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Geocarpic fruit is


A

Carrot

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B

Groundnut

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C

Radish

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D

Orange

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Solution

The correct option is B

Groundnut


The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

  1. Geocarpy is a very rare type of plant reproduction.
  2. These plants produce diaspores within the soil.
  3. Groundnut is the best example of geocarpic fruit.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

Carrot is a modified root and stores food.

Option C:

Radish is a modified root and stores food.

Option D:

Orange is a citrus fruit and it is a modified berry known as a hesperidium.

Final answer: An example of geocarpic fruit is groundnut.


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