Question

Match column $I$ with column $II$, and choose the correct combination from the options given below.

	Column $I$		column $II$
a	Gemmule	1	$Agave$
b	Leaf bud	2	$Penicillium$
c	Bulbil	3	Water Hyacinth
d	Offset	4	Sponges
e	Conidia	5	$Bryophyllum$

• A. $$\begin{array}{cccccc}\text{a}& \text{b}& \text{c}& \text{d}& \text{e}& \\ 4& 1& 5& 3& 2& \end{array}$$
• B. $$\begin{array}{cccccc}\text{a}& \text{b}& \text{c}& \text{d}& \text{e}& \\ 4& 5& 1& 3& 2& \end{array}$$
• C. $$\begin{array}{cccccc}\text{a}& \text{b}& \text{c}& \text{d}& \text{e}& \\ 3& 5& 4& 2& 1& \end{array}$$
• D. $$\begin{array}{cccccc}\text{a}& \text{b}& \text{c}& \text{d}& \text{e}& \\ 4& 3& 2& 1& 5& \end{array}$$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $$\begin{array}{cccccc}\text{a}& \text{b}& \text{c}& \text{d}& \text{e}& \\ 4& 5& 1& 3& 2& \end{array}$$

Gemmule-Sponges
Gemmules are internal buds in sponges which grow into new individuals upon release.

Leaf bud-$Bryophyllum$
$Bryophyllum$ has buds on its leaf margins which detach and give rise to a new plant.

Bulbil-$Agave$
Bulbils are modified axillary buds which, after detachment from the parent plant, can grow into a new plant as seen in $Agave$.

Offset-Water Hyacinth
Offsets are modified stems present in water hyacinth. Offsets are short, more or less thickened, horizontal branches that arise from the axil of the lower leaves of the main shoot. At its apex, the offset produces a tuft of leaves above and a cluster of roots below. Upon detaching from the parent plant, each branch can grow into a new plant.

Conidia-$Penicillium$
Conidia are the asexual spores produced by $Penicillium$

Final answer
(a) 4 5 1 3 2