Question

Match the following:

List - I	List - II
A. Velamen Roots	II. Eichhornia
B. Axillary buds as tendrils	I. Watermelon
C. Floral buds as storage food	IV. Agave
D. Swollen petiole	III. Pisum

Identify the correct option from the following:

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

Hint:

In “Match the Following” questions, confirm the biological function or trait mentioned and link it with the correct example.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

A. Velamen roots are characteristic of epiphytic orchids like {Vanda}, not Pisum – so incorrect if matched with III.
B. Axillary buds develop into tendrils in watermelon – B matches I.
C. In {Agave}, floral buds act as a storage organ – C matches IV.
D. In {Eichhornia}, the swollen petiole aids buoyancy – D matches II.