(D) $Rauwolfia$ $\text{serpentina}$ is commonly known as the snake root plant because its roots have a twisted, serpentine appearance that resembles a

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(D) $Rauwolfia$ $\text{serpentina}$ is commonly known as the snake root plant because its roots have a twisted, serpentine appearance that resembles a snake. This plant is well-known for its medicinal properties, particularly in the treatment of hypertension and mental disorders, due to the presence of the alkaloid reserpine.

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$Rauwolfia$ $\text{serpentina}$ is termed as a snake root plant because

A
It possesses venomous poison
B
It smells like a snake
C
It is used in snake bite
D
Its roots appear snake-like

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Match the following plants with their respective families:
Name of the plant Family
$(1)$ Cotton $(I)$ Tiliaceae
$(2)$ Sisal hemp $(II)$ Malvaceae
$(3)$ Patua $(III)$ Agavaceae
$(4)$ Munj $(IV)$ Gramineae (Poaceae)
$(5)$ Jute $(V)$ Malvaceae (Note: Jute belongs to Tiliaceae)

Select the correct matching sequence.

Name of the plant	Family
$(1)$ Cotton	$(I)$ Tiliaceae
$(2)$ Sisal hemp	$(II)$ Malvaceae
$(3)$ Patua	$(III)$ Agavaceae
$(4)$ Munj	$(IV)$ Gramineae (Poaceae)
$(5)$ Jute	$(V)$ Malvaceae (Note: Jute belongs to Tiliaceae)