Question

Match the column I with column II and select correct option.

	Column-I		Column-II
(a)	Pedicel	i	Reduced leaf
(b)	Peduncle	ii	Stalk of the flower
(c)	Bract	iii	Stalk of the leaf
(d)	Petiole	iv	Inflorescence axis

• A. a-ii, b-iv, c-i, d-iii
• B. a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
• C. a-i, b-iii, c-iv, d-ii
• D. a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii

Answer 1

The correct option is A a-ii, b-iv, c-i, d-iii

A. a-ii, b-iv, c-i, d-iii

EXPLANATION: Pedicel is a small stalk, which holds individual flowers in an inflorescence. Peduncle is an axis, which supports inflorescence. It is usually green in color. A bract is a modified leaf, which is typically small. Bracts are sometimes larger and more brightly colored than the true flower. Petiole is the stalk, which attaches the leaf blade to the stem. Petiole gives a characteristic foliage arrangement to the plant.