Question

Assertion (A): Apple is false fruit.
Reason (R): Thalamus also contributes to fruit formation in apple.

• A. A \& R both are correct. R is correct explanation of A.
• B. A is correct \& R is wrong.
• C. A \& R both are correct. R is not correct explanation of A.
• D. A is wrong \& R is correct.

Hint:

True fruit: only ovary contributes. False fruit: other floral parts (e.g., thalamus in apple) contribute.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

A false fruit is one where some parts other than the ovary contribute to fruit formation.
In apple, the thalamus (receptacle) becomes fleshy and forms the major part of the fruit.
So both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason explains the assertion.