Question

Match column-I with column-II and choose the correct option:

Column-I Column-II

A. Agar I. Chlorella

B. Peat moss II. Ferns

C. Soil binder III. Sphagnum

D. Single cell protein IV. Gelidium

• A. A -I; B-II; C-III; D-IV
• B. A-IV; B-III; C-II; D-I
• C. A-II; B-I; C-III; D-IV
• D. A-III; B-II; C-I; D-IV

Answer 1

The correct option is B A-IV; B-III; C-II; D-I

Agar is a gelatinous substance used in the preparation of culture media for microbial growth in laboratories. It is also used as a thickening agent in ice creams and jellies. It is obtained from red seaweeds such as Gelidium.

Peat moss is widely used by gardeners to keep the plant parts moist during transportation.

Ferns are pteridophytes which act as soil binders and prevent soil erosion.

Chlorella are unicellular algae, rich in proteins and are used as food supplements by space travellers.