Assertion : Leaf is a lateral outgrowth of stem developed exogenously at the node
Reason : The floral characteristics form the basis of classification and identification of flowering plants.

Assertion: Taxonomic studies of various species of plants and animals are useful in agriculture, forestry, industry and in general in knowing our bio-resources and their deversity. Reason: Taxonomic studies would require correct classification and identification of organisms.

Assertion: The stem in harbaceous plants do not develop cracks during severe wind and use to bond under these conditions. Reason: Sclerenchyma is peripheral in position and provides flixibility to herbaceous stem.

Assertion: The stem in harbaceous plants do not develop cracks during severe wind and use to bond under these conditions. Reason: Sclerenchyma is peripheral in position and provides flixibility to herbaceous stem.

Assertion : In synconous type of fruit, the achenses formed are fewer than the total number of flowers in the inflorescence from which it is formed. Reason : Upper and middle flowers cannot develop into fruits.

Assertion : In synconous type of fruit, the achenses formed are fewer than the total number of flowers in the inflorescence from which it is formed. Reason : Upper and middle flowers cannot develop into fruits.

Assertion :- LDPs without leaf are unable to flower. Reason:- Leaves are only photopercieving structure of plants for flowering .

Assertion :- Vernalisation prevents precocious reproductive development till the plant matures. Reason:- Flowering may be quantitatively or qualitatively affected by vernalisation.