Question:

Match List I with List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Remember vegetable centers of origin:
- Water melon: Tropical Africa
- Bitter gourd: Indo-Burma
- Carrot: Afghanistan
- Tomato: Peru and Bolivia
- Onion: Central Asia
- Brinjal: India
- Cucumber: India
  • A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  • A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
  • A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
  • A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question tests knowledge of centers of origin of vegetable crops (Vavilov's theory).

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

Water melon (A):
Origin: Tropical Africa (II).
Thus, A matches with II.
Bitter gourd (B):
Origin: Indo-Burma region (I).
Thus, B matches with I.
Carrot (C):
Origin: Afghanistan (IV).
Thus, C matches with IV.
Tomato (D):
Origin: Peru and Bolivia (III) - Andes region.
Thus, D matches with III.

Step 3: Final Answer:

Thus, the correct matching is A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III, which corresponds to option (D).
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