Q.

Which one of the following pairs of brain part and its functions is not correctly matched

1 Pons – Consciousness  
2 Cerebrum – Memory and intelligence  
3 Cerebellum – Balance and posture  
4 Medulla Oblongata – Involuntary activities  

Ans.

(1)

Pons is involved in respiratory control, communication between different areas of the brain, and perceptions including hearing, taste, and balance, but not in overall consciousness. The brain stem controls consciousness.