Which one of the following is an example of parthenocarpic fruit?

The correct answer is Option (2) → Banana

A fruit that develops without fertilisation is called a parthenocarpic fruit. Such a fruit has no seeds. Parthenocarpy can also be brought about by spraying growth hormones.

(1) Mango — Incorrect. It develops after fertilisation and has a seed.

(2) Banana — Correct. NCERT gives banana as the example of a parthenocarpic fruit.

(3) Guava — Incorrect. It develops after fertilisation and has many seeds.

(4) Grapes — Incorrect. NCERT does not give grapes as the example of parthenocarpy. It names banana.

Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 30-05-2026 (Slot 2) and on 22-05-2026 (Slot 2), and in CUET (UG) 2023 on 07-06-2023 (Slot 3).

NCERT Extract:
Seed – “… Although in most of the species, fruits are the results of fertilisation, there are a few species in which fruits develop without fertilisation. Such fruits are called parthenocarpic fruits. Banana is one such example. Parthenocarpy can be induced through the application of growth hormones and such fruits are seedless.”