Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question tests knowledge of chromosome numbers (somatic/2n) of vegetable crops.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Potato (A):
Chromosome number (2n) = 48 (II).
Thus, A matches with II.
Garden pea (B):
Chromosome number (2n) = 14 (I).
Thus, B matches with I.
Egg plant (C):
Chromosome number (2n) = 24 (III).
Thus, C matches with III.
Cabbage (D):
Chromosome number (2n) = 18 (IV).
Thus, D matches with IV.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, the correct matching is A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV, which corresponds to option (A).
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