Question

Match List-I with List-II. 

List-I	List-II
(A) Picrorhiza kurroa	(I) Fabaceae
(B) Pterocarpus marsupium	(II) Burseraceae
(C) Asparagus racemosus	(III) Scrophulariaceae
(D) Commiphora wightii	(IV) Liliaceae

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

Hint:

Shatavari (Asparagus) is a classic monocot with tuberous roots, placing it in the lily family (Liliaceae/Asparagaceae), and Bijasal (Pterocarpus) is a standard legume tree (Fabaceae).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Botanical identification requires matching medicinal and commercial timber tree species with their correct scientific families.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
- Picrorhiza kurroa (Kutki) is an endangered alpine medicinal herb traditionally classified in the family Scrophulariaceae (III).
- Pterocarpus marsupium (Bijasal or Indian Kino Tree) is a valuable timber and medicinal tree belonging to the family Fabaceae (I).
- Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) is a climbing medicinal shrub traditionally placed under the family Liliaceae (IV).
- Commiphora wightii (Guggul) is a small, thorny desert tree renowned for its oleo-gum-resin, classified under the family Burseraceae (II).
This matches up as: (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II).

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct matching corresponds to Option D.