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Assertion : Small leadlets are present on the phyllode of Parkinsonia aculeata
Reason : phyllode does not bear leaves and flowers.

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
Phyllodes are flat green coloured leaf like modifications of petioles. In Parkinsonia the leaves are bipinnately compound. The Primary rachis of each leaf is short and modified into spine.
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