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