Match the plant hormones in Column I with their primary function in Column II. Column I Column II P. Abscisic acid i. Promotes disease resistance Q. Ethylene ii. Maintains seed dormancy R. Cytokinin iii. Promotes seed germination S. Gibberellins iv. Promotes fruit ripening v. Inhibits leaf senescence Choose the correct combination:

P - ii , Q - iv , R - v , S - iii

P - iii , Q - iv , R - i , S - ii

P - v , Q - iii , R - ii , S - i

P - iv , Q - ii , R - iii , S - v

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Match the plant hormones in Column I with their primary function in Column II.

Column I	Column II
P. Abscisic acid	i. Promotes disease resistance
Q. Ethylene	ii. Maintains seed dormancy
R. Cytokinin	iii. Promotes seed germination
S. Gibberellins	iv. Promotes fruit ripening
	v. Inhibits leaf senescence