Question

Which one is the national fruit of India?
A) Mango
B) Banana
C) Orange
D) Cashewnut

Answer 1

Hint: A fruit that is fleshy from the inside but having a hard and stony structure at the center called drupe and is widely cultivated for its edible property.

Complete answer:
Mango is the national fruit of India. The scientific name of mango is Mangifera indica. It is commonly called as Aam.

Additional information:
-Mango is a fruit that is in the form of a juicy stone that is produced from the trees having numerous species belonging to the tropical region. They come under the genus of the flowering plant Mangifera, whose fruits are mostly cultivated for the property of being an edible fruit.
-They originated from India and Burma.
-Mangifera is the genus that belongs to Anacardiaceae which is the cashew family.
-It is the national fruit of India because it represents abundance, prosperity, and richness which is in favor of the image of the country.
-The texture of the flesh varies across cultivars as well as ranging between soft pulpy and firm or fibrous.
-Mangoes are rich sources of antioxidants that have been proven to fight against certain types of cancers.
-Mango pulp is a rich source of vitamin A that helps improve vision.
-Mango fruits have a low glycemic index and are fit to be consumed by diabetics.
-The abundance of vitamins and carotenoids present in mango pulp helps boost the immune system.
-Consumption of mangoes is associated with decreased risk of muscle degeneration as well as asthma.
-Mangoes are also representative of the country's gift to the world.

So, the correct answer is Mango.

Note: The English word “mango “ originated from the Kannada word maavu or Malayalam word manna (or mangga) during the spice trade period with South India in the 15th and 16th centuries. It is the national fruit of various countries including India, the Philippines, and Haiti, and is the national tree of Bangladesh. Mango consists of a high amount of potassium. carbohydrates, and vitamins.