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How to Identify and Classify Lima Beans - Exam
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  • 1. What family do lima beans belong to?
A) Fabaceae
B) Asteraceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Solanaceae
  • 2. What is the scientific name for lima beans?
A) Vicia faba
B) Pisum sativum
C) Glycine max
D) Phaseolus lunatus
  • 3. Lima beans are native to which region?
A) South America
B) Asia
C) Europe
D) North America
  • 4. What is the primary use of lima beans?
A) Fuel
B) Food
C) Ornamental Plant
D) Animal Feed
  • 5. What characteristic distinguishes baby lima beans from other varieties?
A) Smaller size
B) Different color
C) Higher protein content
D) Rounder shape
  • 6. What color are most mature lima bean seeds?
A) Creamy White
B) Bright Green
C) Dark Purple
D) Vibrant Red
  • 7. What is the shape of a typical lima bean seed?
A) Round
B) Star-shaped
C) Square
D) Kidney-shaped
  • 8. What type of climate do lima beans prefer?
A) Cold
B) Warm
C) Arctic
D) Temperate
  • 9. Which part of the lima bean plant is typically eaten?
A) Seed
B) Leaves
C) Stem
D) Root
  • 10. What is the term for the lima bean pod?
A) Capsule
B) Achene
C) Legume
D) Silique
  • 11. What compound is present in raw lima beans that requires cooking?
A) Lectins
B) Solanine
C) Cyanide
D) Oxalic Acid
  • 12. What is a common culinary preparation method for lima beans?
A) Grilling
B) Boiling
C) Frying
D) Roasting
  • 13. Which of these is NOT a common variety of lima bean?
A) Fordhook 242
B) Black Turtle
C) King of the Garden
D) Henderson Bush
  • 14. What growth habit is typically associated with lima beans?
A) Bush or Vine
B) Grass
C) Tree
D) Shrub
  • 15. What is a key nutritional component of lima beans?
A) Vitamin A
B) Fiber
C) Vitamin C
D) Calcium
  • 16. How can you differentiate between lima beans and butter beans?
A) Lima beans are always green
B) They are completely unrelated
C) Butter beans are a type of lima bean
D) Butter beans have a rougher skin
  • 17. What is the typical harvest time for lima beans in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) Late Spring
B) Late Summer/Early Fall
C) Early Spring
D) Mid-Winter
  • 18. What soil type is best for growing lima beans?
A) Clay
B) Waterlogged
C) Sandy
D) Well-drained
  • 19. Why are lima beans sometimes called 'butter beans'?
A) They are cooked with butter
B) Yellow Color
C) Buttery Texture
D) High Fat Content
  • 20. What type of pollination do lima beans typically exhibit?
A) Wind-pollination
B) Water-pollination
C) Self-pollination
D) Insect-pollination
  • 21. Which of the following is a disease that can affect lima beans?
A) Downy Mildew
B) Black Spot
C) Powdery Mildew (only)
D) Apple Scab
  • 22. What is the function of the hilum on a lima bean seed?
A) Germination indicator
B) Attachment point to the pod
C) Source of nutrients
D) Protective coating
  • 23. What is 'dry shelling' of lima beans?
A) Removing dried beans from fresh pods
B) Removing fresh beans from fresh pods
C) Removing fresh beans from dried pods
D) Removing dried beans from dried pods
  • 24. What is a common companion plant for lima beans?
A) Sunflowers
B) Potatoes
C) Corn
D) Cabbage
  • 25. What is the germination rate typically measured as?
A) Percentage
B) Time
C) Temperature
D) Weight
  • 26. What does 'determinate' mean when describing a bush bean variety?
A) Plant is resistant to disease
B) Seed requires specific conditions
C) Bush grows to a set height
D) Vine continues to grow indefinitely
  • 27. Why are lima beans considered a good source of protein?
A) High protein content
B) Rich in Vitamin C
C) Easy to digest
D) Low calorie content
  • 28. What is the benefit of soaking lima beans before cooking?
A) Removes all toxins
B) Reduces cooking time
C) Increases nutrient content
D) Makes them sweeter
  • 29. What is the term for planting lima beans in succession?
A) Monoculture
B) Relay Cropping
C) Intercropping
D) Succession Planting
  • 30. What pest commonly attacks lima beans?
A) Bean Beetles
B) Tomato Hornworms
C) Slugs
D) Aphids (only)
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