Question

Match List-I with List-II 

List-I (Bamboo Species)		List-II (Common Name)
A	Arundinaria racemosa	I	Balku bans
B	Bambusa nutans	II	Maling
C	Bambusa balcooa	III	Narangi bans
D	Bambusa polymorpha	IV	Mala bans

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

Hint:

Knowing that the heavy-duty species Bambusa balcooa is universally called Balku bans (C - I) allows you to quickly identify the correct match option in most forestry exams.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Bamboos are diverse, fast-growing woody grasses. Recognizing the common vernacular and commercial names of Indian bamboos is essential for forestry inventory and trade.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us match each species with its widely accepted common name:
1. Arundinaria racemosa: A small alpine bamboo native to the Himalayan region, commonly known as Maling bamboo or 'Maling'. Thus, (A) matches with (II).
2. Bambusa nutans: A medium-sized, elegant bamboo widely cultivated in northern and eastern India, commonly known as 'Mala bans' or 'Bidru'. Thus, (B) matches with (IV).
3. Bambusa balcooa: A tall, thick-walled, heavy-duty structural bamboo, widely known as 'Balku bans' or 'Bhaluka'. Thus, (C) matches with (I).
4. Bambusa polymorpha: A large, graceful, dense-clumping bamboo, commercially known as 'Narangi bans' or Burmese bamboo. Thus, (D) matches with (III).
This gives the match combination: (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III).

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct match combination is represented by option (B).