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Assertion : In perennial plant species, it is difficult to define vegetative, reproductive and senescent phases.
Reason : Perennial plants have very short life span.

A

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

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of 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:
c
Perennial plants live for many years i.e., they have a very long life span. Hence, it becomes very difficult to define and study their vegetative, reproductive and senescent phases.
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