Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question tests knowledge of special names/descriptions of crops.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Kalpavriksha (A):
- This is the "Tree of Life" that provides everything.
- It is associated with Banana (II) in Indian tradition.
Thus, A matches with II.
Goldmine of wasteland (B):
- This refers to Coconut (III).
- Coconut is profitable even on marginal lands.
Thus, B matches with III.
Suppressed climacteric (C):
- This is a characteristic of Plum (I).
- Plum is a climacteric fruit but shows suppressed climacteric behavior.
Thus, C matches with I.
Calcifuge crop (D):
- A calcifuge plant is one that does not thrive in calcareous (high lime) soils.
- Cashewnut (IV) is a calcifuge crop.
Thus, D matches with IV.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, the correct matching is A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV, which corresponds to option (A).
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