Which of the following is a true nut?

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(D) true nut is a dry,indehiscent fruit with a single seed and a hard,woody pericarp that does not split open at maturity.
Botanically,none of the op

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Acorn

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(D) true nut is a dry,indehiscent fruit with a single seed and a hard,woody pericarp that does not split open at maturity.
Botanically,none of the options provided (Walnut,Cashewnut,Groundnut,Acorn) are strictly 'true nuts' in the botanical sense.
However,in many contexts,an $Acorn$ (the fruit of the oak tree) is the closest botanical example of a true nut among the choices,as it possesses the characteristic hard,woody pericarp.
Walnuts and Cashewnuts are drupes,and Groundnuts are legumes.
Therefore,$D$ is the most appropriate choice in a botanical context.

Plant Name	Family
$1$. Amaltas	$I$. Plantaginaceae
$2$. Amla	$II$. Caesalpiniaceae
$3$. Afim (Opium)	$III$. Euphorbiaceae
$4$. Pipalmul	$IV$. Papaveraceae
$5$. Bahera	$V$. Piperaceae
$6$. Isabgol	$VI$. Combretaceae

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Match the following:
Plant Name Family
$1$. Amaltas $I$. Plantaginaceae
$2$. Amla $II$. Caesalpiniaceae
$3$. Afim (Opium) $III$. Euphorbiaceae
$4$. Pipalmul $IV$. Papaveraceae
$5$. Bahera $V$. Piperaceae
$6$. Isabgol $VI$. Combretaceae

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