Question

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I Plant Name	LIST-II  Most common part as medicine
A. Withania somnifera	III. Root
B. Aloe barbedensis	II. All parts of plants
C. Aegle marmelos	I. Fruit
D. Datura metel	IV. Leaves

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:

In matching questions, solve the pairs you are most certain about first. For example, knowing Ashwagandha ({Withania}) = Root and Aloe = Leaves immediately narrows down the possible answers, making it easier to deduce the remaining pairs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question tests knowledge of medicinal plants, specifically which part of the plant is most commonly used for its therapeutic properties.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let's match each plant from List-I with its primary medicinal part from List-II.

A. {Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha):} This is a well-known adaptogenic herb in Ayurveda. The part most valued for its medicinal properties is the Root. So, A matches with III.

B. {Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera):} The thick, fleshy Leaves of this plant contain the gel and latex that are widely used for skin conditions and as a laxative. So, B matches with IV.

C. {Aegle marmelos (Bael):} The Fruit of the Bael tree, both ripe and unripe, is used extensively in traditional medicine, particularly for digestive ailments like diarrhea and dysentery. So, C matches with I.

D. {Datura metel:} This plant contains potent tropane alkaloids and is toxic. In traditional medicine, various parts including the leaves, flowers, and seeds are used, often externally. Given the options, and after matching the other three with their specific parts, the most fitting description is All parts of plants, as the active principles are distributed throughout the plant. So, D matches with II.

Step 3: Final Answer:
By combining the correct matches, we get the following sequence:

A \(\rightarrow\) III
B \(\rightarrow\) IV
C \(\rightarrow\) I
D \(\rightarrow\) II
This corresponds to the option (D) A-III, B - IV, C - I, D - II.