Question

Match the plant products in Group 1 with the plant species in Group 2 that produce them and the respective plant parts in Group 3 where they accumulate the most. 
 

• A. ( {P - iii - b, Q - i - d, R - ii - a, S - v - c} )
• B. ( {P - i - b, Q - iii - d, R - ii - a, S - iv - c} )
• C. ( {P - iii - b, Q - i - d, R - ii - e, S - v - c} )
• D. ( {P - iv - b, Q - i - d, R - iii - c, S - ii - a} )

Hint:

Understanding the source and plant part of economically important products is essential for applications in pharmacology and agriculture.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The correct matching of the plant products, species, and plant parts is as follows: 
- P - Liquorice (iii - b): Liquorice is derived from the root of {Glycyrrhiza glabra}. 
- Q - Quinine (i - d): Quinine is extracted from the bark of {Cinchona calisaya}. 
- R - Henna (ii - a): Henna is obtained from the leaves of {Lawsonia inermis}. 
- S - Saffron (v - c): Saffron is derived from the flower (stigmas) of {Crocus sativus}. Thus, the correct option is ( {P - iii - b, Q - i - d, R - ii - a, S - v - c} ), corresponding to option (A).