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