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Assertion : Persistent sepals of physalis are called accrescent
Reason : In Guava, the sepals are marcescent.

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
Persistent sepals are called accrescent if they grow along with the fruit (Physalis). They are marcescent when they assume a dried up before being shed i.e. Guava.
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