attract more pests
D) To decrease fruit production
  • 19. Which nutrient is essential for flower development in guava trees?
A) Potassium
B) Phosphorus
C) Nitrogen
D) Calcium
  • 20. What is the role of potassium in guava cultivation?
A) Fruit development and disease resistance
B) Root growth
C) Stem elongation
D) Leaf growth
  • 21. What does 'hardening off' refer to in guava seedlings?
A) Gradually acclimating seedlings to outdoor conditions
B) Boiling seedlings
C) Freezing seedlings
D) Planting seedlings in concrete
  • 22. Which of these is a sign of overwatering in guava trees?
A) Increased fruit production
B) Rapid growth
C) Dark green leaves
D) Yellowing leaves
  • 23. How can you improve pollination in a guava orchard?
A) By planting only one guava tree
B) By introducing pollinators like bees
C) By spraying pesticides
D) By removing all flowers
  • 24. What type of soil structure is best for guava trees?
A) Well-draining loam
B) Heavy clay
C) Pure sand
D) Compacted soil
  • 25. What type of irrigation is most effective for guava trees?
A) Sprinkler irrigation
B) No irrigation
C) Flood irrigation
D) Drip irrigation
  • 26. What is the best time of year to plant guava trees?
A) Late dry season
B) Summer
C) Winter
D) Early rainy season
  • 27. Which of these is NOT a benefit of growing guavas?
A) Can be used to make juice and jam
B) High water requirements
C) Rich in vitamins and minerals
D) Relatively easy to grow
  • 28. What is a potential consequence of nitrogen deficiency in guava trees?
A) Stunted growth and yellowing leaves
B) Dark green leaves
C) Excessive fruit production
D) Increased disease resistance
  • 29. What is the purpose of wrapping guava fruits while they are developing?
A) Slow down ripening
B) Protect from pests and sunburn
C) Speed up ripening
D) Add flavor
  • 30. What is the shelf life of guavas after harvesting?
A) Years
B) Several weeks at room temperature
C) Several months at room temperature
D) Relatively short, a few days at room temperature
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