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NDA 2026
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NDA
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2026
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General Ability
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General Science

NDA 2026 · General Ability · General Science

Which part of the plant or flower contributes in the form of false...

Which part of the plant or flower contributes in the form of false fruit like apple?

Options

  1. APetal
  2. BSepal
  3. CStamen
  4. DThalamus

Correct answer

D. Thalamus

Step-by-step solution

In true fruits, the fruit develops exclusively from the ovary. In false fruits, other floral parts also contribute to fruit formation.

In fruits like apple, strawberry, and cashew, the thalamus (receptacle) contributes to fruit formation and becomes the fleshy, edible part.

Answer: Thalamus
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