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How to Identify and Classify Citron Fruits - Exam
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  • 1. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes citron from other citrus fruits?
A) Bright orange color
B) High juice content
C) Thin, easily peelable skin
D) Thick rind with minimal pulp
  • 2. Which of these is a common use for citron?
A) Candied peel
B) Direct consumption like an orange
C) Juice concentrate
D) Making lemonade
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a citron fruit?
A) Flat and wide
B) Perfectly round
C) Pear-shaped
D) Oblong or oval
  • 4. What is the texture of a citron rind?
A) Thin and papery
B) Waxy and slippery
C) Smooth and shiny
D) Rough and bumpy
  • 5. What is the color of a mature citron fruit?
A) Yellow or green
B) Orange or red
C) Brown or black
D) Purple or blue
  • 6. Which of these is a recognized variety of citron?
A) Clementine
B) Etrog
C) Navel
D) Valencia
  • 7. What is the name of the inner white part of the rind?
A) Zest
B) Flavedo
C) Pulp
D) Albedo
  • 8. Where is citron commonly cultivated?
A) Mediterranean region
B) Amazon rainforest
C) Sahara desert
D) Arctic tundra
  • 9. What is the typical size of a citron fruit?
A) Small, like a grape
B) Very tiny, like a blueberry
C) Medium, like a tangerine
D) Large, up to 12 inches
  • 10. What is the aroma of citron?
A) Earthy and musty
B) Faintly sweet
C) Odorless
D) Intensely fragrant
  • 11. The 'Fingered Citron' is known for what characteristic?
A) Segments resembling fingers
B) Extremely small size
C) Bright red color
D) Completely seedless
  • 12. What makes the Florentine citron special?
A) Very high acidity
B) Lack of rind
C) Sweet albedo
D) Blue colored fruit
  • 13. What is the scientific name of citron?
A) Citrus limon
B) Citrus sinensis
C) Citrus reticulata
D) Citrus medica
  • 14. Why is citron sometimes used in religious ceremonies?
A) Easy availability
B) Nutritional benefits
C) Low cost
D) Symbolic value
  • 15. What is the pulp of citron typically like?
A) Dry and acidic
B) Sweet and juicy
C) Nonexistent
D) Bitter and plentiful
  • 16. Which part of the citron is used to make marmalade?
A) The rind
B) The seeds
C) The pulp
D) The leaves
  • 17. How does the 'Diamante' citron differ from other citrons?
A) Very large size
B) Completely round shape
C) Very small size
D) Lack of fragrance
  • 18. What is a major difference between citron and lemon?
A) Lemons have thicker rinds.
B) Lemons are always seedless.
C) Citron is sweeter.
D) Citron has a thicker rind.
  • 19. What is candying?
A) Adding artificial colors to fruit
B) Drying fruit in the sun
C) Preserving fruit in sugar syrup
D) Freezing fruit for long-term storage
  • 20. How should a citron be stored to maintain freshness?
A) Cool, dry place
B) Refrigerated immediately
C) Submerged in water
D) In direct sunlight
  • 21. What is the historical significance of citron?
A) Primarily grown for animal feed
B) A recent hybrid citrus fruit
C) One of the original citrus fruits
D) Only discovered in the 20th century
  • 22. What is a characteristic of the 'Corsican' citron?
A) Known for its high oil content
B) Known for its extremely thin rind
C) Known for its bitter taste
D) Known for being seedless
  • 23. If a citrus fruit has a very bumpy rind, which fruit is it more likely to be?
A) Citron
B) Grapefruit
C) Orange
D) Lime
  • 24. What impact does the lack of juice in citron have on its use?
A) Used in drinks because of high juice yield
B) Primarily used for its rind
C) Popular for making juice
D) Sold for its refreshing qualities
  • 25. What is the relationship of the etrog to Sukkot?
A) It is used as incense
B) It is eaten at the feast
C) It is one of the Four Species
D) It is a decoration
  • 26. What makes the Moroccan Citron unique?
A) It is always seedless
B) It is resistant to all diseases
C) It is always small
D) It comes in many shapes and sizes.
  • 27. Which of these countries is NOT a large producer of Citron?
A) Puerto Rico
B) Canada
C) Italy
D) Greece
  • 28. When referring to Citron flavor, what is often described?
A) A taste exactly like a lemon
B) A sweet and slightly floral taste
C) A very salty flavor
D) A very bitter flavor
  • 29. What is the purpose of the flavedo in citron?
A) It helps with reproduction
B) It absorbs water for the plant
C) It contains the essential oils
D) It keeps the rind solid
  • 30. What is the benefit of consuming Citron?
A) High in vitamin C
B) High in sodium
C) High in vitamin D
D) High in protein
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