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How to Cultivate Wax Apples - Test
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What is the ideal climate for wax apple cultivation?
A) Arctic and polar
B) Tropical and subtropical
C) Arid and desert
D) Temperate and cool
  • 2. What type of soil is best suited for wax apple trees?
A) Heavy clay
B) Well-drained loam
C) Rocky soil
D) Sandy soil
  • 3. What is the ideal pH level for wax apple soil?
A) 7.5-8.0
B) 6.0-6.5
C) 8.5-9.0
D) 4.5-5.0
  • 4. How are wax apple trees typically propagated?
A) Cutting propagation
B) Air layering or grafting
C) Seed propagation
D) Division
  • 5. What is the recommended spacing between wax apple trees?
A) 6-8 meters
B) 10-12 meters
C) 2-3 meters
D) 1-2 meters
  • 6. How often should young wax apple trees be watered?
A) Only during the rainy season
B) Very infrequently
C) Regularly, especially during dry periods
D) Never; they prefer dry conditions
  • 7. What type of fertilizer is recommended for wax apple trees?
A) Nitrogen-only fertilizer
B) Phosphorus-only fertilizer
C) Potassium-only fertilizer
D) Balanced NPK fertilizer
  • 8. When is the best time to prune wax apple trees?
A) Just before planting
B) During flowering
C) After harvest
D) During fruiting
  • 9. What is the main purpose of pruning wax apple trees?
A) To prevent flowering
B) To improve air circulation and fruit production
C) To encourage root growth only
D) To stop fruit production
  • 10. What is a common pest affecting wax apple trees?
A) Bees
B) Fruit flies
C) Ladybugs
D) Earthworms
  • 11. What is a common disease affecting wax apple trees?
A) Powdery mildew
B) Anthracnose
C) Rose black spot
D) Tulip fire
  • 12. How can fruit fly infestations be controlled in wax apple orchards?
A) Ignoring them
B) Introducing more fruit flies
C) Burning the trees
D) Using fruit fly traps or bagging fruits
  • 13. What is the typical harvesting season for wax apples?
A) Always in April
B) Always in December
C) Varies depending on location and variety
D) Always in January
  • 14. How do you know when a wax apple is ripe?
A) When it is completely green
B) When it falls off the tree
C) By its color and slightly softened texture
D) When it is very hard
  • 15. What is the best way to store harvested wax apples?
A) In direct sunlight
B) Frozen
C) Refrigerated
D) At room temperature for extended periods
  • 16. What is the average lifespan of a wax apple tree?
A) 1-2 years
B) 5-10 years
C) 20-30 years
D) 50-100 years
  • 17. What is the primary nutrient responsible for fruit development?
A) Calcium
B) Potassium
C) Nitrogen
D) Phosphorus
  • 18. What does 'air layering' involve?
A) Planting seeds directly in the air
B) Spraying roots with air
C) Growing plants without soil
D) Rooting a branch while still attached to the parent tree
  • 19. Why is good drainage important for wax apple trees?
A) To encourage weed growth
B) To prevent root rot
C) To increase soil compaction
D) To dry out the soil completely
  • 20. Which of these is NOT a benefit of mulching wax apple trees?
A) Suppresses weed growth
B) Moderates soil temperature
C) Increases soil erosion
D) Conserves soil moisture
  • 21. What is the best time of day to water wax apple trees?
A) Any time is fine
B) Midday
C) Late afternoon
D) Early morning
  • 22. What is the role of bees in wax apple cultivation?
A) Fertilization
B) Weed control
C) Pest control
D) Pollination
  • 23. Which of the following is a symptom of nutrient deficiency in wax apple trees?
A) Dark green leaves
B) Yellowing leaves
C) Abundant flowering
D) Rapid growth
  • 24. What is the purpose of bagging the fruits?
A) To change their color
B) To prevent them from ripening
C) To make them grow faster
D) To protect them from pests and diseases
  • 25. Which of the following is an organic method of pest control?
A) Fungicides
B) Neem oil
C) Synthetic pesticides
D) Herbicides
  • 26. What is the importance of regular soil testing?
A) To count the number of worms
B) To predict the weather
C) To measure soil temperature
D) To determine nutrient levels
  • 27. What is the benefit of adding compost to the soil?
A) Improves soil structure and fertility
B) Kills all the beneficial microbes
C) Attracts pests
D) Makes the soil acidic
  • 28. What type of irrigation is most efficient for wax apple trees?
A) Sprinkler irrigation
B) Manual watering
C) Flood irrigation
D) Drip irrigation
  • 29. What should be done with diseased or infested branches?
A) Used as mulch
B) Buried in the soil near the tree
C) Pruned and burned
D) Left on the tree
  • 30. What is the significance of crop rotation in wax apple cultivation?
A) Replenishes soil nutrients
B) Increases fruit yield
C) Decreases pest infestations
D) Wax apples do not require crop rotation.
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