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. Groundnut D. Perisperm IV. Rudimentary cotyledon
Choose the option with all correct matches: (NEET 2025)
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| A. Scutellum | I. Persistent nucellus |
| B. Non-albuminous seed | II. Cotyledon of Monocot seed |
| C. Epiblast | III. Groundnut |
| D. Perisperm | IV. Rudimentary cotyledon |
Answer: (C) (c) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I. Answer: C.
- A.(a) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
- B.(b) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
- C.(c) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I✓
- D.(d) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Correct Answer
(C) (c) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Solution & Explanation
Answer: C. Matching each item: A. Scutellum is the single shield-shaped cotyledon of the monocot (grass) seed → II. B. A non-albuminous (ex-albuminous) seed has its endosperm fully consumed during embryo development; Groundnut is a classic example → III. C. Epiblast is the small vestigial structure on the side opposite the scutellum, a rudimentary cotyledon → IV. D. Perisperm is the residual, persistent nucellus → I. Thus A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I. NCERT: Ch 1, p.20, lines 16-23 — "Non-albuminous seeds have no residual endosperm as it is completely consumed during embryo development (e.g., pea, groundnut)... This residual, persistent nucellus is the perisperm." (and p.19, lines 44-45: "In the grass family the cotyledon is called scutellum...").