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&hellip;A&hellip; is a collection of pressed, dried and preserved plants &hellip;B&hellip; labelled arranged systematically for further reference A and B in the above statement refers to

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: [B]
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Herbarium
	**Related Topics**: Plant preservation, Botanical studies
	**Prerequisites**: Understanding of plant collections and classification
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
		- A refers to a collection of pressed, dried, and preserved plants.
		- B refers to the method of labelling and arranging these plants systematically.
**Method & Steps**:
	1. Identify what a herbarium is.
		Reasoning: A herbarium is indeed a collection of preserved plants.
		Formula/Rule: Definition of a herbarium.
	2. Determine the method of mounting.
		Working: The correct way to preserve plants in a herbarium is to mount them on a paper sheet.
		Key Point: Mounted on paper sheets allows for easy labeling and reference.
	3. Conclude the correct options for A and B.
		Result: A is a herbarium and B is mounted on a paper sheet.
		Verification: This aligns with standard botanical practices for herbaria.
## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: [wrong answer Explanation]: While a herbarium is correctly identified as A, mounting on a thin film is not a standard method for preserving plants.
[B] ✓: [correct option Explanation]: A herbarium (A) is accurately described, and the mounting on a paper sheet (B) is the correct and traditional method for plant preservation.
[C] :x: [wrong answer Explanation]: A museum does not specifically refer to the collection of plants; it generally refers to collections of various artifacts.
[D] :x: [wrong answer Explanation]: A garden is not a collection of preserved plants; it refers to living plants, not dried and mounted specimens.
## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Confusing a herbarium with a garden: Remember, a herbarium is for preserved specimens.
		2. Misunderstanding mounting methods: Always note that paper sheets are the standard for herbaria.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Associate herbarium with 'herb' to remember it relates to plants.
		2. Think of the paper sheet as a 'label' for easy reference in botanical studies.

K SURESH KUMAR · Answer

A-Herbarium; B-mounted on thin film

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The correct Option is "A-herbarium; B-mounted on a paper sheet"

K SURESH KUMAR · Answer

A-Museum; B-mounted on a iron sheet

K SURESH KUMAR · Answer

A-Garden; B-mounted on a paper sheet

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