Multiple choice

Match the List - A (economic products) with List - B (plant sources) accordingly.

List - A
List - B
P. Gaurana powder 1. Catharanthus roseus
Q. Vindesine 2. Crocus sativus
R. Digoxin 3. Paullinia cupana
S. Saffron 4. Digitalis lanata

  1. P - 4, Q - 1, R - 3, S - 2

  2. P - 3, Q - 4, R - 1, S - 2

  3. P - 3, Q - 1, R - 4, S - 2

  4. P - 2, Q - 1, R - 4, S - 3

  5. P - 3, Q - 4, R - 1, S - 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Guarana (Paullinia cupana) is a climbing plant in the maple family, Sapindaceae, native to the Amazon basin and especially common in Brazil. As a dietary supplement, guarana is an effective stimulant. Its seeds contain about twice the concentration of caffeine found in coffee beans. Vinca alkaloids are a set of anti-mitotic and anti-microtubule agents that were originally derived from the Medagaskar Periwinkle plant, Catharanthus roseus. Vinca alkaloids (include vinblastine, vincristine, vindesine and vinorelbine) are used in the treatment of cancer. Digoxin extracted from the foxglove (Digitalis lanata) plant. Digoxin is widely used in the treatment of various heart conditions, namely atrial fibrillation, etc. Saffron is a spice derived from the flowers (stigmas) of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the saffron crocus. Hence, the correct sequence of codes is P - 3, Q - 1, R - 4, S - 2.

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