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Assertion: Phylloclades are adaptations for xerophytic habitats.
Reason: Ruscus, Casuarina have reduced or modified leaves to avoid transpiration.

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 the 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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A
Phylloclades like rusus and casuarina have fleshy stem and spiny leaves which are adaptations for xerophytic habitat.
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