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Assertion : Lichens and mosses are said to form the pioneer community in xerarch succession.
Reason : It is because these species get established later, during the course of succession.

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:
C
Lichens and mosses form the pioneer community in xerarch condition. Lichens form a crust over the rocks and begin to form soil. Lichens are followed by mosses. In this way, lichen and mosses get established on the barren rock as pioneer species forming the pioneer communities.
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