The following table shows common millets (Column X) and their scientific names (Column Y): Column X Column Y A. Ragi (Finger millet) i. Eleusine coracana B. Jowar (Great millet) ii. Paspalum scrobiculatum C. Kodo millet iii. Pennisetum typhoides/ glaucum D. Bajra (Pearl millet) iv. Sorghum bicolor Which one of the following options represents the correct match between Column X and Column Y?
A - i, B - iv, C - ii, D - iii
Matching Millets with Scientific Names
This question asks us to correctly match common names of millets from Column X with their corresponding scientific names from Column Y.
Let's look at the table provided:
| Column X (Common Millets) | Column Y (Scientific Names) |
|---|---|
| A. Ragi (Finger millet) | i. \textit{Eleusine coracana} |
| B. Jowar (Great millet) | ii. \textit{Paspalum scrobiculatum} |
| C. Kodo millet | iii. \textit{Pennisetum typhoides}/ \textit{glaucum} |
| D. Bajra (Pearl millet) | iv. \textit{Sorghum bicolor} |
Correct Millet Matches
Based on botanical classification, the correct scientific names for the given common millets are:
- Ragi (Finger millet) is scientifically known as \(\textit{Eleusine coracana}\). This means A matches with i.
- Jowar (Great millet) is scientifically known as \(\textit{Sorghum bicolor}\). This means B matches with iv.
- Kodo millet is scientifically known as \(\textit{Paspalum scrobiculatum}\). This means C matches with ii.
- Bajra (Pearl millet) is scientifically known as \(\textit{Pennisetum typhoides}\) or \(\textit{Pennisetum glaucum}\). This means D matches with iii.
Identifying the Correct Option
The correct matching is A - i, B - iv, C - ii, D - iii. We now compare this sequence with the given options.
- Option 1: A - i, B - iii, C - iv, D - i (\(\text{Incorrect sequence for B and C}\))
- Option 2: A - i, B - iv, C - ii, D - iii (\(\text{Matches our derived sequence}\))
- Option 3: A - ii, B - i, C - iv, D - iii (\(\text{Incorrect sequence for A and B}\))
- Option 4: A - iii, B - iv, C - i, D - ii (\(\text{Incorrect sequence for A and C}\))
Option 2 provides the correct match for all the millets listed.
Important Questions from Diversity of Life Forms
Which one of the following fossils is no longer considered to be a true vascular plant based on the structure of the secondary thickening of the conducting elements?
Select the correct former name for The International Code of Nomenclature (ICN) which was changed as part of the Melbourne code.
Based on the reported estimates of biodiversity in India, select the correct option that represents the decreasing order of total number of species reported in these taxa.
Select the rare or endangered species which also have exceptionally low genetic variability, as documented by multi-locus molecular methods.
Given below are the list of some of the most rare species on our planet (Column X) and the regions of the world where they occur (Column Y).
Column X
Name of the organism
Column Y
Region of occurrence
A.
Saola
i.
Tianshan mountains
B.
Ili Pika
ii.
Vietnam
C.
Greater Bamboo Lemur
iii.
Sahara Desert
D.
Addax
iv.
Madagascar
Which one of the following options represents all correct matches between Column X and Column Y?
