Match the chemical compounds in List-I with their corresponding spices in List-II.

**List-I (Chemical compound)**
A. Curcuminoids
B. 1,8-cineole
C. Eugenol
D. Piperine

**List-II (Spices)**
1. Cardamom
2. Black pepper
3. Turmeric
4. Cloves

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Match the chemical compounds in List-I with their corresponding spices in List-II.

**List-I (Chemical compound)**
A. Curcuminoids
B. 1,8-cineole
C. Eugenol
D. Piperine

**List-II (Spices)**
1. Cardamom
2. Black pepper
3. Turmeric
4. Cloves

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**Solution:**

1. **Curcuminoids** are the active compounds found in **Turmeric**.
2. **1,8-cineole** (also called eucalyptol) is a major component of the essential oil of **Cardamom**.
3. **Eugenol** is the compound responsible for the distinct aroma of **Cloves**.
4. **Piperine** is the alkaloid that gives **Black pepper** its pungency.

Thus, the correct matching is:

- A → 3 (Curcuminoids → Turmeric)
- B → 1 (1,8-cineole → Cardamom)
- C → 4 (Eugenol → Cloves)
- D → 2 (Piperine → Black pepper)

**Answer:** Option 2

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