Question

The fruit having thin epicarp, fleshy mesocarp and stone like hard endocarp is

• A. Melon
• B. Apricot
• C. Lemon
• D. Kiwi

Hint:

Drupes are fruits that have a hard stone-like seed surrounded by fleshy tissue, such as apricots, cherries, and peaches.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding fruit anatomy. 
Fruits are made up of three main layers: the epicarp (outer skin), mesocarp (fleshy middle), and endocarp (inner layer surrounding the seed). The structure described in the question matches that of a drupe. 

Step 2: Analyzing the options. 
(A) Melon: Incorrect. Melons have a thick rind (epicarp) and fleshy mesocarp, but their endocarp is not hard and stone-like. 
(B) Apricot: Correct. Apricot is a drupe, with a thin outer skin (epicarp), fleshy middle (mesocarp), and a hard stone-like seed (endocarp). 
(C) Lemon: Incorrect. Lemons have a thick, pithy skin, and their endocarp is juicy, not stone-like. 
(D) Kiwi: Incorrect. Kiwis have a thin, hairy skin and are not classified as drupes. 

Step 3: Conclusion. 
Therefore, the correct answer is (B) Apricot, as it has a thin epicarp, fleshy mesocarp, and a stone-like hard endocarp. 

Final Answer: Apricot.