Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I (State) | List-II (State flower) |
|---|---|
| a. Jharkhand | 1. Lotus |
| b. Karnataka | 2. Gladiolus |
| c. Odisha | 3. Palash |
| d. Punjab | 4. Ashoka |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Code (in the order a b c d):
- A3 1 4 2
- B2 3 4 1
- C1 2 3 4
- D3 4 1 2
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (a) 3 1 4 2
Explanation
The correct matches are a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2:
- Jharkhand → Palash, the "flame of the forest";
- Karnataka → Lotus, also the national flower of India;
- Odisha → Ashoka;
- Punjab → Gladiolus.