Concept: This question tests your knowledge of different types of fruits, specifically focusing on the classification of fleshy fruits based on their pericarp structure.

Why (B) is correct: The fruit of Mangifera indica (mango) is a drupe. A drupe is a fleshy fruit characterized by a single seed enclosed in a hard, stony endocarp (the pit or stone). The pericarp is differentiated into a fleshy mesocarp (the edible part), a leathery epicarp (the skin), and a stony endocarp.

Why other options are wrong:

• (A) Berry: A berry is a fleshy fruit with many seeds embedded in the pulp (e.g., tomato, grape). Mango has a single seed.
• (C) Capsule: A capsule is a dry, dehiscent fruit that splits open to release seeds (e.g., cotton, poppy). Mango is a fleshy fruit.
• (D) Siliqua: A siliqua is a dry, dehiscent fruit characteristic of the mustard family (Brassicaceae), typically long and slender with two valves separating from a central septum (e.g., mustard). Mango is a fleshy fruit.

NEET Tip: Remember the common examples for each fruit type. For drupes, think of fruits with a 'stone' or 'pit' like mango, peach, plum, cherry, and coconut (fibrous drupe).

Correct Answer: (B)