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