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How to Identify and Classify Pomelos - Quiz
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  • 1. What is the primary characteristic that defines a pomelo?
A) Its bright orange color
B) Its large size and thick rind
C) Its small size and thin rind
D) Its sour taste and juicy flesh
  • 2. Which family does the pomelo belong to?
A) Rutaceae (Citrus)
B) Asteraceae (Sunflower)
C) Solanaceae (Nightshade)
D) Rosaceae (Rose)
  • 3. What is the scientific name for the pomelo?
A) Citrus limon
B) Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis
C) Citrus sinensis
D) Citrus reticulata
  • 4. What is the general shape of a pomelo?
A) Round to slightly pear-shaped
B) Small and spherical
C) Oblong and elongated
D) Irregular and bumpy
  • 5. What is the typical color of a ripe pomelo's skin?
A) Greenish-yellow to pale yellow
B) Bright orange
C) Deep red
D) Dark green
  • 6. What is the texture of a pomelo's rind?
A) Rough and heavily textured
B) Extremely smooth and waxy
C) Thick, smooth, and slightly bumpy
D) Thin and glossy
  • 7. What is the color range of pomelo flesh?
A) Dark purple
B) Pale yellow to pink or red
C) Dark green
D) Bright orange
  • 8. What is the taste of a pomelo typically like?
A) Extremely sweet and sugary
B) Very sour and acidic
C) Bitter and unpleasant
D) Sweet, slightly tart, and less acidic than grapefruit
  • 9. What is the approximate diameter of a mature pomelo?
A) 15-25 cm (6-10 inches)
B) 30-40 cm (12-16 inches)
C) 1-2 cm (0.4-0.8 inches)
D) 5-10 cm (2-4 inches)
  • 10. How are pomelos typically classified based on flesh color?
A) Sweet, Sour, and Bitter
B) Small, Medium, and Large
C) White/Yellow, Pink, and Red
D) Thick-skinned and Thin-skinned
  • 11. Which country is believed to be the origin of the pomelo?
A) Africa
B) South America
C) Europe
D) Southeast Asia
  • 12. How do you determine if a pomelo is ripe by touch?
A) It should feel extremely soft and mushy
B) It should feel heavy for its size and slightly soft to the touch
C) It should feel very light and hard
D) It should feel sticky and wet
  • 13. What role do vesicles play in the pomelo?
A) They contain the juice and are the edible parts of the fruit.
B) They are the outer protective layer of the fruit.
C) They protect the seeds from damage.
D) They provide structural support to the fruit.
  • 14. What distinguishes a 'Chandler' pomelo?
A) Very thick rind
B) Extremely large size
C) Pink flesh and sweet taste
D) White flesh and sour taste
  • 15. Which of these is NOT a common name for pomelo?
A) Jabong
B) Shaddock
C) Pummelo
D) Tangelo
  • 16. What is the 'albedo' of a pomelo?
A) The white, spongy inner layer of the rind
B) The central core of the fruit
C) The colored outer layer of the rind
D) The juicy segments of the fruit
  • 17. How does climate affect pomelo growth?
A) They thrive in cold, temperate climates
B) They grow best in desert conditions
C) They prefer warm, subtropical climates
D) They are not affected by climate
  • 18. What are hesperidia, in botanical terms, describing about pomelos?
A) A type of berry with a leathery rind
B) A type of stone fruit
C) A type of pome fruit
D) A type of aggregate fruit
  • 19. What is a common use for pomelo peel?
A) Animal feed
B) Used for making paper
C) Candied peel or marmalade
D) Used as fertilizer
  • 20. How does the seed count typically vary in pomelos?
A) Always have a large number of seeds
B) From seedless to many seeds, depending on the variety
C) Always have a very few seeds
D) Always seedless
  • 21. What is the main difference between a pomelo and a grapefruit?
A) Pomelos are always red, and grapefruits are always yellow.
B) They are essentially the same fruit.
C) Grapefruits are larger and less acidic.
D) Pomelos are larger and less acidic than grapefruits.
  • 22. What is the significance of the juice sacs (vesicles) in pomelos?
A) They are waste products of the fruit.
B) They contain the juice and nutrients.
C) They protect the seeds.
D) They provide structural support.
  • 23. What is the typical harvesting season for pomelos in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) Late fall to early winter
B) Early fall
C) Summer
D) Spring
  • 24. Which of the following is a common pest or disease affecting pomelos?
A) Apple scab
B) Citrus canker
C) Powdery mildew
D) Potato blight
  • 25. What is a common method of propagating pomelos?
A) Division
B) Direct seeding
C) Air layering
D) Grafting
  • 26. How does a pomelo differ from an orange?
A) Pomelos have a smoother skin.
B) Oranges are much larger and have a thicker rind.
C) They are essentially the same fruit.
D) Pomelos are much larger and have a thicker rind.
  • 27. What role do pomelos play in some Asian cultures?
A) Symbol of sadness and mourning
B) Symbol of bad luck
C) Symbol of anger and frustration
D) Symbol of good fortune and prosperity, often gifted
  • 28. What is the 'septum' in a pomelo?
A) The outer skin
B) The juice vesicles
C) The central core
D) The membrane dividing the segments
  • 29. What distinguishes a 'Honey' pomelo?
A) Known for its extremely thick rind
B) Known for its sourness
C) Known for its exceptional sweetness
D) Known for its small size
  • 30. How should pomelos be stored after harvesting?
A) In direct sunlight
B) In a sealed plastic bag
C) In a cool, dry place
D) In the refrigerator
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