Question

Match List I with List II
List I (Species):
A. Gmelina arborea
B. Shorea robusta
C. Terminalia tomentosa
D. Acacia catechu
List II (Family):
I. Combrataceae
II. Verbenaceae
III. Fabaceae
IV. Myrtaceae
V. Dipterocarpaceae

• A. A‐II, B‐V, C‐I, D‐III
• B. A‐III, B‐V, C‐I, D‐II
• C. A‐IV, B‐V, C‐II, D‐III
• D. A‐II, B‐IV, C‐I, D‐III

Hint:

Sal = Dipterocarpaceae (Think of the Dingy/Winged seeds).
Asna/Arjun = Combretaceae.
Khair/Babul = Fabaceae (Legumes).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
The question requires matching commercially important Indian forest tree species with their respective botanical families. This is a fundamental skill in forest botany and silviculture.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

• Gmelina arborea (A): Commonly known as Gamhar or Sivan, it belongs to the Verbenaceae family (II) (though some modern classifications place it in Lamiaceae, in standard forestry exams, Verbenaceae is the traditional answer).

• Shorea robusta (B): The Sal tree is a flagship species of the Dipterocarpaceae family (V). The family name is derived from its "two-winged" fruits.

• Terminalia tomentosa (C): Also known as Terminalia alata or Sain/Asna, it belongs to the Combretaceae family (I). The genus Terminalia is characteristic of this family.

• Acacia catechu (D): Khair belongs to the Fabaceae family (III) (specifically the subfamily Mimosoideae). It is a nitrogen-fixing legume.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Matching the pairs: A-II, B-V, C-I, D-III. This sequence corresponds to option (A).