Question

Match List-I with List-II

List-I	List-II
(A) Leaves	(I) Anti - transpirant
(B) Seed	(II) Transpiration
(C) Root	(III) Imbibition
(D) Aspirin	(IV) Absorption

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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

Hint:

To confirm matches easily:
- Aspirin is a well-known chemical anti-transpirant (D-I).
- Seeds absorb water by imbibition (B-III).
This pairing immediately identifies the correct option.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This matching problem tests understanding of various plant organs and materials and their corresponding primary transport and water absorption processes.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us analyze each pair:

(A). Leaves: Leaves contain stomatal pores through which the plant loses water vapor to the atmosphere. This process is calledtranspiration. Thus, (A) matches with (II).

(B). Seed: Dry seeds absorb water primarily through a specialized physical process calledimbibition, where water molecules adhere to hydrophilic colloidal particles (like proteins and starch) inside the seed, causing it to swell. Thus, (B) matches with (III).

(C). Root: The root system, specifically root hairs, is the primary organ responsible for the active and passiveabsorption of water and essential mineral nutrients from the soil. Thus, (C) matches with (IV).

(D). Aspirin: Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) acts as a stomatal-closing type ofanti-transpirant when applied to plant leaves, reducing water loss by inducing stomatal closure. Thus, (D) matches with (I).
This gives the combination: (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I).

Step 2: Final Answer:
The correct option is (A).