Match the column and select the correct option.
`{:(,"Column - I",,"Column - II"),((1),"Leaf tendril",(i),"Cactus"),((2),"Leaf Spine",(ii),"Pea"),((3),"Stem tendril",(iii),"Bougainvillea"),((4),"Stem thorn",(iv),"Gourds"),(,,(v),"Turmeric"):}`

Options

A. 1 - v, 2- iii, 3 - ii, 4 - i
B. 1 - ii, 2- iii, 3 - iv, 4 - i
C. 1 - iv, 2- i, 3 - v, 4 - iii
D. 1 - ii, 2- i, 3 - iv, 4 - iii

Answer

To solve the matching question, we need to identify the correct pairs from Column I (plant structures) and Column II (examples of plants). Let's analyze each item step by step.

### Step 1: Identify the first item in Column I - Leaf Tendril
- **Leaf Tendril**: This is a modified leaf that helps in climbing.
- **Correct Match**: The pea plant (ii) is known for having leaf tendrils that assist in climbing.

### Step 2: Identify the second item in Column I - Leaf Spine
- **Leaf Spine**: These are modified leaves that are sharp and help in reducing water loss and protecting the plant from herbivores.
- **Correct Match**: Cactus (i) has spines instead of leaves, making it the right match.

### Step 3: Identify the third item in Column I - Stem Tendril
- **Stem Tendril**: This is a modified stem that helps in climbing.
- **Correct Match**: Gourds (iv) have stem tendrils that wrap around supports to help the plant climb.

### Step 4: Identify the fourth item in Column I - Stem Thorn
- **Stem Thorn**: These are modified stems that serve as a defense mechanism.
- **Correct Match**: Bougainvillea (iii) has thorns that are modified from its stems for protection.

### Step 5: Identify the last item in Column I - Turmeric
- **Turmeric**: This plant has underground structures known as rhizomes.
- **Correct Match**: Turmeric does not match with any of the previous categories, but it is known for its rhizomes.

### Summary of Matches:
1. Leaf Tendril - Pea (ii)
2. Leaf Spine - Cactus (i)
3. Stem Tendril - Gourds (iv)
4. Stem Thorn - Bougainvillea (iii)
5. Turmeric - Not applicable in this context

### Final Matches:
- 1: ii (Leaf Tendril: Pea)
- 2: i (Leaf Spine: Cactus)
- 3: iv (Stem Tendril: Gourds)
- 4: iii (Stem Thorn: Bougainvillea)