How to Identify and Classify Bitter Melons
  • 1. What family does bitter melon belong to?
A) Cucurbitaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Rosaceae
  • 2. The scientific name for bitter melon is:
A) Momordica charantia
B) Cucumis sativus
C) Solanum lycopersicum
D) Brassica oleracea
  • 3. What is the primary characteristic flavor of bitter melon?
A) Salty
B) Sour
C) Bitter
D) Sweet
  • 4. What part of the bitter melon plant is typically consumed?
A) Leaves
B) Stem
C) Roots
D) Fruit
  • 5. Which continent is considered the origin of bitter melon?
A) Africa
B) Europe
C) Asia
D) South America
  • 6. What is the typical color of immature bitter melon fruit?
A) Red
B) Green
C) Yellow
D) Orange
  • 7. As bitter melon matures, its color often changes to:
A) Black
B) Blue
C) Yellow/Orange
D) Purple
  • 8. What is the texture of the outer skin of bitter melon?
A) Bumpy/Warty
B) Smooth
C) Spiky
D) Hairy
  • 9. What is the shape of a typical bitter melon fruit?
A) Heart-shaped
B) Oblong/Elongated
C) Square
D) Round
  • 10. Which compound is largely responsible for the bitter taste?
A) Cucurbitacins
B) Oxalic acid
C) Tannins
D) Capsaicin
  • 11. What type of climate does bitter melon typically prefer?
A) Arid
B) Cold
C) Warm
D) Temperate
  • 12. Which part of the world commonly features bitter melon in its cuisine?
A) Southeast Asia
B) Scandinavia
C) South America
D) North Africa
  • 13. What is a common method to reduce bitterness in bitter melon before cooking?
A) Sweetening
B) Freezing
C) Boiling in sugar water
D) Salting
  • 14. Which of these is a common variety of bitter melon?
A) German bitter melon
B) English bitter melon
C) French bitter melon
D) Chinese bitter melon
  • 15. How are bitter melon seeds typically arranged inside the fruit?
A) Attached directly to the skin
B) Loose in a central cavity
C) Surrounded by a fleshy pulp
D) Hardened in a pod
  • 16. What is the color of mature bitter melon seeds?
A) Red
B) Green
C) Yellow
D) White
  • 17. Which plant growth habit is typical for bitter melon?
A) Vine
B) Herb
C) Shrub
D) Tree
  • 18. How are different bitter melon varieties often classified?
A) Color of the leaves
B) Number of seeds
C) Length of the vine
D) Size and shape of fruit
  • 19. What type of soil is generally preferred for growing bitter melon?
A) Waterlogged
B) Sandy
C) Clay-rich
D) Well-drained
  • 20. What is a characteristic leaf shape of bitter melon?
A) Oval
B) Round
C) Lobed
D) Needle-like
  • 21. Which cooking method is commonly used for bitter melon?
A) Deep-frying
B) Steaming
C) Stir-frying
D) Baking
  • 22. What is a common ingredient paired with bitter melon to balance the bitterness?
A) Baking soda
B) Vinegar
C) Lemons
D) Eggs
  • 23. Besides the fruit, which other parts of bitter melon are sometimes used medicinally?
A) Stem only
B) Flowers only
C) Roots only
D) Leaves and seeds
  • 24. What type of flower does bitter melon have?
A) Complete
B) Monoecious
C) Perfect
D) Dioecious
  • 25. What is the approximate length of a typical Chinese bitter melon?
A) 30-36 inches
B) 1-3 inches
C) 18-24 inches
D) 6-12 inches
  • 26. Which of these countries is NOT a major producer of bitter melon?
A) Canada
B) China
C) Vietnam
D) India
  • 27. How is the bitterness of bitter melon affected by ripeness?
A) Remains constant
B) Increases with ripeness
C) Decreases with ripeness
D) Becomes sweeter
  • 28. What is a common pest that affects bitter melon plants?
A) Ladybugs
B) Bees
C) Earthworms
D) Aphids
  • 29. What distinguishes Indian bitter melon from Chinese bitter melon?
A) Smaller size
B) Sweeter taste
C) More pointed ends and rougher skin
D) Smoother skin and rounder shape
  • 30. What type of pollination is required for bitter melon fruit production?
A) Self-pollination
B) Water pollination
C) Wind pollination
D) Insect pollination
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