Plum Trivia Quiz
Plums belong to the Prunus genus of plant and are also considered as relatives of the peach, nectarine, and almond. They are also considered as drupes, which are fruits that have a hard stone. You've probably eaten this fruit thousands of times, but do you know everything about it? Take our quiz and find out now.
- 1.
How many calories can be found in 1 prune?
- A.
10
- B.
30
- C.
25
- D.
40
Correct Answer
B. 30 -
- 2.
What's the consistency in vitamin C of 1 plum?
- A.
10%
- B.
2%
- C.
8%
- D.
5%
Correct Answer
C. 8% -
- 3.
What's the consistency in fiber of one plum?
- A.
3%
- B.
2%
- C.
4%
- D.
5%
Correct Answer
A. 3% -
- 4.
How is the dry version of the plum called?
- A.
Raisins
- B.
Dried peach
- C.
Prune
- D.
Dry apple
Correct Answer
C. Prune -
- 5.
What's the scientific name of the fruit?
- A.
Prunus domestica
- B.
Brunus domestica
- C.
Lunus domestica
- D.
Domestica prunus
Correct Answer
A. Prunus domestica -
- 6.
What are the health benefits that come with eating them?
- A.
They are rich in water
- B.
They are rich in vitamin D
- C.
They are rich in antioxidants
- D.
They are rich in sugars
Correct Answer
C. They are rich in antioxidants -
- 7.
How many types of plums exist in the world?
- A.
2000
- B.
1500
- C.
1000
- D.
800
Correct Answer
A. 2000 -
- 8.
How many varieties of plums are available in the US?
- A.
70
- B.
100
- C.
200
- D.
350
Correct Answer
B. 100 -
- 9.
Where do European plums are believed to have originated from?
- A.
Near the Caspian Sea
- B.
Near Sicily
- C.
Near Naples
- D.
In Greece
Correct Answer
A. Near the Caspian Sea -
- 10.
When were they introduced in the US?
- A.
In the 15th Century
- B.
In the 16th Century
- C.
In the 19th Century
- D.
In the 17th Century
Correct Answer
D. In the 17th Century -
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