Match List I with List II: List I — A. Scutellum; B. Non-albuminous seed; C. Epiblast; D. Perisperm. List II — I. Persistent nucellus; II. Cotyledon of Monocot seed; III. Groundnut; IV. Rudimentary cotyledon. Choose the option with all correct matches. (NEET 2025)
Answer: (C) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I. Scutellum is the single large, shield-shaped cotyledon of a monocot seed (II); a non-albuminous (non-endospermous) seed example is Groundnut (III); the epiblast is a rudimentary second cotyledon (IV); and perisperm is the persistent, unused nucellus (I).
- A.A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
- B.A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
- C.A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I✓
- D.A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Correct Answer
(C) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Solution & Explanation
Scutellum is the single large, shield-shaped cotyledon of a monocot seed (II); a non-albuminous (non-endospermous) seed example is Groundnut (III); the epiblast is a rudimentary second cotyledon (IV); and perisperm is the persistent, unused nucellus (I). The complete correct match is A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I, which is option (c). NCERT Reference: Ch 5, p.67, line(s) 18 — "one large and shield shaped cotyledon known as scutellum"