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