Maize grain is a fruit known as

Cypsela

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Caryopsis

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Achene

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Solution

The correct option is B Caryopsis
It is a dry indehiscent fruit from monocarpellary ovary, where the pericarp is fused with the seed coat.
Example, maize, rice, wheat etc

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