Question

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Characteristic, feature)	LIST-II  (Family)
A. Monoadelphous stamen	I. Malvaceae
B. Cremocarp	III. Apiaceae
C. Gynobasic style	II. Lamiaceae
D. Capitulum	IV. Asteraceae

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:

Certain features are extremely strong indicators for specific families. For exams, memorize these key associations: Monoadelphous stamens \(\rightarrow\) Malvaceae; Gynobasic style \(\rightarrow\) Lamiaceae; Capitulum \(\rightarrow\) Asteraceae; Cremocarp fruit \(\rightarrow\) Apiaceae.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Concept Overview:
The question involves matching plant family characteristics related to androecium, fruit, gynoecium, and inflorescence.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Analyzing each characteristic in List-I:

A. Monoadelphous stamen: Stamens fused into a single tube (staminal tube) is characteristic of Malvaceae (e.g., cotton, hibiscus). Therefore, A matches with I.

B. Cremocarp: This dry fruit splitting into two mericarps is characteristic of Apiaceae (Carrot family). Therefore, B matches with III.

C. Gynobasic style: Style arising from the base of a four-lobed ovary is a feature of Lamiaceae (Mint family). Therefore, C matches with II.

D. Capitulum: A dense cluster of sessile flowers on a receptacle characterizes the inflorescence of Asteraceae (Sunflower family). Therefore, D matches with IV.

Step 3: Solution:
The correct matches are A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV, corresponding to option (B).