Which of the following is false fruit ?
(a) Pome
(b) Pepo
(c) Hesperidium
(d) Drupe

Options

A. Pome
B. Pepo
C. Hesperidium
D. Drupe

Answer

To determine which of the following is a false fruit, we need to analyze each option provided:

1. **Understanding False Fruits**: False fruits, also known as accessory fruits, develop from parts of the flower other than the ovary. They may not contain seeds or may develop from a flower structure that is not purely the ovary.

2. **Analyzing the Options**:
- **(a) Pome**: A pome is a type of accessory fruit that develops from the receptacle of the flower, which is an extension of the floral structure. Therefore, it is considered a false fruit.
- **(b) Pepo**: A pepo is a type of berry with a hard outer rind, typically found in fruits like cucumbers and melons. It develops from the ovary and contains seeds, making it a true fruit.
- **(c) Hesperidium**: A hesperidium is a type of berry with a leathery rind, such as citrus fruits (oranges, lemons). It also develops from the ovary and contains seeds, classifying it as a true fruit.
- **(d) Drupe**: A drupe is a fleshy fruit with a single seed encased in a hard endocarp, like peaches and cherries. It develops from the ovary and is considered a true fruit.

3. **Conclusion**: Among the options, the only false fruit is **(a) Pome**. The other options (b) Pepo, (c) Hesperidium, and (d) Drupe are all true fruits.

Final Answer: (a) Pome is the false fruit.