Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| a.Deciduous | 1.Softwood |
| b.Conifer | 2.Hardwood |
| c.Endogenous | 3.Eucalyptus |
| d.Exogenous | 4.Bamboo |
Codes:
- Aa – 1, b – 2, c – 3, d – 4
- Ba – 2, b – 1, c – 3, d – 4
- Ca – 2, b – 1, c – 4, d – 3Correct
- Da – 1, b – 2, c – 4, d – 3
Solution
Concept
Classification of Trees
Formula
No
Step-by-step solution
1. Match Deciduous to Hardwood (a – 2) 2. Match Conifer to Softwood (b – 1) 3. Match Endogenous to Bamboo (c – 4) 4. Match Exogenous to Eucalyptus (d – 3) 5. Combine to get option C (a – 2, b – 1, c – 4, d – 3)
Explanation
Option C is correct because: - Deciduous trees produce hardwood. - Coniferous trees (conifers) produce softwood. - Endogenous trees grow inward, and bamboo is an example. - Exogenous trees grow outward, and eucalyptus is an example.
Shortcut
Remember: Conifers are Soft (Conifer = Softwood, b–1) and Endogenous grows Inward like Grass/Bamboo (c–4). Matching just one or two unique pairs like b–1 or c–4 quickly isolates the correct option C.
Common mistake
Many students confuse Deciduous trees with Softwood and Conifers with Hardwood, leading them to select Option A or D. Another common error is confusing Endogenous (inward growing, like Bamboo) with Exogenous (outward growing, like Eucalyptus).
Correct answer: C) a – 2, b – 1, c – 4, d – 3