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Assertion : When a pot containing a plant is put in an inverted position for a long time, roots move downwards and stem upwards.
Reason: This is due to negative geotropism of root and positive geotropism of stem.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is true but the Reason is false.

D

If both Assertion and Reason are false.

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