Quiz on Food - 7

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The latest quiz by our quiz company dives into the world of food, from traditional Indian delicacies to global favorites. Whether it’s the spices that define our dishes, the origins of iconic recipes, or the science behind what we eat, food is more than just sustenance—it’s culture, history, and innovation on a plate. This quiz will challenge your knowledge of ingredients, cooking techniques, and fascinating food facts. Ready to put your foodie instincts to the test?

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1. Due to it's appearance, what common name is given to these orange mushrooms?

a. Carrot

b. Basketball

c. Jack O' Lantern

d. Road Cone

2. By what common name do we know ethanoic acid, tracing it's etymology to the Latin word for vinegar?

a. Acetic Acid

b. Sulfuric Acid

c. Formic Acid

d. Nitric Acid

3. Raphanus sativus is the binomial name for which common vegetable?

a. Potato

b. Onion

c. Radish

d. Turnip

4. A bushel is a standard unit originally used to measure the weight of what?

a. Fruit

b. Cotton

c. Metal

d. Grain

5. Originally what was the colour of the strawberries in south America?

a. Green

b. White

c. Black

d. Blue

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Answers

1. Due to it's appearance, what common name is given to these orange mushrooms?

a. Carrot

b. Basketball

c. Jack O' Lantern

d. Road Cone

Did You Know?

Omphalotus olearius is commonly called as Jack O' Lantern mushroom because of its bright pumpkin orange color and its occurrence around the time of Halloween.

Read more about it in this link.

2. By what common name do we know ethanoic acid, tracing it's etymology to the Latin word for vinegar?

a. Acetic Acid

b. Sulfuric Acid

c. Formic Acid

d. Nitric Acid

Did You Know?

The name Acetic acid comes from Latin acetum meaning "vinegar", and is related to the word acid itself.

Read more about it in this link.

3. Raphanus sativus is the binomial name for which common vegetable?

a. Potato

b. Onion

c. Radish

d. Turnip

Did You Know?

Radishes are members of the Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage) family. The root is related to kale, broccoli, cauliflower, and horseradish, among others.

Read more about it in this link.

4. A bushel is a standard unit originally used to measure the weight of what?

a. Fruit

b. Cotton

c. Metal

d. Grain

Did You Know?

Bushel originates from the Old French boissel, from boisse, a measure of grain.

Read more about it in this link.

5. Originally what was the colour of the strawberries in south America?

a. Green

b. White

c. Black

d. Blue

Did You Know?

Strawberries are synonymous with the color red. However, what is not known by most is that there are numerous white strawberries as well. In fact, some entire species of Fragaria are white.

Read more about it in this link.

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