Botany-Seed Dormancy
NEET Botany Seed Dormancy Match the Following Question
Type: Match the Following-match the column-Hard-Class 11
Match Column-I with Column-II.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (a) Mechanical abrasions | (i) Gibberellic acid |
| (b) Chilling conditions | (ii) Seed coat barrier |
| (c) Chemical application | (iii) Microbial action |
| (d) Environmental changes | (iv) Inhibitory substances |
A
a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
B
a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
C
a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
D
a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Mechanical abrasions, such as those caused by knives or sandpaper, help to break the seed coat barrier (ii). Chilling conditions and chemical applications like gibberellic acid can help overcome inhibitory substances (iv). This aligns with the methods described in the NCERT context for overcoming seed dormancy.
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