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Assertion: The period for which pollen g...

Assertion: The period for which pollen grains remain viable is highly variable.
Reason: Viability of pollen grain depends some extent on the prevailing temperature and humidity.

A

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

B

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

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
B
• The period for which pollen grains remain viable is highly variable.
• Viability of pollen grain depends some extent on the prevailing temperature and humidity.
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