The fruits that develop without fertilization are called as :

The correct answer is Option (3) → Parthenocarpic fruits

Option (1) True fruits — Incorrect. A true fruit develops only from the ovary, usually after fertilisation.

Option (2) False fruits — Incorrect. In false fruits, such as apple, the thalamus also forms the fruit.

Option (3) Parthenocarpic fruits — Correct. A fruit that develops without fertilisation is a parthenocarpic fruit. As no fertilisation takes place, no seeds form, so such fruits are seedless; banana is an example. Parthenocarpy can also be brought about by applying growth hormones.

Option (4) Hybrid fruit — Incorrect. A hybrid comes from crossing two parents, which needs fertilisation.

NCERT Extract:
Seed – “… Most fruits however develop only from the ovary and are called true fruits. 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.”