Question

Choose the correct combinations based on their Taxonomical features

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

Hint:

When identifying plant characteristics, focus on reproductive structures like the gynoecium, androecium, and types of fruits. These key features help in classification.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Matching Features with Plant Characteristics

• I. Androecium of Crotalaria: Crotalaria has a monodelphous androecium, meaning the filaments of the stamens are fused into a single bundle. Hence, this matches with the characteristic monodelphous.
• II. Gynoecium of Capsicum: Capsicum has a unilocular gynoecium, with a single chamber in the ovary. Additionally, it has a swollen placenta, where the ovules are attached in a swollen manner inside the ovary. This combination fits with the feature described here.
• III. Sarsaparilla: Sarsaparilla has radical leaves (leaves arise from the base of the stem) and is a tendril climber, with tendrils for climbing. This combination is accurately described.
• IV. Datura: Datura has a capsule fruit and the carpels obliquely arranged at 45° to the central axis of the ovary.

Thus, the correct combination of features is:

• II corresponds to the unilocular ovary and swollen placenta (Capsicum).
• IV corresponds to the capsule fruit and obliquely arranged carpels (Datura).

The correct answer is (3) II, IV.