Views: 270
UPSC Prelims 2025 PYQ on Plant Classification & Correct Matches
Question: Consider the following pairs :
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?
Answer: (b) Only three
Explanation:
Cassava: Correct — A perennial woody shrub grown for its starchy tuberous roots.
Ginger: Correct — An herbaceous perennial with a rhizome and pseudostem.
Malabar Spinach: Correct — A herbaceous climber, also known as vine spinach.
Mint: Incorrect — It is a perennial aromatic herb, not a shrub.
Papaya: Incorrect — It is a large, herbaceous perennial with a soft, non-woody trunk.
