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Assertion : Ginger has a prostrate-growi...

Assertion : Ginger has a prostrate-growing rhizome
Reason : Shoot growth is not effected by gravity.

A

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

B

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

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If both the assertion and reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
B
Rhizomes or ginger is generally elongated and branched. They are usually thin and grow horizontally or obliquely thus it is not affected by gravity.
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