Question

Match List I with List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A-(I), B-(II), C-(III), D-(IV)
• B. A-(II), B-(III), C-(IV), D-(I)
• C. A-(IV), B-(I), C-(II), D-(III)
• D. A-(III), B-(IV), C-(I), D-(II)

Hint:

Sharifa = Etaerio of berries; Phalsa = Drupe; Mulberry = Sorosis; Apple = Pome (fleshy thalamus).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Fruits are botanically classified based on floral structure, carpel number, and perianth participation into simple, aggregate, and composite fruits.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Matching each fruit with its botanical fruit type:
1. Sharifa Custard apple (Annona squamosa) (A) $\to$ Aggregate fruit of berries Etaerio of berries (IV).
2. Phalsa (Grewia asiatica) (B) $\to$ Drupe stone fruit (I).
3. Mulberry (Morus alba) (C) $\to$ Sorosis (multiple composite fruit developing from female spike catkin) (II).
4. Apple (Malus domestica) (D) $\to$ Pome (false fruit/pseudocarp derived from swollen fleshy thalamus) (III).

Step 3: Final Answer:
Matching summary: A $\to$ IV, B $\to$ I, C $\to$ II, D $\to$ III.