Question

Match elements given in Column I with their deficiency symptoms shown by plants given in Column II.

Column I	Element	Column II	Deficiency Symptom
i	Calcium	a	Brown heart disease
ii	Boron	b	Malformed leaves
iii	Zinc	c	Poor growth of the plant
iv	Copper	d	Die-back of shoots

• A. i-c ii-a iii-d iv-b
• B. i-c ii-a iii-b iv-d
• C. i-c ii-b iii-d iv-a
• D. i-b ii-a iii-d iv-c

Hint:

Easy memory: Boron → Brown heart, Copper → Die-back, Zinc → Leaves deform

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

i. Calcium
Deficiency leads to poor growth of plant due to its role in cell wall formation.
$\Rightarrow$ i $\rightarrow$ c ii. Boron
Deficiency causes brown heart disease (especially in root crops).
$\Rightarrow$ ii $\rightarrow$ a iii. Zinc
Deficiency leads to malformed leaves and stunted growth.
$\Rightarrow$ iii $\rightarrow$ b iv. Copper
Deficiency results in die-back of shoots.
$\Rightarrow$ iv $\rightarrow$ d Final Matching: i-c, ii-a, iii-b, iv-d Final Answer: Option (B)