Ramu and Somu happened to observe Calotropis seeds floating in the air. They decided to follow a few of them until the seeds landed on the ground. They recorded their observations in a table as follows:

i) Draw a graph for the above data taking Distance on ‘X’ axis and Time on ‘Y’ axis.

ii) Is there any relationship between the distance travelled and the efficiency of dispersal?

iii) State the inference you draw from the graph.

Mango and Coconut are both drupes. The mesocarp of mango is edible, while it is not so in coconut. Based on this fact, answer the following:

i) Which part of the coconut is edible?

ii) Why does the coconut have a fibrous mesocarp?

iii) Can you mention any other use of the fibrous mesocarp?

Group the following under the given heads: (a) fruit (b) seed (c) neither fruit nor seed.

tomato, cucumber, sprouted pulses, naked bean, grapes, celery, potato, sugarcane, apple, runner bean.

Given below is a list of dry fruits. Assign the fruits to their relevant types.

(Cotton, Tridax, Paddy, Castor, Coriander, Beans, Peas, Calotropis, Mirabilis, Cashew, Acacia, Lady’s finger)

i) Achene ii) Caryopsis iii) Cypsela iv) Nut

v) Cremocarp vi) Lomentum vii) Regma

viii) Loculicidal capsule ix) Septicidal capsule x) Follicle xi) Legume

Monish enters the kitchen and happens to see his mother getting the ingredients ready to prepare kadamba sambar. He sees the ingredients laid out in the kitchen. Help him sort out the ingredients into the fruit types you have studied.

(dhal, tamarind, brinjal, tomato, drumstick, coriander, mustard, lady’s finger, mango)