Q.133) Match List I with List II
List I: List II:
A. Scutellum I. Persistent nucellus
B. Non-albuminous seed II. Cotyledon of monocot seed
C. Epiblast III. Monocot seed
D. Perisperm IV. Rudimentary cotyledon
A) (1) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
B) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
C) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
D) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
A. Scutellum → II. Cotyledon of monocot seed
The scutellum is the single cotyledon present in monocot seeds like maize and wheat.
B. Non-albuminous seed → IV. Rudimentary cotyledon
Non-albuminous seeds (e.g., pea) store food in cotyledons, and endosperm is absent. However, this match is sometimes better interpreted with rudimentary endosperm, but in this question's context, option IV best fits here.
C. Epiblast → III. Monocot seed
Epiblast is a small, rudimentary structure present in monocot seeds like maize, lying opposite the scutellum.
D. Perisperm → I. Persistent nucellus
Perisperm is the remnant of the nucellus that persists in some seeds (e.g., black pepper and beet), hence called persistent nucellus.
Hence, the correct answer is option (1): A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I.