Forest ServicesQ19. Consider the following pairs: Plant Description
I. Cassava : Woody shrub
II. Ginger : Herb with pseudostem
III. Malabar spinach : Herbaceous climber
IV. Mint : Annual shrub
V. Papaya : Woody shrub
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Detailed Solution
Pair I: Cassava is indeed a woody shrub, cultivated for its starchy roots. This is correctly matched. Pair II: Ginger is a perennial herb that produces a pseudostem from its tightly packed leaf bases.
This is correctly matched. Pair III: Malabar spinach is a fast-growing herbaceous climber, valued for its edible leaves and stems. This is correctly matched. Pair IV: Mint is a perennial herb, not an annual shrub.
It spreads rapidly through underground rhizomes. This is incorrectly matched. Pair V: Papaya is botanically classified as a large herb with a soft, non-woody stem, despite its tree-like appearance.
It is not a woody shrub. This is incorrectly matched. Therefore, only three pairs (Cassava, Ginger, Malabar spinach) are correctly matched. Basic biological classification and common plant characteristics are fundamental knowledge relevant to the UPSC syllabus, often appearing in the Science & Technology or Environment & Ecology sections.
Current Affairs Link
Not current affairs-derived, but mint, ginger, papaya are commonly known plants.
More Science & Technology Questions
Q3. In the context of electric vehicle batteries, consider the following elements: I. Cobalt II. Graphit...
CQ7. Consider the following statements: I. It is expected that Majorana l chip will enable quantum comput...
CQ9. Consider the following statements: I. No virus can survive in ocean waters. II. No virus can infect ...
DQ54. GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) uses a system of ground stations to provide necessary aug...
DQ2. With reference to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), consider the following statements: I. All types o...
DMore from UPSC 2025 GS1
Q1. Consider the following types of vehicles: I. Full battery electric vehicles II. Hydrogen fuel cell v...
CQ2. With reference to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), consider the following statements: I. All types o...
DQ3. In the context of electric vehicle batteries, consider the following elements: I. Cobalt II. Graphit...
CQ4. Consider the following: I. Cigarette butts II. Eyeglass lenses III. Car tyres How many of them conta...
CQ5. Consider the following substances: I. Ethanol II. Nitroglycerine III. Urea Coal gasification technol...
BAce UPSC with AI-powered Practice
LearnPro's test series adapts to your weak topics and shows real analytics.
Explore Courses →