Question

Correctly match the names of the plant taxonomists (Group I) with the titles of the books they authored (Group II):

• A. P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1
• B. P-1, Q-3, R-2, S-4
• C. P-1, Q-2, R-4, S-3
• D. P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3

Hint:

Famous works in plant taxonomy, such as those by Hutchinson, Engler and Prantl, Cronquist, and Rendle, have significantly shaped our understanding of plant classification. Make sure to remember key contributions when studying taxonomy.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Let's match the plant taxonomists with their books: 
- (P) John Hutchinson: Hutchinson is known for his work "The Families of Flowering Plants," which is considered a comprehensive guide to plant taxonomy. Hence, P-4 is the correct match. 
- (Q) Adolf Engler and Karl Prantl: This pair authored the classic "Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien," a multi-volume work that describes the natural families of plants. Hence, Q-3 is the correct match. 
- (R) Arthur Cronquist: Cronquist is famous for his book "Evolution and Classification of Flowering Plants," which presents a new classification of plants based on evolutionary relationships. Hence, R-2 is the correct match. 
- (S) Alfred Barton Rendle: Rendle is known for his book "Classification of Flowering Plants," which is a significant contribution to plant classification. Hence, S-1 is the correct match. 
Thus, the correct answer is (A).