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This fruit was given its name due to its similarity to a pine cone. In many countries, including India, its name comes from the word nanas, which means “excellent fruit”. Name the fruit.

Pineapple is called ananas in many Indian languages. Interestingly, hundreds of years ago, it was considered a symbol of royalty in Europe. Rich people would wear a pineapple as a crown!

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Tamarind
Banana
Coconut
Pineapple

Since many people believed that this fruit originated in Persia (modern-day Iran), it was called persicum malum. This means “Persian apple”. However, it was actually first grown in China. Which fruit?

The fruit ‘peach’ gives the name to the colour ‘peach’ because it looks like the inner part of the fruit. China is the largest producer of the fruit. Peaches are closely related to plums.

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Apple
Peach
Orange
Tomato

This fruit gets its name from the old Portuguese word meaning ‘head’ or ‘skull’. This is because the three ‘holes’ present on the shell reminded people of a human face with rough hair. Which fruit?

In many countries, a coconut tree is called the “tree of life” because all the parts of the entire tree can be used in many ways. It is the official state tree of the state of Kerala.

Answer

Peach
Orange
Coconut
Dragon fruit

This citrus fruit originated in southern China, northeast India and Myanmar. It gets its name from the Sanskrit word naranga. Name this well-known fruit.

The colour ‘orange’ gets its name from the fruit ‘orange’. Interestingly, the Spanish word for oranges, Naranja, comes from the Sanskrit naranga itself. The city of Nagpur, Maharashtra is famous for its oranges.

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Tamarind
Orange
Banana
Pineapple

When the Arabs found a fruit in India which had come to us from Africa, they called it Tamar-e-Hind, which means “the dates from India”. Which fruit are we talking about?

Tamarind, also known as imli, is used in many Indian dishes. It gives an interesting tangy taste to the dishes. Today, it is cultivated all over Asia. India is one of the largest producers of tamarind.

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Kiwi
Tomato
Orange
Tamarind

This fruit belongs to a family of cactus. It is believed that it earned its fearsome name due to its pointy outer layers and leather-like skin. It is also known as pitaya. What is its more common name?

In India, dragon fruit is also called kamalam. In Sanskrit, Kamalam means ‘lotus’, as the outer layer of a dragon fruit looks like a lotus. The fruit originated from the region of Central America.

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Lychee
Tamarind
Coconut
Dragon fruit

This fruit originated in China. Hence, when it was first grown in New Zealand, it got the nickname 'Chinese Gooseberries'. Later, it was renamed after New Zealand’s national bird. Which fruit?

Kiwi fruit is a unique fruit to be named after a bird. It is a rich source of Vitamin C and helps maintain our immunity. The word ‘kiwi’ is also used as a nickname for a person from New Zealand.

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Strawberry
Watermelon
Kiwi
Tomato

This fruit also has its origin in China. Its exterior has a reddish-pink colour and a leathery, uneven feel. This is why it is sometimes called “alligator strawberry”. Which popular summer fruit is this?

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Strawberry
Lychee
Tamarind
Tomato

This fruit originated in Mexico. Initially, this fruit was grown only for decorative purposes because it was considered poisonous. However, later people realised that it was safe to eat. Identify the fruit.

Tomatoes were introduced to the rest of the world by the Spanish. In fact, the Spanish town of Buñol celebrates an annual festival called La Tomatina where people participate in tomato fights!

Answer

Apple
Orange
Kiwi
Tomato

The name of this fruit comes from the Old English word strēawberġe. This is because the plants are runners that grow along the ground which resembles pieces of straw. Which fruit is it?

The strawberry is a highly nutritious fruit. The hill town of Mahabaleshwar grows almost 85% of the total strawberries produced in India. China produces 40% of the total strawberries in the world.

Answer

Mango
Strawberry
Banana
Pineapple

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