Read the following properties. Which of these are seen in mango as well as coconut ?
I. The fruit is called a drupe.
II. The fruit is developed from superior ovaries.
III. The fruit is one - seeded
IV . The middle layer of the fruit wall is edible .

Options

A. I , II and III
B. I and IV
C. I , II , III and IV
D. II and III

Answer

To determine which properties are seen in both mango and coconut, we will analyze each statement one by one.

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Statement I: The fruit is called a drupe.**
- Both mango and coconut are classified as drupes. A drupe is a type of fruit with an outer fleshy part surrounding a shell (the pit or stone) with a seed inside.
- **Conclusion:** This statement is true for both mango and coconut.

2. **Statement II: The fruit is developed from superior ovaries.**
- Both mango and coconut fruits develop from superior ovaries. A superior ovary is one that is positioned above the other floral parts, which is characteristic of hypogynous flowers.
- **Conclusion:** This statement is also true for both mango and coconut.

3. **Statement III: The fruit is one-seeded.**
- Mango has one seed, and coconut also has one seed within its hard shell.
- **Conclusion:** This statement is true for both mango and coconut.

4. **Statement IV: The middle layer of the fruit wall is edible.**
- In mango, the middle layer (mesocarp) is fleshy and edible. However, in coconut, the mesocarp is fibrous and not considered edible in the same way.
- **Conclusion:** This statement is true for mango but false for coconut.

### Final Conclusion:
The properties that are seen in both mango and coconut are:
- I. The fruit is called a drupe.
- II. The fruit is developed from superior ovaries.
- III. The fruit is one-seeded.

Thus, the correct answer is A: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd statements are true for both mango and coconut.