B.P.S.C. Teacher (9th-10th) 26.08.2023

Exocarp/Epicarp – the peel of the mango. 2. Mesocarp – the fleshy pulp that we eat. 3. Endocarp – the inner hard layer, seen as the hard stone in mango. 14. The edible part of litchi is -

aAril✓ Correct
bThalamus
cSeed coat
dMore than one of the above
eNone of the above

Explanation

Litchi is a tasty, juicy subtropical fruit. The edible part of litchi is the aril. Botanically, litchi belongs to the family Sapindaceae. In India, the highest production of litchi is in Bihar.

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