Question

Which among the following statements is incorrect about classification of fruits based on the origin of the fruit?

(a) Based on the origin of the fruit, fruits are classified into true fruits and false fruits

(b) True fruits are those that develop from ovary of a flower

(c) False fruits are those that develops from ovary and other parts

(d) False fruits are also called as superior fruit

This question was addressed to me in an internship interview.

The question is from Flowering Plants Morphology in section Morphology of Flowering Plants of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct answer is (d) False fruits are also called as superior fruit

To explain I would say: Based on the origin of the fruit, fruits are classified into true fruits and false fruits. True fruits are those that develop from ovary of a flower. False fruits are those that develops from ovary and other parts. False fruits are also called as inferior fruit.