Question

Match List I with List II

List I (Types of Stamens)		List II (Example)
A	Monoadelphous	I	Citrus
B	Diadelphous	II	Pea
C	Polyadelphous	III	Lily
D	Epiphyllous	IV	China-rose

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Accurate matching of List I with List II requires knowledge of stamen arrangement classifications in plants and their representative examples.

Terminology Definitions:

1. Monoadelphous: Stamens fused into one bundle. Example: China-rose.
2. Diadelphous: Stamens fused into two bundles. Example: Pea.
3. Polyadelphous: Stamens fused into multiple (more than two) bundles. Example: Citrus.
4. Epiphyllous: Stamens attached to petals (perigynous condition). Example: Lily.

The corresponding correct pairings are:

• A-IV: Monoadelphous - China-rose
• B-II: Diadelphous - Pea
• C-I: Polyadelphous - Citrus
• D-III: Epiphyllous - Lily

Therefore, the correct solution is A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III.