Question

Match List - I with List - II.

List - I	List - II
A. Asafoetida B. Quinine C. Aconite D. Opium	I. Root II. Latex III. Gum-resin IV. Bark

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

Hint:

Remember the specific parts of plants from which these substances are derived.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Concept
Botanical sources of medicinal plants

Step 2: Meaning
Understanding the parts of plants from which different medicinal substances are derived.

Step 3: Analysis
Asafoetida is a gum-resin extracted from the roots of Ferula species. Quinine comes from the bark of Cinchona trees. Aconite is found in the roots of various aconite plants, and opium is obtained from the latex of poppy seeds.

Step 4: Conclusion
The correct pairings are as follows: Asafoetida (A) - Gum-resin (III), Quinine (B) - Bark (IV), Aconite (C) - Root (II), Opium (D) - Latex (I). Final Answer: (D)