Lesson eLearning

Which of the following factors most strongly influences how quickly a mango ripens after harvest?

medium MCQ 3 marks Class 5 · EVS · Mangoes Round the Year
  1. A) Temperature
  2. B) Light intensity
  3. C) Soil pH
  4. D) Wind speed
Answer
A) Temperature

The correct answer is A) Temperature — Step 4: Choose option A.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Step 1: Identify factors that affect ripening: temperature, light intensity, soil pH, wind speed.
  2. Step 2: Recognise that ripening is mainly driven by temperature, which controls the rate of biochemical reactions in the fruit.
  3. Step 3: Select the option that mentions temperature.
  4. Step 4: Choose option A.
Common mistake: Choosing light intensity or wind speed instead of temperature

Concept tested: Ripening factor

Published · How this solution was prepared and checked

← All Mangoes Round the Year questions