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How to Identify and Classify Durians - Quiz
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What is the most common method for initially identifying a durian?
A) Spike shape
B) Smell
C) Stem length
D) Leaf color
  • 2. Which durian variety is known for its bittersweet taste and creamy texture?
A) Red Prawn
B) Monthong
C) D24
D) Musang King
  • 3. What does the term 'D' followed by a number usually signify in durian classification?
A) Days to maturity
B) Diameter in inches
C) Density score
D) Registered variety number
  • 4. What is a key characteristic of the Monthong durian?
A) Bright orange flesh, pungent aroma
B) Small size, thick husk
C) Pale yellow flesh, mild taste
D) Reddish flesh, bitter taste
  • 5. The 'Red Prawn' durian is named for its flesh color. What color is it?
A) Pale yellow
B) Dark green
C) Orange-red
D) White
  • 6. Which factor is LEAST likely to affect the perceived taste of a durian?
A) Variety
B) Growing conditions
C) Maturity
D) Husk color
  • 7. What is a key indicator of a ripe durian based on sound?
A) No sound at all
B) High-pitched ringing sound
C) Solid thud
D) Hollow sound when tapped
  • 8. Where are Durians primarily grown?
A) Southeast Asia
B) North America
C) Africa
D) South America
  • 9. What is the husk of a Durian covered with?
A) Spikes
B) Scales
C) Smooth skin
D) Fur
  • 10. What is the common name for the Durio zibethinus species?
A) Jackfruit
B) Durian
C) Rambutan
D) Mangosteen
  • 11. The shape of the spikes on a durian can help identify the...
A) Variety
B) Age of the tree
C) Country of origin
D) Ripeness
  • 12. What is a crucial step in determining the maturity of a harvested durian?
A) Measuring the circumference
B) Observing the color of the spikes
C) Weighing the fruit
D) Checking the stem for ease of breakage
  • 13. What is the texture of a good quality durian generally described as?
A) Fibrous
B) Creamy
C) Gritty
D) Watery
  • 14. What is the primary color often associated with Musang King durian flesh?
A) Golden yellow
B) Bright red
C) Pale white
D) Light green
  • 15. Which of these is NOT a typical factor considered during durian classification?
A) Flesh color
B) Root depth
C) Aroma
D) Taste
  • 16. A cracked husk on a Durian usually indicates what?
A) Over-ripeness
B) Damage
C) Under-ripeness
D) Normal ripening
  • 17. What typically determines the price of a durian?
A) Origin only
B) Variety and quality
C) Size only
D) Weight only
  • 18. What does 'D24' durian taste like?
A) Sour
B) Mildly sweet
C) Bittersweet
D) Very sweet
  • 19. How is the Kan Yao durian often characterized?
A) Long stem
B) Round shape
C) Small spikes
D) Green flesh
  • 20. What is a common practice to test for durian ripeness, involving the stem?
A) Coloring the stem
B) Smelling the stem
C) Cutting the stem
D) Poking the stem
  • 21. What should you AVOID doing when assessing a Durian's ripeness by smell?
A) Smelling the spikes
B) Smelling the bottom of the Durian
C) Smelling the stem
D) Inhaling too deeply
  • 22. Which Durian variety is known for having small seeds or even seedless segments?
A) D24
B) Musang King
C) Monthong
D) J-Queen
  • 23. What is one way to prevent bruising when handling a Durian?
A) Handle gently
B) Use a metal hook
C) Roll it along the floor
D) Drop it from a short height
  • 24. What is the primary purpose of grafting in durian cultivation?
A) To change the taste
B) To increase fruit size
C) To propagate desired varieties
D) To prevent diseases
  • 25. What should you do if you find worms inside your durian?
A) Cook the durian to kill the worms
B) Discard the durian
C) Wash the worms off and eat the durian
D) Only eat the parts that are not affected.
  • 26. What does 'Kampung' typically refer to when describing durian?
A) Organic variety
B) Hybrid variety
C) Exported variety
D) Local or village variety
  • 27. After opening a Durian, how should you store any leftover flesh?
A) Wrapped in newspaper
B) At room temperature, uncovered
C) In the freezer, uncovered
D) In an airtight container in the refrigerator
  • 28. What is a common descriptor for the texture of overripe durian?
A) Rubbery
B) Firm
C) Crisp
D) Mushy
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