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How to Cultivate Dates - Exam
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What climate is best suited for date palm cultivation?
A) Cool, temperate climates
B) Hot, arid climates
C) Humid, tropical climates
D) Cold, mountainous climates
  • 2. What is the primary method of date palm propagation?
A) Grafting
B) Seeds
C) Cuttings
D) Offshoots
  • 3. When is the best time to transplant date palm offshoots?
A) Spring or early summer
B) Winter
C) Autumn
D) Late summer
  • 4. What is the ideal soil type for date palms?
A) Acidic peat soil
B) Well-draining sandy loam
C) Pure sand
D) Heavy clay soil
  • 5. How much sunlight do date palms require daily?
A) At least 6-8 hours
B) 10-12 hours
C) Less than 2 hours
D) 2-4 hours
  • 6. What is a common irrigation method for date palms?
A) Sprinkler irrigation
B) Drip irrigation
C) Manual watering
D) Flood irrigation
  • 7. How often should young date palms be watered?
A) Rarely, as they are drought-tolerant
B) Daily, regardless of soil moisture
C) Only when the soil is completely dry
D) Regularly, keeping soil moist
  • 8. What is the purpose of thinning date bunches?
A) To increase the number of dates produced
B) To prevent the palm from growing too tall
C) To improve fruit size and quality
D) To make harvesting easier
  • 9. When is the typical harvest season for dates?
A) Late summer to early autumn
B) Spring
C) Year-round
D) Winter
  • 10. What is the primary pollinating agent for date palms?
A) Butterflies
B) Birds
C) Wind
D) Bees
  • 11. Why is hand pollination often necessary in date palm cultivation?
A) Because date palms are self-pollinating
B) To prevent disease
C) To ensure consistent fruit set
D) To increase the sweetness of the dates
  • 12. What is the role of male date palms in a date plantation?
A) To attract pollinators
B) To provide pollen for fertilization
C) To produce dates for consumption
D) To provide shade
  • 13. What ratio of female to male date palms is generally recommended?
A) 1:50
B) 10:1
C) 1:1
D) Approximately 50:1
  • 14. What nutrient is particularly important for date palm fruit development?
A) Calcium
B) Phosphorus
C) Potassium
D) Nitrogen
  • 15. What is 'deglet noor'?
A) A method of date palm irrigation
B) A type of fertilizer
C) A type of palm tree disease
D) A popular date variety
  • 16. What is a common pest that affects date palms?
A) Spider Mites
B) Red Palm Weevil
C) Caterpillars
D) Aphids
  • 17. What is a common disease that affects date palms?
A) Powdery Mildew
B) Root Rot
C) Black Spot
D) Bayoud Disease
  • 18. What is the best way to protect date palms from frost?
A) Water the palms heavily
B) Prune the palms severely
C) Wrap the trunk with insulating material
D) Apply fertilizer
  • 19. How many years does it typically take for a date palm to begin producing fruit?
A) 4-8 years
B) 20-30 years
C) 1-2 years
D) 10-15 years
  • 20. What is the purpose of bagging date bunches?
A) To prevent sunburn
B) To protect the dates from pests and birds
C) To increase the size of the dates
D) To speed up the ripening process
  • 21. What is the 'tamar' stage of date fruit development?
A) Yellow and hardening stage
B) Green and immature stage
C) Soft and partially ripe stage
D) Fully ripe stage
  • 22. What is the 'khalal' stage of date fruit development?
A) Green and immature stage
B) Fully ripe stage
C) Soft and partially ripe stage
D) Mature, colored, crisp stage
  • 23. What is meant by 'culling' date palm offshoots?
A) Ignoring the offshoots
B) Selecting the strongest offshoots
C) Planting all available offshoots
D) Burning the offshoots
  • 24. What is a benefit of planting date palms in windbreaks?
A) Increased pollination
B) Faster fruit ripening
C) Higher soil moisture
D) Protection from strong winds
  • 25. Why is proper spacing important when planting date palms?
A) To allow for adequate sunlight and air circulation
B) To prevent disease
C) To make harvesting easier
D) To conserve water
  • 26. What is a common method of controlling weeds in date palm groves?
A) Overwatering
B) Mulching
C) Fertilizing
D) Shading
  • 27. What does 'in vitro propagation' of date palms refer to?
A) Propagation using offshoots in a greenhouse
B) Traditional open-field propagation
C) Micropropagation in a lab
D) Propagation using seeds
  • 28. What is the primary use of date palm leaves?
A) Animal feed
B) Fertilizer
C) Fuel
D) Weaving and thatching
  • 29. What is the best way to store dates for long-term preservation?
A) In a humid environment
B) In a cool, dry place
C) In direct sunlight
D) At room temperature, exposed to air
  • 30. What is the term for the fibers found around the base of date palm leaves?
A) Linen
B) Sisal
C) Hemp
D) Coir
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