Question

Botanical names of plants are given in Column I, and the family/order name in Column II. Choose the appropriate combination from the options.

Column I	Column II
(P) Tamarindus indica	(i) Arecaceae
(Q) Cocos nucifera	(ii) Liliaceae
(R) Colchicum autumnale	(iii) Solanaceae
(S) Withania somnifera	(iv) Papilionaceae

• A. P- iv, Q- i, R- ii, S- iii
• B. P- iv, Q- ii, R- iii, S- i
• C. P- i, Q- ii, R- iv, S- iii
• D. P- iv, Q- i, R- iii, S- ii

Answer 1

The correct option is A P- iv, Q- i, R- ii, S- iii

Tamarindus indica is a scientific name of tamarind. It belongs to family Papilionaceae (Fabaceae). Cocos nucifera is the scientific name of coconut palm. It belongs to family Arecaceae. Colchicum autumnale is commonly known s Autumn crocus. It belongs to family Colchicaceae (Liliaceae). Withania somnifera is the scientific name of Ashwagandha. It belongs to Solanaceae family.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.