Question:

Match List I with List II
List I: (A) Pepper, (B) Wild turmeric, (C) Cardamom, (D) Castor
List II: (I) Ricinus communis, (II) Elettaria cardamomum, (III) Cinnamomum zeylanicum, (IV) Piper longum, (V) Curcuma aromatica
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Scientific names often sound like the common name.
Cardamom $\rightarrow$ cardamomum.
Castor $\rightarrow$ Ricinus (Family: Euphorbiaceae).
Turmeric $\rightarrow$ Curcuma.
  • A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
  • A-IV, B-V, C-II, D-I
  • A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
  • A-V, B-III, C-I, D-IV
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
The question asks to match common names of important economic plants with their scientific names.
Detailed Explanation:

Pepper: Long pepper is the fruit of {Piper longum (IV).

Wild turmeric: The scientific name for wild turmeric, used in medicine and cosmetics, is {Curcuma aromatica (V).

Cardamom: Small cardamom is the fruit of {Elettaria cardamomum (II).

Castor: The castor oil plant is {Ricinus communis (I).

Step 2: Final Answer:

The correct matching is: A-IV, B-V, C-II, D-I.
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