Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Plant) List-II (Uses)  (a) Jamun  (i) Cough and cold  (b) Clove  (ii) Cure eyesore  (c) Babool  (iii) Controlling diabetes  (d) Tulsi  (iv) Toothache

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Plant) List-II (Uses)  (a) Jamun  (i) Cough and cold  (b) Clove  (ii) Cure eyesore  (c) Babool  (iii) Controlling diabetes  (d) Tulsi  (iv) Toothache Correct Answer (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) -(ii), (d) - (i)

Concept:

  • Many plants have medicinal benefits that have long been exploited by humans.
  • Medicinal plants usually have a characteristic fragrance and are hence known as aromatic plants.
  • Example of aromatic plants is turmeric, cinnamon, fennel, clove and tulsi.
  • These plants have been employed in Ayurveda, a form of traditional medicine system.

Explanation:

Babool:

  • It is commonly known as Gum Arabic tree.
  • It is a hardwood tree.
  • It belongs to the Fabaceae family.
  • Its wood has a density of about 1170 kg/meter cube.
  • It is suitable for making charcoal
  • It is a medicinal plant also with amazing health benefits.
  • Its leaves are used as a cure for eye sores.

Clove:

  • Clove buds have medicinal properties.
  • The buds are used to heal a toothache.

Tulsi:

  • Tulsi is another aromatic plant that is an immunity booster and cough, cold.
  • Tulsi holds an important place in the Hindu religion.

Jamun:

  • The powder of its seeds is used for controlling diabetes.
  • The juice prepared from its ripe fruit is used to prepare vinegar.

Thus, the correct match is (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) -(ii), (d) - (i)

List-I (Plant) List-II (Uses)
 (a) Jamun  (iii) Controlling diabetes
 (b) Clove  (iv) Toothache
 (c) Babool  (ii) Cure eyesore
 (d) Tulsi  (i) Cough and cold

Additional Information

Turmeric:

  • Turmeric is a rhizome and has multiple uses.
  • Its medicinal benefits include healing wounds.
  • Turmeric is mixed with oil to apply to wounds.
  • Turmeric is also good for the skin.

Fennel seeds:

  • Fennel seeds are good for the stomach.
  • It is also used as a mouth freshener after meals.

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