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: Concept Overview:
The question involves matching plant families/characteristics (List-I) to example species (List-II), assessing knowledge of plant taxonomy and morphology.
Step 2: Detailed Solution:
Matching items from List-I to List-II:


A. Myrtaceae: The myrtle family includes guava ({Psidium guajava}). Therefore, A matches I (Psidium).

B. Hypanthodium inflorescence: This unique inflorescence, a flask-shaped receptacle with internal flowers, is characteristic of {Ficus} (fig tree). Thus, B matches III (Fig).

C. Caryophyllaceae: The carnation family, exemplified by carnation ({Dianthus caryophyllus}). Hence, C matches II (Carnation).

D. Asteraceae: The sunflower family, a large family including the genus {Inula}. Consequently, D matches IV (Inula).

Step 3: Conclusion:
The correct matches are: A \(\rightarrow\) I
B \(\rightarrow\) III
C \(\rightarrow\) II
D \(\rightarrow\) IV
This corresponds to option (B) A-I, B-III, C - II, D - IV.