Question
Which part of the plant or flower contributes in the form of false fruit like apple?
NDA
General Ability
General Science
2026
NDA 2026 (Phase 1)
NDA General Ability Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. Petal
- B. Sepal
- C. Stamen
- D. Thalamus
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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