Question

Alphonso and Neelam are:
(A) Varieties of Mangoes
(B) Varieties of Apples
(C) Breeds of Cow
(D) Races of Man

Answer 1

A seed-bearing structure formed from the ovary in flowering plants, also known as angiosperms, is known as a fruit. The above-mentioned elements fall under the category of seed-bearing commodities. In everyday language, a fruit is an edible product that may taste either sweet or sour and can be consumed raw or cooked.

Complete answer: Alphonso and Neelam are considered to be varieties of mangoes. The Alphonso, also known as the King of Mangoes, is a cultivated variety of mango that originated in India. They are seasonal fruits that are cultivated all throughout the year and are marketed from mid-April till the end of June. They have a creamy, rich, tender texture and a non-fibrous, delicate, juicy pulp. They usually weigh from 150-300gms. The flesh of the fruit is saffron-colored. These characteristics make Alphonso one of the most favored cultivated varieties of mango. Alphonso mango is indigenous to Maharashtra, Gujarat, and parts of Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.
The Neelam mangoes are known for their divine floral aroma, beautiful shape, and taste. Neelam mangoes are primarily cultivated in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.
This variety of mangoes are large in size and oblong shaped with a pointed base and have a golden yellow pigmentation.

Hence, the correct answer is option A. Varieties of Mangoes.

Note: The term “Alphonso” is named after ‘Afonso de Albuquerque’. Afonso de Albuquerque was a military expert and a nobleman who assisted in the establishment of the Portuguese colony in India. Grafting on mango trees to produce extraordinary varieties like Alphonso was introduced by the Portuguese.