Which of the following belong to false fruit category?
(A). Apple
(B). Cashew
(C). Strawberry
(D). Orange
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (B) and (C) only
(A) Apple — Correct. In the apple, the thalamus grows round the ovary and forms the fleshy part we eat.
(B) Cashew — Correct. In cashew, the thalamus swells into the juicy “apple”, and the nut hangs below it.
(C) Strawberry — Correct. The red fleshy part of the strawberry is the swollen thalamus. The small dry fruits from the ovaries sit on its surface.
(D) Orange — Incorrect. The orange develops from the ovary alone. No other floral part joins it, so it is a true fruit.
NCERT Extract:
Seed – …
Figure 1.15 (a) Structure of some seeds. (b) False fruits of apple and strawberry