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Assertion Generic name is written in small letters.
Reason Specific name is written in capital letters.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

C

Assertion is true, but Reason is false

D

Both Assertion and Reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
D
As per ICBN rules, in botanical names first word denotes genus and second one represents species. Generic name starts with a capital letter and the specific name with a small letter, e.g. Cocos nucifera.
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