Question

In which of the following plants, sepals do not fall off after fertilisation and remain attached to the fruit?

• A. Brinjal
• B. Cucumber
• C. Papaya
• D. Bitter gourd

Answer 1

The correct option is A Brinjal

In plants, soon after pollination, the flower begins to fade. It is sometimes accompanied by sudden increase in respiration and ethlyene production and the ovary transforms into a fruit. The petals, stamens and style wither away. The calyx (sepals) may however persist in some fruits as brinjal and tomato.

So, the correct answer is 'Brinjal'.