Which fruit, once sold as Chinese gooseberry, was renamed after the national bird and became a major export?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Kiwifruit
- Step 1: The name was changed in the 1950s for the export market. Step 2. Compare that with each option: only one matches. Answer: Kiwifruit. Why not the others: The others are grown in New Zealand but were not renamed.
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