Q5 / 180 · AIIMS 2019 (26 May) · Botany

-Identify the given diagrams and mark the correct option. Figure

  • A
    $A$ and $D$ are compound leaves while $B$ and $\mathrm{C}$ are simple leaves.
  • Correct answer
    B
    A and D are simple leaves while $B$ and $C$ are compound leaves.
  • C
    $A$ and $B$ are simple leaves while $C$ and $D$ are compound leaves.
  • D
    $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{B}$ are compound leaves while $\mathrm{C}$ and $\mathrm{D}$ are simple leaves.

Solution

A and D are simple pinnate leaves with entire margins, $B$ is imparipinnate compound leaf whereas $\mathrm{C}$ is multifoliolate palmately compound leaf.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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