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How to Identify and Classify Mangosteens
Contributed by: Andrews
  • 1. What is the scientific name of the mangosteen?
A) Nephelium lappaceum
B) Durio zibethinus
C) Mangifera indica
D) Garcinia mangostana
  • 2. Where did mangosteens likely originate?
A) Southeast Asia
B) Africa
C) South America
D) Australia
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a mangosteen fruit?
A) Oblong
B) Star-shaped
C) Round
D) Pear-shaped
  • 4. What color is the rind of a ripe mangosteen?
A) Green
B) Red
C) Yellow
D) Deep purple
  • 5. What is the edible part of the mangosteen called?
A) Mesocarp
B) Exocarp
C) Pericarp
D) Aril
  • 6. What is the texture of the aril?
A) Dry and hard
B) Fibrous and tough
C) Gritty and sandy
D) Juicy and soft
  • 7. What is the taste of a ripe mangosteen generally described as?
A) Salty and savory
B) Sour and bitter
C) Bland and tasteless
D) Sweet and tangy
  • 8. How many segments are typically found in a mangosteen?
A) 9-12
B) 4-8
C) 13-16
D) 1-3
  • 9. What do the number of petal-like scars at the bottom of the fruit indicate?
A) Seed count
B) Number of aril segments
C) Tree age
D) Ripeness level
  • 10. Which climate is best suited for mangosteen cultivation?
A) Alpine
B) Temperate
C) Tropical
D) Arid
  • 11. What is a common pest that affects mangosteen trees?
A) Thrips
B) Caterpillars
C) Grasshoppers
D) Aphids
  • 12. What is the primary method of mangosteen propagation?
A) Seed
B) Layering
C) Grafting
D) Cutting
  • 13. What is the color of unripe mangosteen fruit?
A) Red
B) Orange
C) Purple
D) Green
  • 14. A slight stickiness to the rind indicates what?
A) Spoilage
B) Lack of water
C) Insect infestation
D) Ripeness
  • 15. Which nutrient is mangosteen a good source of?
A) Fiber
B) Vitamin B12
C) Iron
D) Calcium
  • 16. What is Xanthone?
A) A type of pesticide used on mangosteen trees
B) A type of antioxidant found in mangosteen
C) A variety of mangosteen
D) A fungal disease affecting mangosteens
  • 17. What does 'translucent white' describe?
A) Rind color during ripeness
B) Seed color
C) Ideal aril color
D) Sap color
  • 18. What is the texture of the mangosteen seed?
A) Hard and almond-shaped
B) Nonexistent
C) Soft and pulpy
D) Spongy and irregular
  • 19. How should ripe mangosteens be stored?
A) Under direct sunlight
B) At room temperature
C) Frozen
D) Refrigerated
  • 20. Why are mangosteens sometimes called the 'Queen of Fruits'?
A) For their flavor and prestige
B) For their color
C) For their size
D) For their medicinal properties
  • 21. What does a hard or woody rind texture indicate?
A) Underripe fruit
B) Overripe fruit
C) Proper ripeness
D) Insect damage
  • 22. How can you tell if a mangosteen has been damaged?
A) Uniform color
B) Smooth rind
C) Plump shape
D) Hard spots on the rind
  • 23. What is one characteristic of a high-quality mangosteen?
A) Green color
B) Presence of blemishes
C) Absence of blemishes
D) Small size
  • 24. What is a common use of the mangosteen rind in traditional medicine?
A) Treating skin ailments
B) Lowering blood pressure
C) Improving eyesight
D) Boosting energy
  • 25. How long does it typically take a mangosteen tree to bear fruit after planting?
A) 1-2 years
B) 6-10 years
C) 3-5 years
D) 15-20 years
  • 26. What is a 'button' on the bottom of the mangosteen?
A) The stem attachment point
B) The flower's stigma
C) A type of disease
D) The seed pod
  • 27. Why is the mangosteen relatively expensive in some regions?
A) Small size
B) Easy cultivation and transport
C) Low demand
D) Difficult cultivation and transportation
  • 28. What is the best way to open a mangosteen?
A) Smash it against a hard surface
B) Peel it like an orange
C) Squeeze and twist the rind
D) Cut it with a knife lengthwise
  • 29. What should you look for to ensure the arils are plump and juicy?
A) A fruit with a cracked rind
B) A light fruit for its size
C) A fruit with a green stem
D) A heavy fruit for its size
  • 30. What indicates a potential issue with the arils inside a mangosteen?
A) A smooth rind
B) A shiny rind
C) A deep purple color
D) Dried or yellow spots on the rind
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