Question

Match LIST-I with LIST-II. LIST-I: A. Orobanche spp., B. Striga asiatica, C. Cuscuta campestris, D. Loranthus longiflorus. LIST-II: I. Jowar, II. Alsi, III. Mango, IV. Tobacco.

• A. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
• B. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
• C. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
• D. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

Hint:

Remember: Orobanche is associated with tobacco, Striga with jowar, and Loranthus with mango.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Parasitic weeds depend on host plants for nutrition. Different parasitic weeds are commonly associated with specific host crops.

Step 1: Match Orobanche spp.
Orobanche is a root parasitic weed commonly associated with tobacco. \[ A \rightarrow IV \]

Step 2: Match Striga asiatica.
Striga asiatica is a serious parasitic weed of cereals, especially jowar. \[ B \rightarrow I \]

Step 3: Match Cuscuta campestris.
Cuscuta campestris is a stem parasite and is associated with crops like alsi. \[ C \rightarrow II \]

Step 4: Match Loranthus longiflorus.
Loranthus longiflorus is a parasitic plant commonly found on mango. \[ D \rightarrow III \] Therefore, the correct matching is: \[ A-IV,\ B-I,\ C-II,\ D-III \] \[ \therefore \text{Correct Answer is (B)} \]