Match List - I with List - II.
| List - I | List - II |
|---|---|
| (A) Albuminous seed | (I) Groundnut |
| (B) Parthenocarpic fruit | (II) Apple |
| (C) Non-albuminous seed | (III) Castor |
| (D) False fruit | (IV) Banana |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
(A) Albuminous seed — this matches (III) Castor. Castor seeds keep part of the endosperm in the mature seed.
(B) Parthenocarpic fruit — this matches (IV) Banana. Banana develops without fertilisation and is seedless.
(C) Non-albuminous seed — this matches (I) Groundnut. In groundnut the endosperm is used up by the embryo before the seed matures.
(D) False fruit — this matches (II) Apple. In apple the thalamus forms the fleshy part of the fruit.
NCERT Extract:
Seed – “… Mature seeds may be non-albuminous or ex-albuminous. Non-albuminous seeds have no residual endosperm as it is completely consumed during embryo development (e.g., pea, groundnut). Albuminous seeds retain a part of endosperm as it is not completely used up during embryo development (e.g., wheat, maize, barley, castor).”
Seed – “… However, in a few species such as apple, strawberry, cashew, etc., the thalamus also contributes to fruit formation. Such fruits are called false fruits (Figure 1.15b).”
Seed – “… Such fruits are called parthenocarpic fruits. Banana is one such example.”