Read the following matches
(i) Guava - Spiral phyllotaxy
(ii) Ruscus - Cladode
(iii) Opuntia - Phylloclades
(iv) Mustard - Spiral phyllotaxy
Which of these are correct ?

Options

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

Answer

To solve the question, we need to analyze each match provided and determine whether they are correct or not.

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Understanding Phyllotaxy**:
- Phyllotaxy refers to the arrangement of leaves on a plant stem. It can be alternate, opposite, or whorled.

2. **Analyzing the Matches**:
- **(i) Guava - Spiral phyllotaxy**:
- Guava has opposite leaf arrangement, not spiral. Therefore, this match is **incorrect**.

- **(ii) Ruscus - Cladode**:
- Ruscus has modified stems that resemble leaves, known as cladodes. This match is **correct**.

- **(iii) Opuntia - Phylloclades**:
- Opuntia (commonly known as prickly pear) has flattened stems that function like leaves, referred to as phylloclades. This match is **correct**.

- **(iv) Mustard - Spiral phyllotaxy**:
- Mustard exhibits a spiral arrangement of leaves. This match is **correct**.

3. **Conclusion**:
- The correct matches are:
- (ii) Ruscus - Cladode (correct)
- (iii) Opuntia - Phylloclades (correct)
- (iv) Mustard - Spiral phyllotaxy (correct)
- The incorrect match is:
- (i) Guava - Spiral phyllotaxy (incorrect)

### Final Answer:
The correct matches are (ii), (iii), and (iv).