Question: 127: Which part of the fruit, labelled in the given figure makes it a false fruit?
(1) \mathrm{C} \rightarrow Thalamus
(2) D → Seed
(3) \mathrm{A} \rightarrow Mesocarp
(4) \mathrm{B} \rightarrow Endocarp
Answer: Option (1)
Explanation:
A false fruit is one in which parts other than the ovary contribute to the formation of the fruit.
In fruits like apple, the thalamus enlarges and becomes fleshy,
forming the major edible portion of the fruit.
The ovary in such fruits forms only the central core,
while the surrounding fleshy part is derived from the thalamus.
In the given figure, the part labelled \mathrm{C} represents the thalamus.
Since the thalamus participates in fruit formation, it makes the fruit a false fruit.
Seed, mesocarp, and endocarp are normal components derived from the ovary
and do not make a fruit false.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option (1).