Match Column - I with Column - II and choose the correct answer.
Correct Answer :
a - (iii) b - (iv) c - (ii) d - (i)
Solution :
To find the correct matching, let us analyze each floral formula in Column - I and match it with the corresponding family in Column - II:
(a) :
- % represents zygomorphic symmetry.
- ⚥ represents a bisexual flower.
- K(5) indicates 5 united (fused) sepals.
- C1+2+(2) represents a papilionaceous corolla (5 petals: 1 standard, 2 lateral wings, and 2 fused keel petals).
- A(9)+1 indicates 10 stamens in a diadelphous arrangement (9 fused together and 1 free).
- G1 with an underline indicates a superior ovary containing a single carpel (monocarpellary).
This combination of floral features is characteristic of the family Fabaceae. Hence, a matches with (iii).
(b) (with epipetalous stamens):
- ⊕ represents actinomorphic symmetry.
- ⚥ represents a bisexual flower.
- K(5) indicates 5 fused sepals.
- C(5) indicates 5 fused petals.
- A5 indicates 5 epipetalous stamens (attached to the petals).
- G(2) with an underline indicates a bicarpellary, syncarpous, superior ovary.
This combination of floral features is characteristic of the family Solanaceae. Hence, b matches with (iv).
(c) (with epiphyllous stamens):
- P(3+3) represents a perianth composed of 6 tepals in two whorls of 3, often united.
- A3+3 represents 6 epiphyllous stamens arranged in two whorls of 3 (attached to the perianth).
- G(3) with an underline indicates a tricarpellary, syncarpous, superior ovary.
This combination of floral features is characteristic of the family Liliaceae. Hence, c matches with (ii).
(d) :
- K2+2 represents 4 sepals arranged in two whorls of 2.
- C4 represents 4 free cruciform petals.
- A2+4 represents 6 stamens in a tetradynamous arrangement (2 outer short and 4 inner long).
- G(2) with an underline indicates a bicarpellary, syncarpous, superior ovary.
This combination of floral features is characteristic of the family Brassicaceae. Hence, d matches with (i).
Matching all columns, we get:
a - (iii), b - (iv), c - (ii), d - (i)
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