Have You Eaten Or Tasted Plum Before?
Another fruit in the great apricot family, domesticated by human being, they are largely grown in human habitat. I doubt you actually know much about Plum.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The flowers in groups of one to five together on short?
- A.
Leafs
- B.
Bloom
- C.
Stems
- D.
Plant
Correct Answer
C. StemsExplanation
The correct answer is "Stems" because stems are the part of a plant that support the flowers and connect them to the rest of the plant. Stems also help in transporting water, nutrients, and sugars between the roots and the flowers. Additionally, stems can vary in length, and in this case, they are described as short, which suggests that the flowers are grouped together on short stems.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The subgenus is distinguished from other subgenera like peaches?
- A.
Cherries
- B.
Bird cherries
- C.
Plum
- D.
A and B only
Correct Answer
D. A and B onlyExplanation
The subgenus is distinguished from other subgenera like peaches because both cherries and bird cherries belong to the subgenus, while plum does not. Therefore, the correct answer is A and B only.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Plum is a fruit of the subgenus Prunus of the genus?
- A.
Nutrica
- B.
Citrica
- C.
Nitrate
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Nutrica -
- 4.
The fruit has a groove that runs down one side and a smooth?
- A.
Stone
- B.
Fruit
- C.
Flowers
- D.
Side
Correct Answer
A. StoneExplanation
The correct answer is "Stone" because fruits can have a groove that runs down one side and a smooth stone or pit inside. This is a common characteristic of fruits like peaches, plums, and cherries.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Mature plum fruit may have a dusty white waxy coating that gives them a?
- A.
Mature appearance
- B.
Glaucous appearance
- C.
Bud
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Glaucous appearanceExplanation
Mature plum fruit may have a dusty white waxy coating, which is known as a glaucous appearance. This coating helps protect the fruit from excessive moisture loss and also acts as a deterrent to pests. The waxy coating gives the fruit a slightly whitish or grayish appearance, making it look mature and ready for consumption.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Three of the most abundant cultivars are not found in the?
- A.
House
- B.
Forest
- C.
Desert
- D.
Wild
Correct Answer
D. WildExplanation
The question is asking about the three most abundant cultivars that are not found in the wild. The options provided are House, Forest, Desert, and Wild. Since the question is asking about cultivars that are not found in the wild, the correct answer is "Wild" because cultivars are typically cultivated and not naturally occurring in the wild.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Prunus domestica has been traced to East European and?
- A.
Caucasian mountains
- B.
Noelithic
- C.
Prune
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Caucasian mountainsExplanation
Prunus domestica, commonly known as the European plum, is believed to have originated in the East European and Caucasian mountains. This region is known for its diverse and favorable growing conditions for plums, making it a likely place of origin for this fruit. The East European and Caucasian mountains provide the necessary climate and soil conditions for the growth and cultivation of Prunus domestica, which explains why it has been traced back to this region.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The name plum derived from old English plume or plum which extended from?
- A.
Germanic language
- B.
Middle Dutch
- C.
Asia
- D.
A and B only
Correct Answer
D. A and B onlyExplanation
The name plum derived from old English plume or plum which extended from Germanic language and Middle Dutch. This suggests that the word "plum" has roots in both the Germanic language and Middle Dutch, indicating that the name for this fruit has evolved and been influenced by multiple languages over time.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The word ‘plum’ was used to indicate something desirable in the late?
- A.
18th century
- B.
17th century
- C.
19th century
- D.
20th century
Correct Answer
A. 18th centuryExplanation
In the late 18th century, the word 'plum' was used to indicate something desirable. This suggests that during this time period, 'plum' was commonly used to describe something that was highly valued or sought after.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Plums are a diverse group of species, the plum trees are medium-sized usually between?
- A.
5-6 meter height
- B.
6-7 meter height
- C.
4-5 meter height
- D.
6-8 meter height
Correct Answer
A. 5-6 meter heightExplanation
Plum trees are typically medium-sized, reaching a height of 5-6 meters. This suggests that they are not too tall or too short, but rather fall within the average range for plum tree heights.Rate this question:
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