Postharvest Technology Quiz

What does the maturity index measure?

• The weight of the produce

• The maturity degree of a commodity

• The color of the produce

• The size of the packaging

Which of the following is a climacteric fruit?

• Spinach

• Cucumber

• Asparagus

• Banana

Which method is used to determine sugar content in fruits?

• Refractometer

• Chromameter

• Texture analyzer

• Titration

Which method is used to determine organic acid in fruits?

• Refractometer

• Chromameter

• Texture analyzer

• Titration

What is the unit for Vitamin C in your previous experiment?

• %

• mg/100g

• average

• L, a, b

What is the significance of planning the harvesting operation?

• To reduce the cost of packaging

• To monitor the whole harvesting process

• To enhance the color of the produce

• To increase the size of the produce

What happens to starch content as fruits mature?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains constant

• It becomes irrelevant

Which of the following is a characteristic of commercial maturity?

• Unripe state

• High acidity

• Necessary characteristics for consumer use

• Maximum size only

What is the role of respiration in determining harvest time?

• It changes the color of the fruit

• It has no effect

• It indicates the fruit's ripeness

• It increases the weight of the fruit

Which fruit is typically harvested at the mature stage but not ripe?

• Mango

• Papaya

• Durian

• Banana