Which of the following pair is not correctly matched:

Correct option is C

Let's analyze each option:
· (a) Fig – Hardwood cutting:
· Correct match.
· Fig ( Ficus carica) is commercially propagated by hardwood cuttings. Mature, leafless branches are cut and planted for rooting.
· (b) Banana – Sucker:
· Correct match.
· Banana is propagated through suckers (offshoots from the main plant), or through tissue culture in commercial operations.
· (c) Litchi – 'T' budding:
· Incorrect match.
· Litchi ( Litchi chinensis) is NOT propagated by 'T' budding.
· The common method of litchi propagation is air layering (also called gootee). Budding techniques like 'T' budding are not successful in litchi due to its hard, woody stems and poor cambial activity.
· (d) Strawberry – Runner:
· Correct match.
· Strawberry plants ( Fragaria × ananassa) naturally propagate through runners (stolons), which develop new plants at nodes.