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Read the following Assertion and Reason and choose the correct option. Assertion: The spread of living Pteridophytes is limited and restricted to narrow geographical regions. Reason: The gametophytes of Pteridophytes require cool, damp, shady places to grow as water is needed for fertilization.
Options
- ABoth Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion
- BBoth Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
- CAssertion is true but the Reason is false
- DBoth Assertion and Reason are false
Correct answer
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion
Step-by-step solution
The gametophytes require cool, damp, shady places to grow. Because of this specific restricted requirement and need for water for fertilization, the spread of living Pteridophytes is limited and restricted to narrow geographical regions.