Question

Match the plants of economic importance given under Column I with their scientific names given under Column II and choose the correct option.

Column I (Plants of Economic importance)	Column II (Scientific names)
A. Spices	p. Syzigium aromaticum
B. Pulses	q. Cajanus cajan
C. Medicinal	r. Adathoda vasica
D. Cereals	s. Sorghum vulgare
	t. Thea chinensis

• A. A = p, B = r, C = s, D = t
• B. A = p, B = s, C = r, D = q
• C. A = t, B = r, C = q, D = p
• D. A = p, B = q, C = r, D = s

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

A = p, B = q, C = r, D = s

• Syzigium aromaticum is the name of cloves. These are spices. The buds are died and used as a condiment. The aroma and flavour are used as a spice and also used in medicine
• Cajanus cajan is a legume. These are commonly called as pigeon pea. These belong to the group of pulses. The seeds are edible and contain a high amount of protein.
• Adathoda vasica is commonly known as Malabar nut. These are used as medicine. They are commonly used to treat cough and asthma. The leaves are used in herbal preparations.
• Sorghum vulgare is commonly known as jowar. The plant belongs to grass family and are included in the group of cereals. They provide a high amount of energy.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.