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Assertion : Insects visit flowers to gather honey
Reason : Attraction of flower prevents the insect from damaging other part of the plant.

A

If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If both the assertion and reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
D
Insect visit flowers to get nectar. The attraction of flower in plants is not to diverge the insect from damaging other part, but to bring about pollination (i.e., transfer of pollen to the stigma)
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  • Given below are assertion and reason. Point out if both are true with reason being correct explanation (A), both are true but reason is not correct explanation (B), assertion is true but reason is wrong (C) and both are wrong (D) . Assertion. Insects visit flowers to gather honey. Reason. Attractionn to flowers prevents the insects from damaging other parts.

    A
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    B
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    C
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    D
    D

  • (A) : Insect visit flowers to collect honey. (R): Attraction of floweres prevents the insects from damaging other parts of the plant.

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    If both (A) and (R) are true and (R ) is the correct explanation of (A)
    B
    If both (A) and (R) are true but (R ) is not the correct explanation of (A)
    C
    If (A) is true but (R) is false
    D
    If both (A) and (R) are false.

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