Q.39 Match List I with List II
| LIST I (Common Name) | LIST II (Edible Part) |
|---|---|
| A. Papaya | I. Pericarp |
| B. Sapodilla | II. Mesocarp |
| C. Banana | III. Pericarp, Placenta |
| D. Guava | IV. Mesocarp, Endocarp |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
- A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
- A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
- A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
The correct answer for Q.39 is A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II.
Detailed Matching Explanation
A. Papaya → III. Pericarp, Placenta: Papaya is a berry fruit where the entire fleshy pericarp (all layers: epicarp, mesocarp, endocarp) plus the placenta (seed-bearing tissue) form the edible part.
B. Sapodilla → I. Pericarp: Sapodilla (chikoo) has edible pericarp, primarily the fleshy mesocarp layer surrounding the seeds, with thin skin.
C. Banana → IV. Mesocarp, Endocarp: Banana’s edible pulp is the mesocarp (fleshy middle layer) and endocarp (inner lining), while the peel is inedible exocarp.
D. Guava → II. Mesocarp: Guava’s edible flesh is mainly the mesocarp; seeds and central placenta are typically discarded.
Incorrect Options Explained
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV: Wrong—Papaya isn’t just pericarp (includes placenta); Sapodilla not mesocarp-specific; mismatches banana/guava.
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I: Wrong—Papaya lacks distinct mesocarp/endocarp separation; Sapodilla not pericarp+placenta.
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III: Wrong—Papaya not solely mesocarp; Guava not pericarp+placenta (seeds inedible).
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II: Correct, matching botanical anatomy precisely.
Introduction
Match List I with List II common name edible part questions test fruit anatomy, pairing Papaya (pericarp, placenta), Sapodilla (pericarp), Banana (mesocarp, endocarp), and Guava (mesocarp). Understanding pericarp layers (exocarp, mesocarp, endocarp) and accessory tissues is key for botany exams.Pericarp Layers Defined
Pericarp is the fruit wall from ovary tissue: exocarp (skin), mesocarp (middle flesh), endocarp (inner layer). Edible parts vary by fruit type (berry, drupe, pome).
Correct Matchings Table
Common Name Edible Part Details A. Papaya III. Pericarp, Placenta Fleshy berry; eat pericarp + placental tissue B. Sapodilla I. Pericarp Fleshy pericarp around seeds C. Banana IV. Mesocarp, Endocarp Pulp (inner layers); peel discarded D. Guava II. Mesocarp Fleshy middle; seeds central Exam Tips
Focus on berry fruits (papaya, guava: pericarp-based) vs. modified bananas. Pericarp+placenta unique to seeds-embedded edibles like papaya.
