| List I | List II |
| A. Boron | I. Splitting of water during photosynthesis |
| B. Manganese | II. Synthesis of auxin |
| C. Molybdenum | III. Component of nitrogenase |
| D. Zinc | IV. Pollen germination |
| COLUMN I | COLUMN II | ||
| A | Elements that are components of biomolecules | P | C, H, O, N |
| B | Elements that are components of energy – related chemical compounds | Q | Mg, P |
| C | Elements that activate or inhibit enzymes | R | Zn, Mo, Mg |
| D | Elements that can alter the osmotic potential of the soil | S | K |
| A | B | C | D | |
| 1. | P | Q | R | S |
| 2. | Q | R | S | P |
| 3. | R | S | P | Q |
| 4. | S | R | Q | P |
| I: | Deficiency symptoms of nitrogen, potassium and magnesium are visible first in the senescent leaves. |
| II: | These elements are a part of the structural component of the cell and hence are not easily released. |
| 1. | Both I and II are correct and II explains I |
| 2. | Both I and II are correct but II does not explain I |
| 3. | I is correct and II is incorrect |
| 4. | I is incorrect and II is correct |