Question
For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
  1. Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  2. Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  3. Assertion is true, but reason is false.
  4. Both assertion and reason are false.
Assertion: Perisperm is protective covering of seed and helps in dispersal and nutrition.
Reason: Pericarp is covering of fruit which is non-functional.

Answer

  1. Both assertion and reason are false.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Explanation:

Perisperm is unused nucellus in the seed. lt is often non functional for seed. Pericarp is the covering of fruit that develops from ovary wall. lt is protective covering and also helps in dispersal and nutrition.

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