Match List-I with List-II regarding pollination syndromes and their characteristic features. List-I (Pollinating agent / Plant type) List-II (Floral / Pollen characteristics) A. Wind pollinated plants I. Secretion of foul odours B. Submerged water pollinated plants II. Long ribbon-like pollen grains C. General insect pollinated plants III. Sticky pollen grains and nectar D. Plants pollinated by flies and beetles IV.

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Wind-pollinated plants often have a single ovule in each ovary and numerous flowers packed into an inflorescence (A-IV). In submerged water-pollinated plants (like Zostera), pollen grains are long and ribbon-like, and are carried passively inside water (B-II). General insect-pollinated flowers are large, colourful, fragrant, and provide nectar, with sticky pollen grains (C-III). To attract flies and beetles, certain flowers secrete foul odours (D-I). Therefore, the correct matching is A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I. Answer