Question

Given below is a list of dry fruits. Assign the fruits to their relevant types.
(Cotton, Tridax, Paddy, Castor, Coriander, Beans, Peas, Calotropis, Mirabilis,
Cashew, Acacia, Lady’s finger)
i) Achene ii) Caryopsis iii) Cypsela iv) Nut
v) Cremocarp vi) Lomentum vii) Regma viii) Loculicidal capsule
ix) Septicidal capsule x) Follicle xi) Legume

Answer 1

The dry fruits mentioned in the list given belong to certain type; i.e.

i) Achene

ii) Caryopsis

iii) Cypsela

iv) Nut

v) Cremocarp

vi) Lomentum

vii) Regma

viii) Loculicidal capsule

ix) Septicidal capsule

x) Follicle

xi) Legume.

The fruits and their types are listed below:

i) Achene -Mirabilis

ii) Caryopsis –Paddy

iii) Cypsela -Tridax

iv) Nut -Cashew

v) Cremocarp -Coriander

vi) Lomentum -Acacia

vii) Regma -Castor

viii) Loculicidal capsule -Cotton

ix) Septicidal capsule -Lady’s finger

x) Follicle -Calotropis

xi) Legume -Beans and Peas