Match List – I with List – II.
| List – I (Name of the plant) | List – II (Name of modifications) |
| (A) Bryophyllum | (I) Offset |
| (B) Agave | (II) Bulbil |
| (C) Ginger | (III) Leaf buds |
| (D) Water hyacinth | (IV) Rhizome |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
(A) Bryophyllum — this matches (III) Leaf buds. Buds arise at the leaf margins.
(B) Agave — this matches (II) Bulbil. Bulbils form in place of flowers.
(C) Ginger — this matches (IV) Rhizome. An underground stem.
(D) Water hyacinth — this matches (I) Offset. Short runners give new plants.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 22-06-2023 (Slot 3).