List-I (Vegetable) | List-II (Family) |
(A) Onion | (I) Cruciferae |
(B) Carrot | (II) Solanaceae |
(C) Potato | (III) Umbelliferae |
(D) Cauliflower | (IV) Liliaceae |
Vegetables and their botanical families can be linked as follows:
1. Onion: The scientific name of onion is Allium cepa, which belongs to the family Liliaceae.
2. Carrot: The scientific name of carrot is Daucus carota, which belongs to the family Umbelliferae (also known as Apiaceae).
3. Potato: The scientific name of potato is Solanum tuberosum, which belongs to the family Solanaceae.
4. Cauliflower: The scientific name of cauliflower is Brassica oleracea (variety botrytis), which belongs to the family Cruciferae (also known as Brassicaceae).
From this information, the correct matching is :
(A) Onion | - (IV) Liliaceae |
(B) Carrot | - (III) Umbelliferae |
(C) Potato | - (II) Solanaceae |
(D) Cauliflower | - (I) Cruciferae |
Therefore, the correct answer is the first option: (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
The correct matching is as follows:
(A) Onion belongs to the Liliaceae family.
(B) Carrot belongs to the Umbelliferae family.
(C) Potato belongs to the Solanaceae family.
(D) Cauliflower belongs to the Cruciferae family.
Thus, the correct answer is (1) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I).
Mandarin orange-Fruit Crop
Mandarin oranges (Botanical name - Citrus reticulata, Family - Rutaceae), commonly known as Santra, are the most refreshing and health-promoting juicy fruits. Besides Vitamin C, it is an excellent source of pectin and certain essential oils. The juice is advised to patients. Subtropical and tropical climates are required for the growth of santra. The trees grow luxuriantly in 1.5 m deep well-drained soils free from excess salts and having adequate content of organic matter. The important varieties are Nagpur santra (Maharashtra), Khansi mandarin (Assam), Coorg mandarin (Karnataka), Kinnow (Punjab), Emperor, Hill orange, Mudkhed seedless, and Honey (for kitchen gardening). Santra are commercially propagated by shield or ‘T’ budding on rootstocks like jamberi or rangpur lime. Average yield is 80 to 160 fruits per tree.