Match the List-I with List-II
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Plant | ||
| A. | Allium cepa | I. | Onion |
| B. | Brassica juncea | II. | Mustard |
| C. | Cucurbita | III. | Pumpkin |
| D. | Brassica rapa | IV. | Turnip |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
A botanical name has two parts: the genus (first word, capital letter) and the species (second word). Plants of the same genus are close relatives, as mustard and turnip are below.
(A) Allium cepa — this matches (I) Onion. The genus Allium holds the onion and its relatives such as garlic (Allium sativum).
(B) Brassica juncea — this matches (II) Mustard. It is the Indian mustard, grown for its oil seeds and leaves.
(C) Cucurbita — this matches (III) Pumpkin. Cucurbita is the genus of pumpkins and squashes, in the gourd family.
(D) Brassica rapa — this matches (IV) Turnip. The turnip is another species of Brassica, the same genus as mustard, cabbage and cauliflower.