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Which one of the following is a true fruit?

1. Apple
2. Pear
3. Cashew nut
4. Coconut

Correct answer: Coconut

Solution

A true fruit develops only from the ovary of a flower after fertilization. Coconut is a drupe formed from the ovary, so it is a true fruit; apple and pear are accessory fruits, and cashew nut is not a true fruit.

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