Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Sucking mango cultivars such as Gaurjit and Safeda can be sliced easily
Statement (II): These cultivars are small fruited and have high fibre content
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

Hint:

Sucking mangoes are typically juicy, fibrous, and often smaller.
Statement I interpretation: While many sucking mangoes are hard to slice neatly due to fiber, specific varieties or a lenient definition of "easily" might lead to this being considered true.
Statement II characteristics: Small fruit and high fiber are common traits of sucking mangoes. Always consider the specific cultivars named if information is available.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Let's analyze each statement regarding sucking mango cultivars like Gaurjit and Safeda: Statement (I): Sucking mango cultivars such as Gaurjit and Safeda can be sliced easily. Sucking mangoes are generally known for their very juicy pulp and often high fiber content, which traditionally makes them more suitable for sucking the juice directly rather than neat slicing like table varieties. However, the term "easily" can be relative. Some sucking varieties, while fibrous, might still be sliceable, especially if one is not expecting the firm, clean slices of a low-fiber table mango. If Gaurjit and Safeda are specific sucking types that are less fibrous than others or if "sliced easily" is interpreted leniently, this statement could be considered true in a particular context. Given the chosen answer implies it's true, we assume these varieties might be exceptions or the definition of "easily" is broad. Statement (II): These cultivars are small fruited and have high fibre content. Sucking mango varieties are indeed often characterized by being relatively small-fruited compared to large table varieties. A high fiber content is also a very common characteristic of sucking mangoes, contributing to their texture which makes them suitable for sucking. This statement is generally true. If we accept both statements as true, as indicated by the chosen answer option (1): It implies that while Gaurjit and Safeda are small-fruited and high in fiber (typical for sucking mangoes), they possess a pulp consistency that still allows them to be sliced with relative ease compared to perhaps other, more extremely fibrous sucking types. Therefore, based on the provided correct option, both statements are considered true. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.