Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| A. Monoecious Plants | I. Date palm |
| B. Unisexual | II. Leech |
| C. Hermaphrodites | III. Cucurbita |
| D. Dioecious Plants | IV. Cockroach |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(A) Monoecious Plants — this matches (III) Cucurbita. A monoecious plant bears both male and female flowers on the same plant. Cucurbita and coconut are examples.
(B) Unisexual — this matches (IV) Cockroach. A unisexual animal has either male or female sex organs, never both. In cockroaches the male and female are separate individuals.
(C) Hermaphrodites — this matches (II) Leech. A hermaphrodite animal has both male and female reproductive organs in one body. Leeches, earthworms and tapeworms are examples.
(D) Dioecious Plants — this matches (I) Date palm. In a dioecious plant, male and female flowers grow on separate plants. Papaya and date palm are examples.