Have You Eaten Or Taste Lychee Before?
Lychee is a fruit cultivated in the Eastern hemisphere, it is grown in China, Malaysia Thailand, India and neighbouring countries in Asia. Take a quiz and learn about this fruit.
- 1.
Lychee is a tropical native to the Guangdong and Fujian provinces of?
- A.
China
- B.
India
- C.
Russia
- D.
Australia
Correct Answer
A. ChinaExplanation
Lychee is a tropical fruit native to the Guangdong and Fujian provinces of China. These regions have a suitable climate and soil conditions for lychee cultivation, making China the primary producer of this fruit.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Cultivation of Lychee is documented and dated from?
- A.
1059 AD
- B.
1058 AD
- C.
1077 AD
- D.
1067 AD
Correct Answer
A. 1059 ADExplanation
The correct answer is 1059 AD because the cultivation of Lychee is documented and dated from this year. This suggests that there is historical evidence supporting the cultivation of Lychee starting in 1059 AD.Rate this question:
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- 3.
A tall evergreen tree, the lychee bears small flesh fruits, lychee contains many?
- A.
Phytochemicals
- B.
Grease
- C.
Cream
- D.
Vanilla
Correct Answer
A. pHytochemicalsExplanation
Lychee is known to be a tall evergreen tree that produces small flesh fruits. These fruits are rich in phytochemicals, which are natural compounds found in plants that have been shown to have various health benefits. Therefore, the correct answer is "Phytochemicals."Rate this question:
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- 4.
Litchi chinensis is the sole member of the genus Litchi in the soapberry family, it was named by French naturalist named?
- A.
Pierre Sonnerat
- B.
Omar Curl
- C.
Ana Karenina
- D.
Jean Jules
Correct Answer
A. Pierre SonneratExplanation
Pierre Sonnerat is the correct answer because he was a French naturalist who named Litchi chinensis. He is known for his contributions to botany and zoology, and he extensively studied and documented the flora and fauna of Southeast Asia during his travels. His work on Litchi chinensis helped classify and identify this fruit as the sole member of the Litchi genus in the soapberry family.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Litchi chinensis subsp, chinensis is the only commercialized lychee, it grows wild in?
- A.
Southern China
- B.
Vietnam
- C.
Cambodia
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
The correct answer is "All of the above" because Litchi chinensis subsp, chinensis is commercially grown in all three regions mentioned - Southern China, Vietnam, and Cambodia.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Litchi chinensis subsp, javensis only known in cultivation in Malaysia and?
- A.
Taiwan
- B.
Korea
- C.
Indonesia
- D.
India
Correct Answer
C. IndonesiaExplanation
Litchi chinensis subsp, javensis is only known to be cultivated in Malaysia and Indonesia. Taiwan, Korea, and India are not mentioned as locations where this subspecies is cultivated. Therefore, the correct answer is Indonesia.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Litchee have a similar foliage to the Lauraceae family likely due to?
- A.
Convergent evolution
- B.
Climate
- C.
Weather condition
- D.
Global warming
Correct Answer
A. Convergent evolutionExplanation
Litchee having a similar foliage to the Lauraceae family is likely due to convergent evolution. Convergent evolution refers to the process where unrelated species develop similar traits or characteristics due to adapting to similar environmental conditions or ecological niches. In this case, it is likely that litchee and the Lauraceae family have independently evolved similar foliage in response to similar environmental factors, such as climate or habitat. This similarity in foliage may provide certain advantages for both species, such as protection from excessive sunlight or efficient nutrient uptake.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The lychee bears fleshy fruits that mature in 80 to?
- A.
128 days
- B.
124 days
- C.
112 days
- D.
100 days
Correct Answer
C. 112 daysExplanation
The fleshy fruits of the lychee tree take approximately 112 days to mature.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The thin, tough skin is green when immature, ripening to red or?
- A.
Pink blue
- B.
Pink green
- C.
Pin red
- D.
Pink white
Correct Answer
C. Pin redExplanation
When the thin, tough skin of a fruit is immature, it is green in color. However, as it ripens, it changes color to red. Therefore, the correct answer is "Pin red".Rate this question:
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- 10.
Lychee are extensively grown in China, India, Thailand and?
- A.
Vietnam
- B.
Taiwan
- C.
Fiji Island
- D.
Monaco
Correct Answer
A. VietnamExplanation
Lychee is extensively grown in China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam. These countries have ideal climatic conditions and suitable soil for lychee cultivation. Vietnam, in particular, is one of the largest producers and exporters of lychee in the world. Its tropical climate and fertile land make it an ideal location for lychee cultivation. Therefore, Vietnam is the correct answer as it is one of the major lychee-producing countries along with China, India, and Thailand.Rate this question:
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