Pre-test G10

1. It refers to the harvesting of fruits beyond the right time of harvest.

• A. Delayed harvesting

• B. Maturity

• C. Premature harvesting

• D. Post harvesting

2. A fruit is ready to be harvested when _______

• A.it begins to fall on the ground

• B. It is fully ripe

• C. It shows maturity signs

• D. The color of its skin is attractive

3. The following are the benefits of

   harvesting at the right stage of

   maturity EXCEPT _____.

• A. Benefit the grower and consumer

• B. Ensure good quality of harvest

• C. Increase marketability of fruits

• D. Decrease the quality of harvest

4. Which of the following is NOT an

   index of maturity of fruits?

• A. Age of the fruit

• B. Color of the skin

• C. Cracking of the skin

• D. Appearance of the fruit

5. Mango fruits mature in _____ from

   flowering.

• A. 80 to 100 days

• B. 90 to 100 days

• C. 90 to 120 days

• D. 130 to 140 days