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In pineapple (Ananas sativus) the fruit is

A

Pepo

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B

Drupe

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C

Etaerio of achenes

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D

Sorosis

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Solution

The correct option is D Sorosis
The fruit in a pineapple develops from an intercalary spike inflorescence as it is a composite fruit. Such a fruit is called sorosis. Pepo and drupe are types of simple fruit whereas etaerio of achenes is a type of aggregate fruit.
So, the correct answer is 'Sorosis'.

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