Question: 141. Match List I with List II.
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| A. Scutellum | I. Persistent nucellus |
| B. Non-albuminous seed | II. Cotyledon of Monocot seed |
| C. Epiblast | III. Groundnut |
| D. Perisperm | IV. Rudimentary cotyledon |
Choose the option with all correct matches.
(1) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(2) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(3) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(4) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
Answer: Option (1)
Explanation:
Scutellum is the single cotyledon present in a monocot seed; hence it matches with the cotyledon of monocot seed (II). Non-albuminous seeds such as groundnut consume all stored food during development; therefore, they correspond to groundnut (III). Epiblast is a small structure opposite the scutellum and is considered a rudimentary cotyledon (IV). Perisperm is the persistent nucellus present in some seeds; thus it matches with persistent nucellus (I). Therefore, the correct matching is A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I.