Q. Which of the following is / are true fruits?

1. Mango
2. Apple
3. Strawberry
4. Pod of Groundnut

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1 & 4
Notes: A true fruit is the transformed and matured ovary. No other part of the flower takes part in its formation. A fruit faIse if any part of the flower other than the ovary has contributed towards its formation. Apple, pear and strawberryare NOT a true fruits as most of the fruits is an overgrown thalamus. On the other hand, ground nut plants have cliestogamous flowers which come out from the base of the stem and enter into the ground like roots and their tips after self pollination develop in to true fruits.

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