Question

Match List-I with List-II:
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• (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

To remember pollination terms:
Ornithos = Bird (Ornithology).
Entomon = Insect (Entomology).
Hydro = Water.
Anemos = Wind/Air.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the anthers of a flower to the receptive stigma.
Plants have evolved various pollination mechanisms, using biotic agents (animals) or abiotic agents (wind and water) to facilitate fertilization.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us match each scientific term with its corresponding pollination agent:
1. Ornithophily (A):
This refers to pollination mediated by birds.
Ornithophilous flowers typically have tubular shapes, bright red or yellow colors, and produce abundant nectar, but lack a strong scent because birds have a poorly developed sense of smell.
Thus, (A) matches with (III).
2. Entomophily (B):
This refers to pollination mediated by insects.
Entomophilous flowers are typically brightly colored, fragrant, and produce nectar and sticky pollen grains to attract and attach to insect vectors.
Thus, (B) matches with (IV).
3. Hydrophily (C):
This refers to pollination mediated by water.
It is relatively rare and occurs in aquatic plants, where pollen grains are released directly into the water and float to reach the receptive female flowers (e.g., in Vallisneria).
Thus, (C) matches with (I).
4. Anemophily (D):
This refers to pollination mediated by wind currents (air).
Anemophilous flowers produce large quantities of lightweight, non-sticky pollen grains, and have large, feathery stigmas to catch wind-borne pollen. Examples include maize and grasses.
Thus, (D) matches with (II).

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct matching sequence is (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), and (D)-(II). This corresponds to option (D).