Question

Match List I with List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

Remember the classic drug sources:
- Cincho bark yields Quinine (Malaria).
- Digitalis yields Digoxin (Heart).
- Mucu contains L-DOPA (Parkinson's).
These matches are highly standard across botany, forestry, and pharmacology examitions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Many forest and medicil plant species contain pharmacologically active secondary metabolites (such as alkaloids, glycosides, and terpenes) that serve as crucial raw materials for modern medicine.

Step 2: Detailed Explation:
Let's match each medicil plant species with its primary medical application:
- Cincho officilis (A): The bark of this tree yields quinine, an alkaloid that has been used globally to treat Malaria (III).
- Coleus forskohlii (B): This herb contains the active compound forskolin, which acts as a vasodilator and is used in the treatment of Hypertension (IV) and cardiovascular disorders.
- Mucu pruriens (C): Commonly known as Velvet Bean or Kevach, this plant is rich in L-DOPA (L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine), a direct precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine.
It is used in pharmacological formulations to mage Parkinson's disease, making it an Anti-Parkinsonian agent (I).
- Digitalis purpurea (D): Commonly known as Foxglove, this plant contains powerful cardiac glycosides (such as digitoxin and digoxin) that strengthen heart contractions and regulate heart rate, used for treating congestive heart ailments (II).
This matching corresponds to:
(A) - (III),
(B) - (IV),
(C) - (I),
(D) - (II),
which corresponds to Option (A).

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