Vegetables Quiz
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What is the original meaning of the term 'vegetables'?

  • Only referring to leaves and stems of plants
  • Excluding fruits, flowers, nuts, and cereal grains
  • Referring to all edible parts of a plant (correct)
  • Including only fruits and flowers of plants
  • When did vegetables enter cultivation in various parts of the world?

  • Between 10,000 BC and 7,000 BC (correct)
  • Before 10,000 BC
  • After 7,000 BC
  • During the Industrial Revolution
  • Which country is the largest producer of vegetables?

  • India
  • China (correct)
  • Brazil
  • United States of America
  • What type of fruits are often included in the term 'vegetables'?

    <p>Savoury fruits like tomatoes and courgettes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has global trade impacted the availability of vegetables to consumers?

    <p>Allowed consumers to purchase vegetables grown in different countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of vegetables in human nutrition?

    <p>High in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the word 'vegetable' first recorded in English?

    <p>Early 15th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial meaning of the word 'vegetable'?

    <p>Enlivening plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the word 'vegetable' used as an adjective in scientific contexts?

    <p>Related to plants in general</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a vegetable?

    <p>Fruits eaten as part of a main meal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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