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How to Identify and Classify Wax Apples
Contributed by: Andrews
  • 1. What is the primary genus of the wax apple?
A) Pyrus
B) Syzygium
C) Malus
D) Citrus
  • 2. Wax apples are native to which region?
A) North America
B) Southeast Asia
C) Africa
D) South America
  • 3. What is a common characteristic of wax apple fruit texture?
A) Oily and dense
B) Fibrous and tough
C) Mealy and dry
D) Crisp and watery
  • 4. Which of the following colors is NOT commonly associated with wax apples?
A) Red
B) White
C) Blue
D) Pink
  • 5. What is the typical shape of a wax apple?
A) Bell-shaped or pear-shaped
B) Square like a box
C) Oblong like a banana
D) Round like an apple
  • 6. What type of climate is best suited for growing wax apples?
A) Temperate
B) Arctic
C) Arid
D) Tropical
  • 7. How are wax apples typically propagated?
A) Spore dispersal
B) Grafting or air layering
C) Direct seeding
D) Root division
  • 8. What is the approximate size of a mature wax apple fruit?
A) 2-5 cm in diameter
B) 20-25 cm in diameter
C) 10-15 cm in diameter
D) Smaller than a pea
  • 9. What is the taste of a wax apple generally described as?
A) Extremely sour
B) Mildly sweet
C) Strongly acidic
D) Very bitter
  • 10. What is the flower color of a wax apple tree typically?
A) White or pink
B) Yellow
C) Blue
D) Purple
  • 11. Which part of the wax apple tree is evergreen?
A) Trunk
B) Leaves
C) Roots
D) Branches
  • 12. What is the most common pest affecting wax apples?
A) Aphids
B) Spider mites
C) Caterpillars
D) Fruit flies
  • 13. What is the economic significance of wax apples in Southeast Asia?
A) Used for timber
B) Source of biofuel
C) Ornamental plant only
D) Important fruit crop
  • 14. What kind of soil is best for wax apple cultivation?
A) Sandy soil
B) Clay-rich soil
C) Well-drained soil
D) Waterlogged soil
  • 15. What is the meaning of 'wax' in 'wax apple'?
A) The plant requires waxing
B) The fruit's shiny skin
C) The presence of wax on the fruit
D) The fruit's waxy texture
  • 16. What is the scientific name for Java apple, a type of wax apple?
A) Citrus aurantium
B) Syzygium samarangense
C) Pyrus communis
D) Malus domestica
  • 17. Which of these is NOT a synonym for wax apple?
A) Java apple
B) Durian
C) Love apple
D) Rose apple
  • 18. What is the typical height of a mature wax apple tree?
A) 5-12 meters
B) Under 1 meter
C) 50+ meters
D) 20-30 meters
  • 19. What is the primary mode of pollination for wax apple flowers?
A) Wind
B) Water
C) Self-pollination
D) Insects
  • 20. What is a key nutrient required for healthy wax apple growth?
A) Potassium
B) Lead
C) Sodium
D) Chlorine
  • 21. What is the purpose of pruning wax apple trees?
A) To kill the tree
B) To change the color of the fruit
C) To make the tree smaller
D) Shape and increase fruit production
  • 22. What is the ideal pH range for wax apple soil?
A) 4.0 - 4.5
B) 9.0 - 9.5
C) 6.0 - 6.5
D) 8.0 - 8.5
  • 23. Which vitamin is wax apple a good source of?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D
  • 24. Which country is a major exporter of wax apples?
A) Canada
B) Russia
C) Taiwan
D) Brazil
  • 25. What is the significance of a hollow core in some wax apple varieties?
A) Sign of disease
B) Indicates under-ripeness
C) Indicates over-ripeness
D) Normal characteristic
  • 26. What is one traditional use of wax apple leaves?
A) Animal fodder
B) Construction material
C) Weaving material
D) Medicinal purposes
  • 27. What distinguishes 'black pearl' wax apples?
A) Deep red/purple color
B) Spiny skin
C) Green skin
D) Extremely large size
  • 28. How does the storage of wax apples affect their shelf life?
A) Room temperature extends shelf life
B) Sunlight extends shelf life
C) Freezing extends shelf life
D) Refrigeration extends shelf life
  • 29. What type of fruit is a wax apple botanically classified as?
A) Aggregate fruit
B) Pome
C) Berry
D) Drupe
  • 30. What is the edible part of a wax apple?
A) Leaves
B) Stem
C) Seeds
D) Flesh
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