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How to Identify and Classify Jambolan Fruits
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What is the scientific name for the Jambolan fruit?
A) Mangifera indica
B) Malus domestica
C) Citrus aurantium
D) Syzygium cumini
  • 2. Jambolan fruits are typically what color when ripe?
A) Pale yellow
B) Orange
C) Deep purple or black
D) Bright green
  • 3. What is the shape of a typical Jambolan fruit?
A) Round
B) Oval or oblong
C) Star-shaped
D) Pear-shaped
  • 4. What is the approximate size of a Jambolan fruit?
A) 1-3 cm in length
B) 10-15 cm in length
C) 5-10 cm in length
D) Less than 1 cm in length
  • 5. What type of tree does the Jambolan fruit grow on?
A) Palm tree
B) Evergreen tree
C) Coniferous tree
D) Deciduous tree
  • 6. What is the taste of Jambolan fruit often described as?
A) Sour and acidic
B) Astringent and slightly sweet
C) Very sweet and juicy
D) Bitter and dry
  • 7. What is the texture of Jambolan fruit pulp?
A) Fleshy and juicy
B) Fibrous and stringy
C) Dry and powdery
D) Hard and crunchy
  • 8. How many seeds does a Jambolan fruit typically contain?
A) Two
B) Multiple
C) One
D) None
  • 9. Where is Jambolan fruit commonly found?
A) Tropical and subtropical regions
B) Temperate regions only
C) Desert regions
D) Arctic regions
  • 10. What is a common traditional use of Jambolan fruit in some cultures?
A) Improving eyesight
B) Strengthening bones
C) Curing the common cold
D) Treatment of diabetes
  • 11. The Jambolan tree belongs to which plant family?
A) Fabaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Myrtaceae
  • 12. Which of these characteristics helps differentiate Jambolan from similar fruits?
A) Bright red flesh
B) Dark purple juice that stains the tongue
C) Rough, hairy skin
D) Strong citrus scent
  • 13. Jambolan fruit is also known by what other common name?
A) Java Plum
B) Chinese Cherry
C) Brazilian Guava
D) Indian Apple
  • 14. What part of the Jambolan plant, besides the fruit, is sometimes used medicinally?
A) Seeds only
B) Flowers only
C) Roots only
D) Leaves and bark
  • 15. When is Jambolan fruit typically in season?
A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Autumn
D) Spring
  • 16. How does the color of unripe Jambolan fruit compare to ripe fruit?
A) Dark purple
B) Black
C) Green to pinkish-red
D) Yellow
  • 17. What is a common method of preserving Jambolan fruit?
A) Drying under the sun
B) Pickling or making jam
C) Boiling in water
D) Freezing whole
  • 18. Compared to other berries, what is distinct about Jambolan seed shape?
A) Elongated and cylindrical
B) Angular and irregular
C) Flat and disc-like
D) Perfectly round
  • 19. What type of climate is most suitable for cultivating Jambolan trees?
A) Hot and arid
B) Warm and humid
C) Temperate with mild winters
D) Cold and dry
  • 20. Which of these is NOT a typical characteristic to look for when identifying Jambolan?
A) Spiky outer skin
B) Slightly astringent taste
C) Oblong shape
D) Purple flesh when ripe
  • 21. How can you tell if a Jambolan fruit is overripe?
A) It turns a bright red color
B) It becomes very soft and pulpy
C) It becomes very hard
D) It develops a sour smell
  • 22. What is the seed of the Jambolan fruit used for in some alternative medicine practices?
A) To relieve headaches
B) To improve digestion
C) To manage blood sugar levels
D) To boost immunity
  • 23. What kind of soil is best suited for Jambolan trees?
A) Clay soil
B) Waterlogged soil
C) Well-drained soil
D) Sandy soil
  • 24. What feature of the Jambolan tree helps in differentiating it from other similar looking trees?
A) Thorny branches
B) Large, showy flowers
C) Needle-like leaves
D) Smooth, gray bark
  • 25. Jambolan fruit is a good source of which nutrient?
A) Vitamin C
B) Iron
C) Calcium
D) Vitamin B12
  • 26. What is a common use for Jambolan wood?
A) Fuelwood only
B) Paper production
C) Musical instruments
D) Construction and furniture making
  • 27. What type of inflorescence (flower cluster) does Jambolan have?
A) Umbel
B) Spike
C) Panicle
D) Cyme
  • 28. Which continent is considered native to Jambolan fruit?
A) North America
B) South America
C) Asia
D) Africa
  • 29. What animal helps in the dispersal of Jambolan seeds?
A) Insects
B) Water
C) Wind
D) Birds and bats
  • 30. What is the main difference between Jambolan fruit and other Syzygium species fruit?
A) Identical in all respects
B) Different root systems
C) Color and size variations
D) Different leaf shapes
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