Coffee Varieties CDS Questions

Coffee Varieties MCQ Questions

13.
What is the optimum annual rainfall requirement for Arabica coffee cultivation?
A.
Less than 500 mm
B.
500 to 1000 mm
C.
1500 to 2500 mm
D.
3000 to 4000 mm
ANSWER :
C. 1500 to 2500 mm
14.
What is the typical annual rainfall requirement for Robusta coffee?
A.
3500 to 5000 mm
B.
100 to 300 mm
C.
Less than 200 mm
D.
1000 to 2000 mm
ANSWER :
D. 1000 to 2000 mm
15.
Which coffee variety contains a higher caffeine content?
A.
Robusta
B.
Arabica
C.
Liberica
D.
Both have equal caffeine
ANSWER :
A. Robusta
16.
Approximately what percentage of caffeine (by dry weight) does Arabica coffee contain?
A.
About 0.2 to 0.5%
B.
About 1.2 to 1.5%
C.
About 4.0 to 5.0%
D.
About 2.5 to 3.0%
ANSWER :
B. About 1.2 to 1.5%
17.
Approximately what percentage of caffeine (by dry weight) does Robusta coffee contain?
A.
About 0.8 to 1.0%
B.
About 0.1 to 0.3%
C.
About 5.0 to 6.0%
D.
About 2.2 to 2.7%
ANSWER :
D. About 2.2 to 2.7%
18.
Which coffee variety is known for milder, sweeter, and more aromatic flavour?
A.
Robusta
B.
Robusta is sweeter than Arabica
C.
Arabica
D.
Both have identical flavour
ANSWER :
C. Arabica