Question

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

List-I (Family/Characteristic, etc.)	List-II (Species/Examples)
(A) Myrtaceae	(I) Psidium
(B) Hypanthodium inflorescence	(III) Fig
(C) Caryophyllaceae	(II) Carnation
(D) Asteraceae	(IV) Inula

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A-I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
• B. A-I, B-III, C - II, D - IV
• C. A-I, B - II, C - IV, D - III
• D. A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II

Hint:

For "Match the Following" questions, start with the pairs you are most confident about. In this case, knowing that guava ({Psidium}) is in Myrtaceae (A-I) and fig has a hypanthodium inflorescence (B-III) can quickly narrow down the options.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question requires matching plant families or characteristics (List-I) with their corresponding example species (List-II). This tests knowledge of plant taxonomy and morphology.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let's match each item from List-I with its correct counterpart in List-II.


A. Myrtaceae: This is the myrtle family. A common example from this family is guava, whose scientific name is {Psidium guajava}. Thus, A matches with I (Psidium).

B. Hypanthodium inflorescence: This is a special type of inflorescence where the receptacle forms a flask-shaped structure with a terminal opening. The flowers are borne on the inner wall of this cavity. This is a characteristic feature of the genus {Ficus}, which includes the fig tree. Thus, B matches with III (Fig).

C. Caryophyllaceae: This is the carnation or pink family. Carnation ({Dianthus caryophyllus}) is the quintessential example of this family. Thus, C matches with II (Carnation).

D. Asteraceae: This is the sunflower or composite family, one of the largest families of flowering plants. {Inula} is a genus within this family. Thus, D matches with IV (Inula).

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct set of matches is: A \(\rightarrow\) I
B \(\rightarrow\) III
C \(\rightarrow\) II
D \(\rightarrow\) IV
This combination corresponds to the option (B) A-I, B-III, C - II, D - IV.