Question

Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes.

	Column I		Column II
A.	Vegetative buds	i.	Buds develop in axils of leaves
B.	Floral buds	ii.	Buds produce leafy shoots
C.	Axillary buds	iii.	Reproductive buds that produce flowers
D.	Accessory	iv	Additional buds borne at leaf bases

• A. (A) - (ii), (B) - (iii), (C) - (i), (D) - (iv)
• B. (A) - (iii), (B) - (ii), (C) - (i), (D) - (iv)
• C. (A) - (iv), (B) - (iii), (C) - (ii), (D) - (i)
• D. (A) - (i), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iv), (D) - (iii)

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

(A) - (ii), (B) - (iii), (C) - (i), (D) - (iv)

Bud is a condensed rudimentary shoot. Such buds developed into leafy shoots.

• Axillary buds: originate from the axils of leaves.
• Vegetative buds: Buds that give rise to new shoots and leaves. Presence of such bud indicates the regrowth of the plant.
• Floral bud: It is swelling or formation of a premature flower bloom. This bud will eventually produce a flower.
• Accessory bud: A bud growing near and in addition to a axillary bud.

• So, the correct answer is " (A)- (ii),(B)- (iii), (C) - (i), (D) - ( iv).