Fruits And Vegetables Trivia QuizPrintable Trivia Questions About Food
Click the question mark found beside each question for the answer. An Arthur Turner plant produces which kind of fruit?
a. Pear b. Peach c. Apple d. Plum
Apple - The Arthur Turner Apple originates from the United Kingdom.
Complete the title of a well-known variety of cucumber - King of the...?
a. Garden b. Ridge c. Rim d. Ring
Ridge - The King of the Ridge cucumber originates from Southern Asia.
The edible berry of a woody vine, how is a kiwifruit otherwise known?
a. Japanese Plum b. Chinese Gooseberry c. Indian Fig d. Asian Pear
Chinese Gooseberry - Kiwifruit is native to Northern China.
On which continent did broccoli originate?
a. Asia b. South America c. Africa d. Europe
Europe - Broccoli belongs to the cabbage family.
Ribes Grossularia is the Latin name for which berry?
a. Blackberry b. Elderberry c. Gooseberry d. Raspberry
Gooseberry - Gooseberries are often used as an ingredient in desserts, such as pies.
What combines with potatoes to make the dish "Bubble and Squeak"?
a. Carrot b. Peas c. Turnip d. Brussel Sprouts
Brussel Sprouts - The earliest known recipe for Bubble and Squeak was by Maria Rendell in 1806.
What percentage of a cucumber is water?
a. 30 b. 40 c. 5 d. 90
90 - There are three main varieties of cucumber. Slicing, pickling and burpless.
What vitamin is most prevalent in a lime?
a. E b. D c. C d. A
C - Limes contain less vitamin C than lemons.
Which family of plants does the strawberry belong to?
a. Mallow b. Nightshade c. Grass d. Rose
Rose - The first strawberries were grown in France.
In some countries, this fruit may be called a plantain.
a. Dates b. Damson c. Persimmon d. Banana
Banana - Botanically, a banana is a berry.
Which of the following is NOT a type of grape?
a. Ugni Blanc b. Zinfandel c. Chardonnay d. Avon
Avon - The cultivation of grapes began about 6,000 to 8,000 years ago.
Which of these is often confused for being a sweet potato?
a. Yam b. Ugli Fruit c. Watercress d. Watermelon
Yam - Yams are native to Africa and Asia.
Which of these is the correct name for a type of peach?
a. Ulberta b. Elberta c. Ilberta d. Alberta
Elberta - The peach is native to Northwest China.
Which type of fruit grows in bunches known as hands?
a. Kiwi b. Pear c. Banana d. Apple
Banana - Bananas are naturally slightly radioactive because of their high potassium content.
Which Spanish city is also the name of a well-known type of orange?
a. Valencia b. Barcelona c. Madrid d. Seville
Seville - A Seville orange is also known as a Bitter or Sour Orange.
Which fruit has the varieties Kara, Dancy, Fremont, Iyo, Honey and Ponkan?
a. Mango b. Mandarin c. Lemon d. Lime
Mandarin - During the Chinese New Year, mandarin oranges are considered symbols of abundance and good fortune.
What name comes before Lear to give the name of a well-known variety of cranberry?
a. Edward b. Ben c. Daniel d. David
Ben - Cranberries are a source of vitamin C, E and K.
What fruit is often referred to as the "World's Smelliest Fruit"?
a. Lemon b. Durian c. Banana d. Ugli Fruit
Durian - Many people find the aroma of the durian revolting.
Washington, Victoria, Santa Rosa and Bokhara are varieties of which vegetable?
a. Parsnip b. Carrot c. Turnip d. Potato
Potato - China leads the world in potato production.
Roughly, how many varieties of avocado are there?
a. 500 b. 50 c. 5 d. 5000
500 - Avocados are also known as alligator pears.
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