Question

Match the items given in column I to those given in column II

Column 1	Column 2
Spinach, fenugreek and potato	Herbivores, prey for carnivores
Colorless edible plant part	Animal products
Honey, curd and poultry	Food derived from edible parts of plant
Deer and rabbit	Mushroom

Answer 1

(A) Spinach, fenugreek and potato (III) Food derived from edible parts of plant

1. Leaves of spinach are the edible part of the plant as it is highly nutritious containing fibers and minerals.
2. Fenugreek plant has its leaves being used as a herb, while the seeds being used as spices for cooking.
3. Potato is a modified stem, where the food is stored and hence potato is a rich source of starch.

(B) Colorless edible plant part (IV) Mushroom

1. Mushrooms are colorless fungi that are not photosynthetic, but are highly nutritious.
2. Mushrooms act as a rich source of vitamins and can act as a supplement for animal protein.

(C) Honey, curd and poultry (II) Animal products

1. Honey is obtained from honeybees that it produces from the nectar of the flowers.
2. Curd is produced from milk obtained from cows and buffaloes.
3. Poultry includes birds like chicken and ducks that provide eggs.

(D) Deer and rabbit (I) Herbivores, prey for carnivores

1. Deer and rabbits both feed on plants to get their nutrients and hence they are called herbivores.
2. The carnivores feed on the herbivores for animal flesh and hence these organisms are prey to the carnivorous animals.

Column I	Column II
(A) Spinach, fenugreek and potato	(III) Food derived from edible parts of plant
(B) Colorless edible plant part	(IV) Mushroom
(C) Honey, curd and poultry	(II) Animal products
(D) Deer and rabbit	(I) Herbivores, prey for carnivores