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How to Identify and Classify Jambolan Fruits
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What is the scientific name for the Jambolan fruit?
A) Malus domestica
B) Mangifera indica
C) Citrus aurantium
D) Syzygium cumini
  • 2. Jambolan fruits are typically what color when ripe?
A) Pale yellow
B) Orange
C) Bright green
D) Deep purple or black
  • 3. What is the shape of a typical Jambolan fruit?
A) Pear-shaped
B) Oval or oblong
C) Star-shaped
D) Round
  • 4. What is the approximate size of a Jambolan fruit?
A) 5-10 cm in length
B) 10-15 cm in length
C) 1-3 cm in length
D) Less than 1 cm in length
  • 5. What type of tree does the Jambolan fruit grow on?
A) Evergreen tree
B) Palm tree
C) Deciduous tree
D) Coniferous tree
  • 6. What is the taste of Jambolan fruit often described as?
A) Very sweet and juicy
B) Astringent and slightly sweet
C) Bitter and dry
D) Sour and acidic
  • 7. What is the texture of Jambolan fruit pulp?
A) Fleshy and juicy
B) Fibrous and stringy
C) Hard and crunchy
D) Dry and powdery
  • 8. How many seeds does a Jambolan fruit typically contain?
A) One
B) Multiple
C) Two
D) None
  • 9. Where is Jambolan fruit commonly found?
A) Tropical and subtropical regions
B) Temperate regions only
C) Desert regions
D) Arctic regions
  • 10. What is a common traditional use of Jambolan fruit in some cultures?
A) Strengthening bones
B) Curing the common cold
C) Improving eyesight
D) Treatment of diabetes
  • 11. The Jambolan tree belongs to which plant family?
A) Myrtaceae
B) Fabaceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Solanaceae
  • 12. Which of these characteristics helps differentiate Jambolan from similar fruits?
A) Rough, hairy skin
B) Dark purple juice that stains the tongue
C) Strong citrus scent
D) Bright red flesh
  • 13. Jambolan fruit is also known by what other common name?
A) Brazilian Guava
B) Indian Apple
C) Java Plum
D) Chinese Cherry
  • 14. What part of the Jambolan plant, besides the fruit, is sometimes used medicinally?
A) Seeds only
B) Roots only
C) Leaves and bark
D) Flowers only
  • 15. When is Jambolan fruit typically in season?
A) Winter
B) Summer
C) Autumn
D) Spring
  • 16. How does the color of unripe Jambolan fruit compare to ripe fruit?
A) Black
B) Green to pinkish-red
C) Yellow
D) Dark purple
  • 17. What is a common method of preserving Jambolan fruit?
A) Pickling or making jam
B) Drying under the sun
C) Freezing whole
D) Boiling in water
  • 18. Compared to other berries, what is distinct about Jambolan seed shape?
A) Perfectly round
B) Elongated and cylindrical
C) Flat and disc-like
D) Angular and irregular
  • 19. What type of climate is most suitable for cultivating Jambolan trees?
A) Warm and humid
B) Hot and arid
C) Cold and dry
D) Temperate with mild winters
  • 20. Which of these is NOT a typical characteristic to look for when identifying Jambolan?
A) Spiky outer skin
B) Slightly astringent taste
C) Oblong shape
D) Purple flesh when ripe
  • 21. How can you tell if a Jambolan fruit is overripe?
A) It becomes very soft and pulpy
B) It turns a bright red color
C) It becomes very hard
D) It develops a sour smell
  • 22. What is the seed of the Jambolan fruit used for in some alternative medicine practices?
A) To improve digestion
B) To relieve headaches
C) To boost immunity
D) To manage blood sugar levels
  • 23. What kind of soil is best suited for Jambolan trees?
A) Waterlogged soil
B) Clay soil
C) Sandy soil
D) Well-drained soil
  • 24. What feature of the Jambolan tree helps in differentiating it from other similar looking trees?
A) Smooth, gray bark
B) Large, showy flowers
C) Needle-like leaves
D) Thorny branches
  • 25. Jambolan fruit is a good source of which nutrient?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin B12
C) Calcium
D) Iron
  • 26. What is a common use for Jambolan wood?
A) Musical instruments
B) Fuelwood only
C) Construction and furniture making
D) Paper production
  • 27. What type of inflorescence (flower cluster) does Jambolan have?
A) Spike
B) Panicle
C) Umbel
D) Cyme
  • 28. Which continent is considered native to Jambolan fruit?
A) Asia
B) North America
C) South America
D) Africa
  • 29. What animal helps in the dispersal of Jambolan seeds?
A) Water
B) Wind
C) Insects
D) Birds and bats
  • 30. What is the main difference between Jambolan fruit and other Syzygium species fruit?
A) Identical in all respects
B) Different root systems
C) Different leaf shapes
D) Color and size variations
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