In watermelon, the most important indicator of maturity is

A. Days after anthesis

B. Dull sound when fruit is thumped

C. Metallic sound when fruit is thumped

D. None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Option A: Days after anthesis

This means that the number of days that have passed after pollination (anthesis) is a crucial factor in determining the maturity of a watermelon. As a watermelon ripens, it takes a specific number of days to reach the desired level of maturity, at which point it can be harvested. The other options, such as the sound produced when thumping the fruit, are not as reliable indicators of maturity as the number of days after anthesis.