Assertion : - Somatic hybrid can be developed only through genetic engineering.
Reason :- Apomictic seed can be produced by mutation.

Options

A. If both Assertion & Reason are True & Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
B. If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
C. If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.

Answer

**Step-by-Step Solution:**

1. **Understanding the Assertion:**
- The assertion states that "Somatic hybrid can be developed only through genetic engineering."
- Somatic hybridization refers to the fusion of protoplasts (the living part of a plant cell) from two different plant species to create a hybrid. This process does not necessarily require genetic engineering techniques.

2. **Evaluating the Assertion:**
- Since somatic hybridization can occur through natural methods (such as protoplast fusion) without the need for genetic engineering, the assertion is **false**.

3. **Understanding the Reason:**
- The reason states that "Apomictic seeds can be produced by mutation."
- Apomixis is a form of asexual reproduction that produces seeds without fertilization. It is a process that allows plants to produce seeds that are genetically identical to the parent plant.

4. **Evaluating the Reason:**
- The statement that apomictic seeds can be produced by mutation is also **false**. Apomictic seeds are formed without fertilization, and while mutations can occur in the genetic material, they do not directly lead to the formation of apomictic seeds.

5. **Conclusion:**
- Both the assertion and the reason are false. Therefore, the correct answer is that neither the assertion nor the reason is true.