Question

Match the items given in the column I with those in column II and select the correct option given below.

Column I	Column II
a.Herbarium	(i) It is place having a collection of preserved plants and animals
b.Key	(ii) A list that enumerates methodically all the species found in an area with brief description aiding identification
c.Museum	(iii) Is a place where dried and presses plant specimens mounted on sheets are kept
d.Catalogue	(iv) A booklet containing a list of characters and their alternates which are helpful in identification of various taxa

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D a (iii)., b ( iv)., c (i)., d (ii )

Taxonomical aids are the collections of samples or preserved organisms which help in extensive research for the identification of various taxonomic categories. A few of them are mentioned below:

Herbarium: Is a place where dried and pressed plant specimens mounted on sheets are stored.
Key : A booklet containing a list of characters and their alternates which are helpful in identification of various taxa
Museum : It is place having a collection of preserved plants and animals.
Catalogue : A list that enumerates methodically all the species found in an area with brief description aiding identification.