Question

Match the structures with their taxa:

List I	List II
A. Absence of Archegonia --- I. Pinus B. Antherozoids with Cilia --- II. Gnetum C. Resin duct --- III. Taxus D. Aril --- IV. Cycas	I. Pinus II. Gnetum III. Taxus IV. Cycas

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

Hint:

Gnetum lacks archegonia; Cycas has ciliated antherozoids; Pinus has resin ducts; Taxus has an aril.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Concept
Distinctive features of gymnosperm taxa.

Step 2: Meaning
Each gymnosperm group has unique reproductive or structural features.

Step 3: Analysis
Absence of Archegonia (A): Gnetum (II) lacks archegonia, unlike most other gymnosperms.
Antherozoids with Cilia (B): Cycas (IV) has motile, multiflagellate antherozoids.
Resin duct (C): Pinus (I) has prominent resin ducts.
Aril (D): Taxus (III) produces a fleshy aril surrounding the seed.

Step 4: Conclusion
Correct matching: A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III. Final Answer: (C)