Question

Which banana variety is slightly larger than human finger with sweet fragrance and honey like taste?

• A. Saba
• B. Matti Banana
• C. Pacovan
• D. Nanicalo

Hint:

The Matti banana is a unique Indian cultivar from Kanyakumari, known for:
Small, finger-like size.
Sweet fragrance.
Honey-like taste and distinct texture. These characteristics match the question's description.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The description points to a specific type of small, sweet, and fragrant banana.
(1) Saba: A cooking banana, large, starchy, and angular. Not finger-sized or typically eaten for its sweet fragrance as a dessert fruit.
(2) Matti Banana (or Matti Pazham): This is a specialty banana cultivar primarily grown in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is well-known for its small size (often described as "finger-sized" or slightly larger), distinct sweet fragrance, and unique honey-like taste and creamy texture. It has also received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This fits the description very well.
(3) Pacovan: A dessert banana common in Brazil, part of the Pome subgroup (AAB). Fruits are medium-sized, sweet with a sub-acid tang. Not typically described as finger-sized with honey-like taste.
(4) Nanicalo: This name is not a widely recognized standard banana cultivar name in international literature. It might be a local or misspelt name. Given the distinct characteristics of being slightly larger than a human finger, having a sweet fragrance, and a honey-like taste, the Matti Banana is the most fitting choice. Matti Banana