Q. Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option given below : [table] Column-I | Column-II ; a. Herbarium | i. It is a 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 pressed 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. [/table]
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)
Explanation
[Solution] Herbarium: dried pressed specimens on sheets; key: list of contrasting characters; museum: preserved plants and animals; catalogue: methodical list of species. Answer (4).
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