Question

Match List I with List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

Remember:
- Reetha = Sapindus mukorossi (Soap nuts).
- Bhilawa = Semecarpus acardium (Marking nuts).
These are classical NTFPs frequently tested in forestry exams.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Many forest trees produce specialized chemical compounds or distinctive seeds that have industrial, household, or craft applications.

Step 2: Detailed Explation:
Let's match each product/use with its source tree species:
- Oxalic acid (A): The bark of Termilia tomentosa (also known as Saj or Asan) is exceptiolly rich in calcium oxalate (IV).
It serves as a primary raw material for the commercial production of oxalic acid.
- Soap nuts (B): The fruits of Sapindus mukorossi (commonly known as Reetha or Soapnut tree) contain high concentrations of tural saponins (III).
They are used as a biodegradable surfactant and tural detergent.
- Bead seeds (C): Adenthera pavoni (commonly known as the Red Bead Tree) produces brilliant, uniformly red seeds (II).
Historically, these seeds were used as standard weights for gold and are widely crafted into beads and necklaces.
- Marking nuts (D): Semecarpus acardium (commonly known as Bhilawa or Marking Nut tree) produces a fruit containing a dark, caustic juice (I).
This juice has traditiolly been used as an indelible ink to mark laundry.
This matching sequence is:
(A) - (IV),
(B) - (III),
(C) - (II),
(D) - (I),
which corresponds to Option (B).

Step 3: Fil Answer
The correct matching sequence is (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I).