Question

Match the vegetative propagules listed in Column-I with the plants given under Column-II; choose the appropriate option from the given choices.

Column-I	Column-II
$A$. Rhizome	$p$. Agave
$B$. Offset	$q$. Bryophyllum
$C$. Sucker	$r$. Ginger
$D$. Leaf Buds	$s$. Chrysanthemum
	$t$. Eichhornia

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C A- r, B- t, C- s, D- q

The rhizome is the form of underground stem modification. Ginger and turmeric are the examples of rhizome. They have scaly leafs and adventitious buds.

Offset is the form of sub-aerial modification. This type of modification is found in Eichhornia. They produce adventitious roots below and rosette of leaves above. They are aquatic forms of runner. The growth occurs from the axil of the leaves.

Sucker is a type of sub-aerial form of modification. The stem grows along the ground and develops as a shoot after travelling some region on the ground. The plant produces leafy shoots obliquely. The common example is Chrysanthemum.

Adventitious leaf buds are produced on the notches of Bryophyllum. These adventitious buds can be used for vegetative propagation. The buds can develop into individual plants when favourable conditions are provided.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.