Assertion : Orchis root resembles human hand
Reason : Orchis is an example of fasciculated fleshy roots.

Options

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

Answer

C

Explanation

The fleshy roots are thickened like the palm of human hand. They similarly possess finger like outgrowth e.g. orchis. They are palmate roots. Fasciculated fleshy roots are the swollen root or root tubers occurring in clusters.