Match List - I with List - II and choose the correct answer.

List - I	List - II
(a) Cells with active cell division capacity	(i) Vascular tissues
(b) Tissue having all cells similar in structure and function	(ii) Meristematic tissue
(c) Tissue having different types of cells	(iii) Sclereids
(d) Dead cells woth highly thickened walls abd narrow lumen	(iv) Simple tissue

The correct option is a - (ii) b - (iv) c - (i) d - (iii).

Let us analyze and match each item of List - I with List - II step-by-step:

(a) Cells with active cell division capacity:
These cells belong to Meristematic tissue (ii). Meristematic tissues are composed of young, immature cells that are in a continuous state of active division, contributing to the primary and secondary growth of the plant.

(b) Tissue having all cells similar in structure and function:
This defines a Simple tissue (iv). Simple tissues are permanent tissues that consist of only one type of cell, all of which are homogeneous and perform a common function (for example: parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma).

(c) Tissue having different types of cells:
This refers to complex tissues, such as Vascular tissues (i). Vascular tissues (xylem and phloem) are complex permanent tissues consisting of different types of cells (e.g., vessels, tracheids, sieve tubes, companion cells) working together as a functional unit to conduct water, minerals, and food materials.

(d) Dead cells with highly thickened walls and narrow lumen:
These cells are Sclereids (iii). Sclereids are a type of sclerenchyma cells that are extremely hard, short, spherical or oval, dead at maturity, heavily lignified with secondary cell walls, and possess a very narrow central cavity (lumen).

Combining all the individual matches:
• (a) matches with (ii)
• (b) matches with (iv)
• (c) matches with (i)
• (d) matches with (iii)

Therefore, the correct matching sequence is a - (ii) b - (iv) c - (i) d - (iii).