Go through the following matches
(i) Mint - Sucker
(ii) Lotus - Rhizome
(iii) Zamikand - Rhizome
(iv) Pine apple - Sucker
Which of the these are correct ?

Options

A. (i), (ii), (iii)
B. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
C. (i), (ii) and (iv)
D. All are correct.

Answer

To determine which of the matches are correct, we will analyze each pairing step by step.

### Step 1: Analyze Mint - Sucker
- **Definition**: A sucker is a non-green, soft, cylindrical branch that arises from the underground base of the shoot and grows horizontally to form a new plant.
- **Analysis**: Mint is known to reproduce through suckers, which means this match is correct.

**Conclusion**: Mint - Sucker is correctly matched.

### Step 2: Analyze Lotus - Rhizome
- **Definition**: A rhizome is a modified stem that grows horizontally underground and can produce roots and shoots from its nodes.
- **Analysis**: The lotus plant has edible rhizomes that grow underwater, making this match correct as well.

**Conclusion**: Lotus - Rhizome is correctly matched.

### Step 3: Analyze Zamikand - Rhizome
- **Definition**: Zamikand (or Zamia) is a plant that has a modified stem known as a corm, which is different from a rhizome.
- **Analysis**: Since Zamikand is classified as a corm (a vertically growing underground stem) and not a rhizome, this match is incorrect.

**Conclusion**: Zamikand - Rhizome is incorrectly matched.

### Step 4: Analyze Pineapple - Sucker
- **Definition**: Pineapples belong to the Bromeliad family and can reproduce by sending up suckers from the base of the plant.
- **Analysis**: This means that pineapple does indeed reproduce through suckers, making this match correct.

**Conclusion**: Pineapple - Sucker is correctly matched.

### Final Conclusion
Based on the analysis:
- Correct matches: Mint - Sucker, Lotus - Rhizome, Pineapple - Sucker.
- Incorrect match: Zamikand - Rhizome.

Thus, the correct options are 1, 2, and 4.