Biology · SEXUAL REPRODUCTION IN FLOWERING PLANTS

Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): Apple, strawberry, and cashew are categorized as false fruits. Reason (R): In these species, floral parts like the thalamus also contribute to fruit formation along with the ovary. Choose the correct option:

1. A
   Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. B
   Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
3. C
   is true but (R) is false
4. D
   is false but (R) is true