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How to Identify and Classify Papayas
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  • 1. What is the typical shape of a mature papaya?
A) Star-shaped
B) Pear-shaped or oblong
C) Perfectly round
D) Square
  • 2. What color is a ripe papaya skin usually?
A) Red
B) Yellow or orange
C) Green
D) Purple
  • 3. What indicates a papaya is nearing ripeness by touch?
A) Rock hard
B) Sticky
C) Slightly soft to the touch
D) Extremely mushy
  • 4. What color are the seeds of a ripe papaya?
A) Red
B) White
C) Green
D) Black
  • 5. What is the flesh of a ripe papaya typically like?
A) Blue
B) Green
C) Orange or salmon-colored
D) White
  • 6. What is the ideal environment for growing papayas?
A) Desert climate
B) Warm, tropical climate
C) Mountainous climate
D) Cold, arctic climate
  • 7. What is the scientific name for papaya?
A) Carica papaya
B) Malus domestica
C) Citrus sinensis
D) Mangifera indica
  • 8. What is a common use for unripe green papayas?
A) Used for desserts
B) Cooking in savory dishes
C) Eating raw as a snack
D) Making juice
  • 9. Which nutrient is papaya a good source of?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin K
C) Vitamin C
D) Calcium
  • 10. What does the term 'solo' refer to in papaya classification?
A) Papayas grown in isolation
B) Large, family-sized papayas
C) Small, individual-serving size papayas
D) Papayas that are seedless
  • 11. What is the texture of a papaya skin?
A) Rough
B) Smooth
C) Bumpy
D) Hairy
  • 12. How can you tell if a papaya is overripe?
A) It feels very soft and mushy.
B) It feels hard like a rock.
C) The skin is perfectly smooth.
D) It smells like citrus.
  • 13. What is the name of the enzyme found in papayas that aids digestion?
A) Papain
B) Amylase
C) Lactase
D) Cellulase
  • 14. What is dioecious when referring to papayas?
A) Being resistant to diseases
B) Being seedless
C) Having separate male and female plants
D) Having both male and female flowers on the same plant
  • 15. What is the purpose of 'ringing' papaya trees?
A) To increase the size of the fruit
B) To prevent diseases
C) To protect from pests
D) To induce flowering and fruiting
  • 16. What type of fruit is a papaya botanically classified as?
A) Pome
B) Berry
C) Drupe
D) Hesperidium
  • 17. What is a common pest that affects papaya trees?
A) Bees
B) Earthworms
C) Spider mites
D) Ladybugs
  • 18. What is a common disease that affects papaya trees?
A) Ebola
B) Anthrax
C) Papaya Ringspot Virus
D) The Common Cold
  • 19. What should you look for in the stem end of a papaya when assessing ripeness?
A) Leaking sap
B) Covered in mold
C) Completely hard and rigid
D) Slight give when gently pressed
  • 20. What factor is important for post-harvest storage of papayas?
A) Storing with apples
B) Maintaining proper temperature and humidity
C) Freezing immediately
D) Exposing to direct sunlight
  • 21. What is the 'Sunrise Solo' papaya known for?
A) Its green flesh
B) Its extremely large size
C) Its lack of seeds
D) Its reddish-orange flesh
  • 22. What is a hermaphrodite papaya?
A) A papaya with both male and female reproductive parts in the same flower
B) A papaya that changes sex during its lifespan
C) A papaya that is sterile
D) A papaya that only produces male flowers
  • 23. What is the ideal pH level for papaya cultivation?
A) 6.0 to 6.5
B) 3.0 to 3.5
C) 8.0 to 8.5
D) 10.0 to 10.5
  • 24. How often should papaya trees be watered?
A) Regularly, but avoiding waterlogging
B) Constantly, keeping the soil flooded
C) Never, papayas thrive on drought
D) Only when the soil is bone dry
  • 25. Which part of the papaya plant can be used to tenderize meat?
A) The ripe fruit flesh
B) The latex from unripe fruit
C) The roots
D) The leaves
  • 26. What is the purpose of girdling papaya trees?
A) To make the trunk stronger
B) To kill the tree
C) To change the color of the fruit
D) To encourage fruiting
  • 27. What is the benefit of mulching around papaya trees?
A) Prevents root growth
B) Attracts pests
C) Retains moisture and suppresses weeds
D) Increases soil salinity
  • 28. Why is proper drainage important for papaya cultivation?
A) To encourage excessive growth
B) To attract beneficial insects
C) To concentrate nutrients in the soil
D) To prevent root rot
  • 29. What is a characteristic of the 'Kapoho Solo' papaya?
A) It has a very short shelf life.
B) It is extremely resistant to pests.
C) It is known for its high sugar content.
D) It is very acidic.
  • 30. When is the best time to harvest papayas?
A) When they are completely green.
B) When they start to fall off the tree.
C) When they show a slight yellow tinge.
D) When they are fully orange.
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