Match the following and choose the correct option from below

Column I		Column II
A.	Meristem	i.	Photosynthesis, storage
B.	Parenchyma	ii.	mechanical support
C.	Collenchyma	iii.	Actively dividing cells
D.	Sclerenchyma	iv.	stomata
E.	Epidermal tissue	v.	sclereids

Concept: 

• A tissue is a group of cells having a common origin and usually performing a common function.
• The plant is made up of different kinds of tissues.
• Plant tissues are broadly divided into two main groups, namely, meristematic and permanent tissues based on whether the cells being formed are capable of dividing or not

​​​Explanation:

• Meristem: A meristem is a group of cells that remain in a continuous state of division or retain their power of division. It is actively dividing cells.
• Parenchyma: It performs the function of storage of reserve food materials and storage of water in succulents. It also plays an important role in the buoyancy and gaseous exchange in water plants.
• Collenchyma: It is the chief supporting tissue in young dicotyledonous stems. The tissue has the capacity to expand and gives tensile strength to the body
• Sclerenchyma: It consists of thick-walled dead cells. It consists of fibers and Sclereids. Sclereids are short and possess extremely thick lamellated lignified walls with long tubular simple pits.
• Epidermal tissue:  The tissue originates from the outermost layer of the apical meristem. It has epidermis, cuticle, and wax, Stomata, Trichomes. Singular of stomata is stoma. A typical stoma is microscopic and usually consists of two kidney-shaped guard cells surrounding a pore.
• Therefore, the correct answer is option 2, i.e., A - iii, B - i, C - ii, D - v, E - iv.